Free Nevada Online State Law Exam (OSLE) Practice Questions

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1. 1A Nevada optometrist pays for a public social-media post promoting the practice. Under Chapter 636, which regulated concept does this activity meet?

   1. A. Advertising
   2. B. Professional referral
   3. C. Patient education
   4. D. Peer consultation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "commercial use." The paid public promotion fits the definition.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NRS 636.016

2. 2A Nevada resident optometrist faces an emergency when the supervising clinician cannot be physically present. What is the maximum period the resident may practice after consulting the supervisor?

   1. A. 4 hours
   2. B. 24 hours
   3. C. 10 hours
   4. D. 72 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "not more than 10 hours." The emergency exception ends after ten hours.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NAC 636.059

3. 3A Nevada licensee plans a comprehensive eye examination. How must that examination be conducted?

   1. A. By synchronous video only
   2. B. In person
   3. C. By asynchronous image review only
   4. D. By telephone only

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "conducted in person." The planned comprehensive examination therefore requires an in-person encounter.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NRS 636.0175

4. 4Which state-law examination component must a Nevada applicant pass in addition to the national examinations?

   1. A. The Board examination on Nevada optometry laws and regulations
   2. B. NBEO Part I Applied Basic Science
   3. C. NBEO Part II Patient Assessment and Management, including TMOD
   4. D. NBEO Part III Patient Encounters and Performance Skills

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "laws and regulations governing the practice of optometry in this State." The state component must test Nevada optometry law and regulations.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NAC 636.075

5. 5A Nevada examination includes only selected elements of the statutory comprehensive examination. How is it classified?

   1. A. A comprehensive examination
   2. B. Remote patient monitoring
   3. C. A non-comprehensive examination
   4. D. A consultation exempt from Chapter 636

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "includes some" Because only selected statutory elements are included, the examination is non-comprehensive.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NRS 636.0207

6. 6How does Nevada classify a license issued under Chapter 636?

   1. A. A vested property right
   2. B. A permanent certificate
   3. C. A revocable privilege
   4. D. A contractual entitlement

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "revocable privilege." An issued license is not an irrevocable property interest.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NAC 636.072

7. 7Which set consists entirely of ophthalmic lenses under Nevada optometry law?

   1. A. Spectacle lenses, hearing aids, and dental guards
   2. B. Contact lenses, otoscopes, and tonometers
   3. C. Protective lenses, ophthalmoscopes, and scalpels
   4. D. Spectacle lenses, contact lenses, and protective lenses

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "a spectacle lens, a contact lens and a protective lens." Only the option containing all three listed lens types satisfies the definition.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NRS 636.021

8. 8After receiving an applicant's examination results, what does the Nevada Board do before licensure is completed?

   1. A. Review the examination results
   2. B. Delegate the decision to the testing vendor
   3. C. Issue an unrestricted license automatically
   4. D. Require a county court hearing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "review the results of the examination." Vendor results remain subject to Board or designee review.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NAC 636.075

9. 9A Nevada optometrist and patient interact by live video with no avoidable delay. Which statutory modality is being used?

   1. A. Synchronous optometric telemedicine
   2. B. Asynchronous optometric telemedicine
   3. C. Remote patient monitoring
   4. D. In-person comprehensive examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states: "in real time." A live video encounter is synchronous.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NRS 636.0235

10. 10After Nevada approves an initial application, which combination must the applicant provide before issuance?

    1. A. The prescribed fees without a practice-address list
    2. B. Required fees and a list of intended practice addresses
    3. C. A practice-address list without the prescribed fees
    4. D. Continuing-education certificates and a renewal card

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The controlling text states: "pay the fees." Approval triggers payment of prescribed fees and submission of practice addresses.

    Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 636 - OPTOMETRY — NAC 636.075