OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing
address within ____ days after change - ANSWER: 30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - ANSWER: 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.
Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - ANSWER: it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
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? - ANSWER: 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.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price
for each product or service. - ANSWER: True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - ANSWER: false
, What 10 items can be included in advertising? - ANSWER: 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
True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan -
ANSWER: True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician - ANSWER: false
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 - ANSWER: true
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 - ANSWER: false
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. - ANSWER: true
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. -
ANSWER: true
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. - ANSWER: true
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. - ANSWER: false
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 - ANSWER: false
sole property of the optometrist
Any person holding a license shall notify the issuing board of any changes in mailing
address within ____ days after change - ANSWER: 30 days
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe of sell eyeglasses not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to _______ - ANSWER: 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.
Anti-kickback/fee splitting law - ANSWER: it's unlawful to offer/receive/accept any
rebate/refund/commission/discount/compenstation for referring patients.
*Public offense punishable by jail or fine.
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? - ANSWER: 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.
True or False: Any price advertisement must be exact and clearly identify the price
for each product or service. - ANSWER: True
Cannot use words such as "as low as", "and up to", "Lowest prices" or
statements/advertisments of bait, discount, premiums, or gifts.
true/false: can use the term "lowest price" or "as low as" for ads - ANSWER: false
, What 10 items can be included in advertising? - ANSWER: 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
True/False: an optometrist can lease a space from an optician or health plan -
ANSWER: True
True/False: an optometrist can be employed by an optician - ANSWER: false
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 - ANSWER: true
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 - ANSWER: false
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. - ANSWER: true
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. -
ANSWER: true
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. - ANSWER: true
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. - ANSWER: false
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 - ANSWER: false
sole property of the optometrist
