Texas Acupuncture Jurisprudence Exam

Front 1

A person must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in addition to their acupuncture school.
a. True
b. False

Back 1

b. False

Front 2

Which of the following is not a requirement for licensure?
a. Must be at least 21 years of age
b. Have taken and passed, within three attempts, each component of the full National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) examination
c. Must be able to communicate in English
d. Must have successfully completed 90 semester hours of general academic college level courses, other than in acupuncture school.

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d. Must have successfully completed 90 semester hours of general academic college level courses, other than in acupuncture school.

Front 3

Which of the following is NOT sufficient to demonstrate ability to communicate in English?
a. An associates degree from an accredited community college or four-year college degree
b. Passage of the NCCAOM examination taken in English
c. Passage of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of 550 or higher on the paper based test or with a score of 213 or higher on the computer based test
d. Graduation from an acceptable approved school of acupuncture located in the United States or Canada; or

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a. An associates degree from an accredited community college or four-year college degree

Front 4

The jurisprudence examination is to cover which of the following subjects?
a. Policies of the Texas Acupuncture Board and the Texas Medical Board applicable to the professional practice of acupuncture in this state and, in special circumstances, neighboring states
b. Texas licensing requirements and other laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the professional practice of acupuncture in this state.

Back 4

b. Texas licensing requirements and other laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the professional practice of acupuncture in this state.

Front 5

What is outside the scope of practice of a person licensed to practice acupuncture in Texas?
a. moxibustion
b. acupoint injection
c. massage
d. the administration of thermal or electrical treatments
e. b and c

Back 5

e. b and c

Front 6

Which of the following are grounds for license denial or disciplinary action by the Board? The acupuncturist:
a. drinks moderately in the evening and is not impaired the following morning when the acupuncturists sees patients;
b. has a one-time arrest for driving while intoxicated;
c. intemperately uses drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that, in the opinion of the Board, could endanger the lives of patients;
d. is unable to practice acupuncture with reasonable skill and with safety to patients because of illness, drunkenness, or excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material or because of any mental or physical condition.
e. c and d

Back 6

e. c and d

Front 7

Which of the following are grounds for license denial or disciplinary action by the Board? The acupuncturist:
a. fails to practice acupuncture in an acceptable manner consistent with public health and welfare
b. violates the Acupuncture Act or a rule adopted under the Acupuncture Act
c. engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct that is likely to deceive, defraud, or injure a member of the public
d. All of the above

Back 7

d. All of the above

Front 8

Which of the following are not grounds for license denial or disciplinary action by the Board? If the acupuncturist:
a. has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony or is the subject of deferred adjudication or pretrial diversion for such an offense
b. commits an act in violation of state law if the act is connected with the person's practice as an acupuncturist
c. commits an act in violation of any state or federal law
d. fraudulently or deceptively uses a license

Back 8

c. commits an act in violation of any state or federal law

Front 9

Which of the following does not constitute unprofessional and dishonorable conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or injure the public within the meaning of the Acupuncture Act?
a. becoming financially or personally involved with a patient in an inappropriate manner
b. failing to comply with a Board subpoena or request for information or action
c. failing to maintain the confidentiality of a patient
d. providing to a patient copies of his or her records without charging an appropriate fee

Back 9

d. providing to a patient copies of his or her records without charging an appropriate fee

Front 10

An acupuncturist may perform acupuncture on a person if the person was evaluated by a physician or dentist, as appropriate, for the condition being treated within ________ months before the date acupuncture was performed:
a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 24

Back 10

b. 12

Front 11

If no substantial improvement has been shown, an acupuncturist treating a person referred by a chiropractor shall refer that person to a physician after performing acupuncture:
a. 10 times or 30 days
b. 20 times or 30 days
c. 20 times or two months
d. at his/her discretion

Back 11

b. 20 times or 30 days

Front 12

Which of the following conditions requires referral or evaluation?
a. smoking addiction
b. weight loss
c. alcoholism
d. chronic pain
e. substance abuse
f. menopausal symptoms

Back 12

f. menopausal symptoms

Front 13

An acupuncturist treating a person for chronic pain must recommend an evaluation by a licensed Texas physician or dentist, as appropriate, if after performing acupuncture ___________, whichever occurs first, there is no substantial improvement of the patient's chronic pain.
a. 10 times or one month
b. 20 times or one month
c. 20 times or two months
d. 20 times or three months

