BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION Toney Anaya Building ▪ 2550 Cerrillos Road ▪ Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (505) 476-4630 ▪ Fax (505) 476-4615 ▪ www.RLD.state.nm.us

New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Jurisprudence Examination for Initial Licensure Applicants

INSTRUCTIONS: Circle the letter for the one best answer for each question. Use only the NMBAOM Practice Act and Rules & Regulations as a reference.

1. Doctor of Oriental Medicine is a physician licensed to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine pursuant to the Act and as such has responsibility for his or her patient as a primary care physician or independent specialty care physician.

a. True

b. False

2. The practice of oriental medicine in New Mexico is a distinct system of primary health care with the goal of prevention, cure, or correction of any disease, illness, injury, pain or other physical or mental condition by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy, form and function to restore and maintain health.

a. True

b. False

3. In addition to the scope of practice for a licensed New Mexico Doctor of Oriental Medicine, the scope of practice for those certified in expanded practice shall include certification in any or all of the following modules: basic injection therapy, injection therapy, intravenous therapy and bio-identical hormone therapy.

a. True

b. False

4. The examination requirements specified in 16.2.4 NMAC shall be received at the board office within ____________ months of the receipt of the initial application at the board office.

a. six months

b. twelve months

c. twenty four months

5. Applicants may request a review of their clinical skills examination results by the board or its examination committee for ____________________________ if such review request is received in writing at the board office within 30 calendar days of notification to the applicant.

a. Judgmental errors by examiners.

b. Assistance in preparing for re-examination.

c. Significant procedural or computational error.

6. Temporary license …. shall be for the exclusive purpose of one or more of the following: teaching acupuncture and oriental medicine; consulting, in association with the sponsoring DOM, regarding the sponsoring doctor’s patients; performing specialized diagnostic or treatment techniques in association with the sponsoring DOM regarding the sponsoring doctor’s patients; assisting in the conducting of research in acupuncture and oriental medicine; or assisting in the implementation of new techniques and technology related to acupuncture and oriental medicine.

a. True

b. False

7. All educational programs shall be approved by the board.

a. True

b. False

8. The licensing period shall run from August 1 to the following July 31st. A Doctor of Oriental Medicine who was issued a license after May 1, shall be required to be renewed on July 31st.

a. True

b. False

9. A doctor of oriental medicine shall submit to the board at the time of license renewal either of the following: (1) proof of continuing NCCAOM recertification in oriental medicine, acupuncture or Chinese herbology; or (2) proof of completion of 15 hours annually, or every four years, of 60 hours of NCCAOM approved continuing education courses.

a. True

b. False

10. The fees charged for annual license renewal is:

a. $125.00

b. $225.00

c. $500.00

11. Records shall be retained for a minimum of _________ years or in accordance with federal regulation and shall be open to inspection at any time during normal business hours by the board.

a. five

b. seven

c. ten

12. Each of the following acts constitutes sexual abuse, exploitation or misconduct: Failure to maintain appropriate professional boundaries even if the patient is perceived as seductive; failure to obtain informed verbal consent before undraping or treating the patient’s breasts, buttocks or genitals; or palpation beyond that which is necessary to accomplish a competent examination or treatment.

a. True

b. False

13. A licensed DOM is guilty of unprofessional conduct who: (1) practices acupuncture on an animal or renders related services on an animal in violation of the Veterinary Practice Act, or (2) advertises or solicits clients for the practice of acupuncture on an animal except as permitted by rule promulgated by the board of veterinary medicine, or (3) accepts a fee directly from a client for services rendered on an animal.

a. True

b. False

14. A doctor of oriental medicine or a doctor of oriental medicine certified in expanded practice who injudiciously prescribes, administers, or dispenses a drug as defined in the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act shall be guilty of incompetence.

a. True

b. False

15. The written informed consent shall also contain an explanation that the following will be discussed orally with the patient: (1) an estimate of the number of times the patient may need to return for treatment; (2) the frequency of treatment: and (3) the possible outcome of the diagnostic procedure or treatment service. The written informed consent shall also contain a statement that the patient shall have the choice to accept or reject the proposed diagnostic procedure or treatment, or any part of it, before or during the diagnosis or treatment.

a. True

b. False

16. The purpose of an Externship is to provide recent graduates the opportunity to practice under supervision while preparing for licensure.

a. True

b. False

17. The temporary license shall be issued for a period of time established by rule; provided that temporary licenses may not be issued for a period of time to exceed ___________________, including renewals.

a. Twelve months

b. Eighteen months

c. Twenty-Four months

18. A student enrolled in an approved educational program may practice acupuncture and oriental medicine:

a. Under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor of oriental medicine

b. Part-time with a temporary license.

c. Under the direct supervision of a teacher or tutor as part of the educational program.

19. Any license not renewed at the end of the grace period shall be considered expired and the licensee shall not be eligible to practice within the state. For reinstatement of an expired license within one year of the date of renewal, the board shall establish any requirements or fees that are in addition to the fee for annual license renewal and may require the former licensee to reapply as a new applicant.

a. True

b. False

20. Which of the following is a reason for denying, revoking, or suspending a license?

a. A misdemeanor traffic violation.

b. Failure to register your new business with City or County government

c. Is guilty of willfully or negligently practicing beyond the scope of acupuncture and oriental medicine ….

I have completed this examination using the NM Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice Act and Rules as a reference.

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