FLORIDA NHA PRACTICE TEST AND FLORIDA NHA RULES AND
REGULATIONS PRACTICE TEST
2026-2027 FL NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXCLUSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensure, Board Composition & 40 3
Administrative Rules
II Administrator-in-Training (AIT) 15 15
Program
III Resident Rights & Facility Operations 45 21
IV Financial Management 30 35
V Human Resources 20 45
VI Quality of Care & Risk Management 25 53
VII Florida Laws & Rules (Specific) 25 61
Total 200
SECTION I: LICENSURE, BOARD COMPOSITION & ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES
1. The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of how
many members?
,A. 5 members
B. 9 members
C. 7 members
D. 11 members
Rationale: The Board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate: three licensed NHAs, two healthcare
practitioners, and two laypersons.
2. Who appoints members to the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A. The Florida Senate
B. The Florida House of Representatives
C. The Governor
D. The Department of Health
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate.
3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing
Home Administrators?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Rationale: Members of the NHA Board serve a term of 4 years or for a
term to complete an unexpired vacancy.
,4. Which Florida Statute chapter governs the regulation of Nursing
Home Administrators?
A. Chapter 400
B. Chapter 456
C. Chapter 468, Part II
D. Chapter 120
Rationale: Nursing home administrators are regulated under Chapter
468, Part II, Florida Statutes. Chapter 400, Part II governs nursing homes
and related health care facilities. Chapter 456 covers general provisions
for health professions. Chapter 120 is the Administrative Procedure Act.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nursing Home
Administrator licensure law?
A. To increase the number of nursing homes in Florida
B. To ensure every nursing home administrator practicing in Florida
meets minimum requirements for safe practice
C. To reduce the cost of nursing home care
D. To provide tax incentives for nursing home operators
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose for enacting this chapter is to
ensure that every nursing home administrator practicing in this state
meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
6. How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for
biennial license renewal?
, A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: Licensees must complete 40 CEUs biennially, with 20 hours
required to be in-person training.
7. What education is mandatory before license renewal?
A. 2-hour course in HIV/AIDS and 1-hour course in medical errors
B. 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS and 2-hour course in medical errors
C. Only medical errors education
D. Only HIV/AIDS education
Rationale: Mandatory education includes a 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS
and a 2-hour course in prevention of medical errors.
8. What is the total fee for initial licensure as a Nursing Home
Administrator in Florida?
A. $250
B. $500
C. **$755**
D. $1,000
Rationale: The total fee includes Examination Fee $250, Initial Licensure
Fee $500, and Unlicensed Activity Fee $5, totaling $755.
REGULATIONS PRACTICE TEST
2026-2027 FL NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXCLUSIVE
STUDY GUIDE
Table of Contents
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
I Licensure, Board Composition & 40 3
Administrative Rules
II Administrator-in-Training (AIT) 15 15
Program
III Resident Rights & Facility Operations 45 21
IV Financial Management 30 35
V Human Resources 20 45
VI Quality of Care & Risk Management 25 53
VII Florida Laws & Rules (Specific) 25 61
Total 200
SECTION I: LICENSURE, BOARD COMPOSITION & ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES
1. The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of how
many members?
,A. 5 members
B. 9 members
C. 7 members
D. 11 members
Rationale: The Board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate: three licensed NHAs, two healthcare
practitioners, and two laypersons.
2. Who appoints members to the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A. The Florida Senate
B. The Florida House of Representatives
C. The Governor
D. The Department of Health
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate.
3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing
Home Administrators?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Rationale: Members of the NHA Board serve a term of 4 years or for a
term to complete an unexpired vacancy.
,4. Which Florida Statute chapter governs the regulation of Nursing
Home Administrators?
A. Chapter 400
B. Chapter 456
C. Chapter 468, Part II
D. Chapter 120
Rationale: Nursing home administrators are regulated under Chapter
468, Part II, Florida Statutes. Chapter 400, Part II governs nursing homes
and related health care facilities. Chapter 456 covers general provisions
for health professions. Chapter 120 is the Administrative Procedure Act.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nursing Home
Administrator licensure law?
A. To increase the number of nursing homes in Florida
B. To ensure every nursing home administrator practicing in Florida
meets minimum requirements for safe practice
C. To reduce the cost of nursing home care
D. To provide tax incentives for nursing home operators
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose for enacting this chapter is to
ensure that every nursing home administrator practicing in this state
meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
6. How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for
biennial license renewal?
, A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: Licensees must complete 40 CEUs biennially, with 20 hours
required to be in-person training.
7. What education is mandatory before license renewal?
A. 2-hour course in HIV/AIDS and 1-hour course in medical errors
B. 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS and 2-hour course in medical errors
C. Only medical errors education
D. Only HIV/AIDS education
Rationale: Mandatory education includes a 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS
and a 2-hour course in prevention of medical errors.
8. What is the total fee for initial licensure as a Nursing Home
Administrator in Florida?
A. $250
B. $500
C. **$755**
D. $1,000
Rationale: The total fee includes Examination Fee $250, Initial Licensure
Fee $500, and Unlicensed Activity Fee $5, totaling $755.
