CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY 2020 CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+

CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM OPTOMETRY 20 20 COR RECT AN D VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ 1.Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing address within ____ days after change 30 days 2.It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter -resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ 1. one eyed person 2. law enforcement officer 3. fireman 4. person < 18 years old *note: a practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter -resistant lenses are necessary. 3.Anti-kickback/fee splitting law it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring patients. *Public offense punishable by jail or fine. 4.Federal stark law: it's unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which the practitioner or immediate family member has a financial interest ($5000 or 5% of the whole) with the person receiving the referral. What qualifies as an immediate family member? What are the exceptions to this law? 1. parents 2. spouse 2. children 4. spouses of children (e.g. daughter in law) Permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing at the time of referral/consultation request. Patient may be referred if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes. *Can't refer to spouse or children but can refer to brother. If 25 miles/40 mins you can refer exception. 5.True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price for each product or service. True Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts. 6.true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads False 7.What 10 items can be included in advertising? 1. Name, address, office hours 2. Languages spoken 3. Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or organization recognized by SBO 4. Degrees received, names of schools, post grad training 5. Publications authored 6. Testing positions (current or former) 7. Affiliations with hospitals or clinics 8. Fees for services or products and methods of payment 9. Personal picture or picture of facilities/products 10. Description for products advertised 8.True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan True 9.True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician False 10.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease cannot be less than one year and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with the practice of optometry True 11.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the lease payments can be based on number of eye exams performed, prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the sale/promotion of products of an optician, optical company or health plan False 12.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has exclusive control of their schedule, how many patients they see and the time interval for appointments. True 13.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of optometric staff. True 14.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist has exclusive control over the fees charged, examination procedures, and treatments provided. True 15.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist is not free to contract with a health plan of their choice. False 16.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist's records are the sole property of the optician/health plan False sole property of the optometrist 17.True/False: if an OD leases a space from an optician or health plan the optometrist's leased space is definite and distinct from the space occupied by others on the premises, must have a