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Test Your Knowledge of Law and Practice

Introduction

As a licensed professional in New York State, it is your professional responsibility to know the legal requirements governing the practice of your profession and to be alert to changes in those requirements. To help you, this self-administered exam, developed by the State Board, is intended to provide you with a measure of your working knowledge of those requirements. Full knowledge will help avoid pitfalls that can lead to charges of professional misconduct. If in doubt, study the law and regulations or call the Board office at 518-474-3817, ext. 180.

The following questions relate to Education Law, Articles 130 and Article 141, Part 65 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and Part 29 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. Select one answer for each question then click the "Get Score button." Your score will then appear. A score of 100 is perfect; a score 75 to 95 is good; a score below 75 means you may be in danger of violating your professional practice act.

Questions

  1. According to Education Law, Article 130, section 6502, to practice in this State, all podiatrists must register with the New York State:




     
  2. What is the function of the Office of Professional Discipline in relation to the practice of podiatry?




     
  3. According to Education Law, Article 130, section 6502, a license shall be valid during the life of the holder unless the:




     
  4. According to Education Law, Article 130, section 6508, a board for each profession shall be appointed by the Board of Regents. The purpose of the State Board for Podiatry is to:




     
  5. According to Education Law, Article 130, section 6509, which one of the following does not constitute professional misconduct?




     
  6. According to Regents Rule 29.2, a licensed professional is practicing proper infection control if:




     
  7. According to the Rules of the New York State Board of Regents, Part 29.1 and 29.2, which of the following conduct is lawful?




     
  8. To qualify for a license as a podiatrist, an applicant must fulfill all of the following except:




     
  9. The practice of podiatry includes:




     
  10. Section 7001 of Article 141 permits podiatrists to:




     
  11. Which statement is true regarding podiatric prescriptions for medications?




     
  12. Which statement is true regarding the administration of medications by podiatrists?




     
  13. A podiatrist in New York may be referred to by each title except:




     
  14. Every podiatrist practicing in the State of New York must complete a course or training in infection control and barrier precautions:




     
  15. In accordance with Education Law, section 6509 and Part 29.1(b)(10) of the Rules of the Board of Regents, permitting, aiding, or abetting an unlicensed person to perform activities requiring a license:




     
  16. In accordance with Education Law, Article 141, section 7007, limited permits for the practice of podiatry in the State of New York are issued except for which situation:




     
  17. In accordance with Education Law, Article 141, section 7005, who can practice podiatry in the State of New York without a license or permit:




     
  18. How long must a New York State licensed podiatrist maintain a record for each adult patient which accurately reflects the evaluation and treatment of the patient?




     
  19. How long must a New York State licensed podiatrist maintain a record for each minor patient which accurately reflects the evaluation and treatment of that minor patient?




     
  20. Under what circumstances can a New York State licensed podiatrist perform physical evaluations?




     
  21. Where may a New York State licensed podiatrist treat a traumatic open wound fracture of the fifth metatarsal?




     
  22. In accordance with the requirements of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, how many continuing podiatric medical educational credits, approved by the Department of Education, are required for a triennial registration period [a three-year time frame] in New York State?




     
  23. To qualify for re-registration, what percent of the required continuing education coursework must be directly related to the study of podiatric medicine and podiatric surgery?




     
  24. Which statement is true regarding the scope of practice for podiatry?




     
  25. Which statement is true regarding the provision of office-based surgery by podiatrists?



 

 

 

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