1. A psychologist in Nevada who is audited for CE compliance must provide documentation
covering which timeframe?
A) Previous 1 year only
B) Previous 2 years only
C) Previous 4 years
D) Previous 5 years
Previous 4 years Psychologists must retain CE documentation for four years in case of audit, as
required by Board regulations.
2. When a patient who is a minor reaches age 18, how long must their records be retained under
NRS 629.051?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) Until age 23
Until age 23 For minor patients, records must be retained for either 5 years from creation or until the
patient reaches age 23, whichever is later.
3. A defendant found incompetent to stand trial under NRS 178.400 will have their case handled in
what manner?
A) Dismissed permanently
B) Transferred to federal court
C) Suspended until competency is restored
D) Continued with a guardian ad litem
Suspended until competency is restored Under NRS 178.400, criminal proceedings are suspended
when a defendant is found incompetent, and the case remains pending until competency can be
restored through treatment.
4. How many hours of cultural competency continuing education must Nevada psychologists
complete each renewal cycle?
A) 2 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 6 hours
D) 10 hours
6 hours Nevada requires a minimum of 6 hours of cultural competency CE per renewal period, which
is specifically mandated in addition to ethics requirements.
,5. The psychologist-patient privilege under NRS 49.207 is held by whom during the therapeutic
relationship?
A) The psychologist
B) The patient
C) The insurance company
D) The court
The patient Under Nevada law, the psychologist-patient privilege belongs to the patient, not the
psychologist, meaning only the patient can waive this privilege.
6. If a psychologist receives a request for a health record but believes disclosure would cause harm
to the patient, what action is permitted?
A) Destroy the record immediately
B) Refuse to release and document the refusal
C) Release only portions of the record
D) Ignore the request
Refuse to release and document the refusal A psychologist may refuse to release a health record if
they believe disclosure would cause harm, provided the refusal is properly documented in the record.
7. Nevada psychologists must complete how many CE hours during each 2-year renewal period?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
40 hours Nevada requires 40 continuing education hours per biennial renewal cycle, with specific
requirements for ethics, cultural competency, and limitations on independent study hours.
8. The emergency mental health hold period under NRS 433A allows for evaluation and treatment
for how long?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
72 hours NRS 433A provides for a 72-hour emergency hold period during which individuals can be
evaluated and treated involuntarily when they present a danger to themselves or others.
9. What standard of proof is required for involuntary court-ordered mental health admission in
Nevada?
A) Preponderance of evidence
B) Clear and convincing evidence
,C) Beyond a reasonable doubt
D) Probable cause
Clear and convincing evidence Nevada law requires clear and convincing evidence that the individual
poses a danger to self or others before involuntary court-ordered admission can be granted.
10. The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund established under NRS 217 provides what type of
assistance?
A) Free psychological evaluations
B) Payment for losses related to the crime
C) Legal representation for victims
D) Housing assistance
Payment for losses related to the crime The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund provides financial
compensation for various losses victims experience as a direct result of criminal acts.
11. What is the maximum number of CE hours that can be earned through independent study
during a renewal cycle?
A) 10 hours
B) 15 hours
C) 20 hours
D) 25 hours
20 hours Nevada limits independent study CE to a maximum of 20 hours per renewal cycle, and these
must be APA-approved activities.
12. A psychologist who leaves Nevada but may return to practice later should apply for which
licensure status?
A) Retired status
B) Inactive status
C) Lapsed status
D) Emeritus status
Inactive status Inactive status is designed for psychologists who leave the state but intend to return
to practice, allowing them to maintain their license without completing CE during their absence.
13. When must child abuse or elder abuse be reported to appropriate authorities in Nevada?
A) Within 48 hours
B) Within 72 hours
C) ASAP or within 24 hours
D) Within one week
ASAP or within 24 hours Nevada law requires that child abuse and elder abuse be reported as soon as
possible, and in any case within 24 hours of becoming aware of the abuse.
, 14. How soon after a license revocation can a psychologist reapply for licensure in Nevada?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
5 years After license revocation, a psychologist must wait 5 years before they are eligible to reapply
for licensure in Nevada.
15. What is the minimum number of ethics, law, or risk management CE hours required per
renewal cycle?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
3 hours Nevada requires a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education specifically in ethics, law, or
risk management during each biennial renewal period.
16. Under what conditions can a psychologist offer professional advice to neighbors or
acquaintances?
A) Always, as long as it is informal
B) Only in context of clear professional relationships
C) Never, under any circumstances
D) Only in emergency situations
Only in context of clear professional relationships Psychologists should only offer professional advice
within the context of established professional relationships to avoid boundary issues and potential
harm.
17. What is the mission of the Nevada State Board of Psychology?
A) To increase the number of practicing psychologists
B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
C) To promote psychological research
D) To provide continuing education opportunities
To ensure a minimum level of training is met The Board's primary mission is to protect the public by
ensuring that all licensed psychologists meet minimum training and competency standards.
18. A psychologist who is disciplined by another state's licensing board must notify the Nevada
Board within what timeframe?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
covering which timeframe?
