Free New Mexico Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1What knowledge does New Mexico's rule expressly define the jurisprudence examination as evaluating?

   1. A. The Practices Act and the board's regulations
   2. B. Only national clinical treatment standards
   3. C. Only federal reimbursement rules
   4. D. Graduate-school curriculum requirements

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The definition states: “Jurisprudence examination” means the evaluation of knowledge of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act and these regulations.

   Reference: 16.26.1 NMAC — 16.26.1.7(Q) NMAC

2. 2A first-time New Mexico speech-language pathology applicant is completing the examination pathway. What is the minimum passing grade for the required jurisprudence examination?

   1. A. 60 percent
   2. B. 70 percent
   3. C. 75 percent
   4. D. 80 percent

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule requires “proof of having passed the jurisprudence examination with a grade of no less than seventy percent.” Therefore, 70 percent is the minimum.

   Reference: 16.26.2 NMAC — 16.26.2.11(E) NMAC

3. 3By what date must an ordinary New Mexico SLP licensee apply for biennial renewal in the renewal year?

   1. A. January 15
   2. B. January 30
   3. C. March 31
   4. D. August 30

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “All licensees except clinical fellows and apprentices shall apply for license renewal biennially on or before January 30 of the renewal year.”

   Reference: 16.26.4 NMAC — 16.26.4.8(A) NMAC

4. 4How many continuing-education hours does a New Mexico SLP ordinarily need every two years?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: “The board requires 20 hours of continuing education every two years.”

   Reference: 16.26.5 NMAC — 16.26.5.9(A) NMAC

5. 5Can a single incompetent act support a New Mexico board finding of incompetence?

   1. A. Yes, a finding may rest on a single act or omission
   2. B. No, at least two acts are required
   3. C. No, only a year-long course of conduct qualifies
   4. D. Yes, but only after a criminal conviction

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “A finding of incompetence may be based upon a single act or omission of competence or upon a course of conduct or series of acts or omissions.”

   Reference: 16.26.7 NMAC — 16.26.7.8(B)(3) NMAC

6. 6Who may institute the New Mexico board's disciplinary process by filing a complaint on the approved form?

   1. A. Any person, including board members and staff
   2. B. Only a current client
   3. C. Only a licensed SLP
   4. D. Only the attorney general

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The process may be instituted by a complaint “by any person, including board members and board staff.”

   Reference: 16.26.8 NMAC — 16.26.8.8 NMAC

7. 7A client's needs exceed an SLP's available expertise. Which response best fulfills the duty to ensure high-quality service?

   1. A. Use additional resources, including referral to an appropriate specialist
   2. B. Continue the same service after documenting the expertise limitation
   3. C. Transfer the unresolved need to supportive personnel under routine supervision
   4. D. Wait for the client to request outside assistance before considering referral

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Licensed individuals “shall use every resource including referral to other specialists as needed, to ensure that high quality service is provided.”

   Reference: 16.26.9 NMAC — 16.26.9.8(B)(1) NMAC

8. 8Who must take the New Mexico jurisprudence examination according to its regulatory definition?

   1. A. All applicants for licensure
   2. B. Only applicants with prior discipline
   3. C. Only clinical fellows
   4. D. Only applicants seeking a bilingual endorsement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule defines the exam as an evaluation “given as a requirement for licensure to all applicants.”

   Reference: 16.26.1 NMAC — 16.26.1.7(Q) NMAC

9. 9Which academic document ordinarily verifies the degree requirement for New Mexico speech-language pathologist licensure by examination?

   1. A. Official transcripts
   2. B. A clinical fellowship log
   3. C. A continuing-education certificate
   4. D. A license verification letter

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 16.26.2.11 requires “official transcripts verifying at least a master's degree” in one of the listed fields or an equivalent degree.

   Reference: 16.26.2 NMAC — 16.26.2.11(A) NMAC

10. 10Who is responsible for keeping a current mailing address and email address on file with the New Mexico board?

    1. A. The licensee
    2. B. The licensee's employer
    3. C. The continuing-education sponsor
    4. D. The national testing agency

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Licensees assume total responsibility for “filing a current mailing address and electronic mail (email) with the board office.”

    Reference: 16.26.4 NMAC — 16.26.4.8(B)(1) NMAC