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c. 20 times or two months

Front 14

An acupuncturist treating a person for alcoholism or substance abuse must recommend an evaluation by a licensed Texas physician or dentist, as appropriate, if after performing acupuncture __________, whichever occurs first, there is no substantial improvement of the patient's alcoholism or substance abuse.
An acupuncturist treating a person for chronic pain must recommend an evaluation by a licensed Texas physician or dentist, as appropriate, if after performing acupuncture ___________, whichever occurs first, there is no substantial improvement of the patient's chronic pain.
a. 10 times or one month
b. 20 times or one month
c. 20 times or two months
d. 20 times or three months

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c. 20 times or two months

Front 15

If a patient has not been evaluated by a physician or dentist, as appropriate, for the condition being treated within six months before the date acupuncture is performed, the acupuncturist is subject to:
a. board censure
b. license suspension for 6 months
c. revocation of his or her license after notice and a hearing
d. placement under a physician's supervision for one year

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c. revocation of his or her license after notice and a hearing

Front 16

The board may require a licensee or applicant to submit to a mental and/or physical examination by a physician or physicians designated by the board, if the board has probable cause to believe that the licensee or applicant is impaired, based on all except:
a. Sworn statements from two people that the licensee or applicant is impaired;
b. A sworn statement from an official representative of the Texas Association of Acupuncturists or the Texas Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that the licensee or applicant is impaired;
c. Evidence of a single arrest of licensee or applicant for intoxication.

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c. Evidence of a single arrest of licensee or applicant for intoxication.

Front 17

An acupuncturist whose intemperate use of drugs or alcohol could adversely affect his or her ability to safely practice as an acupuncturist may be eligible for a private, non-disciplinary rehabilitation order if:
a. the acupuncturist presents evidence of AA meeting attendance
b. if he or she reports the intemperate use to the Board and meets other requirements for a rehabilitation order

Back 17

b. if he or she reports the intemperate use to the Board and meets other requirements for a rehabilitation order

Front 18

When is an acupuncturist’s license subject to renewal?
a. Annually
b. Semiannually
c. Biannually

Back 18

a. Annually

Front 19

For an acupuncturist whose license has expired, which of the following is true? The acupuncturist:
a. may practice for 30 days after license expiration
b. may only practice under a physician's supervision until the license is renewed
c. may not practice after the expiration date of the license until the license has been renewed
d. has a one week grace period to renew the license

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c. may not practice after the expiration date of the license until the license has been renewed

Front 20

Which of the following is not true about practicing after the expiration date of a license? The acupuncturist may:
a. may subject the acupuncturist to a written warning
b. may subject the acupuncturist to disciplinary action by the Board;
c. may subject the acupuncturist to criminal penalties for practicing without a license.

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a. may subject the acupuncturist to a written warning

Front 21

Which of the following are true for an acupuncturist who is otherwise eligible to renew a license? The acupuncturist may:
a. renew an unexpired license by paying the required renewal fee before the expiration date of the license
b. if the person's license has been expired for 90 days or less, renew the license by paying a fee in an amount equal to one and one-half times the required renewal fee
c. if the person's license has been expired for longer than 90 days but less than one year, the person may renew the license by paying to the medical board a fee in an amount equal to two times the required renewal fee
d. if the person's license has been expired for one year or longer, the person may not renew the license and it is automatically cancelled (unless an investigation is pending)
e. all of the above

Back 21

e. all of the above

Front 22

As a prerequisite to the annual registration of the license of an acupuncturist, how many hours of continuing acupuncture education must an acupuncturist complete each year?
a. 16
b. 17
c. 18
d. 20

Back 22

b. 17

Front 23

Which of the following is not correct about the hours of continuing acupuncture education (CAE) that an acupuncturist is required to complete each year must be from courses that meet which of the following requirements?
a. are designated or otherwise approved for credit by the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners at the time the courses were taken;
b. are offered by approved providers
c. must be approved by the AAAOM
d. have been approved for CAE credit for a minimum of three years by another state acupuncture board having first gone through a formal approval process.

Back 23

c. must be approved by the AAAOM

Front 24

With respect to the continuing acupuncture education hours that an acupuncturist is required to complete each year, which of the following is not true?
a. at least eight hours shall be in general acupuncture
b. at least one hour shall be from a course in ethics
c. 4 hours must be in practice enhancement or office administration
d. at least two hours shall be in herbology

Back 24

c. 4 hours must be in practice enhancement or office administration

Front 25

With respect to the continuing acupuncture education hours that an acupuncturist is required to complete each year, which of the following is true?
a. no more than two of the required hours may be from courses that primarily relate to practice enhancement or business or office administration;
b. courses may be taught only through live lecture, and not via distance learning or the Internet;
c. at least two of the required hours must be in medical record keeping.

