CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
What is licensure by reciprocity? - (ANSWER)Granting a license to a DC who is licensed in another state
Is licensure by reciprocity legal in CA? - (ANSWER)Yes; given that the general guidelines for licensure are
the same in that state during the time the license was granted and the applicant pays the fee and has no
unprofessional conduct prior or pending on said license
After how long may a suspended/revoked license be reinstated? - (ANSWER)2 years; reinstated by
majority vote of the Board
When do chiropractic licenses in CA expire? - (ANSWER)at midnight on the last day of the month of birth
of the licensee
What is the license renewal fee? - (ANSWER)$250
How frequently are CA chiropractic licenses renewed? - (ANSWER)annually
If you do not pay the renewal fee, how long after will your license be revoked? - (ANSWER)60 days (must
pay 2x renewal fee to reinstate)
T/F. Chiropractors can sign death certificates. - (ANSWER)true
T/F. You may call yourself Dr. John Smith - (ANSWER)False; Must read Dr. John Smith, D.C.
Can you call yourself a physician in CA? - (ANSWER)no
,In what circumstance can DCs use physical therapy? - (ANSWER)1. they have a physical therapy license 2.
in the course of chiropractic adjustments/manipulations
T/F. Chiropractors can administer supplements or vitamins. - (ANSWER)true
When can x-ray and thermography be used? - (ANSWER)for diagnosis (not treatment)
T/F. Chiropractors can use diagnostic ultrasound. - (ANSWER)true; for NMSK disorders only
Can you use the term "physical therapy" in advertisement? - (ANSWER)no (unless you have a PT license)
Can chiropractors use laser? - (ANSWER)yes; as long as the laser has been FDA approved and it is not
being used for any surgical procedures, ablations or to treat allergies
How long do you have to notify the Board of address changes? - (ANSWER)30 days
T/F. Disciplinary action to licenses in other states, is grounds for action in CA. - (ANSWER)true
When can the Board or its designees inspect your practice? - (ANSWER)during regular business hours
Can you get a refund on any fees? - (ANSWER)no
Where are license certificates displayed? - (ANSWER)Primary at the primary and satellite at satellite
If you sponsor an event, you must be able to provide records within how many days? - (ANSWER)15 (and
you must submit report 15 days after event)
How does an out-of-state practitioner apply to work a sponsored event? - (ANSWER)fill out application,
pay fee, fingerprints/criminal record (hear back in 20 days)
,When must you notify the Board of a name change? - (ANSWER)Within 10 days (with written request
and proof)
Can you get a replacement license? - (ANSWER)Yes, with request and $25 (and how other license was
lost or return of mangled license)
What can unlicensed professionals do? - (ANSWER)history, examinations, physical therapies, mark x-rays,
(no adjusting, no analysis/diagnosis)
How frequently must a licensed DC be present when an unlicensed person is performing? - (ANSWER)At
least 50% of the work week and must be available 100% of the time for questions/advice
How frequently must a licensed DC re-evaluate patients who are being treated by an unlicensed person?
- (ANSWER)Every 30 days.
Are student doctors in Board approved preceptorships unlicensed? - (ANSWER)No, they are NOT
considered unlicensed
T/F. You must be licensed to own a practice. - (ANSWER)true
How long can unlicensed heirs/trustees own a practice after death/incapacitation? - (ANSWER)6 months
(practice must be supervised by a licensed DC that whole time, can apply for extension within 4 months)
Can you accept/offer a position prior to licensure? - (ANSWER)no
What do you do if you know someone is violating the Act? - (ANSWER)Inform the Board/Executive
Officer
What happens when reasonable cause exits that you are mentally ill? - (ANSWER)The Board orders you
to be examined by 1 or more psychiatrists
, What happens if the psychiatrist finds you mentally ill? - (ANSWER)probation, suspension (not more than
1 year), revocation
How do you get license back after mentally ill? - (ANSWER)oral/written exam, professional training,
diagnostic exam
Are you responsible for those you supervise or employ? - (ANSWER)yes
What is considered excessive treatment? - (ANSWER)determined by the customary practice and
standards of the local community of licensees
Who must you notify if you're going to waive co-pays? - (ANSWER)the insurance company/insurer
T/F. It is illegal to offer manipulation in place for vaccination. - (ANSWER)true
Who gets the next referral in a service? - (ANSWER)The next doctor on the list in a rotation (geographic,
specialty and language is exception)
How long must you maintain active and inactive patient records? - (ANSWER)5 years from last treatment
When does active patient become inactive? - (ANSWER)After 12 months have passed without treatment
When must you present active patient records to the board with request? - (ANSWER)immediately
When must you present inactive patient records to the board with request? - (ANSWER)10 days
What must be included in all patient records? - (ANSWER)full name, DOB, SSN, gender, H/W, hx,
complaint, dx, tx, signature of patient, date of every visit, x-rays, informed consent
How long do you have to reimburse patients for overbilling? - (ANSWER)30 days
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
What is licensure by reciprocity? - (ANSWER)Granting a license to a DC who is licensed in another state
Is licensure by reciprocity legal in CA? - (ANSWER)Yes; given that the general guidelines for licensure are
the same in that state during the time the license was granted and the applicant pays the fee and has no
unprofessional conduct prior or pending on said license
After how long may a suspended/revoked license be reinstated? - (ANSWER)2 years; reinstated by
majority vote of the Board
When do chiropractic licenses in CA expire? - (ANSWER)at midnight on the last day of the month of birth
of the licensee
What is the license renewal fee? - (ANSWER)$250
How frequently are CA chiropractic licenses renewed? - (ANSWER)annually
If you do not pay the renewal fee, how long after will your license be revoked? - (ANSWER)60 days (must
pay 2x renewal fee to reinstate)
T/F. Chiropractors can sign death certificates. - (ANSWER)true
T/F. You may call yourself Dr. John Smith - (ANSWER)False; Must read Dr. John Smith, D.C.
