CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS ACTUAL EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
2024-2025 UPDATE
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
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
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them? -
ANSWER>>Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic
method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other electronic
means? - ANSWER>>HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow
aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to your
office that are not included what do you do? - ANSWER>>Prior to any charges, the patient
needs to be informed of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? - ANSWER>>Yes if the service registers with the
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
2024-2025 UPDATE
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
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
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them? -
ANSWER>>Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic
method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other electronic
means? - ANSWER>>HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow
aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to your
office that are not included what do you do? - ANSWER>>Prior to any charges, the patient
needs to be informed of the cost of additional services and has to agree to pay them.
Can you hire a referral service? Is this Legal? - ANSWER>>Yes if the service registers with the
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address
