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CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025-2026
(CALIFORNIA) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | GUARANTEE
PASS
1. Which of the following activities falls within the defined scope of
practice for a duly licensed chiropractor in California?
A. Prescribing Schedule II opioid medications.
B. Manipulating and adjusting the spinal column and other joints of the
human body.
C. Performing open surgical procedures on the spine.
D. Practicing as a licensed physical therapist without a PT license.
Answer: B — Manipulating and adjusting the spinal column and other
joints of the human body.
Rationale: California regulations specifically authorize chiropractors to
manipulate/adjust the spinal column and other joints and related
muscle/connective tissue; surgical procedures and prescribing controlled
drugs are outside typical chiropractic scope. Legal Information Institute
2. A California chiropractor advertises that their clinic provides
“physical therapy.” Is that permitted?
A. Yes — chiropractors may freely use the term “physical therapy” in ads.
B. Yes, but only if the chiropractor also holds a physical therapy license.
C. No, it is allowed without restrictions so long as outcomes are guaranteed.
D. Yes, if the chiropractor says “physical therapy-like.”
Answer: B — Only if the chiropractor also holds a physical therapy
license.
Rationale: CCR Title 16 prohibits a chiropractor from holding out as
licensed in another healing art or using the term “physical therapy” in
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advertising unless they hold that license. Advertising must also comply with
truth-in-advertising rules. Legal Information Institute+1
3. Under California Board rules, how long must a licensed chiropractor
retain patient records (active and inactive) as a minimum?
A. 1 year from last treatment.
B. 3 years from last treatment.
C. 5 years from the date of the doctor’s last treatment of the patient.
D. Indefinitely (no minimum specified).
Answer: C — Five years from the doctor’s last treatment of the patient.
Rationale: Title 16 CCR §318 requires licensed chiropractors to retain active
and inactive patient records for five years from the last treatment unless a
longer federal/state law applies. Legal Information Institute+1
4. Which statement best describes California’s informed-consent
requirement for chiropractic care?
A. Verbal consent is sufficient for all chiropractic procedures.
B. Written informed consent is required only for minors.
C. Chiropractors must verbally and in writing inform patients of material
risks, and obtain written consent prior to initiating clinical care.
D. No formal informed consent is required by regulation.
Answer: C — Verbal and written disclosure of material risks and written
consent prior to care.
Rationale: CCR §319.1 requires chiropractors to inform patients (verbally
and in writing) of material risks and to obtain written informed consent
before initiating clinical care; the signed consent becomes part of the patient
record. Legal Information Institute+1
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are California
chiropractors generally required to complete each year to renew an
active license?
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A. 6 hours/year.
B. 12 hours/year.
C. 24 hours/year.
D. 40 hours/year.
Answer: C — 24 hours per year (completed by the licensee’s birth month).
Rationale: The Board’s CE rules require 24 hours annually (license
expiration is tied to the licensee’s birth month); there are limits on distance
learning and required subject categories. Check the Board CE guidance for
details. chiro.ca.gov+1
6. A chiropractor holding a California Radiography Supervisor &
Operator permit must complete how many x-ray CE hours for permit
renewal and how often?
A. None — there is no special x-ray CE.
B. 4 hours every year.
C. 10 hours every 2 years (biennial).
D. 24 hours every 2 years.
Answer: C — 10 hours every two years (biennial) for XSOP renewal.
Rationale: Radiography Supervisor & Operator certificates require a 10-hour
continuing education requirement for renewal on a biennial schedule
administered via CDPH/RHB rules (see CDPH and Board guidance).
CDPH+1
7. Are licensed chiropractors in California mandatory reporters of
suspected child abuse?
A. No — only physicians and nurses are mandated.
B. Yes — chiropractors are listed among mandated reporters under the Child
Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
C. Only if the child is a Medicare beneficiary.
D. Yes, but only for sexual abuse (not physical).
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Answer: B — Yes — chiropractors are mandated reporters for suspected
child abuse.
Rationale: California Penal Code definitions and the CANRA list health
practitioners (including chiropractors) among mandated reporters obligated
to report suspected child abuse/neglect. Justia Law+1
8. Which business form is expressly recognized for a chiropractic
practice under California law?
A. Any LLC freely used to practice chiropractic.
B. A chiropractic corporation registered with the Board (professional
corporation).
C. A foreign (out-of-state) LLC with no California registration.
D. A sole proprietorship is specifically prohibited.
Answer: B — A chiropractic corporation registered with the State Board
of Chiropractic Examiners (professional corporation).
Rationale: Business & Professions Code provisions governing chiropractic
corporations require registration with the Board; practicing under forms that
do not satisfy the Professional Corporation statutes can be restricted. Consult
BPC §1050 and Board guidance for corporate practice rules. Justia Law+1
9. A chiropractor uses X-ray equipment in the office. Which statement
is correct about the use of X-ray per California regulation?
A. X-ray may be used for treatment (therapeutic radiation) by chiropractors.
B. X-ray may be used for diagnosis but not for treatment.
C. Chiropractors may never operate X-ray equipment.
D. X-ray can be performed only if the patient signs an affidavit.
Answer: B — X-ray may be used for diagnostic purposes but not for
treatment.
Rationale: CCR §302 states chiropractors may use X-ray (and
thermography) for the purposes of diagnosis; use for treatment (therapeutic
irradiation) is not authorized. Legal Information Institute
CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025-2026
(CALIFORNIA) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | GUARANTEE
PASS
1. Which of the following activities falls within the defined scope of
practice for a duly licensed chiropractor in California?