Can you call yourself a physician in CA? - (ANSWER)no
,In what circumstance can DCs use physical therapy? - (ANSWER)1. they have a physical therapy license 2.
in the course of chiropractic adjustments/manipulations
T/F. Chiropractors can administer supplements or vitamins. - (ANSWER)true
When can x-ray and thermography be used? - (ANSWER)for diagnosis (not treatment)
T/F. Chiropractors can use diagnostic ultrasound. - (ANSWER)true; for NMSK disorders only
Can you use the term "physical therapy" in advertisement? - (ANSWER)no (unless you have a PT license)
Can chiropractors use laser? - (ANSWER)yes; as long as the laser has been FDA approved and it is not
being used for any surgical procedures, ablations or to treat allergies
How long do you have to notify the Board of address changes? - (ANSWER)30 days
T/F. Disciplinary action to licenses in other states, is grounds for action in CA. - (ANSWER)true
When can the Board or its designees inspect your practice? - (ANSWER)during regular business hours
Can you get a refund on any fees? - (ANSWER)no
Where are license certificates displayed? - (ANSWER)Primary at the primary and satellite at satellite
If you sponsor an event, you must be able to provide records within how many days? - (ANSWER)15 (and
you must submit report 15 days after event)
How does an out-of-state practitioner apply to work a sponsored event? - (ANSWER)fill out application,
pay fee, fingerprints/criminal record (hear back in 20 days)
,When must you notify the Board of a name change? - (ANSWER)Within 10 days (with written request
and proof)
Can you get a replacement license? - (ANSWER)Yes, with request and $25 (and how other license was
lost or return of mangled license)
What can unlicensed professionals do? - (ANSWER)history, examinations, physical therapies, mark x-rays,
(no adjusting, no analysis/diagnosis)
How frequently must a licensed DC be present when an unlicensed person is performing? - (ANSWER)At
least 50% of the work week and must be available 100% of the time for questions/advice
How frequently must a licensed DC re-evaluate patients who are being treated by an unlicensed person?
- (ANSWER)Every 30 days.
Are student doctors in Board approved preceptorships unlicensed? - (ANSWER)No, they are NOT
considered unlicensed
T/F. You must be licensed to own a practice. - (ANSWER)true
How long can unlicensed heirs/trustees own a practice after death/incapacitation? - (ANSWER)6 months
(practice must be supervised by a licensed DC that whole time, can apply for extension within 4 months)
Can you accept/offer a position prior to licensure? - (ANSWER)no
What do you do if you know someone is violating the Act? - (ANSWER)Inform the Board/Executive
Officer
What happens when reasonable cause exits that you are mentally ill? - (ANSWER)The Board orders you
to be examined by 1 or more psychiatrists
, What happens if the psychiatrist finds you mentally ill? - (ANSWER)probation, suspension (not more than
1 year), revocation
How do you get license back after mentally ill? - (ANSWER)oral/written exam, professional training,
diagnostic exam
Are you responsible for those you supervise or employ? - (ANSWER)yes
What is considered excessive treatment? - (ANSWER)determined by the customary practice and
standards of the local community of licensees
Who must you notify if you're going to waive co-pays? - (ANSWER)the insurance company/insurer
T/F. It is illegal to offer manipulation in place for vaccination. - (ANSWER)true
Who gets the next referral in a service? - (ANSWER)The next doctor on the list in a rotation (geographic,
specialty and language is exception)
How long must you maintain active and inactive patient records? - (ANSWER)5 years from last treatment
When does active patient become inactive? - (ANSWER)After 12 months have passed without treatment
When must you present active patient records to the board with request? - (ANSWER)immediately
When must you present inactive patient records to the board with request? - (ANSWER)10 days
What must be included in all patient records? - (ANSWER)full name, DOB, SSN, gender, H/W, hx,
complaint, dx, tx, signature of patient, date of every visit, x-rays, informed consent
How long do you have to reimburse patients for overbilling? - (ANSWER)30 days
