Free South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners Ethics and Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Under South Carolina law, which description identifies chiropractic practice?

   1. A. Spinal analysis and adjustment of the vertebral column and its immediate articulations, without drugs or surgery
   2. B. Physical examination, x-ray use, and procedures generally used in chiropractic
   3. C. A clinical program in which an intern practices under a licensed chiropractor
   4. D. Immediate availability of a preceptor in the patient treatment area

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 40-9-10(b) defines chiropractic practice as "spinal analysis of any interference with normal nerve transmission and expression, and by adjustment to the articulations of the vertebral column and its immediate articulations" without drugs or surgery. Option A matches that definition.

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 9- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — Section 40-9-10(b)

2. 2For how long is a South Carolina chiropractic licensure application and its accompanying documents valid from the initial application date?

   1. A. One year
   2. B. Ninety days
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Four years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Regulation 25-2(A) states, "Applications and accompanying documents will be valid for one (1) year from the initial application date."

   Reference: Sc Regulations Ch 25 — Regulation 25-2(A), page 1

3. 3A South Carolina chiropractor is determining whether an activity falls within the statutory term analysis. Which activity is expressly included?

   1. A. Physical examination
   2. B. Issuing a specialty certification
   3. C. Conducting a disciplinary hearing
   4. D. Approving a continuing-education sponsor

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 40-9-10(c) includes "physical examination, the use of x-ray and procedures generally used in the practice of chiropractic." Physical examination is therefore expressly included.

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 9- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — Section 40-9-10(c)

4. 4At the time of application, how close to graduation may a not-yet-graduated chiropractic applicant be under South Carolina regulations?

   1. A. Within ninety days
   2. B. Within thirty days
   3. C. Within six months
   4. D. Within one year

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Regulation 25-2(A) requires applicants to be "within ninety (90) days of graduation or graduated."

   Reference: Sc Regulations Ch 25 — Regulation 25-2(A), page 1

5. 5Before a machine is used for chiropractic practice or analysis in South Carolina, whose approval is required?

   1. A. South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
   2. B. South Carolina Department of Public Health
   3. C. South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
   4. D. Council on Chiropractic Education

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 40-9-10(d) provides that the machine "must first be approved by the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 9- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — Section 40-9-10(d)

6. 6What pre-professional education must appear on the transcript of a South Carolina chiropractic applicant?

   1. A. Two years totaling 60 semester hours toward a degree
   2. B. One year totaling 30 semester hours toward a degree
   3. C. Three years totaling 90 semester hours toward a degree
   4. D. Four years totaling 120 semester hours toward a degree

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Regulation 25-2(A)(1) requires the transcript to indicate "two years (60 semester hours) toward a degree" from an appropriately accredited institution.

   Reference: Sc Regulations Ch 25 — Regulation 25-2(A)(1), page 1

7. 7How long must a South Carolina chiropractor have been licensed before qualifying to serve as a chiropractic preceptor?

   1. A. Five years
   2. B. Four years
   3. C. Six years
   4. D. Ten years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 40-9-10(f)(1) requires a preceptor to "have been licensed to practice chiropractic in South Carolina for not less than five years."

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 9- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — Section 40-9-10(f)(1)

8. 8A chiropractic college has recognized candidate status with the Council on Chiropractic Education. How does South Carolina treat that status for an applicant transcript?

   1. A. It satisfies the stated chiropractic-college accreditation requirement
   2. B. It is accepted only after five years of professional practice
   3. C. It is accepted only for a temporary license
   4. D. It must be replaced by accreditation from the Board of Medical Examiners

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Regulation 25-2(A)(2) accepts a college "accredited by or having recognized candidate status with the Council of Chiropractic Education" or another listed equivalent.

   Reference: Sc Regulations Ch 25 — Regulation 25-2(A)(2), page 1

9. 9At a location away from the chiropractic college premises, how many chiropractic students may one approved South Carolina preceptor supervise at a time?

   1. A. One
   2. B. Two
   3. C. Four
   4. D. Five

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 40-9-10(f)(5) requires a preceptor to "supervise no more than one chiropractic student at a time" at such a location.

   Reference: Code of Laws - Title 40 - Chapter 9- - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS — Section 40-9-10(f)(5)

10. 10How many recent passport-size photographs does Regulation 25-2 require with a South Carolina chiropractic application?

    1. A. Two
    2. B. One
    3. C. Three
    4. D. Four

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Regulation 25-2(A)(6) lists "Two (2) recent passport-size photographs of the applicant."

    Reference: Sc Regulations Ch 25 — Regulation 25-2(A)(6), page 2