Back 25

a. no more than two of the required hours may be from courses that primarily relate to practice enhancement or business or office administration;

Front 26

Regarding continuing acupuncture education, which of the following is true?
a. An acupuncturist must report on the licensee's annual registration form each CAE course that the licensee has attended during the registration period
b. An acupuncturist must report on the licensee's annual registration form whether the licensee has completed the required acupuncture education during the previous year
c. The Board may require written verification of continuing acupuncture education hours from any licensee and the licensee must provide the requested verification within 30 calendar days of the date of the request
d. Failure of an acupuncturist to obtain and timely report the required number of continuing education hours will result in non-renewal of the license until such time as the acupuncturist obtains and reports the required hours
e. all of the above

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e. all of the above

Front 27

Which of the following is not a reason for which an acupuncturist may request an exemption from the annual minimum continuing acupuncture education requirements?
a. catastrophic illness;
b. military service of longer than one year outside of the United States;
c. acupuncture practice and residence of longer than one year outside of Texas;
d. for any reason showing a hardship on the acupuncturist.

Back 27

c. acupuncture practice and residence of longer than one year outside of Texas;

Front 28

For the purpose of directing complaints to the Board, an acupuncturist must provide, in English and Spanish, notification to the public of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the Board. Which of the following is not an authorized method of providing the required notification?
a. on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of the acupuncturist;
b. in each bill for service provided;
c. on each registration form, application, or written contract for services;
d. on the back of business cards readily available at the place of check-in for patients.

Back 28

d. on the back of business cards readily available at the place of check-in for patients.

Front 29

Which of the following is true regarding the Board-approved notification language that is to be used for the purpose of directing complaints to the Board? The language:
a. must be in English and Spanish.
b. only needs to be in English

Back 29

a. must be in English and Spanish.

Front 30

If an acupuncturist receives a request from the Board or Board representatives for patient records, such records must be furnished to the Board within how many days?
a. 14 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days

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a. 14 days

Front 31

At a minimum, patient records must be maintained in which language?
a. English
b. English and Spanish

Back 31

a. English

Front 32

Patient records must include which of the following items?Answer: Patient records must include:
(a) the patient's name and address;
(b) vital signs;
(c) the chief complaint of the patient;
(d) a patient history;
(e) a treatment plan for each patient visit or consultation;
(f) a notation of any herbal medications, including amounts and forms, and other modalities used in the course of treatment with corresponding dates for such treatment;
(g) a system of billing records which accurately reflect patient names, services rendered, the date of the services rendered, and the amount charged or billed for each service rendered;
(h) a written record regarding whether or not a patient was evaluated by a physician or dentist, as appropriate, for the condition being treated within 12 months before the date acupuncture was performed as required by §183.7(a);
(i) a written record regarding whether or not a patient was referred to a physician after the acupuncturist performed acupuncture 20 times or for two months whichever occurs first, as required by §183.7(b) in regard to treatment of patients upon referral by a chiropractor;
(j) in the case of referrals to the acupuncturist of a patient by a chiropractor, the acupuncturist shall record the date of the referral and the most recent date of chiropractic treatment prior to acupuncture treatment; and,
(k) reasonable documentation that the evaluation required by §183.7 was performed or, in the event that the licensee is unable to determine that the evaluation took place, a written statement signed by the patient stating that the patient has been evaluated by a physician within the required time frame on a form required by the Board.
(l) all of the above

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(l) all of the above

Front 33

What title is a licensee required to use in advertising and other materials visible to the public which pertain to the practice of acupuncture?
a. Licensed Acupuncturist
b. Lic.Ac.
c. L.Ac.
d. any of the above

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d. any of the above

Front 34

Which of the following types of claims or events is not required for an acupuncturist to report (if not reported by his or her insurance carrier) to the Board?
a. cause of action against the acupuncturist for treatment, lack of treatment
b. other claimed departure from accepted standards of health care or safety which proximately results in injury to or death of the patient
c. Whether or not the acupuncturist is insured

Back 34

c. Whether or not the acupuncturist is insured

Front 35

A licensee’s acupuncture license number must appear on which of the following?
a. All written advertising
b. all written advertising except for billboards, business cards, office, clinic, or facility signs on the premises and single-line telephone number listings

