California Chiropractic Ethics exam questions
with correct answers
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Offsite backup storage 2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive? CORRECT ANSWER 12 months since the date of the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? CORRECT ANSWER Charge
with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what will happen? CORRECT ANSWER A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
In what case will a license be automatically suspended? CORRECT ANSWER If convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or worker’s compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation? CORRECT ANSWER Name, Chiropractic, Corporation How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
How is a citation issued? CORRECT ANSWER Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference the law or code violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? CORRECT ANSWER No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? CORRECT ANSWER Suspended license up to 1 year
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them? CORRECT ANSWER Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other electronic means? CORRECT ANSWER HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow
aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to your office that are not included what do you do? CORRECT ANSWER Prior to any charges, the patient needs to be informed of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? CORRECT ANSWER Yes if the service registers with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address
with correct answers
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? CORRECT ANSWER 1. Offsite backup storage 2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive? CORRECT ANSWER 12 months since the date of the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? CORRECT ANSWER Charge
with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse? CORRECT ANSWER No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what will happen? CORRECT ANSWER A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
In what case will a license be automatically suspended? CORRECT ANSWER If convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or worker’s compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation? CORRECT ANSWER Name, Chiropractic, Corporation How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
How is a citation issued? CORRECT ANSWER Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference the law or code violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? CORRECT ANSWER No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? CORRECT ANSWER Suspended license up to 1 year
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them? CORRECT ANSWER Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other electronic means? CORRECT ANSWER HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow
aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to your office that are not included what do you do? CORRECT ANSWER Prior to any charges, the patient needs to be informed of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? CORRECT ANSWER Yes if the service registers with the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address
