Limited Licenses Exam

Oregon (OR) Physician Assistant, Limited Licenses Exam

Question 1. Which legislative document defines the scope of practice and licensure requirements for Physician Assistants in Oregon?

• Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)
• Oregon Medical Practice Act (MPA)
• Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
• Oregon Health Authority Regulations

Answer: B

Explanation: The Oregon Medical Practice Act (MPA) is the primary

legislative statute that establishes the scope of practice, licensure requirements, and regulatory authority for PAs in Oregon. While ORS and OAR contain related statutes and rules, the MPA provides the overarching legal framework.

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Question 2. What is the primary purpose of the Oregon Medical Practice Act concerning PAs?

• To regulate hospital policies
• To establish licensure standards and define the scope of practice for

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Oregon (OR) Physician Assistant, Limited Licenses Exam

• To govern health insurance policies
• To set patient billing procedures

Answer: B

Explanation: The MPA's primary purpose is to establish licensure

standards, define the scope of practice, and regulate the professional conduct of PAs to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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Question 3. Which of the following best describes the distinction between a PA and a physician in Oregon?

• PAs can independently diagnose and treat without supervision
• PAs operate under the supervision or collaboration of a physician but

cannot independently establish a practice

• Physicians are licensed at the state level, PAs are not
• PAs have the same scope of practice as physicians in all settings

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Oregon (OR) Physician Assistant, Limited Licenses Exam

Explanation: PAs in Oregon function under a supervising or

collaborating physician and cannot independently establish a practice or diagnose without physician oversight, unlike physicians who have full autonomous authority.

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Question 4. Which document is necessary for an initial application for a limited PA license in Oregon?

• Medical school diploma
• Criminal background check and verification of educational

credentials

• Proof of residency in Oregon
• Recent employment verification

Answer: B

Explanation: The initial application requires documentation such as

educational credentials and a criminal background check to ensure eligibility and safety standards.

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Oregon (OR) Physician Assistant, Limited Licenses Exam

Question 5. What does a "Limited License, Pending Examination" status signify for a PA in Oregon?

• The PA has full licensure and can practice independently
• The PA has provisional licensure while awaiting certification or

examination results

• The PA is only permitted to observe and not practice
• The license is permanently limited and renewal is not required

Answer: B

Explanation: This status indicates a provisional license granted while the

PA completes the examination or certification process, allowing supervised practice under specific conditions.

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Question 6. Which of the following is a requirement for license renewal for PAs in Oregon?

• Passing a new licensing exam every year
• Completing continuing professional education (CPE) hours as

specified by the Oregon Medical Board

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