CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY REALWITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALEADY GRADED A
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing
address within ____ days after change - Correct answer-30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - Correct answer-1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of
the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary.
Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - Correct answer-it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the practitioner
or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the
person receiving the referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this law? -
Correct answer-1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of referral/consultation
request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40
minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins you can
refer exception.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price for
each product or service. - Correct answer-True
, Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - Correct answer-false
What 10 items can be included in advertising? - Correct answer-1. Name, address,
office hours
2. Languages spoken
3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or organization recognized by
SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training
5. Publications authored
6. Testing positions (current or former)
7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics
8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment
9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products
10. Description for products advertised
True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan - Correct
answer-True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician - Correct answer-false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease cannot be
less than one year and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with the
practice of optometry - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease payments
can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions written, patient
referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician, optical company or health
plan - Correct answer-false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control of their schedule, how many patients they see and the time interval for
appointments. - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometric staff. - Correct
answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control over the fees charged, examination procedures, and treatments
provided. - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist is
not free to contract with a health plan of their choice. - Correct answer-false
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS ALEADY GRADED A
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing
address within ____ days after change - Correct answer-30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - Correct answer-1. one eyed person
2. law enforcement officer
3. fireman
4. person < 18 years old
*note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of
the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary.
Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - Correct answer-it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the practitioner
or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the
person receiving the referral.
What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this law? -
Correct answer-1. parents
2. spouse
2. children
4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law)
Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of referral/consultation
request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40
minutes.
*Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins you can
refer exception.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price for
each product or service. - Correct answer-True
, Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - Correct answer-false
What 10 items can be included in advertising? - Correct answer-1. Name, address,
office hours
2. Languages spoken
3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or organization recognized by
SBO
4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training
5. Publications authored
6. Testing positions (current or former)
7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics
8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment
9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products
10. Description for products advertised
True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan - Correct
answer-True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician - Correct answer-false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease cannot be
less than one year and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with the
practice of optometry - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease payments
can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions written, patient
referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician, optical company or health
plan - Correct answer-false
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control of their schedule, how many patients they see and the time interval for
appointments. - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometric staff. - Correct
answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has
exclusive control over the fees charged, examination procedures, and treatments
provided. - Correct answer-true
True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist is
not free to contract with a health plan of their choice. - Correct answer-false
