Free Montana Chiropractic Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Montana applicant is applying for initial chiropractic licensure by examination. Which NBCE set must the applicant have passed?

   1. A. Parts I through III only
   2. B. Parts I through IV plus Physiotherapy
   3. C. Parts II through IV plus Acupuncture
   4. D. Part IV and SPEC only

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ARM 24.126.301 defines the prescribed examination as "Parts I, II, III, and IV, and physiotherapy" of the NBCE examination. The applicant therefore needs all five listed portions.

   Reference: Arm 24 126 39 Proposal — ARM 24.126.301(5)(a)

2. 2A candidate began chiropractic college after October 1, 1995. Which prior academic credential does Montana ordinarily require for initial licensure?

   1. A. Graduation from a board-approved chiropractic college
   2. B. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
   3. C. Passage of NBCE Parts I through IV
   4. D. Passage of the NBCE Physiotherapy examination

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCA 37-12-302 requires an applicant who matriculated after the statutory date to have "a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university." That is the applicable prior credential; the other choices are separate professional-degree or examination requirements.

   Reference: 37-12-302. Applications -- qualifications -- fees, MCA — MCA 37-12-302(2)

3. 3A Montana chiropractor knowingly signs a clinical statement containing false information. What statutory category applies?

   1. A. Unprofessional conduct
   2. B. Protected advertising
   3. C. Continuing education
   4. D. Substantial equivalency

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 37-1-316 includes "signing or issuing, in the licensee's professional capacity, a document or statement" known or reasonably known to be false or misleading.

   Reference: 37-1-316. Unprofessional conduct, MCA — MCA 37-1-316(1)(f)

4. 4At the start of each fiscal year, who is subject to the statutory pretrial-review assessment?

   1. A. All chiropractic physicians
   2. B. Only chiropractic interns
   3. C. Only public Board members
   4. D. Only inactive applicants

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 27-12-206 provides that "an annual assessment is levied on all chiropractic physicians."

   Reference: 27-12-206. Funding, MCA — MCA 27-12-206(2)

5. 5A patient submits a written request to examine a chiropractic record. Absent unusual circumstances, what is Montana's outside response period?

   1. A. 5 days
   2. B. 10 days
   3. C. 21 days
   4. D. 30 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCA 50-16-541 requires action "as promptly as required under the circumstances but no later than 10 days after receiving the request."

   Reference: 50-16-541. Requirements and procedures for patient's examination and copying, MCA — MCA 50-16-541(1)

6. 6An initial Montana chiropractic applicant scores 72% on the state jurisprudence examination. Which score would satisfy the licensing threshold?

   1. A. 70%
   2. B. 72%
   3. C. 75%
   4. D. 90%

   Answer: C

   Explanation: ARM 24.126.504(3) states applicants "must take the jurisprudence examination with a minimum score of 75 percent." A 75% score meets that threshold.

   Reference: Arm 24 126 39 Proposal — ARM 24.126.504(3)

7. 7Which educational completion best satisfies Montana's professional-degree requirement for an initial chiropractic applicant?

   1. A. Graduation from a board-approved chiropractic college
   2. B. Completion of a massage therapy certificate
   3. C. Two years of supervised chiropractic employment
   4. D. Graduation from any unaccredited health program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 37-12-302 provides: "Each applicant must be a graduate of a college of chiropractic approved by the board." Supervised work or an unrelated certificate is not the specified education.

   Reference: 37-12-302. Applications -- qualifications -- fees, MCA — MCA 37-12-302(1)

8. 8An applicant conceals a material disciplinary fact on a Montana chiropractic application. How is the conduct classified?

   1. A. A permissible omission
   2. B. Unprofessional conduct based on concealment in securing a license
   3. C. A CE documentation issue only
   4. D. An automatic inactive-status request

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCA 37-1-316 includes "fraud, misrepresentation, deception, or concealment of a material fact" in applying for or securing a license.

   Reference: 37-1-316. Unprofessional conduct, MCA — MCA 37-1-316(1)(e)

9. 9When is a chiropractic physician's annual pretrial-review assessment due?

   1. A. When the annual license renewal fee is due
   2. B. Ten days after every patient visit
   3. C. At chiropractic college graduation
   4. D. Only after a malpractice verdict

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCA 27-12-206 says the assessment "must be paid on or before the date that the chiropractic physician's annual renewal fee ... is due."

   Reference: 27-12-206. Funding, MCA — MCA 27-12-206(3)

10. 10Unusual circumstances delay a patient's record request, and the provider gives written reasons. What is the latest date the provider may specify for availability or disposition?

    1. A. 10 days after the request
    2. B. 14 days after the request
    3. C. 21 days after the request
    4. D. 60 days after the request

    Answer: C

    Explanation: MCA 50-16-541 permits a written delay date "not later than 21 days after receiving the request."

    Reference: 50-16-541. Requirements and procedures for patient's examination and copying, MCA — MCA 50-16-541(1)(d)