Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 -
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
Can the Texas Medical Board (TMB) show preference to a specific
school of medicine such as medicine osteopathy? -
correct answer ✅No
What does Medical Practice Act (MPA) regulate? -
correct answer ✅The practice of medicine
Who does the MPA apply to? -
correct answer ✅Physicians (MD, DO), PAs, and acupuncturists
Does the MPA apply to the armed forces and federal public heath?
Can they moonlight? -
correct answer ✅It does NOT apply to a federal job, they can NOT
moonlight outside the federal setting
Does the MPA apply to emergency assistance if there is NO charge
for money? If there is money charged or billed? -
correct answer ✅No if no charge; YES if money is charged
,Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 -
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
Are medical students in "board -approved schools" subject to the
MPA? -
correct answer ✅No
Does the MPA prohibit self -care? -
correct answer ✅No
Does the MPA apply to physians in contiguous states? -
correct answer ✅NO (physicians from nearby states can only order
care patients in hospice or nursing homes)
How many people are on the TMB? Who appoints them? Who
must confirm them? -
correct answer ✅19 members, appointed by the governor,
confirmed by the senate
Can the board subpoena people and records? Who can serve a
subpoena? -
correct answer ✅YES, subpoenas can be served by board
investigator or sent by certified mail
, Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 -
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
How often does the Department of Public Safety (DPS; state police)
check on physicians and report to the board? -
correct answer ✅Quarterly
What are acceptable methods to tell the public on how to register a
complaint to the TMB? In what languages? Where can a physician
include this info? -
correct answer ✅By phone (direct number and 8-800 number) or
by mail; posted sign, on registration forms or bill; in English and
Spanish
How often must the TMB disseminate updated information? What
info is included? -
correct answer ✅2 times per year; info includes disciplinary action,
board activities and functions, changes to the MPA and attorney
general opinions
Are disciplinary orders private or public? -
correct answer ✅Public
Are the following included in the physician profile?
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
Can the Texas Medical Board (TMB) show preference to a specific
school of medicine such as medicine osteopathy? -
correct answer ✅No
What does Medical Practice Act (MPA) regulate? -
correct answer ✅The practice of medicine
Who does the MPA apply to? -
correct answer ✅Physicians (MD, DO), PAs, and acupuncturists
Does the MPA apply to the armed forces and federal public heath?
Can they moonlight? -
correct answer ✅It does NOT apply to a federal job, they can NOT
moonlight outside the federal setting
Does the MPA apply to emergency assistance if there is NO charge
for money? If there is money charged or billed? -
correct answer ✅No if no charge; YES if money is charged
,Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 -
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
Are medical students in "board -approved schools" subject to the
MPA? -
correct answer ✅No
Does the MPA prohibit self -care? -
correct answer ✅No
Does the MPA apply to physians in contiguous states? -
correct answer ✅NO (physicians from nearby states can only order
care patients in hospice or nursing homes)
How many people are on the TMB? Who appoints them? Who
must confirm them? -
correct answer ✅19 members, appointed by the governor,
confirmed by the senate
Can the board subpoena people and records? Who can serve a
subpoena? -
correct answer ✅YES, subpoenas can be served by board
investigator or sent by certified mail
, Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Chapter 4 -
Regulation of Practice Medicine Questions
And Answers
How often does the Department of Public Safety (DPS; state police)
check on physicians and report to the board? -
correct answer ✅Quarterly
What are acceptable methods to tell the public on how to register a
complaint to the TMB? In what languages? Where can a physician
include this info? -
correct answer ✅By phone (direct number and 8-800 number) or
by mail; posted sign, on registration forms or bill; in English and
Spanish
How often must the TMB disseminate updated information? What
info is included? -
correct answer ✅2 times per year; info includes disciplinary action,
board activities and functions, changes to the MPA and attorney
general opinions
Are disciplinary orders private or public? -
correct answer ✅Public
Are the following included in the physician profile?
