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CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? -
(ANSWER)1. Offsite backup storage
2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? - (ANSWER)Misdemeanor,
1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse? - (ANSWER)Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive? - (ANSWER)12 months since the date of
the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? -
(ANSWER)Charge with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse? - (ANSWER)No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally
what will happen? - (ANSWER)A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully
collected
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In what case will a license be automatically suspended? - (ANSWER)convicted of a
felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation? - (ANSWER)Name, Chiropractic,
Corporation
How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? - (ANSWER)24
hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or
billing and code
How is a citation issued? - (ANSWER)Served in person, signed by the executive
officer, and reference the law or code violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? - (ANSWER)No, the claim
must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? -
(ANSWER)Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? -
(ANSWER)Suspended license up to 1 year
CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS
EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? -
(ANSWER)1. Offsite backup storage
2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? - (ANSWER)Misdemeanor,
1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse? - (ANSWER)Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive? - (ANSWER)12 months since the date of
the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? -
(ANSWER)Charge with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse? - (ANSWER)No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally
what will happen? - (ANSWER)A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully
collected
, 2
In what case will a license be automatically suspended? - (ANSWER)convicted of a
felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation? - (ANSWER)Name, Chiropractic,
Corporation
How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? - (ANSWER)24
hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or
billing and code
How is a citation issued? - (ANSWER)Served in person, signed by the executive
officer, and reference the law or code violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? - (ANSWER)No, the claim
must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? -
(ANSWER)Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? -
(ANSWER)Suspended license up to 1 year
