Nevada Jurisprudence Exam: Dispensing Audiologist

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This jurisprudence exam is a test of Nevada state laws and rules. All current and potential licensees should be familiar with the practice act and rules under which they are applying or allowed to work.

The exam contains 25 questions in multiple/choice and true/false format. Please choose the correct response for each.

Once the exam is complete, you will be given the opportunity to review your responses and guidance with a reference to the NRS/NAC and the correct responses is provided on each question.

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DA1: A patient may verbally execute a waiver for the medical evaluation required by 21 C.F.R. § 801.421. *

1 point

True

False

G15: Standard and Provisional license holders must renew their license every _______ and are allowed a _______ grace period to complete late renewal for an additional fee. *

1 point

A. 1 year, 10 day

B. 1 year, 30 day

C. 1 year, 45 day

G11: A licensee may practice under a different name than what is listed on their Board license as long as they can provide proof of a legal name change upon request. *

1 point

True

False

DA4: Each person who purchases a hearing aid must be provided a written guarantee that they may return the hearing aid within: *

1 point

A. 30 days of purchase of the hearing aid

B. 30 days of receipt of the hearing aid

C. 60 days of purchase of the hearing aid

D. 60 days of receipt of the hearing aid

G19: A licensee may terminate services with a patient at any time and without notice. *

1 point

True

False

G20: Any person who previously held a license may submit an application for License Reinstatement after the license has been expired at least __________, but no more than _________. *

1 point

A. 30 days, 1 year

B. 30 days, 2 years

C. 30 days, 3 years

G12: Licensees are not responsible for reporting ethics concerns or unlicensed practice to the Board. *

1 point

True

False

G2: The Board is governed by Chapter ______ of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), which outlines how the laws are administered. *

1 point

A. NAC 657 B

B. NAC 637 B

C. NAC 610 A

D. NAC 640 A

G16: The result of disciplinary action taken against a licensee by the Board becomes a public record with mandated reporting to state and federal entities. *

1 point

True

False

G4: The Board’s practice laws and regulations do NOT apply to: *

1 point

A. A school professional holding a current Nevada Department of Education credential practicing only within the scope of that employment

B. A federal government employee practicing only within the scope of that employment

C. A student pursuing a degree in audiology or speech-language pathology practicing only within the scope of that role

D. One of the following licensed medical professionals, not engaging in the private practice of audiology or speech-language pathology: physicians; physician assistants; medical assistants; perfusionists; practitioners of respiratory care; dispensing opticians; physical therapists; physical therapist assistants; physical therapist technicians; and alcohol, drug and gambling counselors

E. All of the above

G3: The Board is tasked with all of the following duties, EXCEPT: *

1 point

A. Investigating complaints against licensees and reports of unlicensed practice

B. Issuing licenses

C. Advocating for practitioners

D. Protecting the public

E. Adopting practice laws and regulations

G7: Under NRS 637B, a practitioner must hold a license from this Board to provide telehealth services if they: *

1 point

A. Reside in Nevada and provide telehealth services to any person in Nevada

B. Reside in and hold a license in another state, and provide telehealth services to any person in Nevada

C. Reside in and hold a license in another state, and provide telehealth services, while visiting Nevada, to a person outside Nevada

D. All of the above

E. A & B

G5: All applicants for licensure and renewal must indicate whether they are subject to a child support order. Which of the following responses would result in a denial of the application? *

1 point

A. “I am subject to a child support order and I am in compliance with the order.”

B. “I am not subject to a child support order.”

C. “I am subject to a child support order and I am not in compliance with the order.”

D. None of the above

G1: The Board is established under the provisions of Chapter ______ of the Nevada Revised Statues (NRS), which are the laws enacted by the Legislature. *

1 point

A. NRS 657 B

B. NRS 610 A

C. NRS 629 C

D. NRS 637 B

G8: The Board’s authority to initiate disciplinary action against a licensee includes all of the following, EXCEPT: *

1 point

A. Unprofessional conduct

B. Professional incompetence

C. A criminal charge filed against the licensee

D. A conviction of specific violations of federal or state laws

E. Gross or repeated malpractice

DA5: Each person who purchases a hearing aid must be seen for a follow-up appointment within how many days of delivery of the hearing aid? *

1 point

A. 7 days

B. 14 days

C. 21 days

D. 30 days

G10: The Board has authority to issue subpoenas. *

1 point

True

False

DA3: A Dispensing Audiologist may delegate any duty to an unlicensed office assistant, aide, or technician as long as they are physically present in the room and directly supervising the activity. *

1 point

True

False

G14: The Board has authority to take the following disciplinary actions against a licensee: *

1 point

A. Revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a license

B. Administer a public reprimand to the licensee

C. Impose conditions on the practice of the licensee

D. Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each act constituting grounds for disciplinary action

E. All of the above

F. A, B, & C only

G9: Licensees must keep their contact information current and notify the Board of any change in address, business address, telephone number, email, or other contact information within ______ days? *

1 point

A. 10

B. 30

C. 45

D. 60

G6: Any person who violates any provision of NRS 637B is guilty of a misdemeanor. *

1 point

True

False

G17: A licensee may allow a person under their supervision to practice outside their scope, certificate, training, or experience as long as the licensee is physically in the same room providing oversight. *

1 point

True

False

G18: The Board has authority to issue a Cease and Desist order, a citation, and/or an administrative fine to any person engaging in unlicensed practice, including a practitioner who forgets or neglects to renew their license and continues to practice after it has expired. *

1 point

True

False

G13: A licensee must notify the Board in writing within 10 days after which of the following occurs: *

1 point

A. The licensee is charged with a crime (excluding a misdemeanor traffic offense not involving alcohol or controlled substances), or a civil action (including malpractice) is filed against the licensee

B. The licensee is convicted of a crime (excluding a misdemeanor traffic offense not involving alcohol or controlled substances), or a civil judgment (including malpractice) is made against the licensee

C. An action is taken against any license, certification, registration, or other credential held by the licensee in another state

D. All of the above

E. Only B & C

DA2: The NRS definition of the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids includes all of the following, EXCEPT: *

1 point

A. Administering and interpreting tests of human hearing and middle ear functions

B. Clinical evaluation, rehabilitation, and medical treatment of hearing impairment

C. Determining whether a person who suffers from impaired hearing would benefit from a hearing aid

D. Making impressions for earmolds

E. Selecting, fitting, and providing services relating to the care and repair of hearing aids

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