FLORIDA LAWS and RULES CHIROPRACTIC
BOARD 2026/2027| Updated Test Questions
1. Under Chapter 460, Florida Statutes, which of the following acts is absolutely
prohibited for a licensed chiropractor?
A) Performing a physical examination to diagnose a lumbar disc bulge.
B) Ordering diagnostic X-rays of the cervical spine.
C) Performing a surgical laminectomy on a patient with severe spinal stenosis.
D) Dispensing dietary supplements to a patient with a nutritional deficiency.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractors are strictly prohibited from performing major surgery (such as
a laminectomy). While they can diagnose, order X-rays, and dispense dietary
supplements, performing invasive surgical procedures is outside their legal scope of
practice.
,2. A Florida chiropractor permanently relocates their practice to a new city.
According to Board rules, how many days do they have to update their physical
address of record with the Florida Department of Health?
A) 10 Days
B) 30 Days
C) 45 Days
D) 60 Days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Board rules (Rule 64B2) mandate that all licensees must notify the
Department of Health of a change in their physical mailing address within 30 days of
the move, to ensure all official correspondence and renewal notices are received.
3. To successfully renew a Florida chiropractic license for the 2026/2027 biennium,
how many total Continuing Education (CE) hours must the licensee complete?
A) 30 Hours
B) 35 Hours
C) 40 Hours
D) 45 Hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B2-16.002, every licensed chiropractor must complete 40 total
CE hours per two-year biennial renewal period. This includes mandatory hours for
Medical Errors, HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and Ethics, plus general clinical hours.
4. A patient was last treated in a chiropractic office on January 15, 2026. The
chiropractor closed the practice and retired on January 15, 2029. According to
Florida record retention laws, until what date must the patient's records be kept?
A) January 15, 2031
B) January 15, 2032
C) January 15, 2034
D) Indefinitely
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B2-16.001, patient records, including X-rays and financial
records, must be retained for a minimum of 5 years after the last date of treatment.
Since the last treatment was in 2026, the records must be kept until at least January 15,
2031. (Note: If the practitioner retired in 2029, they still must store the 2026 records until
2031 before properly disposing of them). The correct answer is 5 years from the date of
last treatment (C. 2031 - wait, let me correct the math. 2026 + 5 = 2031. Let's re-check
options. Option A is 2031. Yes. 2026+5=2031. The options were 2031, 2032, 2034,
Indefinitely. Correct answer is A (2031). Let me adjust the options to be mathematically
correct. I will write: A) 2031, B) 2032, C) 2034, D) Indefinitely. Correct answer: A.
Correct Answer: A (Revised)
Rationale (Revised): Under Rule 64B2-16.001, patient records must be retained for
a minimum of 5 years after the last date of treatment. Since the last date was in 2026,
they must be kept until January 15, 2031.
5. A chiropractor uses the title "Dr. Jane Smith, Chiropractor" in a newspaper
advertisement. Does this comply with Rule 64B2-17 regarding advertising?
A) Yes, because the term "Chiropractor" clarifies their license type.
B) No, they must use "D.C." after their name, not just "Chiropractor."
C) No, they cannot use "Dr." at all in an advertisement.
D) Yes, as long as they do not use a photo of themselves.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.001 explicitly states that if a chiropractor uses the title "Dr.",
they must place "D.C." (Doctor of Chiropractic) in direct and immediate conjunction with
their name. Simply writing "Chiropractor" is not specific enough under the advertising
rules, as it could be misleading.
6. During an examination, a chiropractor notices numerous bruises in various
stages of healing on a 9-year-old child. The child appears fearful and will not make
eye contact. What is the chiropractor's legal obligation?
A) Ignore the bruising and focus only on the spinal complaint.
B) Call the child's parents immediately to confront them.
BOARD 2026/2027| Updated Test Questions
1. Under Chapter 460, Florida Statutes, which of the following acts is absolutely
prohibited for a licensed chiropractor?
A) Performing a physical examination to diagnose a lumbar disc bulge.
B) Ordering diagnostic X-rays of the cervical spine.
C) Performing a surgical laminectomy on a patient with severe spinal stenosis.
D) Dispensing dietary supplements to a patient with a nutritional deficiency.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chiropractors are strictly prohibited from performing major surgery (such as
a laminectomy). While they can diagnose, order X-rays, and dispense dietary
supplements, performing invasive surgical procedures is outside their legal scope of
practice.
,2. A Florida chiropractor permanently relocates their practice to a new city.
According to Board rules, how many days do they have to update their physical
address of record with the Florida Department of Health?
A) 10 Days
B) 30 Days
C) 45 Days
D) 60 Days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Board rules (Rule 64B2) mandate that all licensees must notify the
Department of Health of a change in their physical mailing address within 30 days of
the move, to ensure all official correspondence and renewal notices are received.
3. To successfully renew a Florida chiropractic license for the 2026/2027 biennium,
how many total Continuing Education (CE) hours must the licensee complete?
A) 30 Hours
B) 35 Hours
C) 40 Hours
D) 45 Hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B2-16.002, every licensed chiropractor must complete 40 total
CE hours per two-year biennial renewal period. This includes mandatory hours for
Medical Errors, HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and Ethics, plus general clinical hours.
4. A patient was last treated in a chiropractic office on January 15, 2026. The
chiropractor closed the practice and retired on January 15, 2029. According to
Florida record retention laws, until what date must the patient's records be kept?
A) January 15, 2031
B) January 15, 2032
C) January 15, 2034
D) Indefinitely
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B2-16.001, patient records, including X-rays and financial
records, must be retained for a minimum of 5 years after the last date of treatment.
Since the last treatment was in 2026, the records must be kept until at least January 15,
2031. (Note: If the practitioner retired in 2029, they still must store the 2026 records until
2031 before properly disposing of them). The correct answer is 5 years from the date of
last treatment (C. 2031 - wait, let me correct the math. 2026 + 5 = 2031. Let's re-check
options. Option A is 2031. Yes. 2026+5=2031. The options were 2031, 2032, 2034,
Indefinitely. Correct answer is A (2031). Let me adjust the options to be mathematically
correct. I will write: A) 2031, B) 2032, C) 2034, D) Indefinitely. Correct answer: A.
Correct Answer: A (Revised)
Rationale (Revised): Under Rule 64B2-16.001, patient records must be retained for
a minimum of 5 years after the last date of treatment. Since the last date was in 2026,
they must be kept until January 15, 2031.
5. A chiropractor uses the title "Dr. Jane Smith, Chiropractor" in a newspaper
advertisement. Does this comply with Rule 64B2-17 regarding advertising?
A) Yes, because the term "Chiropractor" clarifies their license type.
B) No, they must use "D.C." after their name, not just "Chiropractor."
C) No, they cannot use "Dr." at all in an advertisement.
D) Yes, as long as they do not use a photo of themselves.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.001 explicitly states that if a chiropractor uses the title "Dr.",
they must place "D.C." (Doctor of Chiropractic) in direct and immediate conjunction with
their name. Simply writing "Chiropractor" is not specific enough under the advertising
rules, as it could be misleading.
6. During an examination, a chiropractor notices numerous bruises in various
stages of healing on a 9-year-old child. The child appears fearful and will not make
eye contact. What is the chiropractor's legal obligation?
A) Ignore the bruising and focus only on the spinal complaint.
B) Call the child's parents immediately to confront them.
