CHIROPRACTIC JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

The jurisprudence examination is not a requirement for licensure in Nebraska. The Board of Chiropractic feels that if you do not participate in this test, you may not have the knowledge of what is needed to practice chiropractic in Nebraska. Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________________ The following open book jurisprudence examination is provided for your benefit to assist you in gaining further knowledge about the practice of chiropractic in the state of Nebraska in order to protect your license. **If there is not adequate space for your answers, please attach a separate piece of paper. You will need the following to complete the Jurisprudence Examination: Title 172 NAC 29 Statutes, Rules and Regulations Relating to Chiropractic The Uniform Credentialing Act (UCA) Statutes, Rules and Regulations Relating to Mandatory Reporting by Health Care Professionals, Facilities, Peer Review Organizations, Professional Associations and Insurers To access the rules and regulations and statutes click on the bullet for Rules & Regulations/Statutes Updated: 11-12-09 1. State your responsibility under the Uniform Credentialing Act relating to individuals practicing

without a license. A. UCA 38-1,124

2. State your responsibility regarding your knowledge of an individual who is practicing his/her

profession while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, narcotic drugs or with physical, mental, or emotional disability. A. UCA 38-1,125

3. What is your responsibility for renewal of your chiropractic credential?

A. Section 29-006.01 4. What are the requirements for continuing competency in the State of Nebraska?

A. Section 29-008.01 5. State the specific regulation relating to unprofessional conduct and advertising in Nebraska.

A. Section 29-009.03 Item e 6. List three reasons a waiver of continuing education may be granted by the Department.

A. Section 29-008.05A, items 1-4

7. State the necessary procedure to request inactive status of a current chiropractic license.

A. Section 29-006.02C 8. State the necessary procedure for reinstatement of a credential that has been placed on

inactive status. A. Section 29-010.03 and 29-010.04

9. What actions can be taken against the credential holder for violations of the statutes? List

three. A. UCA 38-1,107

10. What month and year do chiropractic credentials expire?

A. Section 29-006

11. List five reasons for which a credential to practice chiropractic may be disciplined. A. UCA 38-178

12. List five examples of unprofessional conduct.

A. UCA 38-179 14. How many continuing education hours are required for chiropractors in the State of Nebraska

and during what time periods are those hours required? A. Section 29-008.01 Item 1

15. Mandatory continuing education hours consist of what focus topics and how many hours of

each? A. Section 29-008.01 Item 2

16. Nebraska law requires that health care professionals, health care facilities, peer review

organizations, professional associations, and insurers report unprofessional conduct by persons who are credentialed by the Department of Health and Human Service Licensure Unit which may violate laws or regulations governing their profession. Within how many days of an occurrence must a report be submitted? A. Mandatory Reporting Section 003.01

17. What does unprofessional conduct mean?

A. Mandatory Reporting Section 002 18. What is the Licensee Assistance Program?

A. Mandatory Reporting Section 002 19. Define the practice of chiropractic. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805 20. What are the requirements for licensure as a chiropractor?

A. Section 29-003.01A Items 1-7 21. What are the eligibility requirements to take the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part

IV practical examination? A. Section 29-004.01

TRUE OR FALSE

1. The Department of Health and Human Services Credentialing Division is responsible for maintaining files of certificates and records of credit for continuing education activities for each active licensed chiropractor in the State of Nebraska. A. True False Section 29-008.01 Item 3

2. It is unlawful to charge for services rendered within 24 hours after having given free advertised services. A. True False Section 29-009.03 Item e(1)(a)

3. Chiropractic physicians must observe and be subject to all state and municipal laws and

regulations relative to the control of contagious and infectious diseases? A. True False Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-811

4. It is lawful for a chiropractic physician to advertise the use of physical therapy in his/her

practice. A. True False Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-803

5. Failure to keep and maintain adequate records of treatment or service is considered to be

unprofessional conduct? A. True False UCA 38-179 (10)

SHORT ANSWER

1. Does the state of Nebraska provide special waivers of Continuing Education hours to those who serve in the regular armed forces? A. 29-008.05 Item 2

2. What is the monetary fee for reinstatement of a license within one year after revocation for

non-compliance of continuing education? A. Section 29-010.05 Item 1b

3. Can deceptive advertisement be called unprofessional conduct? A. Section 29-009.03 Item 10e

4. What is the fee for a duplicate license?

A. Section 29-013 Item 8 5. One hour of Continuing Education is called a contact hour. How many minutes are in a

contact hour? A. Section 29-002 (Definition of an hour)

6. How old does an applicant have to be to apply for a chiropractic license?

A. Section 29-003.01A Item 3

7. Are chiropractors allowed to sign death certificates?

A. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-811