CA Optometry Law Exam Questions
And Answers
/. A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - Answer-✅False, they can
/.An OD can perform venipuncture - Answer-✅True
/.Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - Answer-✅True
/.Suture removal is permitted - Answer-✅True - only if consulting with physician
/.CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - Answer-✅False - must consult
with physician
/.Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - Answer-✅True -Only oral
fluorescein for DR
/.Foreign body removal restrictions - Answer-✅1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
/.Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - Answer-✅False, these
are considered surgery
/.Corneal scraping is prohibited - Answer-✅False
/.10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - Answer-✅OD must refer, not allowed to
treat if <12YO
/.Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - Answer-✅OD must refer, only allowed D&I if
>12YO. Probing prohibited
/.TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - Answer-✅True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
/.OD office may charge to dispense TPA - Answer-✅False
/.Laser procedures are permitted - Answer-✅False - laser surgeries that modify tissue
are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
, /.Types of glaucoma OD may treat - Answer-✅POAG, PXG, PDG
/.Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - Answer-
✅unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
/.Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license - Answer-
✅True
/.Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing
frames to these individuals - Answer-✅one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
/.Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally - Answer-✅FELONY
/.False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing
exam - Answer-✅FELONY
/.Receive benefit for referring patients - Answer-✅Public offense
Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
/.You can refer to a relative or organization in which you have financial interest if -
Answer-✅There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 minutes
Financial interest is disclosed in writing at time of referral
/.Significant financial interest amount - Answer-✅5% of whole or $5,000
/.elder abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅immediate telephone reports and written
report w/i 2 working days
/.Child abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅Immediately via telephone and follow with
written report w/i 36h of initial report.
/.Domestic abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅contact local enforcement by telephone
then send cali emergency management form 5-502 to agency w/i 2 working days
/.Health records length of time required to keep - Answer-✅7 years or until the age of
19 (but not less than 7 years)
Unprofessional conduct
/.Summary of health care record provision - Answer-✅within 10-30 working days from
date of written request.
And Answers
/. A OD cannot perform corneal scraping - Answer-✅False, they can
/.An OD can perform venipuncture - Answer-✅True
/.Expression of sebbaceous cysts in permitted - Answer-✅True
/.Suture removal is permitted - Answer-✅True - only if consulting with physician
/.CT and MRI can be ordered by an OD independently - Answer-✅False - must consult
with physician
/.Sodium fluorescein may be administered to a patient - Answer-✅True -Only oral
fluorescein for DR
/.Foreign body removal restrictions - Answer-✅1. no needle
2. no scalpel
3. non perforating
4. no deeper than mid stroma
/.Diathermy, cryotherapy are permitted for punctal occlusion - Answer-✅False, these
are considered surgery
/.Corneal scraping is prohibited - Answer-✅False
/.10YO with swollen tender lacrimal gland - Answer-✅OD must refer, not allowed to
treat if <12YO
/.Constant unilateral tearing in 7YO - Answer-✅OD must refer, only allowed D&I if
>12YO. Probing prohibited
/.TearLab osmolarity is permitted in OD's office - Answer-✅True - CLIA waived tests are
permitted
/.OD office may charge to dispense TPA - Answer-✅False
/.Laser procedures are permitted - Answer-✅False - laser surgeries that modify tissue
are considered surgery. May use diagnostic 'laser' such as ultrasound.
, /.Types of glaucoma OD may treat - Answer-✅POAG, PXG, PDG
/.Convicted of a crime related to qualifications to become an OD - Answer-
✅unprofessional conduct, grounds for license denial
/.Board may publicly reprove licentiate for suspension/revocation of license - Answer-
✅True
/.Shatterproof lenses and nonflammable frames must be specified when dispensing
frames to these individuals - Answer-✅one eyed person
law enforcement
fireman
child <18YO
/.Sale, procurement or use of professional degree obtain illegally - Answer-✅FELONY
/.False statement in a material regard or engaging in impersonation during licensing
exam - Answer-✅FELONY
/.Receive benefit for referring patients - Answer-✅Public offense
Misdemeanor and unprofessional conduct
/.You can refer to a relative or organization in which you have financial interest if -
Answer-✅There are no other alternatives within 25 mi or 40 minutes
Financial interest is disclosed in writing at time of referral
/.Significant financial interest amount - Answer-✅5% of whole or $5,000
/.elder abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅immediate telephone reports and written
report w/i 2 working days
/.Child abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅Immediately via telephone and follow with
written report w/i 36h of initial report.
/.Domestic abuse report guidelines - Answer-✅contact local enforcement by telephone
then send cali emergency management form 5-502 to agency w/i 2 working days
/.Health records length of time required to keep - Answer-✅7 years or until the age of
19 (but not less than 7 years)
Unprofessional conduct
/.Summary of health care record provision - Answer-✅within 10-30 working days from
date of written request.
