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1. 1A New Hampshire chiropractor is deciding whether a proposed service falls within the statutory practice of chiropractic. Which activity is expressly included in the statute's definition?

   1. A. Performing a physical examination as part of analysis
   2. B. Performing obstetric care without medication
   3. C. Performing minor surgery without anesthesia
   4. D. Administering a nonprescription drug

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 316-A:1 states, "The term analysis is construed to include physical examination, the use of x-ray and other analytical instruments generally used in the practice of chiropractic." The physical examination is therefore expressly within the statutory analysis function.

   Reference: Chapter 316-A CHIROPRACTIC — RSA 316-A:1

2. 2For an initial New Hampshire chiropractic application, who must send the applicant's required national examination score transcript directly to the board?

   1. A. The chiropractic college
   2. B. The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
   3. C. The applicant's supervising chiropractor
   4. D. The licensing authority in the applicant's home state

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Ch 302.02(c) requires "A transcript of the scores achieved by the applicant on the examinations required by Ch 304.01(a), submitted directly to the board by NBCE." NBCE is therefore the required sender.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 302.02(c)

3. 3By what date must a New Hampshire chiropractor ordinarily submit a completed renewal application packet?

   1. A. Before March 1 of the renewal year
   2. B. Before May 1 of the renewal year
   3. C. Before June 1 of the renewal year
   4. D. Before July 1 of the renewal year

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Ch 402.03(a) requires the completed renewal packet to be submitted "before June 1 of the renewal year." June 1 is therefore the ordinary deadline.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 402.03(a)

4. 4A New Hampshire chiropractor is offered a case requiring skills the chiropractor has not developed. What does the ethics rule require?

   1. A. Accept the case if the patient signs a waiver
   2. B. Accept the case if another provider is unavailable
   3. C. Perform services only in areas of competence
   4. D. Perform the service after reviewing an advertisement

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Ch 501.03(c) requires the licensed chiropractor to "Perform services only in areas they are competent." The practitioner therefore may not rely on a waiver or availability to exceed competence.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 501.03(c)

5. 5A licensed New Hampshire chiropractor wants to add one of the following services to a treatment plan. Which service is outside the authority granted by RSA 316-A?

   1. A. Rehabilitation using procedures taught in accredited chiropractic colleges
   2. B. Use of x-ray as an analytical instrument
   3. C. Administration of medicine included in materia medica
   4. D. Physical examination for chiropractic analysis

   Answer: C

   Explanation: RSA 316-A:15 provides that a chiropractor "shall not prescribe for, or administer to, any person any medicine or drugs now or hereafter included in materia medica." Administration of that medicine is therefore outside the license.

   Reference: Chapter 316-A CHIROPRACTIC — RSA 316-A:15

6. 6Under New Hampshire regulation: How many references from experienced doctors of chiropractic does Ch 302.02 require with an initial application?

   1. A. One
   2. B. Three
   3. C. Four
   4. D. Two

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Ch 302.02(d) requires "Two references from experienced doctors of chiropractic." The required number is two.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 302.02(d)

7. 7For New Hampshire compliance: What is the earliest date a completed chiropractic renewal packet may be submitted under Ch 402.03?

   1. A. March 1 of the renewal year
   2. B. January 1 of the renewal year
   3. C. June 1 of the renewal year
   4. D. July 1 of the preceding year

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Ch 402.03(b) states, "The completed renewal application packet shall be submitted no sooner than March 1 of the renewal year." March 1 is the earliest permitted date.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 402.03(b)

8. 8After a patient has been discharged from care, what minimum period must a New Hampshire chiropractor wait before entering a sexual relationship with that former patient?

   1. A. One year
   2. B. Six months
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Thirty days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Ch 501.03(g)(3) requires the chiropractor to "Refrain from entering into a sexual relationship with a person who has been discharged from care as a patient for no less than one year." The minimum is one year.

   Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 501.03(g)(3)

9. 9Which proposed procedure must a New Hampshire chiropractor decline because the chiropractic statute specifically excludes it?

   1. A. Minor surgery
   2. B. Diagnostic x-ray
   3. C. Patient rehabilitation
   4. D. Physical examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 316-A:15 says a chiropractor shall not "practice major or minor surgery, obstetrics or any branch of medicine or osteopathy." Minor surgery is therefore prohibited.

   Reference: Chapter 316-A CHIROPRACTIC — RSA 316-A:15

10. 10In the New Hampshire jurisdiction: An applicant completed chiropractic training within five years before applying. What kind of knowledge must the two chiropractor references have?

    1. A. Knowledge gained from reviewing the applicant's transcript
    2. B. Actual knowledge gained in a supervisory capacity
    3. C. Knowledge gained from a professional association directory
    4. D. Actual knowledge from treating the applicant as a patient

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Ch 302.02(d)(2)a requires, for training completed within five years, "actual knowledge gained in a supervisory capacity." That is the applicable reference standard.

    Reference: Ch 100-600 — Ch 302.02(d)(2)a