Free Maine State Board of Optometry Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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Try these 10 sample questions from the Maine State Board of Optometry Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A physician who is not licensed as an optometrist plans to practice medicine in Maine. Does the optometry-license requirement in Chapter 151 apply to that physician?

   1. A. No, a Maine-licensed physician is outside that requirement
   2. B. Yes, unless the physician completes the jurisprudence exam
   3. C. Yes, unless the physician limits care to refraction
   4. D. No, but only if the physician holds an optician license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 19302 states that Chapter 151 "does not apply to individuals already licensed to practice medicine within this State." The optometry-license requirement therefore does not apply to this physician.

   Reference: Ch151 — 32 M.R.S. §19302

2. 2How many continuing-education hours must a Maine optometrist complete during the licensing period preceding renewal?

   1. A. 25 hours
   2. B. 15 hours
   3. C. 20 hours
   4. D. 30 hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Chapter 1 requires "no fewer than twenty-five (25) hours of continuing education credits" before renewal.

   Reference: Rule1 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 1 §4(1), page 3

3. 3Which communication method, used exclusively, is excluded from telehealth under Maine's optometry rule?

   1. A. Real-time interactive audio
   2. B. E-mail messaging
   3. C. Asynchronous transmission of clinical images
   4. D. Electronic telemonitoring

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule says telehealth "shall not include" care provided exclusively through e-mail, instant messaging, facsimile, mail, parcel service, or combinations of those methods.

   Reference: Rule4 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 4 §2(7), pages 8-9

4. 4When business pressure conflicts with a patient's ocular welfare, what does Maine's adopted optometry ethics code place first?

   1. A. The patient's eye, vision, and general health
   2. B. The practice's sales goals
   3. C. The referring retailer's preferences
   4. D. The technology vendor's workflow

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The adopted code directs optometrists "TO KEEP their patients' eye, vision, and general health paramount at all times."

   Reference: Rule5 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 5 §2, pages 14-15

5. 5An unlicensed graduate wants to begin independently providing optometric care in Maine while the license application is pending. What is required first?

   1. A. A temporary practice notice to the Board
   2. B. A license from the Maine Board of Optometry
   3. C. Supervision by any licensed health professional
   4. D. Completion of continuing education for the first renewal

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Maine law provides that an individual "may not practice optometry in this State without first obtaining a license from the board." A pending application does not authorize practice.

   Reference: Ch151 — 32 M.R.S. §19302

6. 6What is the maximum number of practice-management hours that may count toward Maine's optometry CE requirement?

   1. A. 1 hour
   2. B. 2 hours
   3. C. 5 hours
   4. D. 10 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule provides: "A maximum of two hours in practice management may be applied toward this requirement."

   Reference: Rule1 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 1 §4(1), page 3

7. 7An optometrist outside Maine provides a telehealth consultation to a patient physically located in Maine. What license must the optometrist hold?

   1. A. A license in any U.S. jurisdiction
   2. B. A temporary optical-sales permit
   3. C. An active Maine optometry license
   4. D. A Maine pharmacy registration only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule requires anyone using telehealth for a patient located in Maine to "hold an active Maine optometry license."

   Reference: Rule4 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 4 §3(1), page 9

8. 8A competent patient chooses among reasonable care options. Which ethical duty governs the Maine optometrist's response?

   1. A. Override the choice whenever another option is more profitable
   2. B. Respect the patient's rights and dignity in health care decisions
   3. C. Transfer decision-making to the optical dispenser
   4. D. Limit discussion to the option preferred by the practice

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The code requires optometrists "TO RESPECT the rights and dignity of patients regarding their health care decisions."

   Reference: Rule5 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 5 §2, pages 14-15

9. 9Which educational credential satisfies Maine's stated initial optometry licensure requirement?

   1. A. Graduation from any regionally accredited health program
   2. B. Completion of a Board-approved residency only
   3. C. Graduation from an institution accredited by ACOE
   4. D. Certification by a national paraoptometric body

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 19301 requires an applicant to "be a graduate of a learning institution accredited by the ACOE." That is the specified educational credential.

   Reference: Ch151 — 32 M.R.S. §19301(1)(A)

10. 10A Maine optometrist is authorized to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. How many CE hours must address diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular or relevant systemic disease?

    1. A. 5 hours
    2. B. 10 hours
    3. C. At least 15 hours
    4. D. All 25 hours

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The rule requires therapeutically authorized optometrists to complete "at least 15 hours" in diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular or relevant systemic disease.

    Reference: Rule1 — 02-382 C.M.R. Ch. 1 §4(1), page 3