Back 35

b. all written advertising except for billboards, business cards, office, clinic, or facility signs on the premises and single-line telephone number listings

Front 36

In order to qualify to be certified as an acudetox specialist, a person must:
a. Be a licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed psychologist, licensed chemical dependency counselor, licensed vocational nurse, or licensed registered nurse
b. be a medical layperson as long as he or she has undergone acudetox training

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a. Be a licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed psychologist, licensed chemical dependency counselor, licensed vocational nurse, or licensed registered nurse

Front 37

Which of the following is not a requirement to be certified as an acudetox specialist:
a. be a licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed psychologist, licensed chemical dependency counselor, licensed vocational nurse, or licensed registered nurse
b. successfully complete a training program in acupuncture detoxification that meets guidelines approved by the medical board;
c. have passed an examination sponsored by the Board
d. pay a certification fee.

Back 37

c. have passed an examination sponsored by the Board

Front 38

An acudetox specialist may practice acupuncture only under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist or physician. True, or false?
a. True
b. False

Back 38

a. True

Front 39

Which of the following is not true for advertisements of any form? An acupuncturist:
a. may use the term "board certified" if the advertising discloses the complete name of the board which conferred the referenced certification
b. may use the term "board certified" if the acupuncturist is licensed by the Acupuncture Board
c. may not use the term "board certified" if the advertised board certification has expired and has not been renewed at the time the advertising is published

Back 39

b. may use the term "board certified" if the acupuncturist is licensed by the Acupuncture Board

Front 40

Which of the following are true for an acupuncturist who is not licensed by the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Optometry Board or the Texas Boards of Dental Examiners, Chiropractic Examiners, or Podiatric Medical Examiners? The acupuncturist:
a. May never use the title "doctor"
b. May not use the title "doctor" if its use implies that the acupuncturist holds an M.D. or D.O. degree
c. May use the title "doctor" as a professional identification, only if the authority under which the title is used or the college or honorary degree that gives rise to the use of the title is also designated
d. May use the title "doctor" as a professional identification without further designation, only if the acupuncturist has actually been granted a doctoral degree

Back 40

c. May use the title "doctor" as a professional identification, only if the authority under which the title is used or the college or honorary degree that gives rise to the use of the title is also designated

Front 41

Which one of the following types of claims or events is an acupuncturist required to report to the Board?
a. professional liability claims
b. any suits against the acupuncturist, whether professional or personal liability claims

Back 41

a. professional liability claims

Front 42

If a person has cause to believe that a person 65 years of age or older or a disabled person is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, under what circumstances does that person have a duty to report the abuse?
a. If the discovery arises during professional medical duties
b. All healthcare workers are required to report, regardless of duty status
c. All persons, without regard to any professional or medical training, have a duty to report to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Back 42

c. All persons, without regard to any professional or medical training, have a duty to report to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Front 43

"Neglect" of an elderly person (age 65 and older) or a disabled person, as defined by law, includes which of the following?
a. failure of a caretaker to provide to the elderly or disabled person the goods or services, including medical services, that are necessary to avoid physical or emotional harm or pain
b. failure of the elderly or disabled person to provide for himself or herself the goods or services, including medical services, that are necessary to avoid physical or emotional harm or pain
c. both a and b

Back 43

c. both a and b

Front 44

"Exploitation" of a person age 65 and older or a disabled person, as defined by law, includes using the resources of an elderly or disabled person for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain, but only in which of the following circumstances?
a. the person using the resources of the elderly or disabled person is the caretaker of the elderly or disabled person, even though the elderly or disabled person gave their informed consent
b. the person using the resources of the elderly or disabled person is not a caretaker, family member or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the elderly or disabled person, but received benefits, profits or gains that are more than "insignificant" as determined by a court of law
c. the person using the resources of the elderly or disabled person is a caretaker, family member or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the elderly or disabled person and only if that person did not obtain the informed consent of the elderly or disabled person

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c. the person using the resources of the elderly or disabled person is a caretaker, family member or other individual who has an ongoing relationship with the elderly or disabled person and only if that person did not obtain the informed consent of the elderly or disabled person

Front 45

Under the Medical Practice Act, certain persons are required to report relevant information to the Medical Board relating to the acts of a physician if, in the opinion of the person, the physician poses a continuing threat to the public welfare through the practice of medicine. Who of the following are persons who come within this requirement?

a. a nurse
b. a physician assistant
c. an acupuncturist
d. an acupuncturist student
e. a chiropractor
f. b and c
g. all of the above

Back 45

f. b and c

Front 46

Who has a duty to report to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services if they have cause to believe that a child’s physical or mental health or welfare has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect by any person?
a. Licensed healthcare personnel
b. Teachers
c. Social Workers
d. All persons regardless of occupation who, in the normal course of official duties or duties for which a license or certification is required, have direct contact with children.