A) Previous 1 year only
B) Previous 2 years only
C) Previous 4 years
D) Previous 5 years
Previous 4 years Psychologists must retain CE documentation for four years in case of audit, as
required by Board regulations.
2. When a patient who is a minor reaches age 18, how long must their records be retained under
NRS 629.051?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) Until age 23
Until age 23 For minor patients, records must be retained for either 5 years from creation or until the
patient reaches age 23, whichever is later.
3. A defendant found incompetent to stand trial under NRS 178.400 will have their case handled in
what manner?
A) Dismissed permanently
B) Transferred to federal court
C) Suspended until competency is restored
D) Continued with a guardian ad litem
Suspended until competency is restored Under NRS 178.400, criminal proceedings are suspended
when a defendant is found incompetent, and the case remains pending until competency can be
restored through treatment.
4. How many hours of cultural competency continuing education must Nevada psychologists
complete each renewal cycle?
A) 2 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 6 hours
D) 10 hours
6 hours Nevada requires a minimum of 6 hours of cultural competency CE per renewal period, which
is specifically mandated in addition to ethics requirements.
,5. The psychologist-patient privilege under NRS 49.207 is held by whom during the therapeutic
relationship?
A) The psychologist
B) The patient
C) The insurance company
D) The court
The patient Under Nevada law, the psychologist-patient privilege belongs to the patient, not the
psychologist, meaning only the patient can waive this privilege.
6. If a psychologist receives a request for a health record but believes disclosure would cause harm
to the patient, what action is permitted?
A) Destroy the record immediately
B) Refuse to release and document the refusal
C) Release only portions of the record
D) Ignore the request
Refuse to release and document the refusal A psychologist may refuse to release a health record if
they believe disclosure would cause harm, provided the refusal is properly documented in the record.
7. Nevada psychologists must complete how many CE hours during each 2-year renewal period?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
40 hours Nevada requires 40 continuing education hours per biennial renewal cycle, with specific
requirements for ethics, cultural competency, and limitations on independent study hours.
8. The emergency mental health hold period under NRS 433A allows for evaluation and treatment
for how long?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
72 hours NRS 433A provides for a 72-hour emergency hold period during which individuals can be
evaluated and treated involuntarily when they present a danger to themselves or others.
9. What standard of proof is required for involuntary court-ordered mental health admission in
Nevada?
A) Preponderance of evidence
B) Clear and convincing evidence
,C) Beyond a reasonable doubt
D) Probable cause
Clear and convincing evidence Nevada law requires clear and convincing evidence that the individual
poses a danger to self or others before involuntary court-ordered admission can be granted.
10. The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund established under NRS 217 provides what type of
assistance?
A) Free psychological evaluations
B) Payment for losses related to the crime
C) Legal representation for victims
D) Housing assistance
Payment for losses related to the crime The Victims of Crime Compensation Fund provides financial
compensation for various losses victims experience as a direct result of criminal acts.
11. What is the maximum number of CE hours that can be earned through independent study
during a renewal cycle?
A) 10 hours
B) 15 hours
C) 20 hours
D) 25 hours
20 hours Nevada limits independent study CE to a maximum of 20 hours per renewal cycle, and these
must be APA-approved activities.
12. A psychologist who leaves Nevada but may return to practice later should apply for which
licensure status?
A) Retired status
B) Inactive status
C) Lapsed status
D) Emeritus status
Inactive status Inactive status is designed for psychologists who leave the state but intend to return
to practice, allowing them to maintain their license without completing CE during their absence.
13. When must child abuse or elder abuse be reported to appropriate authorities in Nevada?
A) Within 48 hours
B) Within 72 hours
C) ASAP or within 24 hours
D) Within one week
ASAP or within 24 hours Nevada law requires that child abuse and elder abuse be reported as soon as
possible, and in any case within 24 hours of becoming aware of the abuse.
, 14. How soon after a license revocation can a psychologist reapply for licensure in Nevada?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
5 years After license revocation, a psychologist must wait 5 years before they are eligible to reapply
for licensure in Nevada.
15. What is the minimum number of ethics, law, or risk management CE hours required per
renewal cycle?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
3 hours Nevada requires a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education specifically in ethics, law, or
risk management during each biennial renewal period.
16. Under what conditions can a psychologist offer professional advice to neighbors or
acquaintances?
A) Always, as long as it is informal
B) Only in context of clear professional relationships
C) Never, under any circumstances
D) Only in emergency situations
Only in context of clear professional relationships Psychologists should only offer professional advice
within the context of established professional relationships to avoid boundary issues and potential
harm.
17. What is the mission of the Nevada State Board of Psychology?
A) To increase the number of practicing psychologists
B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
C) To promote psychological research
D) To provide continuing education opportunities
To ensure a minimum level of training is met The Board's primary mission is to protect the public by
ensuring that all licensed psychologists meet minimum training and competency standards.
18. A psychologist who is disciplined by another state's licensing board must notify the Nevada
Board within what timeframe?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
