Michigan Optometry Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, a licensed optometrist can delegate
certain tasks to an unlicensed individual. Tasks that can be delegated include
the responsibility of writing a prescription.
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
tasks that allow the unlicensed individual to work independently without supervision.
tasks that demand the same level of education, skill and judgment as required of a
licensed optometrist.
Correct Answer
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
Question 2
Patient records must be retained by an optometrist for at least
3 years.
5 years.
7 years.
10 years.
Correct Answer
7 years.
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,Question 3
A name or address change for a licensed optometrist must be reported to the
Michigan Board of Optometry, not more than days after it occurs.
10.
30.
60.
90.
Correct Answer
30.
Question 4
In order for an optometrist to receive continuing education credits, all continuing
education programs MUST
be held in the state of Michigan.
assess the competency of those in attendance.
be sponsored by the Michigan Optometric Association.
be approved by the Michigan Board of Optometry.
Correct Answer
be approved by the Michigan Board of Optometry.
Question 5
The governing body for licensed optometrists in Michigan is the
Michigan Board of Optometry.
Michigan Optometric Association.
American Optometric Association.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Correct Answer
Michigan Board of Optometry.
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, Question 6
Which of the following is an invasive procedure that an optometrist is prohibited from
performing in Michigan?
The use of therapeutic ultrasound.
The use of lasers other than for observation.
The administration of medication by injection.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 7
An optometrist may receive a maximum of how many hours in board approved
continuing education relating to self-evaluation journal tests and multimedia and
online education?
10.
18.
20.
24.
Correct Answer
20.
Question 8
By law, a certificate of licensure for an optometrist
does not have to be displayed.
must be kept on file in the office personnel files.
does not have to contain any notification of any limitation.
shall be displayed in a prominent place visible to the public.
Correct Answer
shall be displayed in a prominent place visible to the public.
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
According to the Michigan Public Health Code, a licensed optometrist can delegate
certain tasks to an unlicensed individual. Tasks that can be delegated include
the responsibility of writing a prescription.
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
tasks that allow the unlicensed individual to work independently without supervision.
tasks that demand the same level of education, skill and judgment as required of a
licensed optometrist.
Correct Answer
selected tasks performed under the licensed optometrist's supervision.
Question 2
Patient records must be retained by an optometrist for at least
3 years.
5 years.
7 years.
10 years.
Correct Answer
7 years.
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,Question 3
A name or address change for a licensed optometrist must be reported to the
Michigan Board of Optometry, not more than days after it occurs.
10.
30.
60.
90.
Correct Answer
30.
Question 4
In order for an optometrist to receive continuing education credits, all continuing
education programs MUST
be held in the state of Michigan.
assess the competency of those in attendance.
be sponsored by the Michigan Optometric Association.
be approved by the Michigan Board of Optometry.
Correct Answer
be approved by the Michigan Board of Optometry.
Question 5
The governing body for licensed optometrists in Michigan is the
Michigan Board of Optometry.
Michigan Optometric Association.
American Optometric Association.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Correct Answer
Michigan Board of Optometry.
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, Question 6
Which of the following is an invasive procedure that an optometrist is prohibited from
performing in Michigan?
The use of therapeutic ultrasound.
The use of lasers other than for observation.
The administration of medication by injection.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
All of the above.
Question 7
An optometrist may receive a maximum of how many hours in board approved
continuing education relating to self-evaluation journal tests and multimedia and
online education?
10.
18.
20.
24.
Correct Answer
20.
Question 8
By law, a certificate of licensure for an optometrist
does not have to be displayed.
must be kept on file in the office personnel files.
does not have to contain any notification of any limitation.
shall be displayed in a prominent place visible to the public.
Correct Answer
shall be displayed in a prominent place visible to the public.
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