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d. All persons regardless of occupation who, in the normal course of official duties or duties for which a license or certification is required, have direct contact with children.

Front 47

With respect to the neglect or abuse of a child, what is the legal definition of a child?
a. a person under 18 years of age
b. a person under 18 years of age who is not and has not been married or who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes.

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b. a person under 18 years of age who is not and has not been married or who has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes.

Front 48

How often is the acupuncture board authorized to meet each year?
a. Twice
b. Three times
c. Four times
d. As often as necessary to complete their work

Back 48

c. Four times

Front 49

A license holder shall notify the board of a change of address within:
a. 14 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days

Back 49

b. 30 days

Front 50

Unless good cause is shown, an informal meeting to resolve a complaint against a licensee, in compliance with Section 2001.054, Gov’t Code, must be scheduled not later than:
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 180 days

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d. 180 days

Front 51

In an informal proceeding to resolve a complaint against a licensee under Section 205.3541, at least how many panelists shall be appointed to determine whether an informal disposition is appropriate?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6

Back 51

a. 2

Front 52

Regarding a panel’s recommendations in an informal meeting to resolve a complaint against a licensee under Section 205.3543, which of the following are true?
a. The panel’s recommendations must be made in a written order and presented to the affected acupuncturist and the acupuncturist’s authorized representative
b. The panel's recommendations may be explained thoroughly to the acupuncturist at the informal proceeding and is final when the acupuncturist agrees to the terms recommended
c. The acupuncturist may accept the proposed settlement within the time established by the panel at the informal meeting
d. a and c

Back 52

d. a and c

Front 53

If, after an informal meeting to resolve a complaint against a licensee under Section 205.3541, an acupuncturist rejects a proposed settlement or does not accept a written order within the required time, which of the following is not true:
a. The acupuncturist may accept the proposed settlement within the time established by the panel at the informal meeting.
b. If the acupuncturist rejects the settlement, the matter is dropped
c. If the acupuncturist rejects the proposed settlement or does not act within the required time, the acupuncture board may proceed with the filing of a formal complaint with the State Office of Administrative Hearings

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b. If the acupuncturist rejects the settlement, the matter is dropped

Front 54

Regarding a rehabilitation order imposed under Section 205.356, which of the following is not true?
a. a rehabilitation order imposed under Section 205.356 is a nondisciplinary private order
b. if entered by agreement, the order is an agreed disposition or settlement agreement for purposes of civil litigation and is exempt from the open records law
c. a rehabilitation order must contain findings of fact and conclusions of law and may impose a revocation, cancellation, suspension, period of probation or restriction, or any other term authorized by the Acupuncture Act or agreed to by the Acupuncture Board and the person subject to the order
d. no restrictions may be made on the acupuncturist's license by the rehabilitation order

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d. no restrictions may be made on the acupuncturist's license by the rehabilitation order

Front 55

A license may be suspended without notice or hearing except if:
a. Proceedings for a hearing before the acupuncture board are initiated simultaneously with the temporary suspension
b. A hearing is held under Chapter 2001, Government Code, and this chapter within 10 days
c. A hearing is held under Chapter 2001, Government Code, and Chapter 205, Occupations Code

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b. A hearing is held under Chapter 2001, Government Code, and this chapter within 10 days

Front 56

If a person is practicing acupuncture without a license, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the acupuncture board may:
a. Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the unauthorized practice of acupuncture
b. Impose an administrative penalty
c. Impose a criminal penalty

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a. Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the unauthorized practice of acupuncture

Front 57

The acupuncture board may order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer:
a. The amount the consumer paid for services
b. Twice the amount the consumer paid for services
c. The amount the consumer paid for the services plus damages for estimated harm
d. The Board does not have the authority to mandate refunds

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a. The amount the consumer paid for services

Front 58

The amount of an administrative penalty per violation may not exceed:
a. $1000
b. $2500
c. $5000
d. $10,000

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c. $5000

Front 59

For purposes of imposing an administrative penalty:
a. each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing an administrative penalty
b. the acupuncturist may only be penalized once for a specific type of violation

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a. each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing an administrative penalty

