TEXAS MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
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1. A physician discovers a coworker is diverting controlled substances. Which
of the following is the most appropriate action under Texas law?
A. Confront the coworker privately and warn them to stop
B. Ignore the behavior unless it affects patient care
C. Report the diversion to the Texas Medical Board and appropriate
authorities
D. Notify the hospital administration only
Rationale: Texas law requires physicians to report illegal diversion of controlled
substances to regulatory authorities to protect patients and maintain professional
standards.
2. A patient presents with a laceration that requires immediate attention. The
patient refuses treatment. Under Texas law, the physician should:
A. Force treatment to prevent infection
B. Document refusal and discharge the patient
C. Respect the patient’s autonomy, document the refusal, and provide
information on risks
D. Call law enforcement to mandate treatment
Rationale: Texas law and medical ethics prioritize patient autonomy. Proper
documentation and education are required when a patient refuses treatment.
, 3. In Texas, mandatory reporting of child abuse applies to:
A. Only physicians working in hospitals
B. Only physicians treating children under 12
C. All healthcare providers who suspect abuse or neglect
D. Only social workers
Rationale: Texas law requires all healthcare providers, including physicians, to
report suspected child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.
4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Texas Physician-Patient
Relationship?
A. It is formed only when a written contract is signed
B. It requires hospitalization of the patient
C. It is established when a physician agrees to diagnose or treat a
patient
D. It can be formed without any contact
Rationale: The Texas Medical Board recognizes the relationship once a physician
agrees to provide care, even in outpatient settings.
5. A physician prescribes opioids without a legitimate medical purpose. This
action is considered:
A. Acceptable if the patient insists
B. Illegal under Texas law as prescription fraud and drug diversion
C. A civil violation only
D. Acceptable if documented
Rationale: Prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate purpose is
illegal under both state and federal law.
, 6. A physician performing a surgery notices an unexpected complication. The
patient was not informed of this potential risk preoperatively. The physician
should:
A. Continue without informing the patient
B. Immediately inform the patient and obtain consent for further
intervention if possible
C. Document the complication but proceed without consent
D. Delay disclosure until after discharge
Rationale: Texas law and ethical standards require disclosure of unexpected
complications to uphold informed consent.
7. A patient requests access to their medical records. Under Texas law, the
physician must:
A. Deny the request to protect privacy
B. Provide access within a reasonable timeframe, usually 15 business
days
C. Provide only summaries of the records
D. Charge a fee without limit
Rationale: Texas Health & Safety Code Section 181 ensures patients’ right to
access their medical records within a reasonable period.
8. Which of the following best describes the Texas Medical Board’s authority?
A. Only issues fines
B. Only provides recommendations
C. Licenses, disciplines, and enforces regulations for physicians in Texas
D. Approves hospital policies
, Rationale: The Texas Medical Board has the legal authority to license, regulate,
and discipline physicians practicing in Texas.
9. A physician sees a patient with suspected tuberculosis. Which of the
following is required?
A. Treat without reporting
B. Report the case to the local public health authority immediately
C. Notify only the patient’s family
D. Report only if the patient refuses treatment
Rationale: Certain communicable diseases, including TB, are legally reportable in
Texas to protect public health.
10.Under Texas law, a physician may delegate tasks to non-physician staff:
A. Freely, without supervision
B. As long as the tasks are within their training and supervision is
adequate
C. Only in emergencies
D. Only for administrative work
Rationale: Texas law allows delegation with proper supervision to maintain
patient safety and professional responsibility.
11.A physician knowingly falsifies a patient’s chart to avoid legal liability. This
is classified as:
A. Minor professional misconduct
B. Acceptable risk management
C. Fraud and a violation of Texas Medical Board regulations
D. Only a civil issue
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A physician discovers a coworker is diverting controlled substances. Which
of the following is the most appropriate action under Texas law?
A. Confront the coworker privately and warn them to stop
B. Ignore the behavior unless it affects patient care
C. Report the diversion to the Texas Medical Board and appropriate
authorities
D. Notify the hospital administration only
Rationale: Texas law requires physicians to report illegal diversion of controlled
substances to regulatory authorities to protect patients and maintain professional
standards.
2. A patient presents with a laceration that requires immediate attention. The
patient refuses treatment. Under Texas law, the physician should:
A. Force treatment to prevent infection
B. Document refusal and discharge the patient
C. Respect the patient’s autonomy, document the refusal, and provide
information on risks
D. Call law enforcement to mandate treatment
Rationale: Texas law and medical ethics prioritize patient autonomy. Proper
documentation and education are required when a patient refuses treatment.
, 3. In Texas, mandatory reporting of child abuse applies to:
A. Only physicians working in hospitals
B. Only physicians treating children under 12
C. All healthcare providers who suspect abuse or neglect
D. Only social workers
Rationale: Texas law requires all healthcare providers, including physicians, to
report suspected child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.
4. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Texas Physician-Patient
Relationship?
A. It is formed only when a written contract is signed
B. It requires hospitalization of the patient
C. It is established when a physician agrees to diagnose or treat a
patient
D. It can be formed without any contact
Rationale: The Texas Medical Board recognizes the relationship once a physician
agrees to provide care, even in outpatient settings.
5. A physician prescribes opioids without a legitimate medical purpose. This
action is considered:
A. Acceptable if the patient insists
B. Illegal under Texas law as prescription fraud and drug diversion
C. A civil violation only
D. Acceptable if documented
Rationale: Prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate purpose is
illegal under both state and federal law.
, 6. A physician performing a surgery notices an unexpected complication. The
patient was not informed of this potential risk preoperatively. The physician
should:
A. Continue without informing the patient
B. Immediately inform the patient and obtain consent for further
intervention if possible
C. Document the complication but proceed without consent
D. Delay disclosure until after discharge
Rationale: Texas law and ethical standards require disclosure of unexpected
complications to uphold informed consent.
7. A patient requests access to their medical records. Under Texas law, the
physician must:
A. Deny the request to protect privacy
B. Provide access within a reasonable timeframe, usually 15 business
days
C. Provide only summaries of the records
D. Charge a fee without limit
Rationale: Texas Health & Safety Code Section 181 ensures patients’ right to
access their medical records within a reasonable period.
8. Which of the following best describes the Texas Medical Board’s authority?
A. Only issues fines
B. Only provides recommendations
C. Licenses, disciplines, and enforces regulations for physicians in Texas
D. Approves hospital policies
, Rationale: The Texas Medical Board has the legal authority to license, regulate,
and discipline physicians practicing in Texas.
9. A physician sees a patient with suspected tuberculosis. Which of the
following is required?
A. Treat without reporting
B. Report the case to the local public health authority immediately
C. Notify only the patient’s family
D. Report only if the patient refuses treatment
Rationale: Certain communicable diseases, including TB, are legally reportable in
Texas to protect public health.
10.Under Texas law, a physician may delegate tasks to non-physician staff:
A. Freely, without supervision
B. As long as the tasks are within their training and supervision is
adequate
C. Only in emergencies
D. Only for administrative work
Rationale: Texas law allows delegation with proper supervision to maintain
patient safety and professional responsibility.
11.A physician knowingly falsifies a patient’s chart to avoid legal liability. This
is classified as:
A. Minor professional misconduct
B. Acceptable risk management
C. Fraud and a violation of Texas Medical Board regulations
D. Only a civil issue
