CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

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CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM ACTUAL

EXAM 280 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic

files? .....ANSWER.....1. Offsite backup storage

2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents

3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable

What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse?

.....ANSWER.....Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail

What is child abuse? .....ANSWER.....Endangering a child or the

health of a child

When is a patient considered inactive? .....ANSWER.....12 months

since the date of the last patient treatment

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A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board

take? .....ANSWER.....Charge with unprofessional conduct

Is a homeless child considered child abuse? .....ANSWER.....No

If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust

and charge normally what will happen? .....ANSWER.....A fine of

up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected

In what case will a license be automatically suspended?

.....ANSWER.....convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or

workers compensation

What is the order in the name for a corporation?

.....ANSWER.....Name, Chiropractic, Corporation

How many hours of continuing education do you need a year?

.....ANSWER.....24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4

hours in history taking, adjusting, or billing and code

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How is a citation issued? .....ANSWER.....Served in person, signed

by the executive officer, and reference the law or code violated

Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town?

.....ANSWER.....No, the claim must be backed up by peer-

reviewed objective studies,

What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false

advertisement? .....ANSWER.....Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail,

2500$ fine

What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous

statements? .....ANSWER.....Suspended license up to 1 year

You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how

do you tell them? .....ANSWER.....Oral or written form but not

over the phone and the patient can request electronic method if

requested

What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by

internet posting or other electronic means? .....ANSWER.....HIV,