OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
use of advertising relating to optometry that violates Section 651 or 17500. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct denial of licensure, revocation, suspension, restriction, or any other
disciplinary action against a health care professional license by another
state or U.S. territory or by any other government agency or licensing board. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct
procuring license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof
conduct
making or giving false information in connection with the application for license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
- ANSWER-unprof conduct
conviction of a felony or of any offense substantially related to the
qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
self administration or conviction of a misdemeanor or felony involving the use or consumption of a
controlled substance, any dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or alcoholic beverages to the extent of being
dangerous
or injurious to self or to public by impairing ability to practice safely. (F,
M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
committing or soliciting an act punishable as a sexually related crime if
the act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct repeated acts of excessive prescribing, furnishing or administering
of controlled substances or dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or repeated acts of excessive treatment. (F,
M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWERunprof conduct
repeated acts of excessive use of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or use of facilities. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
prescribing, furnishing, or administering of controlled substance or drugs (Sec 4022), or treatment
without a good faith prior examination or optometric reason. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof
conduct
failure to maintain adequate and accurate records relating to the provision of services. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
performing, or holding oneself as being able to perform, or offering to perform, any service beyond the
scope of license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
practicing optometry without a valid, unrevoked or unexpired license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct
employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed OD to perform work requiring a license.
(F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
permitting another person to use licensee's license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
altering with fraudulent intent or using a fraudulently altered license, permit/certification or registration
issued by SBO. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
knowingly failing to protect patients or failing to follow infection control guidelines of the Board as
developed by Department of Health Services and California Occupational Safety and Health for the
prevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and other blood borne pathogens. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
- ANSWER-unprof conduct
failure or refusal to comply with a request for the clinical records of a patient by the Board- within 15
days when accompanied by written
authorization from patient-unless unable to comply for good cause. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-
unprof conduct
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
failure to refer a patient to an appropriate physician when an examination of the eyes indicates a
substantial likelihood of any
pathology requiring attention by that physician or as required by Section
3041. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER-It is unlawful to refer to a health care
provider in which practitioner or immediate family members have a financial interest. Referral or
consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest with is permitted if financial
interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER-$5,000 or
5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statments or claims such as
misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of
favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all variables, and making other
representations or implications which cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be
deceived. - ANSWERtrue
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such as "as low as," "and up to,"
"lowest prices," or statements of discount, premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these
words to be exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name, address, office hrs Languages
spoken
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other forms of advertisement. -
ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWERsuspension or revocation of license,
also a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to
$2,500, or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan and can be employed by them. -
ANSWER-False- can lease from them but can't be employed by them
In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than ____ year(s) and cannot be terminated
for a reason that interferes with the practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions written, patient
referrals, or the sale or promotion of
products of an optician, optical company, or health plan. - ANSWERFalse- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they see, and the time interval for
each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
use of advertising relating to optometry that violates Section 651 or 17500. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct denial of licensure, revocation, suspension, restriction, or any other
disciplinary action against a health care professional license by another
state or U.S. territory or by any other government agency or licensing board. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct
procuring license by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof
conduct
making or giving false information in connection with the application for license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
- ANSWER-unprof conduct
conviction of a felony or of any offense substantially related to the
qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
self administration or conviction of a misdemeanor or felony involving the use or consumption of a
controlled substance, any dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or alcoholic beverages to the extent of being
dangerous
or injurious to self or to public by impairing ability to practice safely. (F,
M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
committing or soliciting an act punishable as a sexually related crime if
the act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an optometrist. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct repeated acts of excessive prescribing, furnishing or administering
of controlled substances or dangerous drugs (Section 4022), or repeated acts of excessive treatment. (F,
M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWERunprof conduct
repeated acts of excessive use of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures or use of facilities. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
prescribing, furnishing, or administering of controlled substance or drugs (Sec 4022), or treatment
without a good faith prior examination or optometric reason. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof
conduct
failure to maintain adequate and accurate records relating to the provision of services. (F, M, M&UC,
UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
performing, or holding oneself as being able to perform, or offering to perform, any service beyond the
scope of license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
practicing optometry without a valid, unrevoked or unexpired license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) -
ANSWER-unprof conduct
employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed OD to perform work requiring a license.
(F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
permitting another person to use licensee's license. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
altering with fraudulent intent or using a fraudulently altered license, permit/certification or registration
issued by SBO. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
knowingly failing to protect patients or failing to follow infection control guidelines of the Board as
developed by Department of Health Services and California Occupational Safety and Health for the
prevention of transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and other blood borne pathogens. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?)
- ANSWER-unprof conduct
failure or refusal to comply with a request for the clinical records of a patient by the Board- within 15
days when accompanied by written
authorization from patient-unless unable to comply for good cause. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-
unprof conduct
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
failure to refer a patient to an appropriate physician when an examination of the eyes indicates a
substantial likelihood of any
pathology requiring attention by that physician or as required by Section
3041. (F, M, M&UC, UC, PO?) - ANSWER-unprof conduct
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER-It is unlawful to refer to a health care
provider in which practitioner or immediate family members have a financial interest. Referral or
consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest with is permitted if financial
interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER-$5,000 or
5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statments or claims such as
misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of
favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all variables, and making other
representations or implications which cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be
deceived. - ANSWERtrue
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such as "as low as," "and up to,"
"lowest prices," or statements of discount, premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these
words to be exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name, address, office hrs Languages
spoken
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
, OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other forms of advertisement. -
ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWERsuspension or revocation of license,
also a misdemeanor and punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine up to
$2,500, or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan and can be employed by them. -
ANSWER-False- can lease from them but can't be employed by them
In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than ____ year(s) and cannot be terminated
for a reason that interferes with the practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions written, patient
referrals, or the sale or promotion of
products of an optician, optical company, or health plan. - ANSWERFalse- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they see, and the time interval for
each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
