Free District of Columbia Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Which District body is charged with regulating the practice of physical therapy?

   1. A. Board of Rehabilitative Therapies
   2. B. Board of Medicine
   3. C. Board of Nursing
   4. D. Board of Pharmacy

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The current Act states: "The Board shall regulate the practices of audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, and speech-language pathology." Therefore physical therapy falls under the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies.

   Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1202.23(b)

2. 2Which phrase states the District Board's complaint-intake duty under the Health Occupations Act?

   1. A. Receive and review complaints alleging violations
   2. B. Evaluate qualifications and supervise applicant examinations
   3. C. Issue advisory opinions on acceptable practice standards
   4. D. Approve continuing-education programs for renewal credit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Each board must "Receive and review complaints of violations of this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter."

   Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1204.08(6)

3. 3For what disciplinary purpose may the Board restrict a physical therapist's license?

   1. A. As a condition of probation
   2. B. Only to collect an unpaid application fee
   3. C. Only while an initial application is pending
   4. D. As an automatic consequence of changing employers

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The regulation provides that the Board "may restrict the license of any person as a condition of probation."

   Reference: 17 6713 — 17 DCMR § 6713.1

4. 4A physical therapist uses a professional designation beside her name in District practice. Which letters do the rules require to denote licensure?

   1. A. PT
   2. B. PTA
   3. C. DPT
   4. D. RPT

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 6710.4 says, "A physical therapist shall use the letters" PT in connection with the therapist's name or place of business to denote licensure.

   Reference: 17 6710 — 17 DCMR § 6710.4

5. 5An applicant copies recalled questions while preparing for the District jurisprudence examination. How may the Board treat that conduct?

   1. A. As conduct that undermines the integrity of the examination
   2. B. As remediation required after exceeding the examination-attempt limit
   3. C. As continuing education completed for the next renewal period
   4. D. As proof supporting an application for licensure by endorsement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The regulation lists "Utilizing in any manner recalled or memorized examination questions" as an example of conduct that may undermine examination integrity.

   Reference: 17 8204 — 17 DCMR § 8204.9

6. 6As remediation after a disciplinary finding involving impairment, what recovery-oriented measure may the Board require?

   1. A. Therapy or treatment
   2. B. Automatic permanent licensure
   3. C. Waiver of all professional standards
   4. D. Destruction of the investigation record

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A Board-approved course of remediation may include "Therapy or treatment."

   Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1205.14(c)(6)(A)

7. 7The Mayor is filling every seat on the District Board of Rehabilitative Therapies. How many members constitute the Board?

   1. A. 7
   2. B. 9
   3. C. 11
   4. D. 13

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Act provides: "There is established a Board of Rehabilitative Therapies to consist of 11 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council."

   Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1202.23(a)

8. 8During a licensing proceeding, which set identifies the Board's compulsory evidentiary tools?

   1. A. Subpoenas, witness examinations, and administration of oaths
   2. B. Applicant qualification review and supervision of licensing examinations
   3. C. Advisory opinions concerning acceptable standards of practice
   4. D. Approval of continuing-education activities for renewal credit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute directs each board to "Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths."

   Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1204.08(5)

9. 9What educational records must accompany a completed District physical therapist application under Chapter 67?

   1. A. An official certified transcript and certificate of graduation
   2. B. Only a self-written course list
   3. C. A continuing-education audit report
   4. D. A letter from the applicant's first patient

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires "an official certified transcript of the applicant's educational record and certificate of graduation from the educational institution."

   Reference: 17 6702 — 17 DCMR § 6702.2

10. 10A District PT fails to renew the license but continues practicing. How does the Act treat the therapist?

    1. A. As unlicensed and subject to applicable penalties
    2. B. As active through the next renewal cycle
    3. C. As automatically placed on inactive status
    4. D. As holding a temporary license

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The Act says a person who fails to renew "shall be considered to be unlicensed, unregistered, or uncertified and subject to the penalties set forth in this chapter" if practice continues.

    Reference: Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards. | D.C. Law Library — D.C. Code § 3-1205.09(b)