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1. 1A Nevada psychologist applicant has the required degree and all other qualifications. Which experience record meets the statutory experience requirement?

   1. A. Two satisfactory years, including one postdoctoral year
   2. B. Two satisfactory years, both completed before the doctorate
   3. C. One satisfactory year, completed after the doctorate
   4. D. Three satisfactory years, all completed before the doctorate

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 641.170 requires "at least 2 years of experience" and specifies that one year must be postdoctoral. The applicant in A meets both the total and postdoctoral components; the other records omit one component.

   Reference: NRS Chapter 641 — NRS 641.170(1)(d)

2. 2During a Nevada psychotherapy session, an interpreter is reasonably necessary to transmit the patient's statements. Under Nevada's psychologist-patient privilege definitions, how is the interpreter's presence treated?

   1. A. It prevents the communication from being confidential
   2. B. It is compatible with confidentiality because the interpreter is reasonably necessary for transmission
   3. C. It is compatible only if the interpreter is a licensed psychologist
   4. D. It converts the communication into a public record

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The interpreter's necessary role fits the statutory exception. NRS 49.207 defines a confidential communication as one not intended for third parties other than, among others, "persons reasonably necessary for the transmission of the communication."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 49 - PRIVILEGES — NRS 49.207(1)(b)

3. 3A psychologist's diagnosis was recorded near the time of treatment by staff with knowledge as part of a clinic's regular recordkeeping. A qualified custodian authenticates the record, and nothing suggests untrustworthy preparation. How does Nevada's hearsay rule treat it?

   1. A. The record is admissible only if the psychologist repeats every entry in court
   2. B. The record is not inadmissible as hearsay under the regular-activity rule
   3. C. The record is inadmissible because it includes a professional diagnosis
   4. D. The record is inadmissible unless every staff member signs an affidavit

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 51.135 includes "opinions or diagnoses" in records of regularly conducted activity and provides that such a record "is not inadmissible under the hearsay rule" absent indications of untrustworthiness. The stated conditions satisfy that rule.

   Reference: NRS Chapter 51 — NRS 51.135

4. 4A child is taken into custody for carrying a firearm on public-school property. At the detention hearing, which evaluation decision does NRS 62C.060 require?

   1. A. The court must order an evaluation by a qualified professional
   2. B. The court may order an evaluation only after a delinquency finding
   3. C. The court must defer evaluation until the child is released
   4. D. The court may use a substance test in place of the evaluation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: For the specified school firearm allegation, NRS 62C.060 directs the court to "Be evaluated by a qualified" professional. The court must order this evaluation at the detention hearing; a test is also required and is not a substitute.

   Reference: NRS Chapter 62C — NRS 62C.060(2)(a)(1)

5. 5A defendant is convicted of a sexual offense for which probation is legally permitted. As part of the presentence investigation, what must the Nevada Division arrange under NRS 176.139?

   1. A. A psychosexual evaluation of the defendant
   2. B. A trial-competency evaluation of the defendant
   3. C. A substance-use evaluation of the defendant
   4. D. A mental-health evaluation of the defendant

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 176.139 directs that the "Division shall arrange for a psychosexual evaluation" for this conviction category. Other types of forensic or clinical evaluation do not replace the prescribed presentence psychosexual assessment.

   Reference: NRS Chapter 176 — NRS 176.139

6. 6A Nevada court considers probation for a person convicted of an offense listed in NRS 176A.110, and a psychosexual evaluation under NRS 176.139 is required. Which finding must the evaluator certify before probation may be granted?

   1. A. The person is willing to enroll in treatment after sentencing
   2. B. The person does not represent a high risk to reoffend
   3. C. The person has no prior conviction for a listed offense
   4. D. The person is competent to participate in sentencing

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 176A.110 requires the evaluator to certify that the person "does not represent a high risk to reoffend" based on a currently accepted assessment standard. Willingness to treat, prior history alone, and competency are different judgments.

   Reference: NRS Chapter 176A — NRS 176A.110(1)(a)

7. 7In a professional capacity, a Nevada psychologist has reasonable cause to believe a vulnerable adult has been exploited. Which legal standard governs whether a report is required?

   1. A. The psychologist must have a signed confession
   2. B. The psychologist must personally observe financial loss
   3. C. Knowledge or reasonable cause to believe exploitation occurred is sufficient
   4. D. A court must first appoint a guardian

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 200.5093 applies when the professional "knows or has reasonable cause to believe that an older person or vulnerable person has been abused, neglected, exploited, isolated or abandoned."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 200 - CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON — NRS 200.5093(1), effective July 1, 2026

8. 8While working in a professional capacity, a Nevada psychologist has reasonable cause to believe a child has been abused. What triggers the reporting duty?

   1. A. A criminal conviction of the suspected abuser
   2. B. Reasonable cause to believe abuse or neglect occurred
   3. C. A written request from the child's school
   4. D. A medical diagnosis confirming physical injury

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 432B.220 applies when a mandatory reporter "knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected." Proof beyond reasonable cause is not required.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 432B - PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT — NRS 432B.220(1), effective July 1, 2026

9. 9For informed consent to a care procedure in a Nevada behavioral-health facility, what information must be provided?

   1. A. Nature and consequences, reasonable risks, benefits and purposes, and available alternatives
   2. B. The procedure's name, anticipated duration, treating professional, and total expected charge
   3. C. Expected benefits, professional recommendation, likely duration, and the patient's right to refuse
   4. D. Material risks, expected cost, facility policies, and the patient's available insurance coverage

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 433.484 requires disclosure of "The nature and consequences of the procedure" together with reasonable risks, benefits, purposes, and alternatives.

   Reference: Nrs 433 — NRS 433.484(1)(b)

10. 10Unless a longer federal period applies, how long must a Nevada custodian of health care records retain records after their receipt or production?

    1. A. 2 years
    2. B. 5 years
    3. C. 7 years
    4. D. 10 years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Subject to the stated exceptions and any longer federal period, NRS 629.051 requires records to be retained "for 5 years after their receipt or production."

    Reference: Nrs 629 — NRS 629.051