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Question 1Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Under the Oregon Physical Therapist Practice Act, which activity falls within the defined scope of physical therapy practice?

  1. Ordering plain-film radiographs and interpreting the results
  2. Performing soft tissue mobilization and prescribing therapeutic exercise Correct answer.
  3. Performing surgery on a musculoskeletal injury
  4. Diagnosing a new systemic disease and starting medication

Explanation

The practice act defines physical therapy around examination, intervention, and prevention of movement dysfunction, including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. Ordering imaging, medical diagnosis, prescribing drugs, and surgery are outside the statutory scope and belong to other licensed providers.

Question 2Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

In Oregon, the term that describes a person licensed to practice physical therapy is:

  1. Athletic trainer
  2. Physical therapist Correct answer.
  3. Physical therapist assistant
  4. Chiropractic physician

Explanation

The practice act distinguishes the physical therapist, who is licensed to examine and treat patients and direct care, from the physical therapist assistant, who works under supervision. Athletic trainers and chiropractic physicians are regulated under separate statutes.

Question 3Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which statement best describes the role of the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy in relation to licensure?

  1. It accredits physical therapy educational programs nationally
  2. It sets licensure requirements and disciplinary standards for physical therapists and assistants Correct answer.
  3. It grants hospital privileges to physical therapists
  4. It negotiates reimbursement rates with commercial insurers

Explanation

The Board administers the practice act, including issuing licenses, adopting rules, and disciplining licensees. Reimbursement, hospital privileging, and national program accreditation are handled by other organizations.

Question 4Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist assistant in Oregon provides treatment to a patient. Under the practice act, this care must occur:

  1. After the assistant obtains an independent private practice license
  2. Without any involvement from a physical therapist
  3. Only in a hospital inpatient setting
  4. Under the supervision of a physical therapist as defined by Board rule Correct answer.

Explanation

Physical therapist assistants practice under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist, with the specific supervision requirements set by Board rule. They do not practice independently or hold a separate private practice license.

Question 5Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which of the following is an example of a non-treatment task a physical therapist may delegate to unlicensed supportive personnel in Oregon?

  1. Interpreting a patient's diagnostic imaging
  2. Performing an initial evaluation
  3. Preparing treatment areas and transporting supplies Correct answer.
  4. Adjusting a patient's plan of care

Explanation

Unlicensed aides may perform supportive, non-clinical tasks such as preparing treatment areas and moving supplies. Evaluation, plan-of-care decisions, and imaging interpretation require licensed clinical judgment.

Question 6Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

An applicant for Oregon physical therapist licensure must generally demonstrate which of the following?

  1. Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and passage of the national examination Correct answer.
  2. Ten years of unlicensed practice experience
  3. Membership in a national professional association
  4. A bachelor's degree in any field with no clinical training

Explanation

Licensure requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy education program and successful completion of the national physical therapy examination, along with other Board requirements. Association membership and unrelated degrees do not substitute for these requirements.

Question 7Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which term in the practice act refers to the written authorization that allows a person to engage in physical therapy in Oregon?

  1. Certification
  2. License Correct answer.
  3. Permit
  4. Registration

Explanation

The practice act uses the term license for the authorization granted by the Board to practice physical therapy. Certification and registration describe different credentialing mechanisms, and a permit is typically a limited or temporary authorization.

Question 8Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Practicing physical therapy in Oregon without a valid license is best described as:

  1. Allowed if the person holds a national certification
  2. A permitted courtesy for out-of-state therapists
  3. Acceptable when supervised by a licensed physical therapist
  4. Unlawful practice subject to Board enforcement action Correct answer.

Explanation

The practice act prohibits unlicensed practice and authorizes the Board to take enforcement action. National certification does not confer state practice authority, and supervision does not legalize unlicensed practice.

Question 9Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist licensed in another state moves to Oregon and wishes to treat patients. What is the correct approach under the practice act?

  1. Begin treating patients immediately and apply within six months
  2. Practice only in rural areas without a license
  3. Rely on the other state's license because licensure is national
  4. Obtain an Oregon license through the Board's licensure process before practicing Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensure is state-based, so a therapist must obtain an Oregon license through the Board before practicing in Oregon. Holding a license elsewhere does not automatically authorize practice in this state.

Question 10Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which activity most clearly requires the clinical judgment of a licensed physical therapist rather than a physical therapist assistant?

