Free Oregon Laws and Administrative Rules Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1What educational evidence must a first-time Oregon optometry applicant provide to satisfy the statutory school-duration requirement?

   1. A. Three school years of at least ten months each
   2. B. Four school years of at least nine months each
   3. C. Four school years of at least six months each
   4. D. Five school years of at least eight months each

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statute requires a school that maintains "four school years of at least nine months each." That language makes option B the required duration.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 683.990

2. 2An optometrist has reasonable cause to believe another health-care licensee engaged in prohibited conduct, and confidentiality law does not bar disclosure. By when must the report be made?

   1. A. Within 5 calendar days
   2. B. Within 10 working days
   3. C. Within 30 calendar days
   4. D. At the reporter's next license renewal

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Oregon's mandatory-reporting framework and the optometry conduct rule require reporting suspected prohibited or unprofessional conduct within 10 working days.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — ORS 676.150; ORS 683.340; OAR 852-060-0025(2)(t)

3. 3Which examination record must NBEO send directly to the Oregon Board for an initial optometric physician application?

   1. A. Only the Oregon law-exam score
   2. B. Only Part III performance-station scores
   3. C. Verification of passage of the NBEO examination
   4. D. A school-generated summary of national exam preparation

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A complete application includes verification of passage of the NBEO examination sent directly from NBEO to the Board.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-010-0015(3)(d)

4. 4An ophthalmic surgeon and an Oregon optometrist share peri-operative responsibilities for a patient undergoing laser surgery. How do Oregon rules classify the optometrist's participation?

   1. A. Unlicensed surgical practice
   2. B. Delegated laser surgery
   3. C. Permitted co-management
   4. D. General-anesthesia administration

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Although the optometrist may not perform laser surgery, the rule expressly allows co-management, defined as sharing peri-operative responsibilities with the medical physician.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-020-0050(1)

5. 5A recent optometry graduate wants to examine patients independently in Oregon before the Board issues a license. Which status permits that work?

   1. A. A valid, unrevoked active Oregon optometry license
   2. B. An inactive Oregon optometry license
   3. C. A submitted application awaiting Board review
   4. D. A technician designation under indirect supervision

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Oregon requires a valid, unrevoked active license for independent optometric practice. An unlicensed graduate may perform only technician work under a licensed optometrist's supervision.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-050-0001(1)

6. 6During a Board investigation, an optometrist alters patient records to hide a potential violation. How is that conduct classified?

   1. A. Fraud, misrepresentation, or dishonesty constituting unprofessional conduct
   2. B. A permissible correction if made before a hearing
   3. C. A continuing-education deficiency
   4. D. A routine records-transfer procedure

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Willfully altering or falsifying records to obstruct an investigation or avoid discipline is expressly included in fraudulent or dishonest unprofessional conduct.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-060-0027(2)(d)

7. 7How many clinical optometric continuing-education hours must an active Oregon licensee ordinarily complete each license year?

   1. A. 18 hours
   2. B. 12 hours
   3. C. 24 hours
   4. D. 36 hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Every active-status optometric physician must complete at least 18 hours of clinical optometric courses each license year.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-070-0010(1)

8. 8Which class appears in Oregon's topical optometric formulary?

   1. A. Mydriatics
   2. B. Systemic antineoplastics
   3. C. General anesthetics
   4. D. Intravenous sedatives

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Mydriatics are designated as Category 2 of Oregon's topical formulary; the other classes are outside the listed topical authority or expressly excluded.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-080-0020(2)

9. 9An Oregon licensee passes the statutory late-renewal threshold that triggers suspension proceedings. What status action follows the notice required by law?

   1. A. The license becomes inactive after Board approval
   2. B. The license is automatically suspended after the required notice
   3. C. The license expires at the end of the renewal cycle
   4. D. The license is voluntarily surrendered upon acceptance

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ORS 683.120 states that the "license is automatically suspended by the board upon 30-day notice" after the threshold is passed, so B applies.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 683.100

10. 10An Oregon applicant is preparing for the state jurisprudence requirement. What minimum score must the applicant earn?

    1. A. 70
    2. B. 75
    3. C. 85
    4. D. 80

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The Board-approved written examination on Oregon optometric law and administrative rules requires a score of 80 or better.

    Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules — OAR 852-010-0020(2)