A. Prescribing Schedule II opioid medications.
B. Manipulating and adjusting the spinal column and other joints of the
human body.
C. Performing open surgical procedures on the spine.
D. Practicing as a licensed physical therapist without a PT license.
Answer: B — Manipulating and adjusting the spinal column and other
joints of the human body.
Rationale: California regulations specifically authorize chiropractors to
manipulate/adjust the spinal column and other joints and related
muscle/connective tissue; surgical procedures and prescribing controlled
drugs are outside typical chiropractic scope. Legal Information Institute
2. A California chiropractor advertises that their clinic provides
“physical therapy.” Is that permitted?
A. Yes — chiropractors may freely use the term “physical therapy” in ads.
B. Yes, but only if the chiropractor also holds a physical therapy license.
C. No, it is allowed without restrictions so long as outcomes are guaranteed.
D. Yes, if the chiropractor says “physical therapy-like.”
Answer: B — Only if the chiropractor also holds a physical therapy
license.
Rationale: CCR Title 16 prohibits a chiropractor from holding out as
licensed in another healing art or using the term “physical therapy” in
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advertising unless they hold that license. Advertising must also comply with
truth-in-advertising rules. Legal Information Institute+1
3. Under California Board rules, how long must a licensed chiropractor
retain patient records (active and inactive) as a minimum?
A. 1 year from last treatment.
B. 3 years from last treatment.
C. 5 years from the date of the doctor’s last treatment of the patient.
D. Indefinitely (no minimum specified).
Answer: C — Five years from the doctor’s last treatment of the patient.
Rationale: Title 16 CCR §318 requires licensed chiropractors to retain active
and inactive patient records for five years from the last treatment unless a
longer federal/state law applies. Legal Information Institute+1
4. Which statement best describes California’s informed-consent
requirement for chiropractic care?
A. Verbal consent is sufficient for all chiropractic procedures.
B. Written informed consent is required only for minors.
C. Chiropractors must verbally and in writing inform patients of material
risks, and obtain written consent prior to initiating clinical care.
D. No formal informed consent is required by regulation.
Answer: C — Verbal and written disclosure of material risks and written
consent prior to care.
Rationale: CCR §319.1 requires chiropractors to inform patients (verbally
and in writing) of material risks and to obtain written informed consent
before initiating clinical care; the signed consent becomes part of the patient
record. Legal Information Institute+1
5. How many continuing education (CE) hours are California
chiropractors generally required to complete each year to renew an
active license?
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A. 6 hours/year.
B. 12 hours/year.
C. 24 hours/year.
D. 40 hours/year.
Answer: C — 24 hours per year (completed by the licensee’s birth month).
Rationale: The Board’s CE rules require 24 hours annually (license
expiration is tied to the licensee’s birth month); there are limits on distance
learning and required subject categories. Check the Board CE guidance for
details. chiro.ca.gov+1
6. A chiropractor holding a California Radiography Supervisor &
Operator permit must complete how many x-ray CE hours for permit
renewal and how often?
A. None — there is no special x-ray CE.
B. 4 hours every year.
C. 10 hours every 2 years (biennial).
D. 24 hours every 2 years.
Answer: C — 10 hours every two years (biennial) for XSOP renewal.
Rationale: Radiography Supervisor & Operator certificates require a 10-hour
continuing education requirement for renewal on a biennial schedule
administered via CDPH/RHB rules (see CDPH and Board guidance).
CDPH+1
7. Are licensed chiropractors in California mandatory reporters of
suspected child abuse?
A. No — only physicians and nurses are mandated.
B. Yes — chiropractors are listed among mandated reporters under the Child
Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
C. Only if the child is a Medicare beneficiary.
D. Yes, but only for sexual abuse (not physical).
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Answer: B — Yes — chiropractors are mandated reporters for suspected
child abuse.
Rationale: California Penal Code definitions and the CANRA list health
practitioners (including chiropractors) among mandated reporters obligated
to report suspected child abuse/neglect. Justia Law+1
8. Which business form is expressly recognized for a chiropractic
practice under California law?
A. Any LLC freely used to practice chiropractic.
B. A chiropractic corporation registered with the Board (professional
corporation).
C. A foreign (out-of-state) LLC with no California registration.
D. A sole proprietorship is specifically prohibited.
Answer: B — A chiropractic corporation registered with the State Board
of Chiropractic Examiners (professional corporation).
Rationale: Business & Professions Code provisions governing chiropractic
corporations require registration with the Board; practicing under forms that
do not satisfy the Professional Corporation statutes can be restricted. Consult
BPC §1050 and Board guidance for corporate practice rules. Justia Law+1
9. A chiropractor uses X-ray equipment in the office. Which statement
is correct about the use of X-ray per California regulation?
A. X-ray may be used for treatment (therapeutic radiation) by chiropractors.
B. X-ray may be used for diagnosis but not for treatment.
C. Chiropractors may never operate X-ray equipment.
D. X-ray can be performed only if the patient signs an affidavit.
Answer: B — X-ray may be used for diagnostic purposes but not for
treatment.
Rationale: CCR §302 states chiropractors may use X-ray (and
thermography) for the purposes of diagnosis; use for treatment (therapeutic
irradiation) is not authorized. Legal Information Institute