  1. Performing the initial examination and establishing the diagnosis and plan of care Correct answer.
  2. Reporting patient response to the supervising therapist
  3. Carrying out a prescribed exercise program
  4. Applying a modality according to the plan of care

Explanation

The initial examination, clinical diagnosis, and plan of care are reserved for the physical therapist under the practice act. Assistants implement the plan and report patient responses but do not establish the diagnosis or plan.

Question 11Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Under the practice act, the term 'physical therapy' includes which of the following components?

  1. Performing independent medical evaluations for disability claims
  2. Ordering laboratory blood panels
  3. Examination, intervention, and prevention of movement-related impairments Correct answer.
  4. Prescribing and dispensing controlled substances

Explanation

Physical therapy is defined around examining and treating movement dysfunction and promoting health and prevention. Prescribing drugs, ordering lab panels, and performing independent medical evaluations are not within the statutory definition.

Question 12Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A patient asks a physical therapist to perform dry needling. Which statement best reflects the practice act framework in Oregon?

  1. Dry needling is prohibited for all Oregon licensees
  2. Dry needling may be performed by a physical therapist who meets the Board's specific training and competency requirements Correct answer.
  3. Dry needling may be delegated to an unlicensed aide
  4. Dry needling may be performed by any licensed physical therapist without additional requirements

Explanation

Oregon authorizes physical therapists to perform dry needling when they satisfy the Board's requirements for additional training and competency. It is neither unrestricted for every licensee nor delegable to unlicensed personnel.

Question 13Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which situation would most likely constitute a violation of the practice act by a licensee?

  1. Declining to treat a patient outside the therapist's area of competence
  2. Documenting treatment accurately and timely
  3. Referring a patient to a physician when symptoms suggest a medical condition
  4. Practicing while the license is suspended for a disciplinary matter Correct answer.

Explanation

Practicing while a license is suspended is unlicensed practice and violates the practice act. Declining care outside one's competence, accurate documentation, and appropriate referral are consistent with professional obligations.

Question 14Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

The Board's rulemaking authority under the practice act allows it to:

  1. Override court decisions about licensure
  2. Adopt rules that interpret and implement the practice act Correct answer.
  3. Set national examination passing scores for all states
  4. Amend the state statute without legislative action

Explanation

An administrative board adopts rules to implement and interpret the statute it administers, but it cannot amend the statute, override courts, or set national examination standards. Rulemaking is bounded by the enabling legislation.

Question 15Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist wants to use a new treatment technique that is not specifically named in the statute. What is the most appropriate analysis?

  1. The technique may be used by unlicensed staff to test its safety
  2. The technique may be used only after legislative amendment
  3. The technique is automatically prohibited because it is not listed
  4. The technique is permitted if it falls within the statutory definition of physical therapy and applicable Board rules Correct answer.

Explanation

Statutory definitions frame the scope of practice, and techniques within that definition are generally permissible subject to Board rules and competence standards. The statute does not need to list every technique, and unlicensed staff may not perform skilled interventions.

Question 16Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which of the following best describes the supervision relationship between a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant in Oregon?

  1. Supervision is required only for the first patient visit ever performed
  2. The assistant may practice without any documented communication with the therapist
  3. The assistant independently determines the plan of care
  4. The physical therapist retains responsibility for the plan of care and supervises the assistant as Board rules require Correct answer.

Explanation

The physical therapist is responsible for the plan of care and must supervise the assistant according to Board rules, which include communication and documentation expectations. Assistants do not independently set the plan of care.

Question 17Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which credential would NOT authorize a person to practice physical therapy in Oregon?

  1. An active Oregon physical therapist license
  2. A certificate of completion from a continuing education course Correct answer.
  3. An active Oregon physical therapist assistant license, when providing supervised care
  4. A current license issued by the Oregon Board after meeting requirements

Explanation

Continuing education certificates document learning but do not confer practice authority. Only a license issued by the Board authorizes practice, and assistants practice within their supervised role.

Question 18Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee fails to report a change of address to the Board as required by rule. This is best characterized as:

  1. A minor matter with no regulatory consequence
  2. Grounds for immediate criminal prosecution in all cases
  3. An issue only if the licensee is also unlicensed
  4. A potential violation of Board rules subject to discipline Correct answer.

Explanation

Licensees must comply with Board reporting rules, and failure to do so can result in disciplinary action. It is a regulatory compliance matter rather than automatically a criminal matter.

Question 19Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which statement about the use of the title 'physical therapist' in Oregon is most accurate?

  1. The title may be used by unlicensed aides while supervised
  2. The title is a generic term with no licensure restriction
  3. Anyone may use the title if they have completed a doctoral degree in any health field
  4. Use of the title is restricted to persons licensed under the practice act Correct answer.

