Texas SBE Practice Test

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• What is the role of the Texas Education Agency in relation to SBOE standards?
• What is the difference between TEKS and STAAR?
• A veterinarian may dispense prescription drugs directly from the practice, and labels are required only if the veterinarian employs a pharmacist on the premises.
• What does the SBOE establish related to graduation?
• In the Texas system, what do TEKS define?
• Animal chiropractic and musculoskeletal manipulation are defined as systems that apply mechanical forces to treat and/or alleviate impaired function of the musculoskeletal system in nonhuman animals.
• How does the SBOE address inclusivity and accessibility in the TEKS?
• Updates to science TEKS are accomplished through which processes?
• What is the minimum passing score required on the EDPE for eligibility?
• Which statement is correct about owner castration of cattle under Texas law?
• Which Texas entity administers statewide assessments like STAAR that reflect TEKS?
• Which statement best describes vet-client-patient relationships regarding telecommunication?
• Licensed equine dental providers may perform extraction of loose deciduous teeth under general supervision by a veterinarian.
• What are the functions of SBOE regarding instructional materials for elementary and secondary schools?
• Which of the following represents a budget-related matter the SBOE might address?
• What is the relationship between TEKS and district curriculum?
• Legible photocopies of the original license documents are acceptable for posting.
• Which of the following best defines 'Veterinarian' as used in Texas veterinary regulations?
• Which statement best reflects the board's obligation to notify examinees about licensing examination results?
• An applicant who receives a criminal history evaluation letter indicating ineligibility may apply for licensure anyway.
• How does the SBOE respond to failed accountability ratings for districts?
• The practice of a veterinarian who leases space from a mercantile establishment must be owned by a licensed veterinarian.
• Which statement about eligibility for licensure as an equine dental provider is true?
• Besides TEKS and instructional materials, which topic is addressed by SBOE meetings?
• What is the minimum number of years that a rabies vaccination certificate must be retained by a veterinary practice in Texas?
• When must the TBVME be notified about loss, theft, or misuse of an official certificate?
• Which statement accurately describes VCPR regarding fees?
• A veterinarian shall consider whether the individual is licensed by the Board, as well as the level of training and experience of the non-veterinarian when determining the level of supervision and duties of non-veterinarians.
• Is it true that prescribing drugs without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship can subject a licensee to disciplinary action?
• The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate: 6 veterinarian members and 3 public members.
• Advertising that a veterinarian's services are superior to those of other licensees is permissible if the claim is not reasonably verifiable.
• If a client is notified by certified mail that their abandoned animal will be disposed of, the client has 30 days to retrieve the animal.
• The professional services of a licensee shall not be controlled or exploited by any lay agency that intervenes between the client and the licensee.
• Practicing veterinary medicine without a license is a state jail felony.
• Euthanasia by a non-veterinarian is allowed only under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
• A veterinary practice that leases space within a mercantile establishment must be owned and exclusively controlled by a licensed veterinarian.
• Which event requires immediate reporting to the TBVME?
• Which feature do TEKS include to address diverse student populations?
• Non-veterinarians may perform extraction of loose deciduous teeth only under direct supervision.
• Failure to keep equipment and premises sanitary can result in license denial or disciplinary action.
• Full-time students of an accredited college of veterinary medicine may perform acts of veterinary medicine if what condition is met?
• The professional services of a licensee shall not be controlled or exploited by any lay agency that intervenes between the client and the licensee.
• The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground for removal of a board member exists.
• In relation to graduation requirements, the SBOE is responsible for establishing which of the following?
• What is required for a district to adopt new instructional materials after SBOE approval?
• A vet cannot, under any circumstances, dispense a drug prescribed by a vet licensed in another state.
• How are TEKS adopted and revised?
• What is the purpose of the SBOE's standing committees?
• A veterinarian may compound drugs for a specific animal or herd in amounts exceeding the established need if a future need is anticipated within three months.
• A VET having knowledge of an animal bite to a human must IMMEDIATELY report the incident to the local health authority.
• Which actions may the board take as disciplinary measures against a veterinarian?
• In proceedings to collect fees for veterinary services, is a written authorization waiving the veterinarian-client privilege required before information may be disclosed?
• What is SBOE's typical role in SEL standards?
• A licensee who has defaulted on a student loan may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
• Which of the following describes how the timeline for TEKS revisions is established?
• If a licensee conducts a mobile practice with no fixed location, are they required to provide a physical business address?
• Which option would be excluded from veterinary practice under the marine mammal exclusion?
• A temporary veterinary license may be issued to a veterinarian licensed in another state even if the applicant has not passed the SBE.
• How does SBOE influence equitable distribution of instructional resources?
• Who implements SBOE standards in practice?
• What is field testing in the context of instructional materials?
