OPTOMETRY CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM 2025-2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals?
- ANSWER-It is unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which
practitioner or immediate family members have a financial interest.
Referral or consultation from an organization in which licensee has
financial interest with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in
writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?"
- ANSWER-$5,000 or 5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive
statements or claims such as misrepresentation of fact, failure to
disclose material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of
favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing
all variables, and making other representations or implications which
cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived. -
ANSWER- true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such
as "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount,
premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these words to be
exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name,
address, office hrs
Languages spoken
1
,Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised Any
other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other
forms of advertisement. - ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWER-
suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and
punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine
up to $2,500, or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan
and can be employed by them. - ANSWER-False- can lease from them
but can't be employed by them
2
,In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than
year(s) and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with
the practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams
performed, prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the sale or
promotion of products of an optician, optical company, or health plan.
- ANSWER- False- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they
see, and the time interval for each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of
optometric staff. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam
procedures, and treatments provided. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD must contract with whatever health plans an optician
would like to accept if they are under a lease. - ANSWER-False- the OD
is free to contract w/ whichever health plans he/she wants
The OD's records are the sole property of who? - ANSWER-the OD
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, T/F. The OD leased space must be definite and distinct from that of
the other occupants and shall have the OD's name and the word
"optometrist" prominently displayed in connection therewith. -
ANSWER-true
T/F. The OD's leased space must be accessible to the OD after hours or
in the case of an emergency, subject to the facility's general
accessibility. - ANSWER-true
T/F. To encourage prompt payment of health or medical claims, health
care providers are expressly authorized to grant discounts in health or
medical care claims when payment is made promptly. - ANSWER-True
T/F. Healthcare providers cannot grant discounts for health or medical
care provided to any pt the provider reasonably believes is not eligible
for, or is not entitled to insurance reimbursement, coverage under
Medi- Cal, or coverage by a health care service plan for the health or
medical care provided. - ANSWER-False- they can
A practitioner shall disclose his/her name and license status on a
name tag in at least point font. - ANSWER-18
T/F. A board may cite or fine a currently licensed practitioner if he/she
is in default on a Dept of HHS education loan or Health Education
Assistance Loan. - ANSWER-True
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ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals?
- ANSWER-It is unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which
practitioner or immediate family members have a financial interest.
Referral or consultation from an organization in which licensee has
financial interest with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in
writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?"
- ANSWER-$5,000 or 5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive
statements or claims such as misrepresentation of fact, failure to
disclose material facts, create false or unjustified expectations of
favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing
all variables, and making other representations or implications which
cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived. -
ANSWER- true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such
as "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount,
premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER-False- cannot include these words to be
exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER-Name,
address, office hrs
Languages spoken
1
,Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised Any
other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other
forms of advertisement. - ANSWER-False
What is the punishment for advertisement violations? - ANSWER-
suspension or revocation of license, also a misdemeanor and
punishable by imprisonment in county jail not exceeding 6 mos, fine
up to $2,500, or both
T/F. Optometrists may lease space from an optician or health plan
and can be employed by them. - ANSWER-False- can lease from them
but can't be employed by them
2
,In a lease from an optician, the lease term cannot be less than
year(s) and cannot be terminated for a reason that interferes with
the practice of optometry. - ANSWER-1
T/F. Lease payments can be based on number of eye exams
performed, prescriptions written, patient referrals, or the sale or
promotion of products of an optician, optical company, or health plan.
- ANSWER- False- CANNOT be
T/F. ODs have exclusive control over their schedule, how many pts they
see, and the time interval for each pt. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the selection and supervision of
optometric staff. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD has exclusive control over the fees charged, exam
procedures, and treatments provided. - ANSWER-TRUE :)
T/F. The OD must contract with whatever health plans an optician
would like to accept if they are under a lease. - ANSWER-False- the OD
is free to contract w/ whichever health plans he/she wants
The OD's records are the sole property of who? - ANSWER-the OD
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, T/F. The OD leased space must be definite and distinct from that of
the other occupants and shall have the OD's name and the word
"optometrist" prominently displayed in connection therewith. -
ANSWER-true
T/F. The OD's leased space must be accessible to the OD after hours or
in the case of an emergency, subject to the facility's general
accessibility. - ANSWER-true
T/F. To encourage prompt payment of health or medical claims, health
care providers are expressly authorized to grant discounts in health or
medical care claims when payment is made promptly. - ANSWER-True
T/F. Healthcare providers cannot grant discounts for health or medical
care provided to any pt the provider reasonably believes is not eligible
for, or is not entitled to insurance reimbursement, coverage under
Medi- Cal, or coverage by a health care service plan for the health or
medical care provided. - ANSWER-False- they can
A practitioner shall disclose his/her name and license status on a
name tag in at least point font. - ANSWER-18
T/F. A board may cite or fine a currently licensed practitioner if he/she
is in default on a Dept of HHS education loan or Health Education
Assistance Loan. - ANSWER-True
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