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Question 1
How many hours do you have to inform the TMB (Texas Medical Board) of a
case of child abuse/neglect?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 5 days
E) 10 days
Correct Answer: B) 48 hours
Rationale: You have 48 hours to inform the TMB of a case of child
abuse/neglect.
Question 2
How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate?
A) 2 days
B) 5 days
C) 7 days
D) 10 days
E) 15 days
Correct Answer: B) 5 days
Rationale: You have 5 days to inform the TMB of issuing a birth
certificate.
Question 3
How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate?
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
C) 10 days
D) 15 days
E) 30 days
Correct Answer: C) 10 days
,Rationale: You have 10 days to inform the TMB of issuing a death
certificate.
Question 4
How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?
A) 1 day
B) 2 days
C) 7 days
D) 10 days
E) 15 days
Correct Answer: C) 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
Rationale: You have 7 days to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases (1 day for TB or pertussis).
Question 5
How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical
records?
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
C) 10 days
D) 15 days
E) 30 days
Correct Answer: D) 15 days
Rationale: You have 15 days to inform the TMB about supplying
medical records.
Question 6
How many people compose the Texas Medical Board (TMB)?
A) 12
B) 15
C) 19
D) 21
,E) 25
Correct Answer: C) 19 ( 12 physicians, 9 MD, 3 DO) 7 are laypersons
for 6 year terms
Rationale: The Texas Medical Board is composed of 19 people (12
physicians - 9 MD, 3 DO; and 7 laypersons) serving 6-year terms.
Question 7
The Texas Medical Board is responsible for:
A) Setting healthcare prices.
B) Issuing licenses and all of the disciplinary actions associated with taking
them away.
C) Managing all hospitals in Texas.
D) Providing medical malpractice insurance.
E) Operating state-run clinics.
Correct Answer: B) Issuing licenses and all the of the disciplinary
actions associated with taking them away
Rationale: The Texas Medical Board is responsible for issuing licenses
and all of the disciplinary actions associated with taking them away.
Question 8
What is the Texas Medical Practice Act?
A) A guide for patient rights.
B) A code of ethics for all healthcare professionals.
C) Everything doctors must adhere to when practicing medicine in Texas, and
all laws only apply to Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or
outsiders providing telemedicine services to patients in Texas.
D) A list of approved medical procedures.
E) A document outlining medical insurance regulations.
Correct Answer: C) Everything doctors must adhere to hen practicing
medicine in Texas. And all laws only apply to Texas licensed
physicians while practicing in Texas, or outsiders providing
telemedicine services to patients in Texas
, Rationale: The Texas Medical Practice Act covers everything doctors
must adhere to when practicing medicine in Texas. All laws apply to
Texas licensed physicians while practicing in Texas, or outsiders
providing telemedicine services to patients in Texas.
Question 9
Which doctors are explicitly excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act?
A) Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical students.
B) All specialists.
C) Only physicians in training.
D) Only retired physicians.
E) Physicians providing pro bono care.
Correct Answer: A) Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or
medical students. Non-compensated emergency care is also exempt
(covered by the Good Samaritan Law)
Rationale: Podiatrists, dentists, optometrists, nurses, or medical
students are explicitly excluded from the Texas Medical Practice Act.
Non-compensated emergency care is also exempt (covered by the
Good Samaritan Law).
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT part of the license criteria for practicing
medicine in Texas?
A) Complete college (60 credits).
B) Have an MD or DO.
C) Pass the USMLE steps 1-3.
D) Pass the JP exam.
E) Complete a residency program in a specialty.
Correct Answer: E) Complete a residency program in a specialty.
Rationale: The license criteria include completing college (60 credits),
having an MD or DO, passing USMLE steps 1-3 (within the past 7
years), passing the JP exam, and completing an intern year.