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Optometry California Law Actual Exam
Questions and Answers with Rationales
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER-It is
unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which practitioner or
immediate family members have a financial interest. Referral or
consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER-$5,000 or
5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive
statments or claims such as misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose
material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable
results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all variables,
and making other representations or implications which cause an
ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived. - ANSWER-
true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such
as "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount,
premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these words to be
exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name,
pg. 1
,2
address, office hrs
Languages spoken
pg. 2
,3
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other
forms of advertisement. - ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWER-
suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and punishable
by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to $2,500,
or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan and
can be employed by them. - ANSWER-False- can lease from them but
can't be employed by them
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In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than
year(s) and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with the
practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams performed,
prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the sale or promotion of
products of an optician, optical company, or health plan. - ANSWER-
False- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they
see, and the time interval for each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of
optometric staff. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam
procedures, and treatments provided. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD must contract with whatever health plans an optician
would like to accept if they are under a lease. - ANSWER-False- the OD
is free to contract w/ whichever health plans he/she wants
The OD's records are the sole property of who? - ANSWER-the OD
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Optometry California Law Actual Exam
Questions and Answers with Rationales
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER-It is
unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which practitioner or
immediate family members have a financial interest. Referral or
consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER-$5,000 or
5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive
statments or claims such as misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose
material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of favorable
results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all variables,
and making other representations or implications which cause an
ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived. - ANSWER-
true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such
as "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount,
premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these words to be
exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name,
pg. 1
,2
address, office hrs
Languages spoken
pg. 2
,3
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other
forms of advertisement. - ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWER-
suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and punishable
by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to $2,500,
or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan and
can be employed by them. - ANSWER-False- can lease from them but
can't be employed by them
pg. 3
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In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than
year(s) and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with the
practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams performed,
prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the sale or promotion of
products of an optician, optical company, or health plan. - ANSWER-
False- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they
see, and the time interval for each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of
optometric staff. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam
procedures, and treatments provided. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD must contract with whatever health plans an optician
would like to accept if they are under a lease. - ANSWER-False- the OD
is free to contract w/ whichever health plans he/she wants
The OD's records are the sole property of who? - ANSWER-the OD
pg. 4
