California Optometry Laws And Regulations Exam –
Questions & Answers
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses? Right Ans -
1. Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or fake/fraudulent license or
any document simulating one
2. Lending license to another
3. Displaying license that wasn't issued to you
4. Failing to surrender license that has been cancelled/suspended/revoked
5. Knowingly permitting unlawful use of license
6. Reproducing linces
7. Buying or receiving forged/counterfeit license
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or
attempts to subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. Right
Ans - misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow
his/her license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent
or partner. Right Ans - False- it is a misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a licensed
person refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry,
disability, marital status or national origin. Right Ans - disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? Right Ans -
1. Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties of
profession
2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent to benefit self
or injury another
,3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in application
4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if
applicant has certificate of rehab. Right Ans - False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of
character, reputation, personality, or habits. Right Ans - False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not
related to profession. Right Ans - False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with
a child support order or judgement. Right Ans - True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing
examination. Right Ans - True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud,
deceit, or misrepresentation. Right Ans - True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for false statements or omission
of material facts regarding another person's application. Right Ans - True
T/F. The board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting
grounds for suspension or revocation of license. Right Ans - True (reprove
means to censor or correct)
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe, or sell eyeglasses which are not made of
shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to whom? Right Ans -
Monocular pts
Law enforcement
Firefighters
<18 yo
T/F. Polycarbonate lenses are required for monocular pts, law enforcement,
firefighters, and kids. Right Ans - False- No specific requirement for
polycarb. Shatter-resistant lenses include case-hardened lenses, laminated
, glass, resin lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials. Polycarb is std of care
but is not reqd by law.
T/F. A practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an
investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant
lenses are required. Right Ans - True
T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained is
unlawful. Right Ans - True
T/F. It is unlawful to willfully make a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams. Right Ans - True
Violations involving fraudulent use of documents or records are considered a
__________ and are punishable with a fine of $__________-___________ or
imprisonment in a state prison, and other possible administrative action.
Right Ans - felony; 2000-6000
T/F. Practitioners may offer, deliver, receive or accept any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or
otherwise as compensation or inducement for referring pts. Right Ans -
False- it is unlawful
What is the punishment for violating anti-kickback and fee-splitting? Right
Ans - imprisonment in county jail, for not more than 1 year, or in state prison
or by a fine up to $10,000 or both
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? Right Ans - It is
unlawful to refer to a health care provider in which practitioner or immediate
family members have a financial interest. Referral or consultation from an
organization in which licensee has financial interest with is permitted if
financial interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" Right Ans - $5,000 or 5%
of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive
statments or claims such as misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose