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This study guide provides 120 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions for the Florida
Board of Chiropractic Medicine Exam, aligned with Florida Statutes Chapters 456 (Health
Professions) and 460 (Chiropractic Medicine), Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64B2, and
federal regulations like HIPAA. Questions cover licensing, scope of practice, disciplinary
guidelines, ethics, record-keeping, and more, ensuring comprehensive preparation. Each
question includes a clear prompt, four answer choices, the correct answer, and a detailed
rationale citing relevant statutes or rules.
Question 1
Question: According to Florida Statute Chapter 460, which of the following is within the scope
of practice for a licensed chiropractor?
A) Prescribing narcotic pain medication
B) Performing spinal manipulations and adjustments
C) Performing major surgery
D) Practicing obstetrics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 460.403(9) defines chiropractic practice as including spinal adjustments and
manipulations to correct subluxations. Prescribing narcotics (A) is reserved for MDs/DOs under
FS 893.03. Major surgery (C) and obstetrics (D) are outside chiropractic scope per FS 460.403
and are violations.
Question 2
Question: What is the minimum continuing education (CE) requirement for biennial license
renewal for a Florida chiropractor?
A) 20 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 60 hours
D) 10 hours
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: FAC 64B2-13.004 requires 40 CE hours every 2 years, including 2 hours in
laws/rules, 2 in risk management, and 1 in HIV/AIDS. 20 (A), 60 (C), and 10 (D) do not meet the
requirement.
Question 3
Question: A chiropractor fails to renew their license by the deadline. How long is the
delinquency period before the license becomes null and void?
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 120 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 456.036(7) allows a 90-day delinquency period for renewal with a fee. After 90
days, the license is null, requiring reapplication. 30 (A), 120 (C), and 60 (D) are incorrect.
Question 4
Question: Which of the following is a prohibited act under FS 460.413?
A) Using X-rays for diagnostic purposes
B) Practicing under a false name
C) Billing for a completed adjustment
D) Maintaining patient records
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 460.413(1)(e) prohibits practicing under a false name, a felony. X-rays (A) are
allowed (FS 460.403). Billing (C) and records (D) are standard if compliant.
Question 5
Question: A chiropractor advertises “free initial consultations” but charges for X-rays. This
violates:
A) FS 456.062
B) FS 460.403
C) FAC 64B2-15.001
D) No violation
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: FS 456.062 prohibits deceptive advertising, including “free” offers with hidden
charges. FS 460.403 (B) defines scope, not ads. FAC 64B2-15.001 (C) covers signage. No
violation (D) incorrect.
Question 6
Question: Under FS 456.057, patient records are confidential unless:
A) Patient gives written consent
B) Chiropractor decides disclosure is necessary
C) Records are sold to another practice
D) Patient is non-compliant
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FS 456.057 and HIPAA require written patient consent for record disclosure, except
in legal exceptions (e.g., subpoena). Chiropractor discretion (B), sale (C), or non-compliance (D)
violate confidentiality.
Question 7
Question: A chiropractic assistant may perform which task under direct supervision?
A) Diagnosing subluxations
B) Applying heat therapy
C) Performing spinal adjustments
D) Prescribing exercises
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FAC 64B2-18.007 allows assistants to perform therapies like heat under direct
supervision. Diagnosis (A), adjustments (C), and prescribing (D) are chiropractor-only per FS
460.403.
Question 8
Question: What is the penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license in Florida?
A) Misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail
B) Felony, up to 7 years in jail
C) Fine only, no jail
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: FS 460.412 classifies unlicensed practice as a third-degree felony, up to 7 years.
Misdemeanor (A) incorrect. Fine (C) may apply but not sole. Penalty exists (D) false.
Question 9
Question: Scenario: Dr. Smith leaves patient records unsecured in a public area. This violates:
A) HIPAA and FS 456.057
B) FS 460.403 only
C) FAC 64B2-17.006 only
D) No violation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unsecured records breach HIPAA (45 CFR 164.530) and FS 456.057 confidentiality.
FS 460.403 (B) scope. FAC 64B2-17.006 (C) record retention. Violation exists (D) false.
Question 10
Question: How often must a chiropractor complete a 2-hour course on prevention of medical
errors?
A) Every renewal (biennially)
B) Once at initial licensure
C) Every 4 years
D) Not required
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAC 64B2-13.004 requires 2 hours of medical errors CE biennially. Once (B) or 4
years (C) incorrect. Required (D) false.
Question 11
Question: A chiropractor must report a change of address to the Board within:
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) No requirement
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FS 456.035 requires address updates within 30 days for license compliance. 60 (B),
90 (C) too long. Required (D) false.
