Washington Physician Assistant Jurisprudence Practice Exam Exam Overview Feature

Washington Physician Assistant Jurisprudence Practice Exam Exam Overview
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Washington Physician Assistant Jurisprudence Practice Exam

210 Practice Questions with Answers, Rationales, and Multiple Choice

EXAM OVERVIEW

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Exam Name Washington Physician Assistant Jurisprudence Examination

Administered By Washington Medical Commission (WMC)

Purpose Assess knowledge of laws and regulations governing PA practice in
Washington State

Primary Statutes RCW 18.71A (Physician Assistants), RCW 18.130 (Uniform
Disciplinary Act), WAC 246-918

Key Topics Licensure requirements, scope of practice, supervision/collaboration,
prescribing, discipline, continuing education, patient records, professional
conduct



SECTION 1: LICENSURE AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY (Questions 1-35)

Question 1

A physician assistant seeking initial licensure in Washington State must apply
through which regulatory authority?

,A) Washington Department of Social and Health Services

B) Washington Medical Commission

C) Washington Department of Licensing

D) Washington Board of Pharmacy



Answer: B



Rationale: The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) is the regulatory body
responsible for licensing physician assistants, enforcing medical practice laws, and
overseeing professional conduct in Washington State. The WMC derives its
authority from RCW 18.71A and RCW 18.130.



Question 2

Under Washington law, the Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW 18.130) applies to
which of the following?



A) Only physicians

B) Only physician assistants

C) All healthcare professionals licensed under RCW Title 18

D) Only nurses and pharmacists

,Answer: C



Rationale: The Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW 18.130) applies to all healthcare
professionals licensed under Title 18 of the Revised Code of Washington,
including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists.



Question 3

The Washington Medical Commission is the disciplining authority for:



A) Licensed physicians only

B) Physician assistants only

C) Licensed physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants

D) All healthcare providers in Washington State



Answer: D



Rationale: The Washington Medical Commission serves as the disciplining
authority for a broad range of healthcare providers, including physicians,
physician assistants, and other licensed professionals under its jurisdiction.

, Question 4

Which statute governs the practice of physician assistants in Washington State?



A) RCW 18.71A

B) RCW 18.130

C) WAC 246-918

D) All of the above



Answer: D



Rationale: PA practice is governed by multiple legal authorities: RCW 18.71A
(Physician Assistants), RCW 18.130 (Uniform Disciplinary Act), and WAC 246-918
(Washington Medical Commission rules for physician assistants).



Question 5

The specific rules for physician assistants adopted by the Washington Medical
Commission are found in:



A) WAC 246-918