FLORIDA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
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Question 1: What is the sole legislative purpose of Florida's Physical Therapy
Practice Act?
A) To maximize profitability for physical therapy practitioners
B) To ensure every physical therapy practitioner meets minimum requirements for safe
practice
C) To protect the economic interests of physical therapists
D) To create employment opportunities for physical therapy assistants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every physical therapy
practitioner practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
Practitioners who fall below minimum competency or present a danger to the public
must be prohibited from practicing.
Question 2: Which organization regulates nursing practice in Florida?
A) American Nurses Association
B) Florida Department of Health
,C) Florida Board of Nursing
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Board of Nursing (BON) is the regulatory body with authority
over nursing practice and licensure in Florida. The Board consists of 13 members: 7 RNs,
3 LPNs, and 3 lay members.
Question 3: The Nurse Practice Act in Florida is found in which statute?
A) Chapter 456
B) Chapter 464
C) Chapter 400
D) Chapter 381
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, is the Nurse Practice Act, which defines the
scope of nursing practice, licensure requirements, and disciplinary actions.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nurse Practice Act?
A) To set nursing salaries
B) To protect the public by regulating nursing practice
C) To establish hospital policies
D) To regulate medical malpractice claims
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice, licensure
requirements, and disciplinary actions to protect patients.
Question 5: How often must a registered nurse in Florida renew their license?
,A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida RN licenses must be renewed biennially (every 2 years), including
completing continuing education requirements.
Question 6: How many continuing education contact hours are required for RN
license renewal in Florida?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 30 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida requires 24 hours of board-approved continuing education for RN
license renewal every 2 years.
Question 7: Which of the following is required for an RN license renewal in
Florida?
A) 30 contact hours of continuing education
B) 24 contact hours of continuing education
C) 15 contact hours of continuing education
D) No continuing education is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida requires 24 hours of board-approved continuing education for RN
license renewal every 2 years, including specific topics.
, Question 8: What is the maximum fine for false representation of licensure?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,500
D) $5,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For false representation of licensure, the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree, carrying a fine not to exceed $1,000 and possible
imprisonment not to exceed one year.
Question 9: Who can develop and implement a patient's Plan of Care (POC)?
A) Physical Therapist only
B) Practitioner of Record only
C) Physical Therapist AND Practitioner of Record
D) Physical Therapist Assistant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Plan of Care can be developed and implemented by the Physical Therapist
and/or a Practitioner of Record (physician, chiropractor, osteopathic physician, dentist,
or podiatrist).
Question 10: How long can a patient be seen by a Physical Therapist via direct
access without a referral?
A) 15 days
B) 21 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Physical Therapist can treat a patient via direct access for 30 days before
requiring a referral from a practitioner of record.
ACTUAL 2026/2027 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Law & Ethics
Review | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
Question 1: What is the sole legislative purpose of Florida's Physical Therapy
Practice Act?
A) To maximize profitability for physical therapy practitioners
B) To ensure every physical therapy practitioner meets minimum requirements for safe
practice
C) To protect the economic interests of physical therapists
D) To create employment opportunities for physical therapy assistants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every physical therapy
practitioner practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
Practitioners who fall below minimum competency or present a danger to the public
must be prohibited from practicing.
Question 2: Which organization regulates nursing practice in Florida?
A) American Nurses Association
B) Florida Department of Health
,C) Florida Board of Nursing
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Florida Board of Nursing (BON) is the regulatory body with authority
over nursing practice and licensure in Florida. The Board consists of 13 members: 7 RNs,
3 LPNs, and 3 lay members.
Question 3: The Nurse Practice Act in Florida is found in which statute?
A) Chapter 456
B) Chapter 464
C) Chapter 400
D) Chapter 381
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, is the Nurse Practice Act, which defines the
scope of nursing practice, licensure requirements, and disciplinary actions.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nurse Practice Act?
A) To set nursing salaries
B) To protect the public by regulating nursing practice
C) To establish hospital policies
D) To regulate medical malpractice claims
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice, licensure
requirements, and disciplinary actions to protect patients.
Question 5: How often must a registered nurse in Florida renew their license?
,A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida RN licenses must be renewed biennially (every 2 years), including
completing continuing education requirements.
Question 6: How many continuing education contact hours are required for RN
license renewal in Florida?
A) 12 hours
B) 18 hours
C) 24 hours
D) 30 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida requires 24 hours of board-approved continuing education for RN
license renewal every 2 years.
Question 7: Which of the following is required for an RN license renewal in
Florida?
A) 30 contact hours of continuing education
B) 24 contact hours of continuing education
C) 15 contact hours of continuing education
D) No continuing education is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida requires 24 hours of board-approved continuing education for RN
license renewal every 2 years, including specific topics.
, Question 8: What is the maximum fine for false representation of licensure?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $2,500
D) $5,000
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For false representation of licensure, the unlicensed personnel is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the first degree, carrying a fine not to exceed $1,000 and possible
imprisonment not to exceed one year.
Question 9: Who can develop and implement a patient's Plan of Care (POC)?
A) Physical Therapist only
B) Practitioner of Record only
C) Physical Therapist AND Practitioner of Record
D) Physical Therapist Assistant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Plan of Care can be developed and implemented by the Physical Therapist
and/or a Practitioner of Record (physician, chiropractor, osteopathic physician, dentist,
or podiatrist).
Question 10: How long can a patient be seen by a Physical Therapist via direct
access without a referral?
A) 15 days
B) 21 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Physical Therapist can treat a patient via direct access for 30 days before
requiring a referral from a practitioner of record.