• Relief veterinarians are required to post or display their license and the most recent license renewal certificate at the practice location.
• A veterinarian who voluntarily surrendered their license or had it revoked must notify clients within how many days?
• In cases where a less substantially constructed drug cabinet is secured in a room or area with limited access, a veterinarian must maintain a written list of all persons that have access to the controlled substances storage areas, including the dates on which individuals are added or deleted.
• What constitutes instructional materials in SBOE context?
• Which statement about fingerprint cards and criminal history evaluation is accurate?
• In determining acceptable veterinary care, the humane care standard is the same as the average members of the veterinary profession in good standing in the locality or similar communities.
• Which statement correctly describes board records and investigation records?
• A licensee must refer a patient to a specialist when care is beyond the licensee's capabilities, and the decision to accept or continue care must be based on sound judgment within the prevailing standard of care.
• A licensed veterinarian should never guarantee a cure.
• Which statement about continuing education requirements for licensed veterinary technicians is correct?
• Which best describes the purpose of open records in SBOE communications?
• Which body adopts the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards?
• Which statement is true regarding marine mammals and veterinary practice?
• A licensee is allowed to advertise claims of superiority even if those claims are not reasonably verifiable.
• When feasible, a veterinarian may delegate greater responsibility to a licensed veterinary technician than to an unlicensed person.
• What best describes 'Direct supervision' for veterinary practice?
• Which statement about ethics and conflicts of interest for SBOE members is correct?
• Which entity administers assessments and accountability in Texas?
• A vet may use his or her discretion in the off-label use of drugs for food-bearing animals intended for human consumption if the vet establishes an extended withdrawal interval reasonably sufficient to ensure food safety.
• A veterinarian granted a temporary emergency license during a declared state of disaster is subject to disciplinary action by the Board for violations of the Act, Board rules, or the temporary emergency license.
• Do all licensees, including relief veterinarians, must post both the board license and the most recent license renewal certificate at the practice location, visible to the public?
• A veterinarian may dispense prescription medication for personal use by a human when the patient's regular physician is out of town.
• The following is true about the scope of the practice except which?
• What is the process for selecting instructional materials in Texas?
• How does the SBOE determine what constitutes a high-quality instructional materials?
• During a declared state of disaster, a veterinarian granted a temporary emergency license is subject to the same laws as a regular license issued by Texas.
• A veterinarian may dispense a drug prescribed by a veterinarian licensed in another state if it is not a controlled substance and the quantity does not exceed a five-day supply.
• Which statement about board records is accurate?
• How does the SBOE address technology literacy within TEKS?
• Who oversees district implementation of TEKS standards under state law?
• An advisory committee shall provide independent expertise on board functions and policies, but may not be involved in setting board policy.
• Which statement about professional corporations practicing veterinary medicine is correct?
• Advertising services in newspapers by veterinarians is allowed, but licensed equine dental providers may not advertise.
• A herd is defined as a group of animals of the SAME SPECIES managed as a group and confined to a specific geographic location, and can include dogs and cats located in a shelter.
• What is a critical ethical consideration when a SBOE member has a potential financial interest in an instructional material?
• Does the display requirement apply to both fixed and mobile practice locations?
• Copies of records must be provided to the supervising vet on request within 15 business days.
• Board inspections of a veterinary practice must occur during regular business hours.
• Is a license subject to denial or discipline if the holder is convicted of animal cruelty?
• The definition of therapeutic or diagnostic substances or techniques includes which of the following?
• May the board suspend, revoke, place on probation, or reprimand a licensee who knowingly fails to report a disease to the Texas Animal Health Commission as required by the Agriculture Code?
• How are conflicts of interest disclosed to the SBOE?
• Which of the following best describes a veterinary assistant under the board's definition?
• How is inclusive language addressed in TEKS?
• What is the primary role of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE)?
• Amendments to a patient record must be noted with the time and date and stored at the veterinarian's place of business.
• Equine dentistry definitions include which of the following?
• Appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners are initiated by which process?
• What is the difference between an endorsement and a course requirement in SBOE graduation plans?
• Which statement about corporate practice of veterinary medicine is true?
• Fraudulently issuing a health certificate, vaccination certificate, test chart, or other form used in veterinary practice that relates to animal disease can result in which consequence?
• How long is an exam score valid after the date of the exam?
• The Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee has independent rulemaking authority.
• Is reasonable assistance available to individuals who wish to file a complaint with the board?
• What channels allow public influence on SBOE decisions about curriculum?
• Which of the following correctly reflects board membership limits?
• What is the significance of the master plan for education?
• Who is primarily responsible for implementing accountability policies and standards after the SBOE sets direction?
• Regarding renewals after expiration, which statement is accurate?
• Is the following statement true: A professional corporation consisting entirely of veterinarians may practice veterinary medicine only if it is licensed by the Board to do so?
