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1. 1A new graduate wants to begin treating patients independently in North Dakota before receiving a Board license. Which rule controls?

   1. A. Independent practice may begin after the application is filed
   2. B. Independent practice may begin after graduation
   3. C. A Board license is required before practicing chiropractic
   4. D. Independent practice may begin after NBCE Part IV

   Answer: C

   Explanation: N.D.C.C. § 43-06-08 states, "A person may not practice chiropractic in this state unless that person has a license from the state board of chiropractic examiners." Filing, graduating, or passing one examination does not replace issuance of the license.

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code t43c06 — N.D.C.C. § 43-06-08

2. 2For a modern graduate applying for initial North Dakota chiropractic licensure, which NBCE sequence does the current Board rule require?

   1. A. Parts I and II only
   2. B. Parts I, II, and III only
   3. C. Part IV and SPEC only
   4. D. Parts I, II, III, and IV

   Answer: D

   Explanation: N.D.A.C. § 17-02-01-08 states, "If the applicant graduated after January 1997, the applicant must have passed parts I, II, III, and IV of the national board examination."

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-01-08(5)

3. 3Absent a different period in the revocation order, when may a chiropractor first apply for relicensure?

   1. A. Immediately
   2. B. After 90 days
   3. C. After at least one year
   4. D. After ten years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A revoked chiropractor "is not eligible to apply for relicensure for at least one year following the date the revocation order was signed by a board official" unless the order specifies otherwise.

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-02.1-01

4. 4A chiropractor identifies a condition on the state list of contagious or infectious diseases. What reporting timing applies?

   1. A. At annual renewal
   2. B. Immediately notify the regional health officer
   3. C. Within ninety days
   4. D. Only if the patient consents

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The chiropractor "shall immediately notify the health officer of the region of the existence of such diseases" in accordance with the state health department list.

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-03-02

5. 5Before a North Dakota chiropractor may practice needle acupuncture, what credential is required?

   1. A. Certification by the Board
   2. B. Certification by a county health officer
   3. C. A hospital privilege letter
   4. D. A physiotherapy examination transcript

   Answer: A

   Explanation: N.D.A.C. § 17-02-04-06 states, "A chiropractor may only practice needle acupuncture if the chiropractor is certified to practice needle acupuncture by the board."

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-04-06(2)

6. 6What must a North Dakota chiropractor's patient and billing records accurately reflect?

   1. A. Only the patient's identifying information
   2. B. Only payments received from insurers
   3. C. The evaluation or treatment, or both, and the fees charged
   4. D. Only procedures that required imaging

   Answer: C

   Explanation: N.D.A.C. § 17-03-01-01 identifies as unprofessional conduct failing to maintain records "which accurately reflects the evaluation or treatment, or both, of the patient and the fees charged to the patient."

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-03-01-01(3)

7. 7How many licensed chiropractors serve on a Board-appointed peer review committee?

   1. A. Two
   2. B. Three
   3. C. Five
   4. D. Seven

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule states, "Membership on the committee shall consist of three licensed chiropractors" with no disqualifying relationship to the matter reviewed.

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-03-02-02(1)

8. 8Which examination record must an initial North Dakota chiropractic applicant submit to the Board?

   1. A. An unofficial printout of scheduled examinations
   2. B. An official transcript of successful completion of all required examinations
   3. C. A college letter predicting future examination results
   4. D. A self-certified list of examination dates

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Under N.D.C.C. § 43-06-08, an applicant shall "Submit an official transcript of successful completion of all required examinations." The other records do not satisfy that specified submission.

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code t43c06 — N.D.C.C. § 43-06-08(2)

9. 9What additional national examination applies to a North Dakota chiropractic applicant who graduated after January 1, 2001?

   1. A. Acupuncture
   2. B. Physiotherapy
   3. C. Ethics and Boundaries
   4. D. SPEC

   Answer: B

   Explanation: N.D.A.C. § 17-02-01-08 provides, "Graduates after January 1, 2001, must reflect a passing score on the national board's physiotherapy examination."

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-01-08(7)

10. 10During a license suspension, may a chiropractor provide or assist with patient care or communications?

    1. A. Yes, without restriction
    2. B. No, unless the order or settlement says otherwise
    3. C. Only for cash patients
    4. D. Only through telehealth

    Answer: B

    Explanation: During suspension, the chiropractor "shall not provide or assist in any type of patient care or patient communications, unless specified otherwise in the order or settlement agreement."

    Reference: nd1.ac_web — N.D.A.C. § 17-02-02.1-02