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This study guide provides 120 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions for the Florida
Board of Chiropractic Medicine Exam, aligned with Florida Statutes Chapters 456 (Health
Professions) and 460 (Chiropractic Medicine), Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64B2, and
federal regulations like HIPAA. Questions cover licensing, scope of practice, disciplinary
guidelines, ethics, record-keeping, and more, ensuring comprehensive preparation. Each
question includes a clear prompt, four answer choices, the correct answer, and a detailed
rationale citing relevant statutes or rules.
Question 1
Question: According to Florida Statute Chapter 460, which of the following is within the scope
of practice for a licensed chiropractor?
A) Prescribing narcotic pain medication
B) Performing spinal manipulations and adjustments
C) Performing major surgery
D) Practicing obstetrics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 460.403(9) defines chiropractic practice as including spinal adjustments and
manipulations to correct subluxations. Prescribing narcotics (A) is reserved for MDs/DOs under
FS 893.03. Major surgery (C) and obstetrics (D) are outside chiropractic scope per FS 460.403
and are violations.
Question 2
Question: What is the minimum continuing education (CE) requirement for biennial license
renewal for a Florida chiropractor?
A) 20 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 60 hours
D) 10 hours
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: FAC 64B2-13.004 requires 40 CE hours every 2 years, including 2 hours in
laws/rules, 2 in risk management, and 1 in HIV/AIDS. 20 (A), 60 (C), and 10 (D) do not meet the
requirement.
Question 3
Question: A chiropractor fails to renew their license by the deadline. How long is the
delinquency period before the license becomes null and void?
A) 30 days
B) 90 days
C) 120 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 456.036(7) allows a 90-day delinquency period for renewal with a fee. After 90
days, the license is null, requiring reapplication. 30 (A), 120 (C), and 60 (D) are incorrect.
Question 4
Question: Which of the following is a prohibited act under FS 460.413?
A) Using X-rays for diagnostic purposes
B) Practicing under a false name
C) Billing for a completed adjustment
D) Maintaining patient records
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FS 460.413(1)(e) prohibits practicing under a false name, a felony. X-rays (A) are
allowed (FS 460.403). Billing (C) and records (D) are standard if compliant.
Question 5
Question: A chiropractor advertises “free initial consultations” but charges for X-rays. This
violates:
A) FS 456.062
B) FS 460.403
C) FAC 64B2-15.001
D) No violation
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: FS 456.062 prohibits deceptive advertising, including “free” offers with hidden
charges. FS 460.403 (B) defines scope, not ads. FAC 64B2-15.001 (C) covers signage. No
violation (D) incorrect.
Question 6
Question: Under FS 456.057, patient records are confidential unless:
A) Patient gives written consent
B) Chiropractor decides disclosure is necessary
C) Records are sold to another practice
D) Patient is non-compliant
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FS 456.057 and HIPAA require written patient consent for record disclosure, except
in legal exceptions (e.g., subpoena). Chiropractor discretion (B), sale (C), or non-compliance (D)
violate confidentiality.
Question 7
Question: A chiropractic assistant may perform which task under direct supervision?
A) Diagnosing subluxations
B) Applying heat therapy
C) Performing spinal adjustments
D) Prescribing exercises
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FAC 64B2-18.007 allows assistants to perform therapies like heat under direct
supervision. Diagnosis (A), adjustments (C), and prescribing (D) are chiropractor-only per FS
460.403.
Question 8
Question: What is the penalty for practicing chiropractic without a license in Florida?
A) Misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail
B) Felony, up to 7 years in jail
C) Fine only, no jail
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: FS 460.412 classifies unlicensed practice as a third-degree felony, up to 7 years.
Misdemeanor (A) incorrect. Fine (C) may apply but not sole. Penalty exists (D) false.
Question 9
Question: Scenario: Dr. Smith leaves patient records unsecured in a public area. This violates:
A) HIPAA and FS 456.057
B) FS 460.403 only
C) FAC 64B2-17.006 only
D) No violation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unsecured records breach HIPAA (45 CFR 164.530) and FS 456.057 confidentiality.
FS 460.403 (B) scope. FAC 64B2-17.006 (C) record retention. Violation exists (D) false.
Question 10
Question: How often must a chiropractor complete a 2-hour course on prevention of medical
errors?
A) Every renewal (biennially)
B) Once at initial licensure
C) Every 4 years
D) Not required
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FAC 64B2-13.004 requires 2 hours of medical errors CE biennially. Once (B) or 4
years (C) incorrect. Required (D) false.
Question 11
Question: A chiropractor must report a change of address to the Board within:
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) No requirement
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FS 456.035 requires address updates within 30 days for license compliance. 60 (B),
90 (C) too long. Required (D) false.
