Free Oregon Law/Ethics Exam (Occupational Therapy) Practice Questions

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1. 1How many members serve on the Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board?

   1. A.Three
   2. B.FiveCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Seven
   4. D.Nine

   Explanation: ORS 675.310 states that the Board “is composed of five members.”

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 675.310(1)

2. 2What minimum age does Oregon require for an occupational therapy assistant applicant?

   1. A.16 years
   2. B.18 yearsCorrect answer: B
   3. C.21 years
   4. D.25 years

   Explanation: ORS 675.250 requires an occupational therapy assistant applicant to “Be at least 18 years of age.”

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 675.250(1)

3. 3Which action is unprofessional conduct relating to patient safety, integrity, and welfare in Oregon?

   1. A.Intentionally harassing a patientCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Requesting a Board rule clarification
   3. C.Updating a treatment plan after evaluation
   4. D.Seeking supervision when needed

   Explanation: OAR 339-010-0020 identifies intentionally harassing, abusing, or intimidating a patient/client as unprofessional conduct.

   Reference: Q 11 15 Unprofessional — OAR 339-010-0020(1)(a)

4. 4Under Oregon's definition, who is responsible for practice outcomes and documentation in supervision?

   1. A.The occupational therapistCorrect answer: A
   2. B.The occupational therapy aide
   3. C.The patient
   4. D.The Board chairperson

   Explanation: OAR 339-010-0005 states that “The occupational therapist is responsible for the practice outcomes and documentation.”

   Reference: Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board : OTA's and Supervision : State of Oregon — OAR 339-010-0005

5. 5Which person is an occupational therapy aide under Oregon's cited rule?

   1. A.An unlicensed worker assigned selected tasks by a licensed OT practitionerCorrect answer: A
   2. B.A licensed OTA supervising an OT
   3. C.A public member of the Board
   4. D.An NBCOT examiner

   Explanation: OAR 339-010-0005 defines an occupational therapy aide as an unlicensed worker assigned selected tasks by a licensed practitioner.

   Reference: Q 23 25 Misc — OAR 339-010-0005(4)

6. 6Which practice status can be used to satisfy the Oregon CE requirement under the Board's current guidance?

   1. A.Current NBCOT certificationCorrect answer: A
   2. B.An expired limited permit
   3. C.A pending license application
   4. D.A prior employer reference

   Explanation: The Board's Applications page states: "If you are currently NBCOT certified when you apply, you automatically meet the CE requirement in Oregon and are not required to upload 30 points of CE."

   Reference: Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board : Applications : State of Oregon — Continuing Education

7. 7Oregon directs the OT Board to adopt scope-of-practice rules that reflect what?

   1. A.National standards for occupational therapy practiceCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Each employer's personnel manual
   3. C.Private payer billing guidance
   4. D.Federal school curriculum standards

   Explanation: ORS 675.320 authorizes scope rules that “reflect national standards for the practice of occupational therapy.”

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 675.320

8. 8Which Board composition is required by Oregon law?

   1. A.Two licensed OTs, one OTA, and two public membersCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Three licensed OTs and two OTAs
   3. C.One licensed OT, two OTAs, and two public members
   4. D.Two licensed OTs, two physicians, and one public member

   Explanation: ORS 675.310 requires two licensed occupational therapists, one licensed occupational therapy assistant, and two public members.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 675.310(1)(a)-(c)

9. 9Where must a person seeking Oregon OT licensure submit the required application?

   1. A.To the Occupational Therapy Licensing BoardCorrect answer: A
   2. B.To NBCOT only
   3. C.To the Oregon Department of Education
   4. D.To the employer where the person plans to work

   Explanation: ORS 675.230 requires an applicant to apply “to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.”

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 675.230

10. 10When may an Oregon OT intentionally divulge patient information gained in the patient relationship without patient consent under the cited rule?

    1. A.When required by staff or team for treatmentCorrect answer: A
    2. B.When a colleague is curious
    3. C.When it supports advertising
    4. D.When a former employer requests it

    Explanation: The rule prohibits divulging information without consent “other than what is required by staff or team for treatment.”

    Reference: Q 11 15 Unprofessional — OAR 339-010-0020(1)(b)