Professional guardianship state of Florida EXAM 2025/2026 ACTUAL
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ /ASSURED SUCCESS / BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
If the ward or his family oppose surgery, the guardian should -
ANSWER-Get a second opinion and petition the court for
authority to act or instructions to act.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid
guardianship and probate of his or her estate? - ANSWER-
Living trust
What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do?
- ANSWER-A health care surrogate does not have the authority
to place the patient into a facility if the patient is refusing to go
there and to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or
she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives
even if they are not in effect? - ANSWER-There may be an
indication of the words wishes, that will give guidance on the
principle of substituted judgment
,What is an example of an agency that may provide case
management services to at risk individuals? - ANSWER-
Department of children and family DCF, or community care for
the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts
under voluntary guardianship? - ANSWER-The guardian must
submit a physician statement that the ward is competent along
with the annual report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform? -
ANSWER-Consent or refuse treatment, authorize admission or
discharge from facilities, authorize release of information,
select or discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make
decisions about life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida
statute 415 - ANSWER-Emergency removal from residence,
emergency medical treatment, emergency protective services
for persons who are at risk of death or injury. Florida statute
415 is adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-Adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415
,Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated
person? - ANSWER-A facility or healthcare provider may
appoint a proxy to make decisions for the person if the
individual did not designate a health care surrogate or prepare
any advanced directives prior to becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated
veteran or his dependents? - ANSWER-Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have
repetitive actions such as frequent handwashing, checking to
see if all the appliances are off, etc. - ANSWER-Obsessive
compulsive disorder or OCD
Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have -
ANSWER-Hallucinations and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been
baker acted - ANSWER-The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 - ANSWER-Statue 394 Florida mental health
act more commonly known as the Baker act. This governs the
actions of the professions for the process of involuntary
examination/treatment in a mental health facility.
, Florida statute 397.
A patient may be held at a psychiatric receiving facility for how
many hours before a decision is made to release him or set a
hearing? - ANSWER-72 hours
In order for a guardian to admit his ward to a psychiatric facility
for evaluation or treatment what hearing needs to take place. -
ANSWER-A Baker act hearing
What disorder displays episodes of mania alternating with
episodes of depression - ANSWER-Bipolar disorder
When a patient is admitted to a psychiatric facility under the
Baker act he retains some rights. What are they. - ANSWER-
Dignity, less restriction appropriate available treatment utilized
on needs and best interest, physical exam if retain for more
than 12 hours, individualized treatment plan in writing no more
than five days after admission, communicate freely/privately
with persons outside the facility, receive send email
sealed/unopened correspondence, no incoming
correspondence will be opened, delayed, held, or censored and
less info may be harmful, permitted immediate access by family
members, guardian, guardian advocate, representative, Florida
Statewide/local advocacy council or attorney, ready access to
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ /ASSURED SUCCESS / BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
If the ward or his family oppose surgery, the guardian should -
ANSWER-Get a second opinion and petition the court for
authority to act or instructions to act.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid
guardianship and probate of his or her estate? - ANSWER-
Living trust
What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do?
- ANSWER-A health care surrogate does not have the authority
to place the patient into a facility if the patient is refusing to go
there and to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or
she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives
even if they are not in effect? - ANSWER-There may be an
indication of the words wishes, that will give guidance on the
principle of substituted judgment
,What is an example of an agency that may provide case
management services to at risk individuals? - ANSWER-
Department of children and family DCF, or community care for
the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts
under voluntary guardianship? - ANSWER-The guardian must
submit a physician statement that the ward is competent along
with the annual report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform? -
ANSWER-Consent or refuse treatment, authorize admission or
discharge from facilities, authorize release of information,
select or discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make
decisions about life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida
statute 415 - ANSWER-Emergency removal from residence,
emergency medical treatment, emergency protective services
for persons who are at risk of death or injury. Florida statute
415 is adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-Adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415
,Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated
person? - ANSWER-A facility or healthcare provider may
appoint a proxy to make decisions for the person if the
individual did not designate a health care surrogate or prepare
any advanced directives prior to becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated
veteran or his dependents? - ANSWER-Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have
repetitive actions such as frequent handwashing, checking to
see if all the appliances are off, etc. - ANSWER-Obsessive
compulsive disorder or OCD
Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have -
ANSWER-Hallucinations and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been
baker acted - ANSWER-The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 - ANSWER-Statue 394 Florida mental health
act more commonly known as the Baker act. This governs the
actions of the professions for the process of involuntary
examination/treatment in a mental health facility.
, Florida statute 397.
A patient may be held at a psychiatric receiving facility for how
many hours before a decision is made to release him or set a
hearing? - ANSWER-72 hours
In order for a guardian to admit his ward to a psychiatric facility
for evaluation or treatment what hearing needs to take place. -
ANSWER-A Baker act hearing
What disorder displays episodes of mania alternating with
episodes of depression - ANSWER-Bipolar disorder
When a patient is admitted to a psychiatric facility under the
Baker act he retains some rights. What are they. - ANSWER-
Dignity, less restriction appropriate available treatment utilized
on needs and best interest, physical exam if retain for more
than 12 hours, individualized treatment plan in writing no more
than five days after admission, communicate freely/privately
with persons outside the facility, receive send email
sealed/unopened correspondence, no incoming
correspondence will be opened, delayed, held, or censored and
less info may be harmful, permitted immediate access by family
members, guardian, guardian advocate, representative, Florida
Statewide/local advocacy council or attorney, ready access to