• In the Texas education system, who administers state assessments and implements SBOE standards?
• Unless DEA registration is waived, only veterinarians registered with the DEA and DPS may prescribe, dispense, deliver or order delivered any controlled substances.
• The annual total of dosage units dispensed under this subsection is not more than five percent of the total dosage units dispensed in a year.
• A temporary license may require presenting proof of a current active license in good standing in another state.
• Under which type of supervision must a veterinarian holding a temporary license operate in Texas?
• The Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act does not apply to claims for damages resulting from veterinary malpractice or negligence.
• A licensee may give proper advice and act as a witness in a Board investigation without any conditions.
• A veterinary assistant must be certified or licensed.
• What is the purpose of field testing in TEKS implementation?
• Which item is not included in medical waste under § 801.361(a)?
• Licensed equine dental providers must maintain their equipment and business premises in a sanitary condition.
• What happens to investigation records of complaints that are groundless?
• What characterizes the SBOE's timeline to adopt new TEKS after review?
• The practice of veterinary medicine excludes activities when performed in connection with the care and treatment of which group of animals?
• Which statement best describes the practice of veterinary medicine as defined?
• A veterinarian who provides ER treatment to an ill or injured animal on the vet's own initiative or at the request of a person other than the owner is not liable to the owner for damages to the patient even in cases of gross negligence.
• Licensed equine dental providers may remove loose, deciduous teeth under general supervision by a veterinarian.
• What is the proper process for a district to request a waiver from SBOE graduation requirements?
• What is the purpose of field testing or pilot data in the SBOE textbook adoption process?
• Which action best describes the SBOE's role regarding charter schools?
• If a veterinarian's license has been expired for 65 days, how may the license be renewed under board rules?
• The executive committee's composition is the President and two other board members appointed by the President.
• What should SBOE members do if they have a conflict of interest?
• What is the primary function of SBOE curriculum design in relation to STEM?
• What is the minimum passing score on the EDPE for eligibility?
• Under the Public Information Act, SBOE records are:
• Sterilized dogs/cats released for adoption from a releasing agency must be identified by microchips, tattoos, or both.
• What is the offense classification for practicing veterinary medicine without a license?
• An inactive veterinary license will be automatically cancelled after how many consecutive years?
• Which entity reviews instructional materials for alignment with TEKS after publishers submit materials?
• What is the minimum passing score for the SBE, LVTE, or EDPE?
• What is the role of public comments in the State Board of Education decision-making process?
• Vets licensed outside of Texas may consult and render advice about an animal located in Texas only under the direct supervision of a Texas vet.
• Advertising that implies a service is superior to others is permissible if the claim cannot be reasonably verified.
• If a licensed veterinary technician immediately supervises a task performed by a certified veterinary assistant, is the technician responsible for conduct that violates veterinary laws?
• Which act is explicitly listed as an accepted livestock management practice exemption from the chapter?
• If requested in writing by a person who fails the licensing examination, the board shall furnish the person with an analysis of their performance on the examination.
• Disciplinary actions for violations can include actions by the Board for violations of the Act, Board rules, or the temporary emergency license.
• Which statement best captures the scope of the term 'practice of veterinary medicine'?
• Why is TEKS alignment important for instructional materials?
• Which statement about provisional licenses to practice veterinary medicine is correct?
• Who sets district accountability standards?
• An executive committee of the board may temporarily suspend a license if the committee determines that continued practice constitutes a continuing or imminent threat to the public welfare.
• A non-veterinarian may follow the oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian caring for hospitalized animals even when direct supervision is absent, provided the veterinarian has examined the animal and a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.
• If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the director shall notify the presiding officer of the board.
• Under disciplinary action for impairment, which statement is correct?
• Are investigation records confidential?
• The board may, on an unannounced basis, inspect licensees who have been ordered to perform certain acts as a result of a previous inspection to verify that the acts were completed.
• Which of the following describes the role of public input in TEKS revisions?
• What is a key mechanism SBOE uses to coordinate with higher education and industry?
• Which methods are used to monitor TEKS implementation across grade levels?
• Which statement best reflects the board's authority regarding applicants who are chronically intoxicated or chemically dependent?
• In a pre-purchase examination of a horse, a veterinarian may represent both the buyer and seller if both contribute to the veterinarian's fee.
• Who monitors the alignment of social studies materials with grade-level expectations?
• What are the key steps in the SBOE's textbook adoption process?
• A temporary suspension may also be ordered on a majority vote by the Board.
• How does the SBOE influence the social studies curriculum?
• When TEKS revisions are adopted by the SBOE, what typically accompanies the adoption?
• An expedited license issued under § 571.17 to the spouse of a military service member currently on active duty automatically becomes permanent twelve months after it has been issued.
• Under the Open Meetings Act, which of the following is required for SBOE meetings?
