CA Optometry Law Exam Questions with
Correct Answers 2024 Update.
refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a licensee refuses to
provide services because of __(8)__ - ANSWER>>>>1. race
2. color
3. sex
4. religion
5. ancestry
6. disability
7. marital status
8. national origin
T/F: an applicant can be denied a license if convicted of any crime - ANSWER>>>>False. the
crime or act must be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the
profession
T/F: A license can be denied/suspended/revoked based on character, reputation, or habits -
ANSWER>>>>False
T/F: It's okay to omit a material fact in an application for a license - ANSWER>>>>False. grounds
or denial of license
T/F: A license can be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction - ANSWER>>>>False. a
license can NOT be denied solely on the basis of felony convition IF applicant has certificate of
rehabilitation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: convicted of a crime that is substantially related to
the qualifications, functions, or duties of the profession - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with
intent to substantially benefit himself or injure another - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: knowingly making a false statement or omitting a
material fact in an application for license - ANSWER>>>>denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: conviction of a crime related to profession -
ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: not in compliance with a child support order or
judgement - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
,Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: false statements or omission of material facts
regarding another person's application - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
It is prohibited to dispense/prescribe/sell glasses which are not made of SHATTER-RESISTANT
lenses or NON-FLAMMABLE FRAMES to __(1)__, ___(2)___, ___(3)__, and __(4)__ -
ANSWER>>>>one-eyed person
law enforcement officer
fireman
person under age 18
Shatter-resistant lens according to CA state law includes which materials - ANSWER>>>>case-
hardened lenses
laminated glass
resin lenses
*polycarb is required by standards of care, not by law
T/F: it is the optometrists responsibility to inquire about a patient's occupation to determine if
they require shatter-resistant lenses - ANSWER>>>>False.
T/F: If referring patients to an OMD it is okay to accept a rebate or discount from the OMD -
ANSWER>>>>False. PUBLIC OFFENSE not okay to accept any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount, or other consideration of money
Which healthcare providers are you not allowed to refer to? - ANSWER>>>>any hc provider in
which practitioner or immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, spouses of
children) has a financial interest with (Federal Stark Law against self referrals)
When is it okay to refer to a healthcare provider that you have financial interest with? -
ANSWER>>>>if financial interest disclosed in writing at time of referral/request for consultation
OR if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
Rules regarding Price Advertisement - ANSWER>>>>must advertise EXACT price.
can not use "as low as" "up to" "lowest prices"
Okay to include in advertisement (11) - ANSWER>>>>1. name, address, office hours
2. languages spoken
3. certification by a board
4. provision of services under a specific insurance
5. degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
, 6. publications authored by practitioner
7. teaching positions - current or former
8. affiliation with hospitals or clinics
9. fees for services or products and methods of payment
10. personal picture or pic of facilities/products
11. description of products advertised
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan your lease cannot be less than ___ and cannot
be terminated for a reason that ____ - ANSWER>>>>one year
interferes with the practice of optometry
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, lease payments cannot be based on
___(4)___ - ANSWER>>>>number of eye exams
prescriptions written
patient referrals
the sale/promotion of the products of an optician, optical company or health plan
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, the ___ has exclusive control over the
schedule, how many patients are seen, and the time interval for appts -
ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who has control over the selection and
supervision of optometric staff? - ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan wh ohas control over the fees charged,
examination procedures, and treatments provided - ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who owns the patient records -
ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, what rules are there regarding signage? -
ANSWER>>>>all signs and displays are separate and distinct from that of the other occupants
and shall have the optometrist's name and the word "optometrist" prominently displayed in
connection
there shall be no signs displayed on any part of the premises or in any advertising indicating
that the optometrist is employed or controlled by the registered dispensing optician, health
plan, or optical company
Health plans that employ doctors (i.e. Eyeexam of california) must transition them to a lease
agreement within ___ - ANSWER>>>>3 years
Correct Answers 2024 Update.
refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to disciplinary actions if a licensee refuses to
provide services because of __(8)__ - ANSWER>>>>1. race
2. color
3. sex
4. religion
5. ancestry
6. disability
7. marital status
8. national origin
T/F: an applicant can be denied a license if convicted of any crime - ANSWER>>>>False. the
crime or act must be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the
profession
T/F: A license can be denied/suspended/revoked based on character, reputation, or habits -
ANSWER>>>>False
T/F: It's okay to omit a material fact in an application for a license - ANSWER>>>>False. grounds
or denial of license
T/F: A license can be denied solely on the basis of felony conviction - ANSWER>>>>False. a
license can NOT be denied solely on the basis of felony convition IF applicant has certificate of
rehabilitation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: convicted of a crime that is substantially related to
the qualifications, functions, or duties of the profession - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with
intent to substantially benefit himself or injure another - ANSWER>>>>Denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: knowingly making a false statement or omitting a
material fact in an application for license - ANSWER>>>>denial
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: conviction of a crime related to profession -
ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: not in compliance with a child support order or
judgement - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
,Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
Denial or Suspension/Revocation of License: false statements or omission of material facts
regarding another person's application - ANSWER>>>>suspension/revocation
It is prohibited to dispense/prescribe/sell glasses which are not made of SHATTER-RESISTANT
lenses or NON-FLAMMABLE FRAMES to __(1)__, ___(2)___, ___(3)__, and __(4)__ -
ANSWER>>>>one-eyed person
law enforcement officer
fireman
person under age 18
Shatter-resistant lens according to CA state law includes which materials - ANSWER>>>>case-
hardened lenses
laminated glass
resin lenses
*polycarb is required by standards of care, not by law
T/F: it is the optometrists responsibility to inquire about a patient's occupation to determine if
they require shatter-resistant lenses - ANSWER>>>>False.
T/F: If referring patients to an OMD it is okay to accept a rebate or discount from the OMD -
ANSWER>>>>False. PUBLIC OFFENSE not okay to accept any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount, or other consideration of money
Which healthcare providers are you not allowed to refer to? - ANSWER>>>>any hc provider in
which practitioner or immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, spouses of
children) has a financial interest with (Federal Stark Law against self referrals)
When is it okay to refer to a healthcare provider that you have financial interest with? -
ANSWER>>>>if financial interest disclosed in writing at time of referral/request for consultation
OR if there is no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
Rules regarding Price Advertisement - ANSWER>>>>must advertise EXACT price.
can not use "as low as" "up to" "lowest prices"
Okay to include in advertisement (11) - ANSWER>>>>1. name, address, office hours
2. languages spoken
3. certification by a board
4. provision of services under a specific insurance
5. degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
, 6. publications authored by practitioner
7. teaching positions - current or former
8. affiliation with hospitals or clinics
9. fees for services or products and methods of payment
10. personal picture or pic of facilities/products
11. description of products advertised
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan your lease cannot be less than ___ and cannot
be terminated for a reason that ____ - ANSWER>>>>one year
interferes with the practice of optometry
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, lease payments cannot be based on
___(4)___ - ANSWER>>>>number of eye exams
prescriptions written
patient referrals
the sale/promotion of the products of an optician, optical company or health plan
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, the ___ has exclusive control over the
schedule, how many patients are seen, and the time interval for appts -
ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who has control over the selection and
supervision of optometric staff? - ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan wh ohas control over the fees charged,
examination procedures, and treatments provided - ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, who owns the patient records -
ANSWER>>>>optometrist
If leasing a space from an optician or health plan, what rules are there regarding signage? -
ANSWER>>>>all signs and displays are separate and distinct from that of the other occupants
and shall have the optometrist's name and the word "optometrist" prominently displayed in
connection
there shall be no signs displayed on any part of the premises or in any advertising indicating
that the optometrist is employed or controlled by the registered dispensing optician, health
plan, or optical company
Health plans that employ doctors (i.e. Eyeexam of california) must transition them to a lease
agreement within ___ - ANSWER>>>>3 years