Explanation

The practice act protects the title so that only licensed persons may represent themselves as physical therapists. A degree in another field or supervised aide status does not permit use of the protected title.

Question 20Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist employed by a physician practice is asked to evaluate a patient. Under the practice act, the therapist's practice is best described as:

  1. Prohibited in physician-owned settings
  2. Limited to applying modalities ordered by the physician
  3. Independent professional practice within the therapist's scope, with collaboration as appropriate Correct answer.
  4. Requiring the physician to perform the evaluation instead

Explanation

Physical therapists practice within their own scope and may collaborate with physicians without being limited to carrying out medical orders. The setting does not strip the therapist of professional responsibility for evaluation and treatment.

Question 21Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which of the following would most likely be considered practicing beyond the scope of physical therapy in Oregon?

  1. Providing gait training after surgery
  2. Assessing joint range of motion
  3. Performing wound debridement of necrotic tissue as a physical therapist without specific authorization Correct answer.
  4. Teaching a patient a home exercise program

Explanation

Sharp debridement of necrotic tissue is a medically invasive procedure that is not part of general physical therapy scope unless specifically authorized. Gait training, home exercise instruction, and range-of-motion assessment are core physical therapy activities.

Question 22Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

An applicant has an expired license and continues to treat patients while a renewal application is pending. How should this be characterized under the practice act?

  1. Permissible if patients are informed of the lapse
  2. Permissible because renewal is in process
  3. Permissible if the therapist holds malpractice insurance
  4. Unlicensed practice, because authority to practice depends on an active license Correct answer.

Explanation

Practice authority requires an active license; a pending renewal does not extend it. Treating on an expired license constitutes unlicensed practice regardless of patient disclosure or insurance status.

Question 23Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

The Board receives a complaint that a licensee practiced under the influence of alcohol. Which authority does the Board exercise?

  1. It investigates and may impose discipline under its statutory authority Correct answer.
  2. It can only issue a warning with no formal record
  3. It must defer entirely to the employer's human resources process
  4. It refers the matter exclusively to the national association

Explanation

The Board has authority to investigate complaints and impose discipline for conduct that violates the practice act or Board rules, including impairment. Employer processes and professional associations do not displace the Board's regulatory jurisdiction.

Question 24Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist assistant is asked to perform an initial evaluation because the supervising therapist is unavailable. What is the correct response under the practice act?

  1. Perform the evaluation and have the therapist co-sign later
  2. Perform the evaluation only if the patient consents
  3. Decline, because initial evaluation requires a licensed physical therapist Correct answer.
  4. Perform the evaluation and bill it as therapist services

Explanation

The initial evaluation is reserved for the physical therapist, so an assistant may not perform it even with later co-signature or patient consent. Billing it as therapist services would also misrepresent the provider.

Question 25Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee wishes to provide services via telehealth to a patient located in Oregon. Which principle governs under the practice act?

  1. The licensee needs a license only if the patient travels to the clinic
  2. The licensee must hold an Oregon license because the patient is located in Oregon Correct answer.
  3. The licensee may practice on any state license because telehealth is federally regulated
  4. Telehealth is prohibited for physical therapy in Oregon

Explanation

Licensure generally follows the location of the patient, so a provider treating a patient in Oregon needs Oregon licensure. Telehealth does not create an exemption from state licensure, and it is not categorically prohibited.

Question 26Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Under the Oregon practice act, the physical therapist assistant credential authorizes the holder to do which of the following?

  1. Diagnose neuromusculoskeletal conditions and prescribe medication
  2. Independently establish a plan of care and prognosis for new patients
  3. Perform physical therapy procedures and interventions delegated by the supervising physical therapist Correct answer.
  4. Order diagnostic imaging and interpret the resulting reports

Explanation

The Oregon practice act defines the physical therapist assistant as a person who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected and delegated by a supervising physical therapist. The assistant works under that direction and does not independently establish plans of care, order imaging, or diagnose.

Question 27Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A person holds a current license in another state and wants to begin treating patients in Oregon. Which statement describes the correct licensure pathway?

  1. The out-of-state license is automatically recognized because the states use equivalent standards
  2. The person may practice for up to one year while the Oregon application is processed
  3. The person may practice if a supervising Oregon therapist co-signs each note
  4. The person must obtain an Oregon license from the Board before treating patients in the state Correct answer.

