Free Arizona Jurisprudence Assessment Module Practice Questions

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1. 1How does current Arizona law define “physical therapy”?

   1. A. Care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of an Arizona-licensed PT
   2. B. A person who is licensed pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act
   3. C. A permit allowing time-limited practice before a license is issued
   4. D. A person trained under PT direction to perform designated routine tasks

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2001(11) defines physical therapy as “the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter.”

   Reference: 32-2001 - Definitions — A.R.S. § 32-2001(11)

2. 2The Arizona PT Board determines its rules need revision to enforce the Practice Act. Which statutory duty directly authorizes that action?

   1. A. Adopt and revise rules to enforce the chapter
   2. B. Evaluate applicants and determine licensure qualifications
   3. C. Conduct hearings on matters within the Board's authority
   4. D. Maintain a list of regulated persons and their status

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2003(A)(5) directs the Board to “Adopt and revise rules to enforce this chapter.”

   Reference: 32-2003 - Board; powers and duties — A.R.S. § 32-2003(A)(5)

3. 3Which pair of examinations must a U.S.-educated applicant pass for an Arizona physical therapist license?

   1. A. The Board-approved national examination and the jurisprudence examination
   2. B. The English-proficiency examination and the jurisprudence examination
   3. C. The Board-approved national examination and the English-proficiency examination
   4. D. The jurisprudence examination and a college-level examination program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2022(A) requires the applicant to have passed “the national examination approved by the board” and “a jurisprudence examination” on Board statutes and rules.

   Reference: 32-2022 - Qualifications for licensure; fingerprint clearance card — A.R.S. § 32-2022(A)(3)-(4)

4. 4What does Arizona's current “on-site supervision” definition require?

   1. A. The PT is on call and able to go to the treatment location that same day
   2. B. The PT can respond to the PTA's communication within 15 minutes
   3. C. The PT performs a reevaluation and intervention at least every 30 days
   4. D. The PT is on-site, immediately available to assist, and continuously involved in appropriate aspects of delegated treatment

   Answer: D

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2001(8) requires that the supervisor “is immediately available to assist the person being supervised” and maintains continued involvement in appropriate treatment-session aspects.

   Reference: 32-2001 - Definitions — A.R.S. § 32-2001(8)

5. 5Which injury requirement applies to Arizona discipline for deliberate or negligent substandard PT care?

   1. A. Actual injury must be established for both deliberate and negligent conduct
   2. B. Actual injury is required for negligent conduct but not deliberate conduct
   3. C. Actual injury need not be established for either deliberate or negligent conduct
   4. D. Actual injury is required for deliberate conduct but not negligent conduct

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2044(4) applies “regardless of whether actual injury to the patient is established.”

   Reference: 32-2044 - Grounds for disciplinary action — A.R.S. § 32-2044(4)

6. 6A patient or health care decision maker makes a written request for Arizona PT records. What must the PT provide?

   1. A. Access only after the license expires
   2. B. Access to or a copy of the medical or payment record as applicable law requires
   3. C. A copy sent only to the Board
   4. D. No access because the clinic exclusively owns all records

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R4-24-301(C) requires the PT to “provide access to or a copy of the patient’s medical or payment record” in accordance with A.R.S. § 12-2293.

   Reference: 4 A.A.C. 24 — R4-24-301(C)

7. 7Which activity is listed in A.R.S. § 32-2001(13)(a), rather than in the intervention, prevention, or professional-activity clauses?

   1. A. Engaging in administration, consultation, education and research
   2. B. Examining, evaluating and testing persons to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan
   3. C. Reducing risk by promoting fitness, health and quality of life
   4. D. Implementing therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Subsection 13(a) begins with “Examining, evaluating and testing persons” and authorizes doing so to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention.

   Reference: 32-2001 - Definitions — A.R.S. § 32-2001(13)(a)

8. 8Which Board duty is stated in A.R.S. § 32-2003(A)(4)?

   1. A. Evaluate applicants and determine whether they are qualified for licensure
   2. B. Regulate physical therapy practice by interpreting and enforcing the chapter
   3. C. Investigate charges alleging violations of the chapter
   4. D. Conduct hearings on matters within the Board's authority

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2003(A)(4) requires the Board to “Regulate the practice of physical therapy by interpreting and enforcing this chapter.”

   Reference: 32-2003 - Board; powers and duties — A.R.S. § 32-2003(A)(4)

9. 9Which item is required by A.R.S. § 32-2022(A)(5) for an Arizona PT applicant?

   1. A. An official transcript from the accredited education program
   2. B. A valid fingerprint clearance card
   3. C. Verification of passing the national examination
   4. D. Verification of passing the jurisprudence examination

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2022(A)(5) requires the applicant to “obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card” issued under § 41-1758.03.

   Reference: 32-2022 - Qualifications for licensure; fingerprint clearance card — A.R.S. § 32-2022(A)(5)

10. 10What must an Arizona PT do on reasonable cause to believe a client's condition requires services beyond the PT scope?

    1. A. Refer the client to an appropriate health care practitioner
    2. B. Perform and document a periodic reevaluation
    3. C. Modify the plan of care based on the patient's progress
    4. D. Consult with supervised personnel and document the resulting decision

    Answer: A

    Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-2041(A) requires the PT to “refer a client to appropriate health care practitioners” when the statutory beyond-scope or contraindication condition exists.

    Reference: 32-2041 - Lawful practice — A.R.S. § 32-2041(A)