NH Optometry Jurisprudence case studies
NH Optometry Jurisprudence · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The New Hampshire Optometry Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component that candidates for optometric licensure in New Hampshire must typically pass alongside the national clinical examinations. It is intended for optometry school graduates, optometrists licensed elsewhere who are seeking New Hampshire licensure, and currently licensed optometrists who want to verify that their knowledge of state law is current. The exam is delivered in multiple-choice format and is organized around four domains: optometry statutes and administrative rules; licensure, renewal, and continuing education requirements; scope of practice and prescriptive authority; and professional conduct, discipline, and enforcement. Each domain carries equal weight, so a candidate cannot compensate for a weak area by overperforming in another. The NH Optometry Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,580 words.
1Corneal Foreign Body After Grinding
A 34-year-old sheet-metal worker presents at 4:45 p.m. on a Friday, six hours after grinding without safety glasses.
659 words, about 3 min2The CE Audit After a Lapsed Renewal
An optometrist has held a New Hampshire license for 12 years. In early December she moves from Concord to Dover and does not update her address with the Board.
505 words, about 3 min3Records Held Hostage for an Unpaid Balance
A 62-year-old patient calls and asks that a complete copy of her optometric record be sent to a new ophthalmologist. She has worn glasses from the practice for six years and has an outstanding balance of $85 for a frame adjustment and a missed appointment fee.
482 words, about 2 min4Delegation to an Unlicensed Technician
A busy two-location practice employs three unlicensed ophthalmic technicians with an average of eight years' experience. The optometrist owner wants to reduce chair time.
483 words, about 2 min5Cure Claims and a Child's Before-and-After Photo
An optometrist opens a new practice and launches a marketing campaign. The website says: 'We permanently cure nearsightedness in children with a proprietary 12-week eye-exercise program-no glasses, no contacts, no surgery.
451 words, about 2 min