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  1. 1Before beginning clinical care, what form of informed consent must a California chiropractor obtain?

    1. A. Written consent from the patient
    2. B. Oral consent from the patient
    3. C. Written consent from the insurer
    4. D. Oral consent from the referring provider

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 319.1 states: "The chiropractor shall obtain the patient's written informed consent prior to initiating clinical care."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §319.1(a)

  2. 2An unlicensed person promotes himself with the letters D.C. What is the legal result?

    1. A. Permitted if no fee is charged
    2. B. A violation of the Chiropractic Initiative Act
    3. C. Permitted with a disclaimer
    4. D. A corporation filing issue only

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Section 310.2 covers anyone promoting "the words “doctor” or “chiropractor”" or the corresponding Dr. or D.C. titles without a valid license.

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §310.2

  3. 3Which type of chiropractic publicity does the California Board expressly encourage?

    1. A. Guaranteed-outcome publicity
    2. B. Undisclosed paid publicity
    3. C. Constructive educational publicity
    4. D. Sensational publicity

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 311 states: "Constructive educational publicity is encouraged."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §311

  4. 4For what purpose may a California chiropractor use X-ray equipment?

    1. A. Treatment only
    2. B. Screening only
    3. C. Advertising only
    4. D. Diagnosis, not treatment

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 302 permits X-ray equipment "for the purposes of diagnosis but not for the purposes of treatment."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §302(a)(6)

  5. 5Which continuing-education topic may cover accurate documentation supporting reimbursement?

    1. A. Proper and ethical billing and coding
    2. B. Board-meeting attendance
    3. C. Philosophy of chiropractic
    4. D. Public health

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 361(g)(10) includes "proper and ethical billing and coding, including accurate and effective record keeping and documentation of evaluation, treatment and progress of a patient."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §361(g)(10)

  6. 6A proposed procedure inherently involves a known risk of serious bodily harm. Under California's chiropractic consent rule, how is that risk classified?

    1. A. Material
    2. B. Incidental
    3. C. Administrative
    4. D. Remote

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 319.1 defines "Material" as "a procedure inherently involving known risk of serious bodily harm."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §319.1(a)

  7. 7A licensee uses the prefix Dr. without an adjacent chiropractic identifier. Which identifier is required?

    1. A. PT
    2. B. D.C. or chiropractor
    3. C. QME
    4. D. RN

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The Act requires the word "chiropractor" or "D.C." immediately following the name when the prefix Dr. is used.

    Reference: Initiative Act - Board of Chiropractic Examiners — Section 15

  8. 8Which medium qualifies as a public communication under California healing-arts advertising law?

    1. A. Only newspapers
    2. B. Only television
    3. C. Internet communication
    4. D. Only mailed letters

    Answer: C

    Explanation: BPC 651 says public communication includes "Internet, or other electronic communication."

    Reference: California Code, BPC 651 — BPC §651(a)

  9. 9For what diagnosis may a chiropractor use diagnostic ultrasound equipment?

    1. A. Fetal diagnosis
    2. B. Cardiac diagnosis
    3. C. Obstetric diagnosis
    4. D. Neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 302 authorizes diagnostic ultrasound "for the purposes of neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §302(a)(6)

  10. 10Where must the current active license be displayed?

    1. A. At the Board office
    2. B. In the insurer's office
    3. C. Conspicuously in the principal office
    4. D. Only online

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 308(a) requires display "in a conspicuous place in the licensee's principal office or primary place of practice."

    Reference: Rules and Regulations — 16 CCR §308(a)

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for California Chiropractic Law Examination (CCLE). Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • Recordkeeping, Billing, and Reporting
    • 1.1 Patient Records (18%)
    • 1.2 Billing Codes and Laws (9%)
    • 1.3 Mandated Reporting (4%)
    • T1. Obtain oral and written informed consent from patient in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T2. Document assessments and treatments in patient records in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T3. Sign and date patient records in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T4. Maintain patient records in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T5. Maintain confidentiality of patient records in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T6. Release patient records in accordance with laws and regulations
    • T7. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding treating patients with occupational injuries or illnesses
    • T8. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding billing, billing codes, and documentation
    • T9. Report known or suspected abuse of patients by contacting relevant agency in accordance with laws and regulations
    • K1. informed consent
    • K2. documenting patient care
    • K3. signing and dating records
    • K4. patient addendums
    • K5. maintaining records
    • K6. HIPAA
    • K7. record confidentiality
    • K8. releasing records
    • K9. occupational injury
    • K10. accurate billing
    • K11. reimbursement documentation
    • K12. insurance reimbursement
    • K13. mandatory abuse reporting
    • K14. abuse reporting procedures
    • K15. firearm and assault reporting
  • Office Management and Workplace Conduct
    • 2.1 Administrative Aspects (14%)
    • 2.2 Professional Boundaries (11%)
    • T10. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding ownership and management of a chiropractic practice
    • T11. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding ownership and management of chiropractic businesses and corporations
    • T12. Ensure employees and other persons subject to supervision adhere to laws within practice premises
    • T13. Ensure employees and other supervised persons adhere to law regarding sexual intimacy within practice premises
    • T14. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding sexual contact, conduct, and relationships between chiropractor and patient
    • T15. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding professional conduct
    • K16. chiropractic title
    • K17. specialty designations
    • K18. licensee address
    • K19. chiropractic corporations
    • K20. ownership transfer
    • K21. supervised staff conduct
    • K22. unlicensed supervision
    • K23. student practice
    • K24. employee sexual misconduct
    • K25. patient sexual contact
    • K26. ethical conduct
  • Advertising, Discounts, and Referrals
    • T16. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding advertising of chiropractic services
    • T17. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding discounted fees and services
    • T18. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding referral of patients
    • K27. advertising
    • K28. false advertising
    • K29. discounted fees
    • K30. free-service advertisements
    • K31. referrals and rebates
    • K32. self-interested referrals
  • Professional Practice
    • T19. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding radiographic imaging
    • T20. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding use of lasers for chiropractic treatment
    • T21. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding chiropractic manipulation under anesthesia
    • T22. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding chiropractic practice in writing a disabled parking request
    • T23. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding chiropractic practice in signing a death certificate
    • K33. radiographic imaging
    • K34. lasers
    • K35. manipulation under anesthesia
    • K36. disabled parking
    • K37. death certificates
  • Professional Responsibilities
    • T24. Adhere to laws and regulations regarding display of certificate to practice
    • T25. Adhere to laws that define chiropractic scope of practice
    • T26. Comply with continuing education requirements to develop and maintain professional competence
    • T27. Recognize actions that could result in disciplinary actions by the Board and comply with laws and regulations
    • K38. display certificate
    • K39. satellite certificates
    • K40. treatment standards
    • K41. excessive treatment
    • K42. continuing education
    • K43. reporting violations
    • K44. license renewal and restoration
    • K45. illness and competency
    • K46. discipline and fines

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