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1. 1Which activity is expressly excluded from Nebraska's statutory definition of physical therapy?

   1. A. Preventing injury and disability
   2. B. Making a medical diagnosis
   3. C. Providing physical therapy treatment
   4. D. Evaluating physical function

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2914 excludes "the making of a medical diagnosis" from physical therapy; therefore making that diagnosis is outside the scope.

   Reference: Statutes Relating to Physical Therapy Practice Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2914

2. 2What may a Nebraska credentialing board appoint when needed for a specific purpose?

   1. A. An advisory committee or body
   2. B. An independent licensing department
   3. C. A separate Attorney General
   4. D. A replacement examining organization

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-161 provides that each board "may appoint advisory committees or other advisory bodies as necessary for specific purposes." The alternatives are real kinds of public or credentialing actors but are not bodies a board creates under this authority.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-161(3)

3. 3What is Nebraska's general minimum age for an initial professional credential under 172 NAC 10?

   1. A. 18
   2. B. 19
   3. C. 21
   4. D. 25

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 172 NAC 10-003 requires an applicant to be "at least 19 years old" unless otherwise provided by statute.

   Reference: TItle 172, Chapter 10 : Credentials Issued Under the Uniform Credentialing Act (2019) — 172 NAC 10, Initial Credential—Age and Good Character

4. 4Which description matches Nebraska's student exemption from unauthorized physical therapy practice?

   1. A. Approved-program student under direct PT supervision
   2. B. Credentialed professional acting within that profession
   3. C. Federal practitioner limited to federal employment
   4. D. Out-of-state practitioner teaching an educational program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2920 exempts "A student in an approved educational program" performing program services under direct PT supervision. The other options are separate exemptions, not the student exemption.

   Reference: Statutes Relating to Physical Therapy Practice Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2919

5. 5Which act is a statutory ground for discipline of a Nebraska professional credential?

   1. A. Misrepresenting material facts to obtain the credential
   2. B. Taking an approved course
   3. C. Keeping adequate records
   4. D. Reporting an uncredentialed practitioner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-178 lists "Misrepresentation of material facts in procuring or attempting to procure a credential" as a ground for discipline.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-178(1)

6. 6Within how many days after a written request must a Nebraska provider ordinarily furnish copies of a patient's medical records?

   1. A. 5 days
   2. B. 10 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403 requires the copy "not later than thirty days after the written request is received."

   Reference: Medical Records — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-8403(2)

7. 7Under Nebraska law, which procedure is NOT included among physical therapy tests and measurements?

   1. A. Surface electromyography
   2. B. Fine-wire electromyography with Board approval
   3. C. Diagnostic needle electromyography
   4. D. Tests of physical function

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2917 expressly excludes "diagnostic needle electromyography" from the testing definition.

   Reference: Statutes Relating to Physical Therapy Practice Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2917

8. 8Which body recommends minimum standards for Nebraska physical therapy credentials?

   1. A. Board of Physical Therapy
   2. B. Department of Health and Human Services
   3. C. Physical Therapy Compact Commission
   4. D. Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-126 authorizes the appropriate board to specify "minimum standards"; for this profession, § 38-2905 identifies the Board of Physical Therapy.

   Reference: Uniform Credentialing Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-126

9. 9How must an applicant's official physical-therapy transcript reach Nebraska DHHS?

   1. A. Directly from the issuing institution
   2. B. Directly from the examining entity
   3. C. Directly from the credential evaluator
   4. D. Directly from the credentialing board

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 172 NAC 137-003.01(A) requires "An official transcript sent directly from the issuing institution." The other senders transmit different credentialing records.

   Reference: Title 172, Chapter 137 : Licensure of Physical Therapy (2020) — 172 NAC 137-003.01(A)

10. 10Who may use the title 'physical therapist' in Nebraska?

    1. A. Any clinic employee
    2. B. Only a person licensed under the Physical Therapy Practice Act
    3. C. Any massage therapist
    4. D. Any graduate awaiting examination results

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2919 says no person may "hold oneself out as a physical therapist" in Nebraska without department licensure.

    Reference: Statutes Relating to Physical Therapy Practice Act — Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2919(1)