oklah. Jurisprudence
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prepared*
To be eligible to be licensed as a PA, an applicant must meet several requirements. Which of the
following is NOT a requirement for licensure?
A) Successful completing of an educational program for PAs or surgeon assistants accredited by the ARC-
PA
B) Successful completing of a four year degree program at an accredited college/university
C) Holding a certificate issued by the NCCPA
D) Being of good moral character
E) Having passed a JP exam approved by the PA board - ANSWERS-B) Successful completing of a four
year degree program at an accredited college/university
Regarding eligibility to be licensed as a PA, which of the following are true? (1) there is a requirement
that applicants pass the JP exam w/ a score of >75 or better w/in 3 attempts; (2) an applicant who is
unable to pass the JP exam w/in 3 attempts must appear before a committee to address the reasons and
re-evaluate eligibility; (3) it is at the discretion of the committee to allow an applicant additional
attempts to take the JP exam
A) (1)
B) (1) and (2)
C) (1), (2), and (3)
D) None of the above - ANSWERS-C) (1), (2), and (3)
(1) there is a requirement that applicants pass the JP exam w/ a score of >75 or better w/in 3 attempts;
(2) an applicant who is unable to pass the JP exam w/in 3 attempts must appear before a committee to
address the reasons and re-evaluate eligibility; (3) it is at the discretion of the committee to allow an
applicant additional attempts to take the JP exam
,The state entity that issues PA licenses to applicants who have met all the requirements is:
A) The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
B) The Texas Medical Board
C) The Texas State Board of PA Examiners
D) The Texas PA Board - ANSWERS-D) The Texas PA Board
Regarding the membership of the PA Board, which of the following is true? (1) the Board consists of 9
members appointed by the governor; (2) all members must be practicing PAs; (3) at least one member
of the Board must be a physician who supervises PAs; (4) at least 3 members must be public members
who are not a licensed physician or PA
A) (1)
B) (1) and (2)
C) (2) and (4)
D) (1) and (3)
E) (1) and (4) - ANSWERS-(1) and (4)
1) the Board consists of 9 members appointed by the governor
(4) at least 3 members must be public members who are not a licensed physician or PA
A person may not practice as a PA in Texas unless the person:
A) is licensed as a PA in Texas or is a licensed physician in Texas or another state
B) is licensed as a physician in another state or foreign country
C) is licensed as a PA in Texas
D) is licensed as a PA in Texas or in another state w/ reciprocity w/ Texas - ANSWERS-C) is licensed as a
PA in Texas
Which of the following are true? A person is not required to hold a Texas PA license: (1) to practice as a
tech, assistant, or employee of a physician who performs delegated tasks but does not act as a PA or
represent that the person is a PA; (2) to practice as any other licensed health care workers acting w/in
,the scope of that person's license if the person does not use the title "physician assistant" or the initials
"P.A." and is not otherwise represented or designated as a PA
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (1) and (2)
D) Neither is true - ANSWERS-C) (1) and (2)
A person is not required to hold a Texas PA license: (1) to practice as a tech, assistant, or employee of a
physician who performs delegated tasks but does not act as a PA or represent that the person is a PA;
(2) to practice as any other licensed health care workers acting w/in the scope of that person's license if
the person does not use the title "physician assistant" or the initials "P.A." and is not otherwise
represented or designated as a PA
PAs licensed under the PA Act must register and pay a fee:
A) Biennially
B) Semi-annually
C) Annually on a staggered basis
D) Annually by December 31 - ANSWERS-C) Annually on a staggered basis
Which of the following are required in order for a licensed PA to renew his/her license?
(1) payment of the required fee; (2) documentation that required CME has been completed; (3)
submission of the required form and other documents required by the board
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (1) and (2)
D) (2) and (3)
E) (1), (2), and (3) - ANSWERS-E) (1), (2), and (3)
(1) payment of the required fee; (2) documentation that required CME has been completed; (3)
submission of the required form and other documents required by the board
A PA whose license has expired:
A) May continue practicing for up to 30 days after the expiration date
, B) May not practice after the expiration date
C) May cont practicing if the PA notifies the Board of his/her intention to renew the license w/in 30 days
D) May not practice after a 15 day grace period - ANSWERS-B) May not practice after the expiration date
Which of the following are true? Practicing after the expiration date of a license and any grace period:
(1) May subject the PA to a written warning; (2) May subject the PA to disciplinary action by the Board;
(3) May subject the PA to criminal penalties
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (2) and (3)
E) (1), (2), and (3) - ANSWERS-D) (2) and (3)
(2) May subject the PA to disciplinary action by the Board; (3) May subject the PA to criminal penalties
Which of the following are true? A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may: (1) renew an
unexpired license by paying the required fee before the expiration date; (2) if the person's license has
been expired for <90 days, renew by paying a fee 1 1/2x higher than usual; (3) if expired >90 days but <1
year, pay a fee equal to 2x required fee; (4) if expired >1 year, the person may not renew the license and
it is automatically cancelled
A) (1), (2), and (4)
B) (1), (3), and (4)
C) (1), (2), (3), and (4)
D) (2), (3), and (4) - ANSWERS-C) (1), (2), (3), and (4)
(1) renew an unexpired license by paying the required fee before the expiration date; (2) if the person's
license has been expired for <90 days, renew by paying a fee 1 1/2x higher than usual; (3) if expired >90
days but <1 year, pay a fee equal to 2x required fee; (4) if expired >1 year, the person may not renew
the license and it is automatically cancelled
If a PA's license has been cancelled solely for failure to renew w/in a specified time after its expiration
date:
A) The PA may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an original license
asess. 2025/26 well
prepared*
To be eligible to be licensed as a PA, an applicant must meet several requirements. Which of the
following is NOT a requirement for licensure?
