FLORIDA LAWS AND RULE CHIROPRACTIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL
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how long is the standard probation period for offenses unless otherwise stated? - CORRECT
ANSWER 5 years
when is payment of fines (disciplinary action) due? - CORRECT ANSWER within (30) days of
the order
written notification for change of address (specific to disciplinary orders) - CORRECT
ANSWER (10) days
T/F If ordered to take CE coursework as part of a disciplinary action, those hours can be included
as part of the 40 hour biennial requirement. - CORRECT ANSWER False. They are in addition
to standard CE requirements.
How long does a respondent have to complete CE coursework ordered due to disciplinary
action? - CORRECT ANSWER (12) months
If a respondent is on probation or indirect monitoring, how close must the monitor practice to the
chiro on probation? - CORRECT ANSWER within (50) miles
Any fines shall be paid within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER (30) days
How long does a chiropractor have to correct a violation if cited? - CORRECT ANSWER (60)
days
The penalty amt for most citations is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER $500
The penalty/fine for citations related to advertising are generally how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER $2,500
how much is the fine for failing to complete less than 20 CE hours? - CORRECT ANSWER
$2,500
how much is the fine for failing to complete 21 or more CE hours? - CORRECT ANSWER
$5,000
how much is the fine for failing to complete CE requirements during the 24-mo initial licensure
period? - CORRECT ANSWER $1,000
,how long does the respondent have to dispute a citation (in writing) before it becomes a final
order? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
fine for license fraudulently obtained? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000
fine for practicing w/o active license? - CORRECT ANSWER min of $500 for each month of
practice
fine for use/attempted use of suspended/revoked license? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 fine
and permanent revocation/denial
fine for selling/fraudulently obtaining license? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 & permanent
revocation
consequence of use of protected title (e.g. Doctor of Chiropractic) w/o licensure? - CORRECT
ANSWER denial of licensure
what are the penalties/fine for sexual misconduct? - CORRECT ANSWER referral for eval, (1)
year suspension, follow by (2) years probation including a chaperone, up to a max $7,500 fine
and permanent revocation
what are the penalties for a misdemeanor? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $1,500 fine
(6) months probation
NTE $3,000 fine
(1) year suspension
what are the penalties for a felony? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $5,000 fine
(1) year probation
NTE $7,500 fine
(1) year suspension followed by
(2) years probation or permanent revocation
what are the penalties for false/misleading advertising? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $1,000 fine
& letter of concern
Max $2,500 fine
3 hours laws, rules and ethics CE
disciplinary action for soliciting patients or commercial solicitation from accident report
information - CORRECT ANSWER Min $3,000 & (2) years probation
Max $6,000 fine & (2) years suspension followed by
(2) year probation
(2) hours ethics
(3) hours Laws and Rules CE
disciplinary action for using acupuncture w/o certification? - CORRECT ANSWER $3,000 fine
(1) year probation
,letter of concern
(3) hours laws, rules and ethics
disciplinary actions for testing positive on drug screening? - CORRECT ANSWER suspension
of license until PRN evaluation w/recommendation of ability to practice w/reasonable skill &
safety to patients
Min $1,000 fine & (1) year suspension, (2) years probation
Max $(1) year suspension w/(3) years probation w/monitoring
T/F The Board may take licensee remorse into consideration for determining disciplinary action.
- CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Obstetrics is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
T/F Performing minor surgery is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
T/F Chiropractors can order store, and administer prescription medical oxygen if it is being used
for emergency purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Chiropractors can use topical anesthetics in aerosol form under the scope of practice in
Florida. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Chiropractic physicians can advise and instruct patients in matters pertaining to hygiene and
sanitary measures as taught and approved by recognized chiropractic colleges. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Attempting to use a fraudulently obtained license...felony or misdemeanor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Felony
Attempting to sell or fraudulently obtain a license...felony or misdemeanor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Misdemeanor
Using the title "chiropractic physician" or "doctor of chiropractic" w/o a license...felony or
misdemeanor? - CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor
How long do x-rays need to be obtained? - CORRECT ANSWER (4) years
How many CA's can work under 1 chiropractor? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 DC for every 2 CAs
Which tasks cannot be performed by CA's? Choose all that apply:
a. Case histories
b. Physical exams
c. Rendering if results/treatment advice
, d. taking x-rays
e. Adjusting
f. Diagnostic testing - CORRECT ANSWER c. Rendering of results/treatment advice
d. taking x-rays
e. Adjusting
What is direct supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical presence of DC on premises for
consult/direction
What is indirect supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER DC must be available either in person or
via other communication devices and within 30 minutes' distance
How many hours is a CA specialty training program? - CORRECT ANSWER 75 hours
What subjects can a CA obtain specialty training in? (Hint: there are 4) - CORRECT ANSWER
Radiology
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Physiotherapy
How long does a student have to complete the 200 required hours to become a CA (Chiropractic
Assistant)? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 months
What must a licensed chiropractor do before his/her license expires to avoid becoming
delinquent? - CORRECT ANSWER Elect active or inactive status before the license expires
How long does a licensee have to provide written notice of an address change? - CORRECT
ANSWER 30 days
How many days notice does the Board have to give to the public of a meeting (as well as provide
an agenda)? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days
Board members may not miss more than _ consecutive board meetings. - CORRECT ANSWER
3
How many hours in acupuncture are required to sit for the licensure exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER 100 hours
Can a non-licensed DC practice acupuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER No
What is the application fee (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER $100
What is the initial licensure fee? The biennial renewal fee (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER
licensure - $300; biennial renewal $300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL
EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
how long is the standard probation period for offenses unless otherwise stated? - CORRECT
ANSWER 5 years
when is payment of fines (disciplinary action) due? - CORRECT ANSWER within (30) days of
the order
written notification for change of address (specific to disciplinary orders) - CORRECT
ANSWER (10) days
T/F If ordered to take CE coursework as part of a disciplinary action, those hours can be included
as part of the 40 hour biennial requirement. - CORRECT ANSWER False. They are in addition
to standard CE requirements.
