Free MSBO Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Which conviction is expressly identified as a licensure ground in the Mississippi jurisprudence study material?

   1. A. A civil traffic infraction in Mississippi
   2. B. A municipal zoning citation in another state
   3. C. A private contract judgment in federal court
   4. D. A felony in Mississippi or another jurisdiction

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The official study guide lists "conviction of a felony in this state or any other jurisdiction" among the grounds for Board action.

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — page 1, item 7

2. 2A Mississippi PEP-certified optometrist is reviewing which forms of anesthesia remain outside Board approval. Which pair is not Board approved?

   1. A. Topical and infiltrative anesthesia
   2. B. Monitored anesthesia care and general anesthesia
   3. C. Local and subconjunctival anesthesia
   4. D. Intramuscular and intravenous administration

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 1.1 states, "Monitored anesthesia care and general anesthesia are not Board approved." Therefore that pair remains outside Board approval.

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 1.1.A.11

3. 3What annual renewal fee applies to a Mississippi optometrist who wants to continue practicing?

   1. A. $200
   2. B. $400
   3. C. $500
   4. D. $750

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 3.1 sets "Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) for every licensed optometrist who desires to continue the practice of optometry."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 3.1.A.4

4. 4By what date must a PEP-certified optometrist submit the annual outcomes form for the previous calendar year?

   1. A. January 7
   2. B. January 31
   3. C. March 1
   4. D. December 31

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 4.2 requires the outcomes form "no later than January 7th for the previous calendar year."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 4.2.A

5. 5A Mississippi optometrist performs a primary eye care procedure without the required certification or credential. What consequence does the rule identify?

   1. A. Automatic conversion to inactive status
   2. B. A warning with no licensure consequence
   3. C. Loss of CE credit for the year
   4. D. Grounds for license suspension or revocation

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 5.5 states, "Performance of any primary eye care procedures of administration without certification or credential may be grounds for license suspension or revocation."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 5.5.D

6. 6A Mississippi optometrist considers assigning a lay assistant an act that requires professional knowledge and judgment. What is the rule?

   1. A. Delegation is allowed with written patient consent
   2. B. Delegation is allowed under indirect supervision
   3. C. Delegation is allowed after office-specific training
   4. D. The optometrist may not delegate that authority to a lay person

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 7.1 provides, "No optometrist shall delegate authority to a lay person to perform any act requiring the exercise of professional knowledge and judgment."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 7.1.A

7. 7A Mississippi optometrist receives a written demand alleging harm from professional services. What action is required under the Board rule?

   1. A. Notify the Board president within 14 days and retain the demand
   2. B. Send an oral report to Board counsel within 30 days
   3. C. File the demand with the malpractice carrier at annual renewal
   4. D. Report it in writing to the Executive Director the same day and include copies of the demand

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 8.7 requires the optometrist to "the same day as received report the same in writing to the Executive Director of the State Board of Optometry, together with copies of any such demand."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 8.6

8. 8A Mississippi optometrist is equipping a new office. Under the current state standard of care, which retinal-imaging equipment is mandatory?

   1. A. Both retinal photography and laser scanning
   2. B. Retinal photography only
   3. C. Neither retinal photography nor laser scanning
   4. D. At least one of the two imaging types

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The official source states, "Retinal imaging devices, either photography or laser scanning, are not required for current standards of care."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — page 2, item 14

9. 9A Mississippi optometrist proposes a telehealth consultation using only ordinary email messages. How does the rule treat this format?

   1. A. It is allowed if the patient signs a waiver
   2. B. It is excluded because telehealth may not use email, audio-only telephone, or facsimile
   3. C. It is allowed for established patients only
   4. D. It is allowed when a technician is present

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 11.1 says telehealth "does not include the use of audio-only telephone, e-mail or facsimile."

   Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 11.1

10. 10What assessment is required to establish a bona-fide practitioner-patient relationship for Mississippi cannabis certification?

    1. A. A telephone review of the patient's medication list
    2. B. An in-person assessment of medical history and current mental and medical condition, documented in the record
    3. C. A portal questionnaire countersigned by office staff
    4. D. A records-only review followed by electronic consent

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule 12.2 requires that the practitioner "has completed an in-person assessment of the patient’s medical history and current mental health and medical condition and has documented their certification in the patient’s medical records."

    Reference: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — Title 30, Part 2901, Rule 12.2.A.1.a