Explanation

Oregon requires a license issued by its own board before a person may practice physical therapy in the state; an active license from another jurisdiction does not itself confer Oregon practice authority. The applicant goes through the Board's endorsement or examination pathway and practices only after the Oregon license is issued.

Question 28Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which term in the Oregon practice act describes the document issued by the Board that authorizes a qualified person to engage in physical therapy?

  1. License Correct answer.
  2. Certificate of completion
  3. Registration
  4. Permit of exemption

Explanation

The practice act uses "license" for the Board-issued authorization to practice physical therapy, and practicing without one is prohibited. Related terms such as registration or certificates of completion do not confer independent practice authority under the act.

Question 29Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist wants to add a technique to practice that is not expressly named in the Oregon statutes. Which principle best guides the decision?

  1. The technique may be used if a physician writes a referral that names it
  2. The technique may be used only after the Board issues a patient-specific order
  3. The technique is prohibited until the legislature amends the statute to name it
  4. The technique may be used if it falls within the defined scope of physical therapy and the therapist is competent to perform it Correct answer.

Explanation

Scope of practice is defined functionally rather than as an exhaustive list, so a technique that fits within the statutory definition and the therapist's competence is generally permissible. A physician referral does not expand the statutory scope, and the Board does not issue patient-specific orders.

Question 30Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist assistant is directed by the supervising physical therapist to carry out a delegated intervention. Which statement best reflects the assistant's responsibility under the practice act?

  1. The assistant may perform the delegated intervention and should report the patient's response to the supervising therapist Correct answer.
  2. The assistant may perform the intervention only after obtaining a separate assistant-level license for that technique
  3. The assistant may delegate the intervention to an aide without informing the therapist
  4. The assistant may modify the plan of care whenever the patient's response suggests a change

Explanation

The assistant implements interventions selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist and communicates the patient's response so the therapist can adjust care. Modifying the plan of care and unsupervised further delegation are therapist-level decisions.

Question 31Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor unrelated to patient care. How does this most likely affect the license under the Oregon practice act?

  1. It has no effect because only patient-care misconduct is actionable
  2. It may be grounds for Board disciplinary action depending on the nature of the offense and its relation to practice Correct answer.
  3. It is handled only by the criminal court and cannot be considered by the Board
  4. It results in automatic permanent revocation of the license

Explanation

The Board's disciplinary authority extends to conduct bearing on fitness to practice, and a conviction can support sanctions where the offense relates to the licensee's ability to practice safely and honestly. The Board evaluates the circumstances rather than applying automatic penalties.

Question 32Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist provides an initial examination and determines a diagnosis and prognosis. Which statutory concept best explains why this task is reserved to the therapist?

  1. The task is reserved because insurers require therapist signatures
  2. The task is reserved because assistants lack malpractice coverage
  3. The task is reserved because only therapists complete continuing education
  4. The examination, diagnosis, and prognosis are elements of the practice of physical therapy assigned to the licensed therapist Correct answer.

Explanation

The definition of physical therapy includes examining and evaluating patients and determining a diagnosis and prognosis, functions assigned to the licensed physical therapist. Assistants implement the resulting plan of care rather than performing these evaluative functions.

Question 33Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee wishes to treat a patient who is physically located in Oregon while the therapist is traveling in another state. Which principle governs whether this is permissible?

  1. The therapist may treat without any license because the encounter occurs online
  2. The therapist may rely on the license of the state where the therapist is physically standing
  3. The therapist must hold an Oregon license because the patient is located in Oregon when services are delivered Correct answer.
  4. The therapist may treat if the patient signs a waiver of Oregon licensure

Explanation

Licensure is generally tied to where the patient receives the service, so a therapist treating a patient located in Oregon needs Oregon licensure regardless of the therapist's physical location. Patient waivers cannot excuse the licensing requirement.

Question 34Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which statement best describes how the Oregon practice act treats the title "physical therapist"?

  1. Physical therapist assistants may use the title when supervised
  2. Any person who has graduated from an accredited program may use the title while awaiting licensure
  3. Only a person licensed as a physical therapist may use the title or represent themselves as one Correct answer.
  4. Unlicensed aides may use the title if their employer approves

Explanation

Title protection means the designation "physical therapist" and similar representations are reserved to persons licensed by the Board. Graduation, supervision, or employer approval does not authorize use of the protected title.

Question 35Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist employed by a physician's practice is asked to evaluate a patient and establish a plan of care. Which statement is most accurate under the Oregon practice act?

  1. The therapist may perform the evaluation and establish the plan within the scope of physical therapy regardless of the employment setting Correct answer.
  2. The therapist may not evaluate patients because the employer is a physician practice
  3. The therapist must obtain a separate facility license before evaluating any patient
  4. The therapist may act only if the physician writes a detailed prescription for each intervention

Explanation

A licensed physical therapist's authority comes from the license and the statutory scope, not from the employment setting, so evaluation and plan-of-care responsibilities remain within the therapist's practice. Employment by a physician does not convert the therapist into an unlicensed assistant.

Question 36Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

An applicant submits an application containing a false statement about prior disciplinary history. Which outcome is most consistent with the Oregon practice act?

  1. The Board must issue the license because the application fee was paid
  2. The Board may deny the application on the basis of the misrepresentation Correct answer.
  3. The Board may act only if a patient was harmed by the misstatement
  4. The Board may act only if the applicant later fails the licensure examination

Explanation

The Board may deny licensure where an applicant obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or misrepresentation, and the same conduct can support discipline against an existing licensee. Payment of fees or absence of patient harm does not cure the misrepresentation.

Question 37Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee is accused of practicing while impaired. Which authority does the Oregon Board most clearly have in this situation?

  1. Referring the matter exclusively to law enforcement without any licensing review
  2. Investigating the allegation and imposing sanctions such as suspension, probation, or conditions on practice Correct answer.
  3. Deferring entirely to the employer's internal discipline process
  4. Requiring the accuser to prove harm before opening an investigation

Explanation

The Board investigates complaints and may impose a range of sanctions, including suspension, probation, and practice conditions, when a licensee's conduct endangers patients. It is not required to wait for patient harm or to defer to an employer's internal process.

Question 38Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A physical therapist delegates a task to an unlicensed aide. Which factor most determines whether the delegation is permissible under the practice act?

  1. Whether the aide has worked in the clinic for at least one year
  2. Whether the task is a routine supportive activity that does not require the clinical judgment of a licensed provider Correct answer.
  3. Whether the patient has signed a consent form for the aide
  4. Whether the aide is paid at the same rate as an assistant

Explanation

Delegation is limited by the nature of the task: supportive activities that do not require professional judgment may be delegated, while evaluative or clinical decision-making tasks may not. Seniority, consent forms, and pay rate do not change the statutory limits.

Question 39Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

A licensee's license lapses because the renewal fee was not paid, and the therapist continues seeing patients. Which characterization is most accurate?

  1. The therapist is lawfully practicing because the only defect is administrative
  2. The therapist is lawfully practicing because patients were already under care
  3. The therapist is lawfully practicing if a colleague supervises the sessions
  4. The therapist is practicing without a valid license and may face disciplinary and legal consequences Correct answer.

Explanation

Practice authority depends on holding a current valid license, so continuing to treat after the license lapses constitutes unlicensed practice even if the lapse stems from an administrative oversight. Colleague supervision and continuity of care do not restore authority.

Question 40Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act: scope of practice, definitions, and licensure

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Board's rulemaking and the statutory definition of physical therapy?

  1. Rules may eliminate statutory requirements if the Board finds them burdensome
  2. Rules may interpret and implement the statutory scope but cannot expand it beyond what the legislature authorized Correct answer.
  3. Rules have no role because the statute is self-executing
  4. Rules may add new professions to the scope whenever the Board considers it appropriate

Explanation

An administrative board derives its authority from the enabling statute, so its rules may fill in details and procedures but cannot enlarge the scope the legislature defined. Rules that exceed statutory authority would be subject to challenge.

Question 41Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

Under the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules, who bears the primary responsibility for ensuring that a physical therapist assistant provides services only under the required supervision?

  1. The facility's director of rehabilitation services
  2. The patient receiving the treatment
  3. The supervising physical therapist assigned to the patient's plan of care Correct answer.
  4. The physical therapist assistant providing the treatment

Explanation

The Oregon rules place the duty of supervision on the supervising physical therapist, who must ensure the assistant acts within the plan of care and applicable supervision requirements. The assistant also has obligations, but the delegating therapist holds the primary supervisory responsibility.

Question 42Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

A physical therapist licensed in Oregon wishes to practice temporarily while awaiting the outcome of a pending application. Which statement best describes the Board's expectation?

