CA Optometry Law Exam Questions with
Correct Answers.
refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a
licensee refuses to provide services because of __(8)__ -
ANSWER>>>>1. race
2. color
3. sex
4. religion
5. ancestry
6. disability
7. marital status
8. national origin
T/F: an applicant can be denied a license if convicted of any crime -
ANSWER>>>>False. the crime or act must be substantially related to the
qualifications, functions or duties of the profession
T/F: A license can be denied/suspended/revoked based on character,
reputation, or habits - ANSWER>>>>False
T/F: It's okay to omit a material fact in an application for a license -
ANSWER>>>>False. grounds or denial of license
T/F: A license can be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction -
ANSWER>>>>False. a license can NOT be denied solely on the basis of
felony convition IF applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
,Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: convicted of a crime that is
substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the
profession - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: any act involving
dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself
or injure another - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: knowingly making a false
statement or omitting a material fact in an application for license -
ANSWER>>>>denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: conviction of a crime
related to profession - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: not in compliance with a
child support order or judgement - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: securing license by fraud,
deceit, or misrepresentation - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: false statements or
omission of material facts regarding another person's application -
ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
It is prohibited to dispense/prescribe/sell glasses which are not made of
SHATTER-RESISTANT lenses or NON-FLAMMABLE FRAMES to __(1)__,
___(2)___, ___(3)__, and __(4)__ -
ANSWER>>>>one-eyed
person law
,enforcement officer
fireman
person under age 18
Shatter-resistant lens according to CA state law includes which
materials - ANSWER>>>>casehardened lenses laminated glass
resin lenses
*polycarb is required by standards of care, not by law
T/F: it is the optometrists responsibility to inquire about a patient's
occupation to determine if they require shatter-resistant lenses -
ANSWER>>>>False.
T/F: If referring patients to an OMD it is okay to accept a rebate or
discount from the OMD - ANSWER>>>>False. PUBLIC OFFENSE not okay
to accept any rebate, refund, commission, preference, discount, or
other consideration of money
Which healthcare providers are you not allowed to refer to? -
ANSWER>>>>any hc provider in which practitioner or immediate family
members (spouse, children, parents, spouses of children) has a financial
interest with (Federal Stark Law against self referrals)
When is it okay to refer to a healthcare provider that you have financial
interest with? - ANSWER>>>>if financial interest disclosed in writing at
time of referral/request for consultation OR if there is no alternative
provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
, Rules regarding Price Advertisement - ANSWER>>>>must advertise
EXACT price.
can not use "as low as" "up to" "lowest prices"
Okay to include in advertisement (11) - ANSWER>>>>1. name, address,
office hours
2. languages spoken
3. certification by a board
4. provision of services under a specific insurance
5. degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical
training
6. publications authored by practitioner
7. teaching positions - current or former
8. affiliation with hospitals or clinics
9. fees for services or products and methods of payment
10. personal picture or pic of facilities/products
11. description of products advertised
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan your lease cannot be
less than ___ and cannot be terminated for a reason that ____ -
ANSWER>>>>one year
interferes with the practice of optometry
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, lease payments
cannot be based on
___(4)___ - ANSWER>>>>number of eye exams
prescriptions written
patient referrals
Correct Answers.
refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a
licensee refuses to provide services because of __(8)__ -
ANSWER>>>>1. race
2. color
3. sex
4. religion
5. ancestry
6. disability
7. marital status
8. national origin
T/F: an applicant can be denied a license if convicted of any crime -
ANSWER>>>>False. the crime or act must be substantially related to the
qualifications, functions or duties of the profession
T/F: A license can be denied/suspended/revoked based on character,
reputation, or habits - ANSWER>>>>False
T/F: It's okay to omit a material fact in an application for a license -
ANSWER>>>>False. grounds or denial of license
T/F: A license can be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction -
ANSWER>>>>False. a license can NOT be denied solely on the basis of
felony convition IF applicant has certificate of rehabilitation
,Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: convicted of a crime that is
substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the
profession - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: any act involving
dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself
or injure another - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: knowingly making a false
statement or omitting a material fact in an application for license -
ANSWER>>>>denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: conviction of a crime
related to profession - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: not in compliance with a
child support order or judgement - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: securing license by fraud,
deceit, or misrepresentation - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: false statements or
omission of material facts regarding another person's application -
ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
It is prohibited to dispense/prescribe/sell glasses which are not made of
SHATTER-RESISTANT lenses or NON-FLAMMABLE FRAMES to __(1)__,
___(2)___, ___(3)__, and __(4)__ -
ANSWER>>>>one-eyed
person law
,enforcement officer
fireman
person under age 18
Shatter-resistant lens according to CA state law includes which
materials - ANSWER>>>>casehardened lenses laminated glass
resin lenses
*polycarb is required by standards of care, not by law
T/F: it is the optometrists responsibility to inquire about a patient's
occupation to determine if they require shatter-resistant lenses -
ANSWER>>>>False.
T/F: If referring patients to an OMD it is okay to accept a rebate or
discount from the OMD - ANSWER>>>>False. PUBLIC OFFENSE not okay
to accept any rebate, refund, commission, preference, discount, or
other consideration of money
Which healthcare providers are you not allowed to refer to? -
ANSWER>>>>any hc provider in which practitioner or immediate family
members (spouse, children, parents, spouses of children) has a financial
interest with (Federal Stark Law against self referrals)
When is it okay to refer to a healthcare provider that you have financial
interest with? - ANSWER>>>>if financial interest disclosed in writing at
time of referral/request for consultation OR if there is no alternative
provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
, Rules regarding Price Advertisement - ANSWER>>>>must advertise
EXACT price.
can not use "as low as" "up to" "lowest prices"
Okay to include in advertisement (11) - ANSWER>>>>1. name, address,
office hours
2. languages spoken
3. certification by a board
4. provision of services under a specific insurance
5. degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical
training
6. publications authored by practitioner
7. teaching positions - current or former
8. affiliation with hospitals or clinics
9. fees for services or products and methods of payment
10. personal picture or pic of facilities/products
11. description of products advertised
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan your lease cannot be
less than ___ and cannot be terminated for a reason that ____ -
ANSWER>>>>one year
interferes with the practice of optometry
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, lease payments
cannot be based on
___(4)___ - ANSWER>>>>number of eye exams
prescriptions written
patient referrals