• What is the relationship between SBOE and teacher professional development standards?
• The practice includes the relief or correction of which conditions?
• The Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee is responsible for adopting rules for licensed equine dental providers.
• Which statement best describes SBOE's action when revising TEKS requirements?
• A herd does not include dogs, cats, or any animal in individual training, or any animal that competes as an individual.
• What is the SBOE's role in assessing teacher qualifications for teaching specific TEKS standards?
• If a licensed veterinary technician, acting under supervision, violates a law, regulation, or board rule, who is subject to disciplinary action?
• A vet's patient records must include the date and substance of any referrals, the client's response to the referral, and any consultations with a specialist.
• An advisory committee provides independent expertise on board functions and sets board policy.
• Upon the death of a veterinarian, the vet's heirs may dispose of the practice ownership and patient records within two years.
• Which organization provides feedback to help monitor TEKS implementation along with SBOE?
• A veterinarian may destroy medical records that relate to civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings only if the proceeding has been finally resolved.
• Can a private citizen speak before the board on issues under its jurisdiction?
• What is the minimum passing score for the VTNE?
• A supervising veterinarian may delegate greater responsibility and provide less supervision to a certified veterinary assistant than to a licensed veterinary technician.
• Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer and seller is prima facie evidence of fraud.
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the SBOE?
• Which of the following would be considered outside the defined practice?
• The practice governs actions related to which of the following?
• To be eligible for a provisional license, an applicant must be licensed in good standing in another state with substantially equivalent requirements and have passed a national or recognized examination.
• How might SBOE decisions impact school district budgeting?
• A veterinarian may compound drugs for a specific animal or herd only if there is a valid vet-client-patient relationship.
• Which of the following is a direct consequence of SBOE decisions on district budgeting?
• A veterinarian shall immediately report a human bite incident to a local health authority unless the animal is up-to-date on its rabies vaccination.
• Which topic is addressed by the State Board of Education meetings in addition to TEKS and instructional materials?
• A licensee or applicant for licensure who is charged with a felony must report the arrest to the Board no later than 30 days after the charge.
• A cabinet less substantially constructed may meet security requirements if hinge mountings inhibit removal and only a limited number of employees have keys.
• What is the function of the SBOE's instructional materials process?
• Which body is responsible for final adoption of TEKS standards?
• The confidentiality provisions do not apply to inspections or investigations conducted by the board.
• Which of the following is part of the criteria used to determine high-quality instructional materials?
• During an investigation by the board, a licensed veterinarian may decline to disclose information about a case to protect the confidential relationship with a client.
• A veterinarian may not refuse a client's request for copies of an animal's medical records because payment for care has not been received.
• Which body approves high school graduation requirements, including endorsements and credit hours?
• The Board's compliance monitoring program may inspect licensees on an unannounced basis if they have been ordered to perform certain acts as a result of a previous inspection.
• Veterinarians must exercise the same degree of humane care, skill, and diligence as average members of the veterinary medical profession in good standing in the locality or similar communities.
• By when must a licensee notify the board of a change of business address or employer?
• Which activity is included in the practice of veterinary medicine?
• If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board.
• After the death of a licensed veterinarian operating as a sole proprietorship, the practice ownership and patient records immediately become the property of the Board.
• The statement that marine mammals are excluded reflects which aspect of the definition?
• A veterinarian may render first aid or ER care to a human in an ER or disaster situation without compensation.
• Licensed equine dental providers must provide copies of patient records to the owner or caretaker authorizing treatment within 15 days of a records request.
• A board representative may inspect client and patient records, drug records, invoices, receipts, transfer documents, inventory logs, and surgery logs.
• Licensed veterinarians shall conduct their practice with honesty, integrity, and fair dealing in time and services rendered and in the amount charged for services, facilities, appliances and drugs.
• The practice includes the prescription or administration of which items?
• Which elements are considered open records in SBOE communications?
• A veterinarian shall furnish a copy of the patient records, including radiographs if requested, within 15 business days of the request.
• Which of the following is NOT a criterion for establishing a veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR)?
• Which of the following activities is explicitly included as part of the practice?
• Regarding establishing a vet-client-patient relationship, a veterinarian may obtain sufficient knowledge by visiting the premises only if the animal is a member of the herd.
• What risk arises from long delays in updating TEKS?
• Who administers the TEKS-based standards to ensure accountability in schools?
• Records of dispensing activities must be maintained in accordance with board rules.
• A licensee shall have a duty to suggest a referral to a Specialist when care is beyond the licensee's capabilities, and the decision to accept or continue care must be based on sound judgment within the prevailing standard of care.
• The board may suspend or revoke a license to practice veterinary medicine, or place on probation, if the vet fails to maintain controlled substances records.
• Which statement about exemptions for owners and caretakers performing acts is true?