Free Jurisprudence Exercise Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1Under the North Carolina Physical Therapy Practice Act, how many members serve on the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners?

   1. A. Eight
   2. B. Six
   3. C. Ten
   4. D. Twelve

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Act states that the Board "shall consist of eight members."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18E — G.S. 90-270.91

2. 2What must all applicants for NC licensure by examination furnish before licensure?

   1. A. Proof of a residency year
   2. B. A hospital employment contract
   3. C. Proof of completion of Jurisprudence Exercise I
   4. D. A clinical-skills videotape

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 21 NCAC 48B .0103(d) says all applicants for licensure for exam "shall furnish proof of completion of the Jurisprudence Exercise 1."

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48B .0103(d)

3. 3Under 21 NCAC 48C .0101, when is an intervention presumed to be included in physical therapy practice?

   1. A. When routinely taught in PT education or continuing education and routinely performed in practice settings
   2. B. Whenever an employer authorizes it
   3. C. When a patient asks for it
   4. D. Only after a Board hearing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 21 NCAC 48C .0101(a) uses the combined standard of being routinely taught and routinely performed in practice settings.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48C .0101(a)

4. 4How quickly must a licensee notify the Board after changing a work or home address?

   1. A. Within 10 days
   2. B. Within 14 days
   3. C. Within 30 days
   4. D. At the next renewal

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 21 NCAC 48F .0105 requires notice "within 30 days" of a name or work or home address change.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48F .0105

5. 5When January 31 is a business day and renewal has not been completed by the deadline, on what date does a North Carolina PT license lapse?

   1. A. January 1
   2. B. February 1
   3. C. February 28
   4. D. March 1

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 48G .0201 provides that a license "automatically lapses on February 1" if the renewal fee is not paid. Under current G.S. 90-270.99(a), "If January 31 is not a business day, the renewal deadline shall be the next succeeding business day." The question states that January 31 is a business day, so that extension does not apply.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48G .0201

6. 6Which Board member is required to represent the public at large in North Carolina?

   1. A. The secretary-treasurer
   2. B. The public member
   3. C. A physical therapist member
   4. D. The medical doctor member

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 90-270.91 provides that the public member represents "the interest of the public at large."

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18E — G.S. 90-270.91

7. 7After Board approval of credentials, within what period must an initial applicant take the NC-required examination?

   1. A. Within one year
   2. B. Within 60 days
   3. C. Within two years
   4. D. Before graduation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 21 NCAC 48B .0103(b) requires the applicant to take the examination "within one year" following approval.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48B .0103(b)

8. 8Which action is prohibited for a North Carolina PT under the Board rule?

   1. A. Reviewing chart documentation
   2. B. Employing an intervention beyond the scope of physical therapy
   3. C. Establishing a discharge plan
   4. D. Delegating safe services to a PTA

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 21 NCAC 48C .0103(a) says a PT "must not employ" interventions beyond the scope of physical therapy.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48C .0103(a)

9. 9A PT has had an NC license lapse for more than five years and has no current out-of-state license. Which is one permitted revival route?

   1. A. Pay only the current renewal fee
   2. B. Complete an unsupervised online module
   3. C. Submit a letter from an employer
   4. D. Pass the PT examination

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 48G .0203(c) provides that "A license that has lapsed more than five years may be revived by completion of the application forms" and, under (c)(1), by passing the PT exam if trained as a physical therapist.

   Reference: Chapter 48 Rules — 21 NCAC 48G .0203(c)

10. 10Who may sign a Board subpoena to compel a witness or production of documents in an investigation?

    1. A. Any Board employee acting alone
    2. B. The Governor acting alone
    3. C. The Board Chair or Executive Director
    4. D. The complainant acting alone

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The Act authorizes subpoenas "on signature of the Board Chair or Executive Director."

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18E — G.S. 90-270.92(11)