TEXAS PODIATRY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
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1. Which state agency is primarily responsible for regulating the practice
of podiatry in Texas?
A. Texas Medical Board (TMB)
B. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D. Texas Board of Nursing
ANS : C
Explanation : The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is
the primary state agency responsible for regulating the practice of podiatry
in Texas. The Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board advises TDLR on
technical matters, but TDLR holds the regulatory authority .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Texas Podiatry
Jurisprudence Examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
,ANS : C
Explanation : The passing score for the Texas Podiatry Jurisprudence Exam
is 80% or higher. This is consistent with the requirement set by the agency .
3. According to the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following best
defines the practice of "podiatry"?
A. The treatment of any disease or ailment of the human foot and ankle,
including the tibia and fibula
B. The treatment or offer to treat any disease, disorder, physical injury,
deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any system or method
C. The surgical treatment of the lower extremity from the knee down
D. The diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the entire
lower extremity
ANS : B
Explanation : The statutory definition of podiatry under §202.001(a)(4) of
the Texas Occupations Code is the treatment or offer to treat any disease,
disorder, physical injury, deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any
system or method. This definition specifically refers to the foot and does not
include the tibia or fibula .
4. How many members serve on the Texas Podiatric Medical Examiners
Advisory Board?
,A. 6 members
B. 9 members
C. 12 members
D. 15 members
ANS : B
Explanation : The Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board is composed
of 9 members in total. Of these, 6 must be licensed practicing podiatrists with
at least 5 years of experience. The remaining members are public members .
5. Which of the following is a valid ground for refusing to issue or renew a
license for a Podiatric Medical Radiological Technician (PMRT)?
A. Failing to complete the required training hours
B. Engaging in unprofessional conduct, including conviction of a crime
connected with the provision of health care
C. Violating the rules of the Texas Department of State Health Services for
Control of Radiation
D. All of the above
ANS : D
Explanation : Grounds for refusing to issue or renew a PMRT license include
failing to meet requirements, engaging in unprofessional conduct, violating
radiation control rules, obtaining registration by fraud, or having disciplinary
action taken against a similar certification in another state .
, 6. A podiatrist must display their license and renewal certificate in what
manner?
A. In a private office, available upon request
B. Conspicuously in the place of practice
C. On the practice website only
D. In a locked file for record-keeping
ANS : B
Explanation : Under §202.262 of the Occupations Code, a person licensed
under this chapter must conspicuously display both the license and an
unexpired renewal certificate. They must also exhibit these documents to a
department representative upon official request .
7. What is the maximum number of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
hours that can be earned through home study or self-study programs
every 24 months?
A. 5 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
ANS : C
Explanation : Texas podiatrists are required to complete 50 CME hours
every 24 months. Of these, up to 20 hours can be earned through home study
or self-study programs .
Questions 1–180 | TDLR Podiatry Regulation & Practice Standards | 100%
Pass Guaranteed | Graded A+
1. Which state agency is primarily responsible for regulating the practice
of podiatry in Texas?
A. Texas Medical Board (TMB)
B. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D. Texas Board of Nursing
ANS : C
Explanation : The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is
the primary state agency responsible for regulating the practice of podiatry
in Texas. The Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board advises TDLR on
technical matters, but TDLR holds the regulatory authority .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Texas Podiatry
Jurisprudence Examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
,ANS : C
Explanation : The passing score for the Texas Podiatry Jurisprudence Exam
is 80% or higher. This is consistent with the requirement set by the agency .
3. According to the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following best
defines the practice of "podiatry"?
A. The treatment of any disease or ailment of the human foot and ankle,
including the tibia and fibula
B. The treatment or offer to treat any disease, disorder, physical injury,
deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any system or method
C. The surgical treatment of the lower extremity from the knee down
D. The diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the entire
lower extremity
ANS : B
Explanation : The statutory definition of podiatry under §202.001(a)(4) of
the Texas Occupations Code is the treatment or offer to treat any disease,
disorder, physical injury, deformity, or ailment of the human foot by any
system or method. This definition specifically refers to the foot and does not
include the tibia or fibula .
4. How many members serve on the Texas Podiatric Medical Examiners
Advisory Board?
,A. 6 members
B. 9 members
C. 12 members
D. 15 members
ANS : B
Explanation : The Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board is composed
of 9 members in total. Of these, 6 must be licensed practicing podiatrists with
at least 5 years of experience. The remaining members are public members .
5. Which of the following is a valid ground for refusing to issue or renew a
license for a Podiatric Medical Radiological Technician (PMRT)?
A. Failing to complete the required training hours
B. Engaging in unprofessional conduct, including conviction of a crime
connected with the provision of health care
C. Violating the rules of the Texas Department of State Health Services for
Control of Radiation
D. All of the above
ANS : D
Explanation : Grounds for refusing to issue or renew a PMRT license include
failing to meet requirements, engaging in unprofessional conduct, violating
radiation control rules, obtaining registration by fraud, or having disciplinary
action taken against a similar certification in another state .
, 6. A podiatrist must display their license and renewal certificate in what
manner?
A. In a private office, available upon request
B. Conspicuously in the place of practice
C. On the practice website only
D. In a locked file for record-keeping
ANS : B
Explanation : Under §202.262 of the Occupations Code, a person licensed
under this chapter must conspicuously display both the license and an
unexpired renewal certificate. They must also exhibit these documents to a
department representative upon official request .
7. What is the maximum number of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
hours that can be earned through home study or self-study programs
every 24 months?
A. 5 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
ANS : C
Explanation : Texas podiatrists are required to complete 50 CME hours
every 24 months. Of these, up to 20 hours can be earned through home study
or self-study programs .
