CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC
ETHICS TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ The display of your license should be in a... Answer: conspicuous
space in the primary office
◉ Register a change of name with the executive board within how many
days? Answer: 10
◉ Advertising "fabulous statements" results in... Answer: Suspension,
probation, or revocation for 1 year
◉ The board only recognizes specialties recognized by the... Answer:
ACA and ICA
◉ An unlicensed individual can take history but cannot... Answer:
Consult or perform and heart and lung exam
◉ If a licensee is mentally ill, the board can suspend their right to
practice for how long? Answer: Up to a year
,◉ Regardless if a CA commits sexual misconduct after hours... Answer:
The DC is responsible for ALL actions that occur at all times.
◉ An ACTIVE patient is one who has... Answer: Been TREATED
within the last 12 months
◉ An INACTIVE patient is one who has not received treatment within
the last... Answer: 12 months
◉ If a chiro offers a FREE discount consultation service and then
decides that the patient needs xrays and will be charged for them...
Answer: The xrays can be taken as long as the pt agrees and is aware of
the charge.
◉ How many hours of CE courses are required annually? Answer: 24
◉ What is the minimum CE hours required for Ethics and Law?
Answer: 2
◉ How many hours of these topics must be taken for CE's?: Hx taking
and physical exam, CP adjusting/manipulation, and Proper/ethical
billing and coding. Answer: At least 4 hours of 1 subject or a
combination of them.
◉ A DC leaves the country for 2 years. What is required of them to
make their license active? Answer: 24 CE's and a $300 renewal fee
,◉ The use of controlled substances, Prescribed drugs or uncontrolled
drugs is considered... Answer: Unprofessional conduct and grounds for
license suspension.
◉ If a patient's insurance requests their records what can be shared?
Alcohol/drug Hx, Mental illness, HepC, or HIV? Answer: Hep C
◉ Who do you notify if a Chiropractic friend is committing billing
fraud? Answer: Executive board
◉ Any patient shall be granted their results electronically if they are
requested in what form? The healthcare professional must deem this way
appropriate as well. Answer: Written
◉ If a patient or representative requests their records for INSPECTION,
in what time frame should they be made available? Can they be
charged? Answer: 5 days within receipt of request; yes
◉ If the patient provides a written request and proof that a COPY of
their records is needed regarding an appeal, can they be charged? Also,
the health care provider should ensure the COPIES are transmitted
within how many days? Answer: NO; 15
◉ What can the patient write if he or she believes that information in
there notes in incomplete or incorrect? Answer: a 250 word addendum
per incorrect statement
, ◉ Should health facilities and primary care clinics include that patients
primary spoken language on their health records? Answer: Yes
◉ How would a primary care provider safe guard for confidentiality and
unauthorized access to electronic records? Answer: By utilizing
electronic signature keys and systems maintenance.
◉ A pt has an open Worker's comp case but says that they would like to
pay out of pocket and settle at a later date with their company. How do
you proceed? Answer: Have pt sign an affidavit ( check this answer) But
most likely illegal.
◉ If a worker's comp case arises from a current patient and you treat and
charge as normal, what is the consequence? Answer: Fined triple the
amount of unlawful billed services
◉ Incorrectly utilizing the terms "DC, Dr., or chiropractor" are
considered what type of offense? What's the punishment? Answer:
Misdemeanors, and can be fined between $100-$750 or jailed for <6
months
◉ Violating the security of an exam, or impersonating somebody during
an exam is considered a _______and shall be fined how much? (Same
punishment goes for counterfeiting a diploma or transcripts). Answer: A
felony, and shall be fined $2,000-$,6000
ETHICS TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ The display of your license should be in a... Answer: conspicuous
space in the primary office
◉ Register a change of name with the executive board within how many
days? Answer: 10
◉ Advertising "fabulous statements" results in... Answer: Suspension,
probation, or revocation for 1 year
◉ The board only recognizes specialties recognized by the... Answer:
ACA and ICA
◉ An unlicensed individual can take history but cannot... Answer:
Consult or perform and heart and lung exam
◉ If a licensee is mentally ill, the board can suspend their right to
practice for how long? Answer: Up to a year
,◉ Regardless if a CA commits sexual misconduct after hours... Answer:
The DC is responsible for ALL actions that occur at all times.
◉ An ACTIVE patient is one who has... Answer: Been TREATED
within the last 12 months
◉ An INACTIVE patient is one who has not received treatment within
the last... Answer: 12 months
◉ If a chiro offers a FREE discount consultation service and then
decides that the patient needs xrays and will be charged for them...
Answer: The xrays can be taken as long as the pt agrees and is aware of
the charge.
◉ How many hours of CE courses are required annually? Answer: 24
◉ What is the minimum CE hours required for Ethics and Law?
Answer: 2
◉ How many hours of these topics must be taken for CE's?: Hx taking
and physical exam, CP adjusting/manipulation, and Proper/ethical
billing and coding. Answer: At least 4 hours of 1 subject or a
combination of them.
◉ A DC leaves the country for 2 years. What is required of them to
make their license active? Answer: 24 CE's and a $300 renewal fee
,◉ The use of controlled substances, Prescribed drugs or uncontrolled
drugs is considered... Answer: Unprofessional conduct and grounds for
license suspension.
◉ If a patient's insurance requests their records what can be shared?
Alcohol/drug Hx, Mental illness, HepC, or HIV? Answer: Hep C
◉ Who do you notify if a Chiropractic friend is committing billing
fraud? Answer: Executive board
◉ Any patient shall be granted their results electronically if they are
requested in what form? The healthcare professional must deem this way
appropriate as well. Answer: Written
◉ If a patient or representative requests their records for INSPECTION,
in what time frame should they be made available? Can they be
charged? Answer: 5 days within receipt of request; yes
◉ If the patient provides a written request and proof that a COPY of
their records is needed regarding an appeal, can they be charged? Also,
the health care provider should ensure the COPIES are transmitted
within how many days? Answer: NO; 15
◉ What can the patient write if he or she believes that information in
there notes in incomplete or incorrect? Answer: a 250 word addendum
per incorrect statement
, ◉ Should health facilities and primary care clinics include that patients
primary spoken language on their health records? Answer: Yes
◉ How would a primary care provider safe guard for confidentiality and
unauthorized access to electronic records? Answer: By utilizing
electronic signature keys and systems maintenance.
◉ A pt has an open Worker's comp case but says that they would like to
pay out of pocket and settle at a later date with their company. How do
you proceed? Answer: Have pt sign an affidavit ( check this answer) But
most likely illegal.
◉ If a worker's comp case arises from a current patient and you treat and
charge as normal, what is the consequence? Answer: Fined triple the
amount of unlawful billed services
◉ Incorrectly utilizing the terms "DC, Dr., or chiropractor" are
considered what type of offense? What's the punishment? Answer:
Misdemeanors, and can be fined between $100-$750 or jailed for <6
months
◉ Violating the security of an exam, or impersonating somebody during
an exam is considered a _______and shall be fined how much? (Same
punishment goes for counterfeiting a diploma or transcripts). Answer: A
felony, and shall be fined $2,000-$,6000