How long does a respondent have to complete CE coursework ordered due to disciplinary
action? - CORRECT ANSWER (12) months
If a respondent is on probation or indirect monitoring, how close must the monitor practice to the
chiro on probation? - CORRECT ANSWER within (50) miles
Any fines shall be paid within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER (30) days
How long does a chiropractor have to correct a violation if cited? - CORRECT ANSWER (60)
days
The penalty amt for most citations is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER $500
The penalty/fine for citations related to advertising are generally how much? - CORRECT
ANSWER $2,500
how much is the fine for failing to complete less than 20 CE hours? - CORRECT ANSWER
$2,500
how much is the fine for failing to complete 21 or more CE hours? - CORRECT ANSWER
$5,000
how much is the fine for failing to complete CE requirements during the 24-mo initial licensure
period? - CORRECT ANSWER $1,000
,how long does the respondent have to dispute a citation (in writing) before it becomes a final
order? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
fine for license fraudulently obtained? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000
fine for practicing w/o active license? - CORRECT ANSWER min of $500 for each month of
practice
fine for use/attempted use of suspended/revoked license? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 fine
and permanent revocation/denial
fine for selling/fraudulently obtaining license? - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 & permanent
revocation
consequence of use of protected title (e.g. Doctor of Chiropractic) w/o licensure? - CORRECT
ANSWER denial of licensure
what are the penalties/fine for sexual misconduct? - CORRECT ANSWER referral for eval, (1)
year suspension, follow by (2) years probation including a chaperone, up to a max $7,500 fine
and permanent revocation
what are the penalties for a misdemeanor? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $1,500 fine
(6) months probation
NTE $3,000 fine
(1) year suspension
what are the penalties for a felony? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $5,000 fine
(1) year probation
NTE $7,500 fine
(1) year suspension followed by
(2) years probation or permanent revocation
what are the penalties for false/misleading advertising? - CORRECT ANSWER Min $1,000 fine
& letter of concern
Max $2,500 fine
3 hours laws, rules and ethics CE
disciplinary action for soliciting patients or commercial solicitation from accident report
information - CORRECT ANSWER Min $3,000 & (2) years probation
Max $6,000 fine & (2) years suspension followed by
(2) year probation
(2) hours ethics
(3) hours Laws and Rules CE
disciplinary action for using acupuncture w/o certification? - CORRECT ANSWER $3,000 fine
(1) year probation
,letter of concern
(3) hours laws, rules and ethics
disciplinary actions for testing positive on drug screening? - CORRECT ANSWER suspension
of license until PRN evaluation w/recommendation of ability to practice w/reasonable skill &
safety to patients
Min $1,000 fine & (1) year suspension, (2) years probation
Max $(1) year suspension w/(3) years probation w/monitoring
T/F The Board may take licensee remorse into consideration for determining disciplinary action.
- CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Obstetrics is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
T/F Performing minor surgery is within the scope of Chiropractic practice in Florida. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
T/F Chiropractors can order store, and administer prescription medical oxygen if it is being used
for emergency purposes. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Chiropractors can use topical anesthetics in aerosol form under the scope of practice in
Florida. - CORRECT ANSWER True
T/F Chiropractic physicians can advise and instruct patients in matters pertaining to hygiene and
sanitary measures as taught and approved by recognized chiropractic colleges. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Attempting to use a fraudulently obtained license...felony or misdemeanor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Felony
Attempting to sell or fraudulently obtain a license...felony or misdemeanor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Misdemeanor
Using the title "chiropractic physician" or "doctor of chiropractic" w/o a license...felony or
misdemeanor? - CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor
How long do x-rays need to be obtained? - CORRECT ANSWER (4) years
How many CA's can work under 1 chiropractor? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 DC for every 2 CAs
Which tasks cannot be performed by CA's? Choose all that apply:
a. Case histories
b. Physical exams
c. Rendering if results/treatment advice
, d. taking x-rays
e. Adjusting
f. Diagnostic testing - CORRECT ANSWER c. Rendering of results/treatment advice
d. taking x-rays
e. Adjusting
What is direct supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical presence of DC on premises for
consult/direction
What is indirect supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER DC must be available either in person or
via other communication devices and within 30 minutes' distance
How many hours is a CA specialty training program? - CORRECT ANSWER 75 hours
What subjects can a CA obtain specialty training in? (Hint: there are 4) - CORRECT ANSWER
Radiology
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Physiotherapy
How long does a student have to complete the 200 required hours to become a CA (Chiropractic
Assistant)? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 months
What must a licensed chiropractor do before his/her license expires to avoid becoming
delinquent? - CORRECT ANSWER Elect active or inactive status before the license expires
How long does a licensee have to provide written notice of an address change? - CORRECT
ANSWER 30 days
How many days notice does the Board have to give to the public of a meeting (as well as provide
an agenda)? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 days
Board members may not miss more than _ consecutive board meetings. - CORRECT ANSWER
3
How many hours in acupuncture are required to sit for the licensure exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER 100 hours
Can a non-licensed DC practice acupuncture? - CORRECT ANSWER No
What is the application fee (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER $100
What is the initial licensure fee? The biennial renewal fee (DC)? - CORRECT ANSWER
licensure - $300; biennial renewal $300
