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  1. 1A New Jersey PT is deciding whether a wellness screening falls within physical therapy practice. Which activity is expressly included when it is exclusively related to physical therapy practice?

    1. A. Screening populations of all ages for fitness, health, wellness, and prevention
    2. B. Diagnosing organic disease through laboratory bioanalysis
    3. C. Prescribing systemic medication for movement impairment
    4. D. Interpreting radiological studies as a medical diagnosis

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.1 states that physical therapy practice "also includes the screening, examination, evaluation, and application of interventions for the promotion, improvement, and maintenance of fitness, health, wellness, and prevention services in populations of all ages exclusively related to physical therapy practice." The proposed screening fits that express inclusion.

    Reference: Pt Adoption 2019 — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.1, definition of physical therapy and physical therapy practice

  2. 2Which entity is charged with reviewing and passing upon an applicant's qualifications for New Jersey PT licensure?

    1. A. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
    2. B. The New Jersey Division of State Police
    3. C. The State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
    4. D. The applicant's accredited physical therapy program

    Answer: C

    Explanation: N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.18 directs the Board to "review and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure." The other entities may supply examination, background-check, or education information, but the Board makes the licensure-qualification determination.

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.18(a)(4)

  3. 3What is the minimum age for an applicant seeking initial licensure as a physical therapist in New Jersey?

    1. A. 18 years
    2. B. 19 years
    3. C. 20 years
    4. D. 21 years

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.1(a) requires an applicant to "Be at least 18 years of age."

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.1(a)(1)

  4. 4During treatment, a patient's response no longer supports the original intervention. Which New Jersey PT duty directly governs the next treatment decision?

    1. A. Perform the routine supervisory visit at the six-visit or fourteen-day interval
    2. B. Monitor the response continually and modify the intervention consistently with therapeutic goals
    3. C. Refer after thirty days without reasonable progress
    4. D. Review the plan of care before a PTA's first treatment visit

    Answer: B

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.2(b) requires the PT to "continually monitor the patient's response to care and modify the therapeutic intervention" consistently with the goals. The other choices are distinct duties triggered by PTA supervision or referral circumstances.

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.2(b)

  5. 5When must a PT give a new patient the written financial arrangements for treatment?

    1. A. Before physical therapy begins
    2. B. Within 15 days after the patient's first written record request
    3. C. Within 30 days after the initial treatment
    4. D. Before the patient's next visit after a change in supervisor

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-3.4(b) requires the financial arrangements to be provided in writing "Prior to the initiation of physical therapy." The other time points govern separate record-release, referral, and supervision duties.

    Reference: Pt Adoption 2021 — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-3.4(b)

  6. 6A PT pays a patient for a testimonial used in an advertisement. What disclosure must appear?

    1. A. PATIENT RESULTS MAY VARY
    2. B. COMPENSATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR THIS TESTIMONIAL.
    3. C. THIS IS A ROUTINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
    4. D. FEES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

    Answer: B

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-8.3(c) requires the conspicuous statement: "COMPENSATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR THIS TESTIMONIAL."

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-8.3(c)

  7. 7A New Jersey PT personally examined a patient and considered prior tests before ordering diagnostic testing, but omitted one required record element. Which missing element prevents the test from being clinically supported?

    1. A. The written financial arrangement
    2. B. Positive and negative findings, observations, and medical indications supporting the test
    3. C. The home exercise program
    4. D. The publication date and place of an advertisement

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The definition requires the licensee to have personally examined the patient, considered prior tests, and "documented in the patient record positive and negative findings, observations and medical indications to justify the test." The omitted findings and indications therefore prevent the test from meeting the rule's definition.

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.1, definition of clinically supported

  8. 8An emergent application seeks temporary suspension of a PT license before the next Board meeting. Who may hear and decide it under N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.2?

    1. A. The Board secretary alone
    2. B. The Board's executive director
    3. C. Any two public members
    4. D. The Board chairperson

    Answer: D

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.2 provides that "The chairperson shall be authorized to hear and decide emergent applications by the Attorney General" for temporary suspension.

    Reference: Pt Adoption 2015 — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.2

  9. 9A current applicant graduated before January first, two thousand three from an accredited PT program with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Which credential satisfies the degree provision for this applicant?

    1. A. The bachelor's degree in physical therapy earned through that qualifying program
    2. B. A post-professional certificate without a physical therapy degree
    3. C. An associate degree from a physical therapist assistant program
    4. D. A bachelor's degree in exercise science

    Answer: A

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.1(a)(4) requires the applicant to "Possess a minimum of a master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university except for an applicant who prior to January 1, 2003, graduated from an accredited physical therapy program and possessed a minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or a bachelor's degree and a certificate in physical therapy from an accredited college or university"

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.1(a)(4)

  10. 10When may a PT bill for repeat diagnostic testing connected to an evaluation?

    1. A. Whenever a new calendar month starts
    2. B. Whenever the patient requests another test
    3. C. When it substantiates intervention effectiveness and the interval fits the patient's condition
    4. D. Only after the plan of care is completed

    Answer: C

    Explanation: N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.2(c)(4) says repeat testing shall be "for the purpose of substantiating the effectiveness of the physical therapy intervention" and intervals must fit the diagnosis, disability, and impairment.

    Reference: Nj Jam Reference — N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.2(c)(4)

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for New Jersey Jurisprudence Assessment Module (NJ JAM). Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Legislative Intent & Definitions
    • Definition of Physical Therapy [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.1]
    • Definition of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.13]
  • Board of Physical Therapy Powers & Duties
    • Powers and Duties [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.18; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-1.2; N.J.S.A. 45:1-7, 45:1-18.2]
  • Licensure & Examination
    • Qualifications; Requirements [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.19, 45:9-37.22, 45:9-37.34b; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.1, 5.2; N.J.S.A. 45:1-29, 45:1-30]
    • Examination and Application [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.24, 45:9-37.25, 45:9-37.34d; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.3, 5.8, 5.9; N.J.S.A. 45:1-42, 45:1-43]
    • Foreign Educated Licensure [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.23; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.7]
    • Licensure by Reciprocity / Endorsement [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.28; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5.5, 5.6]
    • Temporary License [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.29; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-6.1, 6.2]
    • License Renewal; Reinstatement [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-5A.1, 5A.2, 5A.3; N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 45:1-15.2, 45:1-21]
    • Continuing Education [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.34f; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-9.1 to 9.6]
  • Patient Care Management
    • Lawful Practice, Use of Titles [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.30, 45:9-37.31; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.2, 2.2A, 2.3]
    • Supervision and Delegation [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.20, 45:9-37.34a; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3]
    • Documentation/Medical Records [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-3.1, 3.2, 3.3]
    • Referral [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-2.5]
  • Disciplinary Actions and Unlawful Practice
    • Grounds for Disciplinary Action, Unlicensed Practice [N.J.S.A. 45:9-37.34c; N.J.A.C. 13:39A-3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10; N.J.S.A. 45:1-7.1, 45:1-18.1, 45:1-21.2, 21.3, 45:1-39]
    • Disciplinary Violation Action and Proceedings [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-4.1, 4.2; N.J.S.A. 45:1-18, 45:1-19, 45:1-36; N.J.A.C. 13:45C-1.1 to 1.6]
    • Reporting Violations [N.J.S.A. 45:1-35, 45:1-37]
  • Consumer Advocacy
    • Advertising and Solicitation Practices [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-8.1 to 8.7]
    • Display of License, Identification Tags [N.J.A.C. 13:39A-3.5, 3.9]

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