CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Who appoints board members? - ANSWER Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANSWER 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least
5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How long does a board member serve? - ANSWER 4 years
How many times per year does the board meet? - ANSWER 2
-What are the potential consequences for violation of board regulations? - ANSWER
suspension, revocation, or probation
Potential causes for disciplinary actions - ANSWER Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or sexual disease
-Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation. - ANSWER 2
(10 years after 2nd offense)
-When does your license expire? - ANSWER License expires at 12 midnight on the last
day of your birth month. July for me
How much is the renewal fee? - ANSWER 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the
last day of birth month.
-Can Chiropractors sign death certificates? - ANSWER Yes and make death reports.
Impersonation of DC or other Doctor - ANSWER Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine.
Misdemeanor. County jail 6 months.
Chiropractic scope of practice - ANSWER manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture, rest, Ultrasound,
water, physical therapy, manipulation, and adjustments.
Can advice on supplementation as long as it isn't contained in the Materia Medica
Can use x-ray and thermography for diagnosis but not treatment.
, Can use diagnostic ultrasound for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis
Can't use the term physical therapy in advertising unless they hold such license.
-A chiropractor can use x-ray and thermography for _______________ only. - ANSWER
diagnosis
-A Chiropractor can use diagnostic ultrasound for ___________________ __________
diagnosis. - ANSWER Musculoskeletal diagnosis
Rules for laser use - ANSWER Must be applied by duly licensed Chiropractor or CA
under supervision by one.
Must be FDA approved
Can only be used for musculoskeletal use.
Filing of Adresses - ANSWER The adress of your principal office must be filed with the
board. As well as every sub-office.
Discipline by another State - ANSWER Revocation, suspension, or disciplinary action in
another state stands in this state.
-Who can practice unlicensed - ANSWER During school associates and board
approved Preceptorship/postceptorship
The unlicensed can take ______________, perfrom ______________, ____________,
____________ and ____________ exams. - ANSWER history, neurological,
orthopedic, physical, and chiropractic
Can the unlicensed administer physiotherapy? - ANSWER Yes
What are the rules for unlicensed to administer PhysioTherapy? - ANSWER Dr. must be
present 50% of the time.
Dr. must be available for assistance.
Dr. must every 30 days perform a "periodic re-evaluation"
Dr. must record in writing the response of the patient to treatment.
What can an unlicensed person do in regards to x-ray? - ANSWER Mark X-rays using
line analysis.
Develop X-ray.
Can unlicensed do a consultation? - ANSWER No
Can unlicensed perform diagnostic or analytic interpretations or render the results of
such tests. - ANSWER No
Can unlicensed perform heart or lung exams? - ANSWER No
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Who appoints board members? - ANSWER Governor
Who comprises the board? - ANSWER 2 public members. 5 chiros licensed for at least
5 yrs.
consists of a chairman, secretary, vice chairman, and executive officer
How long does a board member serve? - ANSWER 4 years
How many times per year does the board meet? - ANSWER 2
-What are the potential consequences for violation of board regulations? - ANSWER
suspension, revocation, or probation
Potential causes for disciplinary actions - ANSWER Fraud in applying for a license
Practicing under a false name
Impersonation of another practitioner
Guilty of a felony
Use of ilicit drugs or alcohol while practicing
Claiming treatment can regulate menses or treat venereal disease or sexual disease
-Board may reissue license after ____ years following revocation. - ANSWER 2
(10 years after 2nd offense)
-When does your license expire? - ANSWER License expires at 12 midnight on the last
day of your birth month. July for me
How much is the renewal fee? - ANSWER 250 which must be paid within 60 days of the
last day of birth month.
-Can Chiropractors sign death certificates? - ANSWER Yes and make death reports.
Impersonation of DC or other Doctor - ANSWER Punishable by 100-750 dollar fine.
Misdemeanor. County jail 6 months.
Chiropractic scope of practice - ANSWER manipulation of spine and connective tissue.
Use of air, cold, diet, exercise, heat, light, massage, physical culture, rest, Ultrasound,
water, physical therapy, manipulation, and adjustments.
Can advice on supplementation as long as it isn't contained in the Materia Medica
Can use x-ray and thermography for diagnosis but not treatment.
, Can use diagnostic ultrasound for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis
Can't use the term physical therapy in advertising unless they hold such license.
-A chiropractor can use x-ray and thermography for _______________ only. - ANSWER
diagnosis
-A Chiropractor can use diagnostic ultrasound for ___________________ __________
diagnosis. - ANSWER Musculoskeletal diagnosis
Rules for laser use - ANSWER Must be applied by duly licensed Chiropractor or CA
under supervision by one.
Must be FDA approved
Can only be used for musculoskeletal use.
Filing of Adresses - ANSWER The adress of your principal office must be filed with the
board. As well as every sub-office.
Discipline by another State - ANSWER Revocation, suspension, or disciplinary action in
another state stands in this state.
-Who can practice unlicensed - ANSWER During school associates and board
approved Preceptorship/postceptorship
The unlicensed can take ______________, perfrom ______________, ____________,
____________ and ____________ exams. - ANSWER history, neurological,
orthopedic, physical, and chiropractic
Can the unlicensed administer physiotherapy? - ANSWER Yes
What are the rules for unlicensed to administer PhysioTherapy? - ANSWER Dr. must be
present 50% of the time.
Dr. must be available for assistance.
Dr. must every 30 days perform a "periodic re-evaluation"
Dr. must record in writing the response of the patient to treatment.
What can an unlicensed person do in regards to x-ray? - ANSWER Mark X-rays using
line analysis.
Develop X-ray.
Can unlicensed do a consultation? - ANSWER No
Can unlicensed perform diagnostic or analytic interpretations or render the results of
such tests. - ANSWER No
Can unlicensed perform heart or lung exams? - ANSWER No
