Florida Laws & Rules for Chiropractic
Medicine – Board Exam Study Guide with 50
Questions and Verified Solutions.
WEIGHTED CONTENT AREAS
Table
Module Topic Questions
I Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine) 12 (Q1–Q12)
II Florida Statute Chapter 456 (Health Professions & 10 (Q13–
Occupations) Q22)
III Florida Administrative Code Rule 64B2 10 (Q23–
Q32)
IV Scope of Practice & Board Definitions 6 (Q33–Q38)
V Disciplinary Guidelines & Penalties 6 (Q39–Q44)
VI Recordkeeping & Documentation 3 (Q45–Q47)
VII Advertising & Professional Ethics 3 (Q48–Q50)
KEY STATUTORY REFERENCES
• FS 460 — Chiropractic Medicine (Purpose, Definitions, Board, Licensure, Scope,
Violations)
, • FS 456 — Health Professions & Occupations (Renewal, CE, Records, Discipline,
Complaints)
• FAC 64B2 — Chiropractic Board Rules (Fees, Exams, CE, Records, Advertising,
Conduct, Penalties)
QUESTION 1 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
Under Florida Statute 460.402, the primary legislative purpose of regulating
chiropractic medicine is to:
A. Maximize revenue for the state through licensing fees
B. Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; ensure minimum competency
C. Promote chiropractic medicine as superior to all other healing arts
D. Limit the number of practicing chiropractors to reduce competition
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: FS 460.402 states the legislative purpose is to regulate chiropractic medicine
to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to ensure minimum competency of
practitioners. It does not promote superiority over other professions or exist for revenue
generation.
QUESTION 2 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
According to FS 460.403, 'chiropractic medicine' is defined as that branch of the
healing arts concerned with the relationship between the:
A. Respiratory system and cardiovascular system
B. Digestive system and endocrine system
C. Spinal column, musculoskeletal structures, and nervous system
D. Immune system and lymphatic system
, CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: FS 460.403 defines chiropractic medicine as the branch of healing arts
concerned with the relationship between the spinal column, musculoskeletal structures,
and nervous system. This definition forms the foundation of chiropractic scope of practice
in Florida.
QUESTION 3 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine consists of how many members, and
what is the composition?
A. 5 members: all chiropractic physicians
B. 7 members: 5 chiropractic physicians and 2 consumer members
C. 9 members: 7 chiropractic physicians and 2 public members
D. 11 members: all appointed by the Governor without Senate confirmation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: FS 460.405 establishes the Board with 7 members: 5 chiropractic physicians
(licensed ≥5 years, actively practicing in Florida) and 2 consumer (lay) members (not
licensed as chiropractors, not affiliated with chiropractic colleges). Members are appointed
by the Governor with Senate confirmation for 4-year terms.
QUESTION 4 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
Which of the following is a requirement for a chiropractic physician member of the
Board of Chiropractic Medicine?
A. Licensed for at least 2 years in Florida
B. Licensed for at least 5 years in Florida and actively practicing
C. Board-certified in radiology
D. Former president of the Florida Chiropractic Association
Medicine – Board Exam Study Guide with 50
Questions and Verified Solutions.
WEIGHTED CONTENT AREAS
Table
Module Topic Questions
I Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine) 12 (Q1–Q12)
II Florida Statute Chapter 456 (Health Professions & 10 (Q13–
Occupations) Q22)
III Florida Administrative Code Rule 64B2 10 (Q23–
Q32)
IV Scope of Practice & Board Definitions 6 (Q33–Q38)
V Disciplinary Guidelines & Penalties 6 (Q39–Q44)
VI Recordkeeping & Documentation 3 (Q45–Q47)
VII Advertising & Professional Ethics 3 (Q48–Q50)
KEY STATUTORY REFERENCES
• FS 460 — Chiropractic Medicine (Purpose, Definitions, Board, Licensure, Scope,
Violations)
, • FS 456 — Health Professions & Occupations (Renewal, CE, Records, Discipline,
Complaints)
• FAC 64B2 — Chiropractic Board Rules (Fees, Exams, CE, Records, Advertising,
Conduct, Penalties)
QUESTION 1 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
Under Florida Statute 460.402, the primary legislative purpose of regulating
chiropractic medicine is to:
A. Maximize revenue for the state through licensing fees
B. Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public; ensure minimum competency
C. Promote chiropractic medicine as superior to all other healing arts
D. Limit the number of practicing chiropractors to reduce competition
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: FS 460.402 states the legislative purpose is to regulate chiropractic medicine
to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to ensure minimum competency of
practitioners. It does not promote superiority over other professions or exist for revenue
generation.
QUESTION 2 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
According to FS 460.403, 'chiropractic medicine' is defined as that branch of the
healing arts concerned with the relationship between the:
A. Respiratory system and cardiovascular system
B. Digestive system and endocrine system
C. Spinal column, musculoskeletal structures, and nervous system
D. Immune system and lymphatic system
, CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: FS 460.403 defines chiropractic medicine as the branch of healing arts
concerned with the relationship between the spinal column, musculoskeletal structures,
and nervous system. This definition forms the foundation of chiropractic scope of practice
in Florida.
QUESTION 3 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine consists of how many members, and
what is the composition?
A. 5 members: all chiropractic physicians
B. 7 members: 5 chiropractic physicians and 2 consumer members
C. 9 members: 7 chiropractic physicians and 2 public members
D. 11 members: all appointed by the Governor without Senate confirmation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: FS 460.405 establishes the Board with 7 members: 5 chiropractic physicians
(licensed ≥5 years, actively practicing in Florida) and 2 consumer (lay) members (not
licensed as chiropractors, not affiliated with chiropractic colleges). Members are appointed
by the Governor with Senate confirmation for 4-year terms.
QUESTION 4 — Florida Statute Chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine)
Type: Multiple Choice
Domain: I
Which of the following is a requirement for a chiropractic physician member of the
Board of Chiropractic Medicine?
A. Licensed for at least 2 years in Florida
B. Licensed for at least 5 years in Florida and actively practicing
C. Board-certified in radiology
D. Former president of the Florida Chiropractic Association
