FLORIDA CHIROPRACTIC BOARD EXAM LATEST 2026/2027
PREMIUM PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |ALREADY GRADED
A+ |BRAND NEW!
1. According to Florida Statute 460.403, the "practice of chiropractic" includes
which of the following?
A) Prescription of controlled substances
B) Performance of major surgery
C) Analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxations
D) Administration of intravenous fluids
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Florida law defines chiropractic as the analysis and adjustment of
vertebral subluxations and other malpositioned articulations, using specific
chiropractic techniques. It explicitly excludes prescription drugs, surgery, and IV
therapy.
2. The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine consists of how many members
appointed by the Governor?
A) Five members
B) Seven members
C) Nine members
D) Eleven members
CORRECT ANSWER: C
,Rationale: Per F.S. 460.404, the Board includes nine members—seven chiropractic
physicians and two consumer members. This ensures professional and public
representation.
3. A chiropractic physician licensed in Florida must renew their license every:
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Four years
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Florida chiropractic licenses are biennial, expiring on March 1 of odd-
numbered years, per Rule 64B2-11.001, F.A.C.*
4. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required per
biennium for Florida chiropractors?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-12.001, F.A.C., mandates 40 CE hours per biennium,
including specific requirements in risk management, record keeping, and ethics.*
5. Which of the following subjects is mandatory for CE every biennium?
A) Acupuncture
,B) Prevention of medical errors
C) Animal chiropractic
D) Nutritional counseling
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Florida law requires 2 hours in prevention of medical errors each
renewal period (Rule 64B2-12.003, F.A.C.).*
6. Under Florida law, a chiropractor may treat a patient without a prior
examination only:
A) For an established patient with a known condition
B) In emergency situations only
C) Never—an examination is required before each treatment
D) If the patient signs a waiver
CORRECT ANSWER: C
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.001, F.A.C., requires a physical examination, including
history, prior to initiating care. No waiver exempts this.*
7. Which of the following is NOT within the scope of chiropractic in Florida?
A) Use of X-ray
B) Prescribing Schedule II narcotics
C) Soft tissue mobilization
D) Providing nutritional advice
CORRECT ANSWER: B
, Rationale: F.S. 460.403 prohibits prescription of any legend drug, especially
controlled substances, by chiropractors.
8. A Florida chiropractor who wishes to perform acupuncture must:
A) Complete a 50-hour course
B) Obtain certification by the Board and complete 200 hours of training
C) Hold a separate medical license
D) Perform it only under supervision
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-13.004 requires Board-approved certification with 200
hours of acupuncture training, with certain grandfathering provisions.*
9. A patient’s records must be retained for a minimum of:
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.006, F.A.C., requires chiropractors to maintain records
for at least 5 years from the last patient contact.*
10. In Florida, a chiropractor may perform a physical examination via telehealth if:
A) The patient agrees in writing
B) The standard of care is met and an in-person exam is not required
PREMIUM PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS AND
DETAILED RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |ALREADY GRADED
A+ |BRAND NEW!
1. According to Florida Statute 460.403, the "practice of chiropractic" includes
which of the following?
A) Prescription of controlled substances
B) Performance of major surgery
C) Analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxations
D) Administration of intravenous fluids
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Florida law defines chiropractic as the analysis and adjustment of
vertebral subluxations and other malpositioned articulations, using specific
chiropractic techniques. It explicitly excludes prescription drugs, surgery, and IV
therapy.
2. The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine consists of how many members
appointed by the Governor?
A) Five members
B) Seven members
C) Nine members
D) Eleven members
CORRECT ANSWER: C
,Rationale: Per F.S. 460.404, the Board includes nine members—seven chiropractic
physicians and two consumer members. This ensures professional and public
representation.
3. A chiropractic physician licensed in Florida must renew their license every:
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Four years
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Florida chiropractic licenses are biennial, expiring on March 1 of odd-
numbered years, per Rule 64B2-11.001, F.A.C.*
4. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required per
biennium for Florida chiropractors?
A) 20 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 40 hours
D) 50 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-12.001, F.A.C., mandates 40 CE hours per biennium,
including specific requirements in risk management, record keeping, and ethics.*
5. Which of the following subjects is mandatory for CE every biennium?
A) Acupuncture
,B) Prevention of medical errors
C) Animal chiropractic
D) Nutritional counseling
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Florida law requires 2 hours in prevention of medical errors each
renewal period (Rule 64B2-12.003, F.A.C.).*
6. Under Florida law, a chiropractor may treat a patient without a prior
examination only:
A) For an established patient with a known condition
B) In emergency situations only
C) Never—an examination is required before each treatment
D) If the patient signs a waiver
CORRECT ANSWER: C
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.001, F.A.C., requires a physical examination, including
history, prior to initiating care. No waiver exempts this.*
7. Which of the following is NOT within the scope of chiropractic in Florida?
A) Use of X-ray
B) Prescribing Schedule II narcotics
C) Soft tissue mobilization
D) Providing nutritional advice
CORRECT ANSWER: B
, Rationale: F.S. 460.403 prohibits prescription of any legend drug, especially
controlled substances, by chiropractors.
8. A Florida chiropractor who wishes to perform acupuncture must:
A) Complete a 50-hour course
B) Obtain certification by the Board and complete 200 hours of training
C) Hold a separate medical license
D) Perform it only under supervision
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-13.004 requires Board-approved certification with 200
hours of acupuncture training, with certain grandfathering provisions.*
9. A patient’s records must be retained for a minimum of:
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
CORRECT ANSWER: B
*Rationale: Rule 64B2-17.006, F.A.C., requires chiropractors to maintain records
for at least 5 years from the last patient contact.*
10. In Florida, a chiropractor may perform a physical examination via telehealth if:
A) The patient agrees in writing
B) The standard of care is met and an in-person exam is not required
