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1. 1A graduate plans to begin practicing chiropractic in West Virginia. Which authorization must the graduate obtain before practicing or offering to practice?

   1. A. A license from the West Virginia Board of Chiropractic
   2. B. A registration from the Secretary of State
   3. C. A certificate from the state chiropractic society
   4. D. A permit from the local public-health officer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: West Virginia Code states, "No person may practice or offer to practice, in this state, chiropractic without a license issued by the West Virginia board of chiropractic." The Board license is therefore required.

   Reference: §30-16 — §30-16-2(a)

2. 2For which patients must a West Virginia licensee maintain proper confidential records under 4CSR1?

   1. A. Only insured patients
   2. B. Only unrelated patients
   3. C. All patients, including family and staff members
   4. D. Only patients receiving manipulation

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 4CSR1 provides, "A licensee shall maintain proper records on all patients, including family and staff members, and keep the records confidential."

   Reference: Csr 4 1 Board — §4-1-4.1.a

3. 3How much advance service is required for a Complaint and Notice of Hearing under 4CSR3?

   1. A. At least 10 days
   2. B. At least 15 days
   3. C. At least 20 days
   4. D. At least 30 days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 4CSR3 requires service "at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing."

   Reference: TITLE 4 — §4-3-3.8

4. 4What minimum professional-liability protection must a chiropractic PLLC document annually to the Board under 4CSR4?

   1. A. $100,000
   2. B. $500,000
   3. C. $1 million
   4. D. $2 million

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The PLLC must document that it "carries at least one million dollars of professional liability insurance."

   Reference: 4_04.pdf — §4-4-3.3

5. 5Must a complaint against a chiropractor be filed on the Board's form?

   1. A. Yes, exclusively
   2. B. No; it may be filed in any written form
   3. C. No; verbal complaints alone are required
   4. D. Yes, unless filed by a public officer

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 4CSR5 says, "The Board may provide a form for that purpose, but a complaint may be filed in any written form."

   Reference: TITLE 4 — §4-5-5.1

6. 6An interstate telehealth registrant moves the practice location physically into West Virginia. Which authorization must the registrant obtain before practicing there?

   1. A. Renewal of the home-state license
   2. B. A replacement interstate telehealth registration
   3. C. Licensure by the West Virginia Board of Chiropractic
   4. D. An NBCE specialty certification

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 4CSR9 states, "A registration issued pursuant to this rule does not authorize a health care professional to practice from a physical location within this state without first obtaining licensure by the Board of Chiropractic." The other choices are real credentials or registrations but do not authorize practice from a physical West Virginia location.

   Reference: Csr 4 9 Sos Word — §4-9-4.1.1

7. 7What is the minimum age an applicant must establish for initial West Virginia chiropractic licensure?

   1. A. 17 years
   2. B. 18 years
   3. C. 19 years
   4. D. 21 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 30-16-6(b)(1) requires the applicant to establish that the applicant "Is eighteen years of age or older."

   Reference: §30-16 — §30-16-6(b)(1)

8. 8Which item must the patient record include at the outset of documenting the presenting problem?

   1. A. A description of the patient's chief complaint
   2. B. The clinic's annual revenue
   3. C. The licensee's continuing-education transcript
   4. D. The Board's meeting minutes

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The required records include "A description of the patient's chief complaint."

   Reference: Csr 4 1 Board — §4-1-4.1.a.1

9. 9By when must the Board receive a motion seeking a more definite statement before a contested hearing?

   1. A. 10 days before
   2. B. 15 days before
   3. C. 20 days before
   4. D. 30 days before

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The motion must be "received by the Board no later than twenty (20) days prior to the date of hearing."

   Reference: TITLE 4 — §4-3-3.9

10. 10When a person ceases to be a member of a chiropractic PLLC, when must the Board receive written notice?

    1. A. Within 10 days
    2. B. Within 20 days
    3. C. Within 30 days
    4. D. Within 60 days

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 4CSR4 requires written notice "within twenty days that the person has ceased to be a member."

    Reference: 4_04.pdf — §4-4-3.7