Front 60

The amount of an administrative penalty shall be based on:
a. the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public
b. the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation
c. the history of previous violations
d. the amount necessary to deter a future violation
e. efforts to correct the violation
f. any other matter that justice may require
g. all of the above

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g. all of the above

Front 61

Which of the following is true, regarding notification to the public for the purpose of directing complaints to the board:
Answer: For the purpose of directing complaints to the board, the board and its licensees shall provide notification to the public of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board by one or more of the following methods:
a. displaying in a prominent location at a licensee's place of business, signs in English and Spanish of no less than 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size with the board-approved notification statement printed alone and in its entirety in black on white background in type no smaller than standard 24-point Times Roman print with no alterations, deletions, or additions to the language of the board-approved statement
b. placing the board-approved notification statement printed in English and Spanish in black type no smaller than standard 10-point 12-pitch typewriter print on each bill for services by a licensee with no alterations, deletions, or additions to the language of the board-approved statement
c. placing the board-approved notification statement printed in English and Spanish in black type no smaller than standard 10-point, 12-pitch typewriter print on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a licensee with no alterations, deletions, or additions to the language of the board-approved statement
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

Front 62

Misdemeanors involving moral turpitude are defined by board rule to include:
a. Misdemeanors involving moral turpitude include any misdemeanor of which fraud, dishonesty, or deceit is an essential element
b. Misdemeanor speeding violations
c. both a and b

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a. Misdemeanors involving moral turpitude include any misdemeanor of which fraud, dishonesty, or deceit is an essential element

Front 63

A licensee shall furnish a written explanation of his or her answer to any question asked on the application for license renewal, if requested by the medical board or acupuncture board. This explanation shall:
a. Include all details as that may be requested
b. Include all details that may be requested, except confidential patient records
c. Be furnished within 14 days of the request
d. Be furnished within a reasonable time after the request
e. a and c
f. b and d

Back 63

e. a and c

Front 64

An applicant for licensure to practice acupuncture may not be required to appear before the Acupuncture Board or any of its committees unless the application raises certain questions about the applicant. Which of the following is not a question which may require an applicant's appearance before the board?
a. physical or mental impairment
b. missing documents
c. criminal conviction
d. revocation of a professional license

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b. missing documents

Front 65

If an acupuncturist’s license has been expired for one year, it is considered to have been canceled and the acupuncturist may obtain an active license by which of the following means:
a. Payment of a fee equal to 2 times the amount of the regular renewal fee
b. Payment of a fee equal to 3 times the regular renewal fee
c. Completion of remedial coursework specified by the board, and payment of the initial application fee
d. The acupuncturist may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license

Back 65

d. The acupuncturist may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license

Front 66

What are the requirements for acupuncturists to keep copies of patient treatment records and billing records according to Board Rules?
a. The acupuncturist must keep copies of patient treatment records for 10 years and billing records for 5 years after the last recorded treatment
b. Acupuncturists licensed under the Act shall keep copies of patient treatment records indefinitely and billing records for a period of five years from the time of the last treatment

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b. Acupuncturists licensed under the Act shall keep copies of patient treatment records indefinitely and billing records for a period of five years from the time of the last treatment

Front 67

A patient’s consent for release of confidential information must be in writing and signed by the patient or other person legally qualified. Which of the following information need not be specified in the written consent:
a. the information or records to be covered by the release
b. the reason or purpose for the release
c. the person to whom the information is to be released
d. the credit card account to which the cost is to be billed

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d. the credit card account to which the cost is to be billed

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Which of the following is not true regarding the release of patient records?
a. records must be provided at no cost to the patient
b. copies must be legible copies of the actual record or a summary or narrative in English
c. the information requested must be provided within 30 days
d. if the request is denied, in whole or in part, the acupuncturist must provide the patient a written statement of the reason for denial

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a. records must be provided at no cost to the patient

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Board rules establish Grounds for Exemption from Continuing Acupuncture Education. Which of the following is required for obtaining an exemption:
a. Exemption requests shall be subject to the approval of the executive director of the board, and shall be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the license.
b. Exemption requests shall be subject to the approval of the executive director of the board, and shall be submitted in writing at least 60days prior to the expiration of the license.

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a. Exemption requests shall be subject to the approval of the executive director of the board, and shall be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the license.

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Once the annual requirements for Continuing Acupuncture Education have been met, any additional hours may be carried forward to meet requirements for future years under which of the following limits?
a. May not carry forward for more than two previous years
b. May not carry forward more than 34 CAE hours
c. All of the above

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c. All of the above