Free Open-Book Examination on the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1During ongoing treatment, a practitioner determines whether further treatment is needed, estimates its duration, and considers referral to another discipline. Which defined process is being performed?

   1. A. Assessment
   2. B. Evaluation
   3. C. Screening
   4. D. Consultation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "“Assessment” is a component part of the evaluation process, and means the process of determining the need for, nature of, and estimated time of treatment at different intervals during the treatment, determining needed coordination with or referrals to other disciplines, and documenting these activities." These decisions are an assessment within the broader evaluation process; the other terms name distinct processes or relationships.

   Reference: Wis. Admin. Code ch. OT 1 (Definitions) — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 1.02(2)

2. 2A new Wisconsin occupational therapist applicant is documenting the professional qualification required by OT 2.02. Which evidence satisfies the rule?

   1. A. Initial NBCOT certification and completion of an occupational therapist educational program
   2. B. A completed department application form
   3. C. Written NBCOT verification that the required examination was passed
   4. D. Completion of the compact application process

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "Evidence of initial certification". OT 2.02(1)(b) requires Evidence of initial certification as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant from the national board for certification in occupational therapy; and that the applicant has completed an occupational therapist educational program, or an occupational therapy assistant educational program. For this OT applicant, initial NBCOT certification and completion of the OT educational program satisfy that professional-qualification item; the other choices are separate application or compact requirements.

   Reference: Wi Ot 2 — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 2.02(1)(b)

3. 3How often must a Wisconsin occupational therapist renew the license under OT 3.02?

   1. A. Every thirty days
   2. B. Every six months
   3. C. Every five years
   4. D. Biennially

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "renew biennially". OT 3.02 states, Each licensee shall renew biennially with the board.

   Reference: Wi Ot 3 — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 3.02

4. 4A Wisconsin OT plans to apply a physical agent modality. What qualification does OT 4.02 require?

   1. A. Experience with documented theoretical background, technical skill, and competence
   2. B. Demonstrated and documented competency for delegated assistant services
   3. C. Daily on-premises contact under close assistant supervision
   4. D. Monthly consultation while practicing under a temporary license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "experienced therapist". Application is performed by an experienced therapist with demonstrated and documented evidence of theoretical background, technical skill and competence. OT 4.02(2)(f) requires application by an experienced therapist with documented theoretical background, technical skill, and competence.

   Reference: Wi Ot 4 — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 4.02(2)(f)

5. 5A Wisconsin OT knowingly violates a condition in a board order. How does OT 5.02 classify the conduct?

   1. A. Unprofessional conduct under the board-order provision
   2. B. Renewal prohibited for unmet continuing education
   3. C. Late renewal after expiration of the license
   4. D. An examination-error claim for board review

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "condition of any order of the board". Violating or attempting to violate any term, provision, or condition of any order of the board. OT 5.02(2) defines violating or attempting to violate a term, provision, or condition of a board order as unprofessional conduct.

   Reference: Wi Ot 5 — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 5.02(2)

6. 6A Wisconsin OT selects a video system for a live telehealth intervention. What transmission-quality standard must the system meet under OT 6.03?

   1. A. Quality adequate for preparing an upcoming OT session
   2. B. Quality adequate for messages between OT sessions
   3. C. Quality functionally equivalent to face-to-face contact
   4. D. Quality adequate for review of client records before a visit

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "OT 6.03 Technology and equipment. An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who provides occupational therapy services using a telehealth visit shall utilize technology that enables the transmission of information via the technology that is of sufficient quality to be functionally equivalent to face-to-face contact." A live telehealth visit requires functionally equivalent transmission quality. Preparation, between-session messaging, and record review are related OT activities but are not the live-visit quality benchmark.

   Reference: Wis. Admin. Code ch. OT 6 (Telehealth) — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 6.03

7. 7A Wisconsin health care provider has reason to believe a person treated has a communicable disease. To whom must the provider initially report?

   1. A. The Department of Safety and Professional Services
   2. B. The state epidemiologist
   3. C. The Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board
   4. D. The local health officer

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "local health officer". shall report the appearance of the communicable disease or the death to the local health officer. Wis. Stat. § 252.05(1) requires a health care provider with that knowledge or belief to report to the local health officer.

   Reference: Wi Stat 252 — Wis. Stat. § 252.05(1)

8. 8A Wisconsin credential holder has submitted every required renewal form and supporting document, but has not paid the required renewal fee. Under § 440.08(2m)(a), what is the application's status?

   1. A. Complete when the required fee is assessed but remains unpaid
   2. B. Complete when the required fee is promised for later payment
   3. C. Incomplete until the required fee is actually submitted
   4. D. Complete when the submitted forms are accepted for review

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "A renewal application shall be considered complete only when the credential holder has submitted the fee required under sub. (2) (c) and all forms and other documentation required for the renewal of that credential." Every form and document is present, but the required fee has not been submitted; fee assessment, a promise, or review acceptance does not satisfy that statutory condition.

   Reference: Wis. Stat. ch. 440 (Department of Safety and Professional Services) — Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2m)(a)

9. 9Which application conduct is an express ground for Wisconsin OT discipline under Wis. Stat. § 448.968?

   1. A. Changing employers after applying
   2. B. Making a material misstatement in a license or renewal application
   3. C. Requesting an examination review
   4. D. Applying for a temporary license

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling source states, "material misstatement". Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license. Section 448.968(2)(a) lists a material misstatement in an application for a license or renewal as a disciplinary ground.

   Reference: Wi Stat 448 — Wis. Stat. § 448.968(2)(a)

10. 10An OTA has years of experience in adult outpatient care but starts in a neonatal setting with no prior experience there. Under OT 1.02, how is the OTA classified in that new position?

    1. A. Experienced in the neonatal position
    2. B. Entry-level in the neonatal position
    3. C. Service-competent in the neonatal position
    4. D. A supervisor in the neonatal position

    Answer: B

    Explanation: "“Entry-level” means the person has no demonstrated experience in a specific position, such as a new graduate, a person new to the position, or a person in a new setting with no previous experience in that area of practice." Entry-level is specific to the position and practice area; experience in another setting does not establish neonatal experience.

    Reference: Wis. Admin. Code ch. OT 1 (Definitions) — Wis. Admin. Code § OT 1.02(8)