Free Oregon Ethics Exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Oregon Ethics Exam practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1An Oregon chiropractic physician wants to treat patients after changing to inactive status. What license status is required before resuming practice?

   1. A. Inactive
   2. B. Active
   3. C. Senior inactive
   4. D. Dormant

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ORS 684.020 states that it is unlawful to practice unless the person "first obtains and maintains an active license." The physician must reactivate before treating patients.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 684.990

2. 2A physician completes chart documentation four days after an Oregon patient visit. Which deadline did the physician miss?

   1. A. 24 hours
   2. B. 48 hours
   3. C. 72 hours
   4. D. 7 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The adopted policy requires "Documentation (dictation, handwritten notes, electronic chart entry, etc.) completed within 72 hours of a patient’s visit." Four days exceeds 72 hours.

   Reference: Policy Practice (2025) — OAR 811-010-0093 incorporated Guide, Electronic Health Records and Signatures Policy, policy bullets 1-2, p. 31

3. 3Which activity is expressly included in Oregon's statutory definition of chiropractic?

   1. A. Major surgery
   2. B. Optometry
   3. C. Physiotherapy
   4. D. Prescription-drug dispensing

   Answer: C

   Explanation: ORS 684.010 defines chiropractic to include "the employment and practice of physiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and minor surgery." The other listed activities are not included in that grant.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 684.990

4. 4A chiropractor recommends and bills repeated services that are not clinically necessary. Which Oregon financial-conduct category matches the act?

   1. A. Charging a patient for services not rendered
   2. B. Charging fees for unnecessary services
   3. C. Using threatening or misleading fee-collection techniques
   4. D. Soliciting or borrowing money from a patient

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OAR 811-035-0015 lists "Charging fees for unnecessary services" as unprofessional conduct. Prepayment or packaging does not make unnecessary care necessary.

   Reference: Bce 1 2026 — OAR 971-458-2621

5. 5A chiropractic physician's Oregon license has just expired. For how long does the OBCE allow continued practice during the late-renewal grace period?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Board states, "The OBCE allows a licensee to practice for 30 days after license expires." The grace period is therefore 30 days.

   Reference: Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners : Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) : State of Oregon — OAR 811-010-0086, Grace Period and DC Late Renewal

6. 6An electronic chart entry was documented promptly but remains unsigned. What is Oregon's deadline for the electronic signature?

   1. A. Within 72 hours of the entry
   2. B. Within 14 days of the entry
   3. C. Within 30 days of the entry
   4. D. Within 60 days of the entry

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The policy sets the separate signature deadline as "Electronic signature within 30 days." Timely documentation does not replace that requirement.

   Reference: Policy Practice (2025) — OAR 811-010-0093 incorporated Guide, Electronic Health Records and Signatures Policy, policy bullets 1-2, p. 31

7. 7An Oregon chiropractic physician proposes to perform major surgery. Which statutory restriction directly applies to that proposal?

   1. A. Do not administer, prescribe, or dispense drugs
   2. B. Do not practice optometry or naturopathic medicine
   3. C. Do not perform major surgery
   4. D. Do not remove a foreign body from a superficial structure

   Answer: C

   Explanation: ORS 684.015 provides, "No person practicing under this chapter shall ... do major surgery." Consent or notice cannot expand the statutory scope.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 684.990

8. 8A clinic threatens to reveal a patient's condition unless an overdue bill is paid immediately. Which Oregon financial-conduct category matches the act?

   1. A. Charging fees for unnecessary services
   2. B. Using a threatening, dishonest, or misleading fee-collection technique
   3. C. Soliciting or borrowing money from a patient
   4. D. Splitting fees or paying a commission for referrals

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule prohibits "Directly or indirectly engaging in threatening, dishonest, or misleading fee collection techniques." The threatened disclosure is such a technique.

   Reference: Bce 1 2026 — OAR 971-458-2621

9. 9An Oregon chiropractic physician takes no renewal action after the grace period. After what period of nonrenewal is the license forfeited?

   1. A. 6 months
   2. B. 9 months
   3. C. 12 months
   4. D. 24 months

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Board's renewal instructions say, "If licensee does not renew after 12 months they forfeit their license." Twelve months is the controlling period.

   Reference: Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners : Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) : State of Oregon — OAR 811-010-0086, Grace Period and DC Late Renewal

10. 10You are the Oregon chiropractic physician personally treating your spouse without charging a fee. What recordkeeping rule must you follow?

    1. A. Keep only the appointment record used for administrative scheduling
    2. B. Keep only the billing record used for self-pay services
    3. C. Create the same treatment documentation required for every patient
    4. D. Use the abbreviated record allowed when a patient requests only copies

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The Board policy says, "Documentation is required for treatment of any and all patients including family members, spouses, and employees." The lack of a fee does not create an exception.

    Reference: Policy Practice (2025) — OAR 811-010-0093 incorporated Guide, Electronic Health Records and Signatures Policy, policy bullets 1-2, p. 31