  1. The therapist may practice for up to 30 days while the application is pending
  2. The therapist may not practice until a license is issued unless a specific temporary authorization exists Correct answer.
  3. The therapist may practice if the employer verifies graduation from an accredited program
  4. The therapist may practice only if a licensed colleague co-signs all documentation

Explanation

Oregon requires a valid license or an expressly authorized temporary credential before practice; a pending application alone does not confer practice authority. Employers cannot substitute their own verification for Board-issued authorization.

Question 43Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

Which item is most clearly required to be documented in a patient's physical therapy record under Oregon Board rules?

  1. The clinic's marketing consent forms
  2. The patient's preferred appointment times
  3. The name of the referring provider and the treatment provided Correct answer.
  4. The therapist's personal continuing education log

Explanation

Oregon recordkeeping rules require entries that identify the referral source and the services rendered, along with other clinical elements. Administrative preferences and personal logs are not part of the required clinical record content.

Question 44Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

A physical therapist assistant in Oregon wants to perform a sharp debridement of necrotic tissue. Which statement is correct under the Board's rules?

  1. The assistant may perform it if the supervising therapist is in the building
  2. The assistant may not perform sharp debridement because it is outside the assistant's scope Correct answer.
  3. The assistant may perform it only in a hospital inpatient setting
  4. The assistant may perform it after completing a continuing education course

Explanation

Sharp debridement involving cutting of viable tissue is reserved to the physical therapist and lies outside the statutory scope of the physical therapist assistant in Oregon. Supervision level or coursework does not expand the assistant's scope.

Question 45Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

How does the Oregon Board typically describe the level of supervision required when a physical therapist assistant treats a patient?

  1. Continuous one-on-one observation by the physical therapist during every treatment minute
  2. Supervision provided only by another physical therapist assistant
  3. No supervision once the plan of care is established
  4. Supervision that is adequate to ensure patient safety and appropriate care, with the therapist available as the rules require Correct answer.

Explanation

Oregon uses a supervision standard keyed to patient safety and the requirements of the practice setting rather than requiring literal continuous observation. The supervising therapist must remain appropriately available and involved.

Question 46Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

A physical therapist moves from another state and wants to treat patients in Oregon. Which requirement is central to Oregon licensure?

  1. A bachelor's degree in any health field
  2. A current Oregon license issued by the Board Correct answer.
  3. Membership in the state physical therapy association
  4. A hospital privileging letter

Explanation

Practicing physical therapy in Oregon requires a license issued by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. Professional association membership and facility privileges are separate from state licensure.

Question 47Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

Under Oregon Board rules, which situation most likely requires reporting to the Board?

  1. A colleague who declines to attend a staff meeting
  2. A colleague who practices while impaired by alcohol Correct answer.
  3. A colleague who arrives late to work twice in a month
  4. A colleague who changes employers without notice

Explanation

Oregon rules require reporting of conduct that poses a risk to patients, including practicing while impaired. Ordinary employment matters such as tardiness or meeting attendance are not Board-reportable.

Question 48Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

Which statement best describes the Oregon Board's approach to continuing competence for license renewal?

  1. Licensees must document continuing education or competence activities as the Board requires for each renewal cycle Correct answer.
  2. Licensees are exempt from continuing education after 20 years of practice
  3. Continuing education credits must all be earned in Oregon
  4. Continuing education is required only for therapists who supervise assistants

Explanation

Oregon requires licensees to complete and document continuing competence activities for renewal according to Board rules. There is no seniority exemption, and credits are not restricted to Oregon-based courses.

Question 49Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

A physical therapist wants to delegate a selected intervention to a physical therapist assistant. Which factor is most important under Oregon rules before delegation occurs?

  1. Whether the assistant has a personal interest in that intervention
  2. Whether the therapist has known the assistant for at least one year
  3. Whether the clinic bills the intervention at a higher rate
  4. Whether the intervention is within the assistant's scope and the patient's plan of care Correct answer.

Explanation

Delegation in Oregon depends on the act falling within the assistant's scope and being consistent with the established plan of care. Personal interest, billing, or familiarity do not authorize delegation.

Question 50Oregon Board of Physical Therapy rules and administrative procedures

A patient files a complaint with the Oregon Board alleging that a therapist provided substandard care. What is the Board's most likely initial step?

  1. Requiring the therapist to refund the patient's fees
  2. Reviewing the complaint to determine whether it falls within the Board's jurisdiction and warrants investigation Correct answer.
  3. Referring the complaint directly to the patient's insurer
  4. Immediately suspending the therapist's license pending a hearing

Explanation

The Board screens complaints to determine jurisdiction and whether an investigation is warranted before any disciplinary action. Immediate suspension and fee refunds are not automatic first steps.