A) Successful completing of an educational program for PAs or surgeon assistants accredited by the ARC-
PA
B) Successful completing of a four year degree program at an accredited college/university
C) Holding a certificate issued by the NCCPA
D) Being of good moral character
E) Having passed a JP exam approved by the PA board - ANSWERS-B) Successful completing of a four
year degree program at an accredited college/university
Regarding eligibility to be licensed as a PA, which of the following are true? (1) there is a requirement
that applicants pass the JP exam w/ a score of >75 or better w/in 3 attempts; (2) an applicant who is
unable to pass the JP exam w/in 3 attempts must appear before a committee to address the reasons and
re-evaluate eligibility; (3) it is at the discretion of the committee to allow an applicant additional
attempts to take the JP exam
A) (1)
B) (1) and (2)
C) (1), (2), and (3)
D) None of the above - ANSWERS-C) (1), (2), and (3)
(1) there is a requirement that applicants pass the JP exam w/ a score of >75 or better w/in 3 attempts;
(2) an applicant who is unable to pass the JP exam w/in 3 attempts must appear before a committee to
address the reasons and re-evaluate eligibility; (3) it is at the discretion of the committee to allow an
applicant additional attempts to take the JP exam
,The state entity that issues PA licenses to applicants who have met all the requirements is:
A) The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
B) The Texas Medical Board
C) The Texas State Board of PA Examiners
D) The Texas PA Board - ANSWERS-D) The Texas PA Board
Regarding the membership of the PA Board, which of the following is true? (1) the Board consists of 9
members appointed by the governor; (2) all members must be practicing PAs; (3) at least one member
of the Board must be a physician who supervises PAs; (4) at least 3 members must be public members
who are not a licensed physician or PA
A) (1)
B) (1) and (2)
C) (2) and (4)
D) (1) and (3)
E) (1) and (4) - ANSWERS-(1) and (4)
1) the Board consists of 9 members appointed by the governor
(4) at least 3 members must be public members who are not a licensed physician or PA
A person may not practice as a PA in Texas unless the person:
A) is licensed as a PA in Texas or is a licensed physician in Texas or another state
B) is licensed as a physician in another state or foreign country
C) is licensed as a PA in Texas
D) is licensed as a PA in Texas or in another state w/ reciprocity w/ Texas - ANSWERS-C) is licensed as a
PA in Texas
Which of the following are true? A person is not required to hold a Texas PA license: (1) to practice as a
tech, assistant, or employee of a physician who performs delegated tasks but does not act as a PA or
represent that the person is a PA; (2) to practice as any other licensed health care workers acting w/in
,the scope of that person's license if the person does not use the title "physician assistant" or the initials
"P.A." and is not otherwise represented or designated as a PA
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (1) and (2)
D) Neither is true - ANSWERS-C) (1) and (2)
A person is not required to hold a Texas PA license: (1) to practice as a tech, assistant, or employee of a
physician who performs delegated tasks but does not act as a PA or represent that the person is a PA;
(2) to practice as any other licensed health care workers acting w/in the scope of that person's license if
the person does not use the title "physician assistant" or the initials "P.A." and is not otherwise
represented or designated as a PA
PAs licensed under the PA Act must register and pay a fee:
A) Biennially
B) Semi-annually
C) Annually on a staggered basis
D) Annually by December 31 - ANSWERS-C) Annually on a staggered basis
Which of the following are required in order for a licensed PA to renew his/her license?
(1) payment of the required fee; (2) documentation that required CME has been completed; (3)
submission of the required form and other documents required by the board
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (1) and (2)
D) (2) and (3)
E) (1), (2), and (3) - ANSWERS-E) (1), (2), and (3)
(1) payment of the required fee; (2) documentation that required CME has been completed; (3)
submission of the required form and other documents required by the board
A PA whose license has expired:
A) May continue practicing for up to 30 days after the expiration date
, B) May not practice after the expiration date
C) May cont practicing if the PA notifies the Board of his/her intention to renew the license w/in 30 days
D) May not practice after a 15 day grace period - ANSWERS-B) May not practice after the expiration date
Which of the following are true? Practicing after the expiration date of a license and any grace period:
(1) May subject the PA to a written warning; (2) May subject the PA to disciplinary action by the Board;
(3) May subject the PA to criminal penalties
A) (1)
B) (2)
C) (3)
D) (2) and (3)
E) (1), (2), and (3) - ANSWERS-D) (2) and (3)
(2) May subject the PA to disciplinary action by the Board; (3) May subject the PA to criminal penalties
Which of the following are true? A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may: (1) renew an
unexpired license by paying the required fee before the expiration date; (2) if the person's license has
been expired for <90 days, renew by paying a fee 1 1/2x higher than usual; (3) if expired >90 days but <1
year, pay a fee equal to 2x required fee; (4) if expired >1 year, the person may not renew the license and
it is automatically cancelled
A) (1), (2), and (4)
B) (1), (3), and (4)
C) (1), (2), (3), and (4)
D) (2), (3), and (4) - ANSWERS-C) (1), (2), (3), and (4)
(1) renew an unexpired license by paying the required fee before the expiration date; (2) if the person's
license has been expired for <90 days, renew by paying a fee 1 1/2x higher than usual; (3) if expired >90
days but <1 year, pay a fee equal to 2x required fee; (4) if expired >1 year, the person may not renew
the license and it is automatically cancelled
If a PA's license has been cancelled solely for failure to renew w/in a specified time after its expiration
date:
A) The PA may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining
an original license
