Free Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module (TX JAM) Practice Questions

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1. 1Which required Texas direct-access disclosure statement specifically addresses the physical therapist's diagnostic authority?

   1. A. A physical therapist cannot diagnose an illness or disease
   2. B. Physical therapy is not a substitute for a physician's medical diagnosis
   3. C. Physical therapy is not based on radiological imaging
   4. D. Health insurance may not cover the physical therapist's services

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §453.301(c)(3) requires acknowledgment that “a physical therapist cannot diagnose an illness or disease.” The other choices are separate statements on the same prescribed disclosure form, but they do not state the PT's diagnostic authority.

   Reference: Author: Nina Hurter — Tex. Occ. Code §453.301(c)(3)

2. 2A qualified Texas PT begins treating a patient without a referral on June 1. What is the maximum authorized period before a referral is required to continue?

   1. A. 10 consecutive business days
   2. B. 15 consecutive business days
   3. C. 30 consecutive business days
   4. D. 30 consecutive calendar days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Texas Rule §322.1(a)(2)(D) authorizes treatment “for not more than 30 consecutive calendar days” when the listed qualifications are met.

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §322.1(a)(2)(D)

3. 3A Texas licensee changes home and business addresses. Within what period must the Board be notified in writing?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 45 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 329.1(g)(1) requires written notice of covered contact-information changes “within 30 days of the change.”

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §329.1(g)(1)

4. 4Which professional identification complies with the Texas title rule for a person licensed as a physical therapist?

   1. A. Physical therapist assistant or PTA
   2. B. Doctor of physical therapy or DPT alone
   3. C. Physical therapist or PT
   4. D. Doctor alone without identifying the supporting authority

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 335.1(a) states: “A licensed physical therapist shall use the title physical therapist or the initials PT.” The alternatives are real professional or academic designations governed by different title provisions.

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §335.1(a)

5. 5Where must a Texas PT display the original license?

   1. A. At every referral source's office
   2. B. At the licensee's principal place of practice
   3. C. Only in the institutional personnel file
   4. D. Only on the Board website

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Texas Rule §337.1(a) provides: “The original license must be displayed in the licensee's principal place of practice.”

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §337.1(a)

6. 6When is a Texas PT license ordinarily renewed?

   1. A. Annually by December 31
   2. B. Every two years by the end of the licensee's birth month
   3. C. Every three years on the issuance date
   4. D. Every two years by June 30

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Texas Rule §341.1(a) says licensees renew “every two years by the end of their birth month.”

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §341.1(a)

7. 7A Texas PT is convicted of a felony. Within how many days must the conviction be reported to the Board?

   1. A. 60 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 90 days
   4. D. 120 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 343.9(e) requires a licensee or applicant to report a felony conviction “within 60 days after the conviction occurs.”

   Reference: PT board rules — 22 TAC §343.9(e)

8. 8Primary regard for patients' interests, placing their needs ahead of the therapist's self-interest, defines which core value?

   1. A. Professional Duty
   2. B. Compassion/Caring
   3. C. Social Responsibility
   4. D. Altruism

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The document begins the definition, “Altruism is the primary regard,” then explains devotion to patients' interests and placing their needs ahead of self-interest.

   Reference: Professionalism Core Values — Altruism, definition

9. 9A competent patient declines a recommended intervention after receiving understandable information. Which ethical principle most directly supports honoring that decision?

   1. A. Autonomy
   2. B. Beneficence
   3. C. Justice
   4. D. Fidelity

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Autonomy requires clinicians to “respect the decisions made by other people concerning their own lives.” Honoring the informed refusal therefore applies autonomy.

   Reference: Ethan Frome — p. 1, Principle of Autonomy

10. 10Which activity does the Texas Practice Act withhold from authority based solely on a physical therapy license?

    1. A. Measuring the function of listed body systems
    2. B. Diagnosing disease or practicing medicine
    3. C. Delegating selective treatment tasks while retaining responsibility
    4. D. Providing qualifying direct-access treatment

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §453.006(a) states: “A person may not engage in diagnosing diseases or in practicing medicine as defined by law on the basis of a license issued under this chapter.” The other choices describe authorities recognized elsewhere in the same Act.

    Reference: Author: Nina Hurter — Tex. Occ. Code §453.006(a)