Wisconsin Optometry Jurisprudence
Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales
How many total hours of continuing education credits are required to renew an
optometrist's license in Michigan?
12 hours within 1 year.
30 hours within 2 years.
40 hours within 2 years.
50 hours within 3 years.
Correct Answer
40 hours within 2 years.
Question 2
Sanctions may be levied against an optometrist for which of the following situations?
Substance abuse.
Physical inability to practice in a safe manner.
Prescribing drugs for other than optometric treatment purposes.
All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
All of the above are correct.
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,Question 3
An optometrist shall retain documentation of meeting continuing education
requirements for years from the date of applying for license renewal.
2.
4.
5.
7.
Correct Answer
4.
Question 4
Which of the following shall be considered board-approved continuing education?
COPE approved programs.
Courses or programs from approved optometry schools.
Continuing education programs that have been granted approval by another state
board of optometry.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 5
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, Karen Murray, a licensed optometrist
practicing in Michigan, may use all of the following titles EXCEPT
Dr. Karen Murray.
Karen Murray, O.D.
Dr. Karen Murray, Optometrist.
Karen Murray, Doctor of Optometry.
Correct Answer
Dr. Karen Murray.
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,Question 6
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, a licensed optometrist can delegate
certain tasks to an unlicensed individual. Tasks that can be delegated include
the responsibility of writing a prescription.
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
tasks that allow the unlicensed individual to work independently without supervision.
tasks that demand the same level of education, skill and judgment as required of a
licensed optometrist.
Correct Answer
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
Question 7
An optometrist may receive a maximum of how many hours in board approved
continuing education relating to self-evaluation journal tests and multimedia and
online education?
10.
18.
20.
24.
Correct Answer
20.
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, Question 8
Ethical conduct of an optometrist is defined as
advising the patient whenever consultation with an optometric colleague or referral
to other professional care seems advisable.
verifying frame specifications and power of all lenses processed from his/her
prescriptions to protect the patient against errors.
avoiding holding himself/herself forth in such a manner as to carry the slightest
intimation of having superior skill or equipment or being superior to other
optometrists.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 9
The ultimate purpose of the Michigan Board of Optometry is to
collect licensing fees.
protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
meet with members of other health care professions.
report occupational infractions to the Bureau of Health Professions.
Correct Answer
protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
Question 10
A name or address change for a licensed optometrist must be reported to the
Michigan Board of Optometry, not more than days after it occurs.
10.
30.
60.
90.
Correct Answer
30.
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Questions and Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales
How many total hours of continuing education credits are required to renew an
optometrist's license in Michigan?
12 hours within 1 year.
30 hours within 2 years.
40 hours within 2 years.
50 hours within 3 years.
Correct Answer
40 hours within 2 years.
Question 2
Sanctions may be levied against an optometrist for which of the following situations?
Substance abuse.
Physical inability to practice in a safe manner.
Prescribing drugs for other than optometric treatment purposes.
All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer
All of the above are correct.
Page 1 of 44
,Question 3
An optometrist shall retain documentation of meeting continuing education
requirements for years from the date of applying for license renewal.
2.
4.
5.
7.
Correct Answer
4.
Question 4
Which of the following shall be considered board-approved continuing education?
COPE approved programs.
Courses or programs from approved optometry schools.
Continuing education programs that have been granted approval by another state
board of optometry.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 5
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, Karen Murray, a licensed optometrist
practicing in Michigan, may use all of the following titles EXCEPT
Dr. Karen Murray.
Karen Murray, O.D.
Dr. Karen Murray, Optometrist.
Karen Murray, Doctor of Optometry.
Correct Answer
Dr. Karen Murray.
Page 2 of 44
,Question 6
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, a licensed optometrist can delegate
certain tasks to an unlicensed individual. Tasks that can be delegated include
the responsibility of writing a prescription.
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
tasks that allow the unlicensed individual to work independently without supervision.
tasks that demand the same level of education, skill and judgment as required of a
licensed optometrist.
Correct Answer
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
Question 7
An optometrist may receive a maximum of how many hours in board approved
continuing education relating to self-evaluation journal tests and multimedia and
online education?
10.
18.
20.
24.
Correct Answer
20.
Page 3 of 44
, Question 8
Ethical conduct of an optometrist is defined as
advising the patient whenever consultation with an optometric colleague or referral
to other professional care seems advisable.
verifying frame specifications and power of all lenses processed from his/her
prescriptions to protect the patient against errors.
avoiding holding himself/herself forth in such a manner as to carry the slightest
intimation of having superior skill or equipment or being superior to other
optometrists.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 9
The ultimate purpose of the Michigan Board of Optometry is to
collect licensing fees.
protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
meet with members of other health care professions.
report occupational infractions to the Bureau of Health Professions.
Correct Answer
protect the public's health, safety and welfare.
Question 10
A name or address change for a licensed optometrist must be reported to the
Michigan Board of Optometry, not more than days after it occurs.
10.
30.
60.
90.
Correct Answer
30.
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