DCJ Examination
Questions With Reviewed Correct
Detailed Answers
New Update!!
1. Which of the following is true about unlicensed people using chiropractic
titles?
A) Unlicensed people can advertise as chiropractors if they are working with a
licensed chiropractor.
B) Unlicensed people can call themselves "Chiropractor" if they're still a
student.
C) Unlicensed people can use the title "Chiropractor" if they're in a board-
approved program.
D) Unlicensed people can call themselves "Chiropractor" if they state they're
not licensed.
- ANSWER Unlicensed people can use the title "Chiropractor" if they're in
a board-approved program
2. A chiropractic license issued in the state of California does not authorize the
holder thereof:
a. To practice surgery
b. To penetrate tissue
c. To practice dentistry
d. All of the above
- ANSWER All of the above
3. Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for chiropractors in
California?
, a) Adjusting the spine and related joints
b) Prescribing medications
c) Using physical therapy modalities
d) Advising on nutrition and exercise
- ANSWER Prescribing medications
4. A chiropractor in California must notify the Board of a change in address
within how many days?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
- ANSWER 30 days
5. California chiropractors must complete a minimum of.......hours of continuing
education (CE) annually to maintain an active license
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 36 hours
d) 48 hours
- ANSWER 24 hours
6. Which of the following subjects is NOT a requirement for graduation?
A. Pathology
B. Calculus 101
C. Anatomy
D. Biochemistry
- ANSWER Calculus 101
7. Which of the following procedures is NOT within the legal scope of practice
for chiropractors in California?
A) Spinal manipulation to treat musculoskeletal disorders.
B) Administration of prescription medications for pain management.
C) Performance of physical therapy treatments, such as exercise programs.
, D) Use of diagnostic imaging techniques, such as X-rays, within the
chiropractic office.
- ANSWER Administration for prescription medications for pain management
8. For license renewals that will expire on or after the implementation date, the
number of required hours of continuing education courses shall be......
a. 23
b. 24
c. 25
d. 26
- ANSWER 24
9. When can a chiropractor advertise that he/she is doing physical therapy in the
office?
a. None of the above
b. Sometimes, only when the chiropractic assistant (who is not a physical
therapist) is doing the physical therapy
c. Always, as long as physical therapy modalities are utilized in office
d. Only if the chiropractor is also licensed as a physical therapist
- ANSWER Only if the chiropractor is also licensed as a physical therapist
10.Which of the following is a fundamental right outlined in the Patient Bill of
Right?
a. The right to unlimited free care
b. The right to access another patient's medical information
c. The right to request unnecessary tests
d. The right to refuse treatment
- ANSWER The right to refuse treatment
11.According to the California Board of the Chiropractic Examiners Rules and
Regulations, total number of hours of instruction at an approved chiropractic
school cannot exceed how many hours per week?
a. 25
b. 35
c. 40
Questions With Reviewed Correct
Detailed Answers
New Update!!
1. Which of the following is true about unlicensed people using chiropractic
titles?
A) Unlicensed people can advertise as chiropractors if they are working with a
licensed chiropractor.
B) Unlicensed people can call themselves "Chiropractor" if they're still a
student.
C) Unlicensed people can use the title "Chiropractor" if they're in a board-
approved program.
D) Unlicensed people can call themselves "Chiropractor" if they state they're
not licensed.
- ANSWER Unlicensed people can use the title "Chiropractor" if they're in
a board-approved program
2. A chiropractic license issued in the state of California does not authorize the
holder thereof:
a. To practice surgery
b. To penetrate tissue
c. To practice dentistry
d. All of the above
- ANSWER All of the above
3. Which of the following is outside the scope of practice for chiropractors in
California?
, a) Adjusting the spine and related joints
b) Prescribing medications
c) Using physical therapy modalities
d) Advising on nutrition and exercise
- ANSWER Prescribing medications
4. A chiropractor in California must notify the Board of a change in address
within how many days?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
- ANSWER 30 days
5. California chiropractors must complete a minimum of.......hours of continuing
education (CE) annually to maintain an active license
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 36 hours
d) 48 hours
- ANSWER 24 hours
6. Which of the following subjects is NOT a requirement for graduation?
A. Pathology
B. Calculus 101
C. Anatomy
D. Biochemistry
- ANSWER Calculus 101
7. Which of the following procedures is NOT within the legal scope of practice
for chiropractors in California?
A) Spinal manipulation to treat musculoskeletal disorders.
B) Administration of prescription medications for pain management.
C) Performance of physical therapy treatments, such as exercise programs.
, D) Use of diagnostic imaging techniques, such as X-rays, within the
chiropractic office.
- ANSWER Administration for prescription medications for pain management
8. For license renewals that will expire on or after the implementation date, the
number of required hours of continuing education courses shall be......
a. 23
b. 24
c. 25
d. 26
- ANSWER 24
9. When can a chiropractor advertise that he/she is doing physical therapy in the
office?
a. None of the above
b. Sometimes, only when the chiropractic assistant (who is not a physical
therapist) is doing the physical therapy
c. Always, as long as physical therapy modalities are utilized in office
d. Only if the chiropractor is also licensed as a physical therapist
- ANSWER Only if the chiropractor is also licensed as a physical therapist
10.Which of the following is a fundamental right outlined in the Patient Bill of
Right?
a. The right to unlimited free care
b. The right to access another patient's medical information
c. The right to request unnecessary tests
d. The right to refuse treatment
- ANSWER The right to refuse treatment
11.According to the California Board of the Chiropractic Examiners Rules and
Regulations, total number of hours of instruction at an approved chiropractic
school cannot exceed how many hours per week?
a. 25
b. 35
c. 40
