FLORIDA NURSING HOME ADMINISTATOR
EXAM 2026 WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+
Domain 1: Licensure, Administrative Rules & Legal Framework (Q1–Q30)
1. Which agency is responsible for licensing Nursing Home Administrators
in Florida?
Answer: The Board of Nursing Home Administrators, under the Department of
Health.
2. How many members serve on the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
Answer: Seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate.
3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
Answer: 4 years or to complete an unexpired vacancy.
4. How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for biennial
license renewal?
Answer: 40 CEUs biennially, with 20 hours required to be in-person training.
5. What education is mandatory before license renewal?
Answer: A 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS and a 2-hour course in prevention of
medical errors.
6. What is the minimum AIT training hours required for Florida licensure?
Answer: 1,000 hours (with a related bachelor's degree) or 2,000 hours (with any
bachelor's degree).
7. The AIT program must be completed within what maximum timeframe
from the date of approval?
Answer: 24 months from the date the training plan is approved.
,8. How many AITs or interns can a preceptor supervise at one time?
Answer: No more than 2 AITs or interns at any given time.
9. To serve as a preceptor, how many years of experience must the NHA
have?
Answer: Must have practiced as an NHA for 3 of the last 5 years with no
disciplinary action.
10. A licensee whose spouse is a member of the Armed Forces is exempt
from licensure renewal requirements under what condition?
Answer: Because of their spouse's duties with the Armed Forces causing
absence from the state.
11. An administrative complaint can only be filed within how many years
from the incident giving rise to the complaint?
Answer: 4 years from the incident, or within 4 years from when the incident is
discovered or should have been discovered.
12. The Board must be notified within what timeframe of a change of
practice address or home mailing address?
Answer: 2 days.
13. What is the maximum money fine the Board can impose for a single
violation of a nursing home administrator's license?
Answer: $15,000.
14. What is the purpose of the Nursing Home Administration law (Chapter
468)?
Answer: To ensure that every nursing home administrator practicing in this
state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
15. What is the primary responsibility of a nursing home administrator?
Answer: Oversee facility operations, staff, and resident care.
16. Which federal law governs residents' rights in long-term care facilities?
Answer: Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA).
17. What must administrators verify regarding staff credentials?
Answer: Licensure, training, and competency of all personnel.
18. What is the purpose of a facility quality assurance program?
Answer: Monitor care, identify deficiencies, and implement improvements.
19. What must administrators verify regarding resident medication
management?
Answer: Proper storage, administration, and documentation.
, 20. Which assessment is used to identify residents at risk for falls?
Answer: Fall risk assessment tool (e.g., Morse Scale).
21. What is the purpose of staff in-service training?
Answer: Maintain competency and update knowledge on care and regulations.
22. What is the statute of limitations for claims against nursing homes?
Answer: 2–6 years.
23. What are punitive damages awarded for?
Answer: Gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
24. What is the maximum punitive damages award for negligence in caring
for a resident?
Answer: 3 times the compensatory damages or $1 million.
25. What is the advance notice required for involuntary discharge from a
facility?
Answer: 30 days.
26. What is the advance notice required for changes in the facility
contract?
Answer: 14 days, both in writing and orally.
27. How long must resident contact records be kept?
Answer: 5 years.
28. What is the frequency for repeating Level 2 background checks for new
hires?
Answer: Every 5 years.
29. When must a resident receive the bill of rights?
Answer: Prior to or upon admission.
30. Who does the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman report to?
Answer: Department of Elderly Affairs.
Domain 2: Resident Rights & Quality of Care (Q31–Q60)
31. What does "administrative assessment" mean?
Answer: Review of conditions in a long-term care facility which impact the
rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents, with the purpose of noting
needed improvement and making recommendations to enhance quality of life.
32. What are the duties of an Ombudsman?
Answer: Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of
residents of long-term care facilities.
EXAM 2026 WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+
Domain 1: Licensure, Administrative Rules & Legal Framework (Q1–Q30)
1. Which agency is responsible for licensing Nursing Home Administrators
in Florida?
Answer: The Board of Nursing Home Administrators, under the Department of
Health.
2. How many members serve on the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
Answer: Seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate.
3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
Answer: 4 years or to complete an unexpired vacancy.
4. How many continuing education units (CEUs) are required for biennial
license renewal?
Answer: 40 CEUs biennially, with 20 hours required to be in-person training.
5. What education is mandatory before license renewal?
Answer: A 1-hour course in HIV/AIDS and a 2-hour course in prevention of
medical errors.
6. What is the minimum AIT training hours required for Florida licensure?
Answer: 1,000 hours (with a related bachelor's degree) or 2,000 hours (with any
bachelor's degree).
7. The AIT program must be completed within what maximum timeframe
from the date of approval?
Answer: 24 months from the date the training plan is approved.
,8. How many AITs or interns can a preceptor supervise at one time?
Answer: No more than 2 AITs or interns at any given time.
9. To serve as a preceptor, how many years of experience must the NHA
have?
Answer: Must have practiced as an NHA for 3 of the last 5 years with no
disciplinary action.
10. A licensee whose spouse is a member of the Armed Forces is exempt
from licensure renewal requirements under what condition?
Answer: Because of their spouse's duties with the Armed Forces causing
absence from the state.
11. An administrative complaint can only be filed within how many years
from the incident giving rise to the complaint?
Answer: 4 years from the incident, or within 4 years from when the incident is
discovered or should have been discovered.
12. The Board must be notified within what timeframe of a change of
practice address or home mailing address?
Answer: 2 days.
13. What is the maximum money fine the Board can impose for a single
violation of a nursing home administrator's license?
Answer: $15,000.
14. What is the purpose of the Nursing Home Administration law (Chapter
468)?
Answer: To ensure that every nursing home administrator practicing in this
state meets minimum requirements for safe practice.
15. What is the primary responsibility of a nursing home administrator?
Answer: Oversee facility operations, staff, and resident care.
16. Which federal law governs residents' rights in long-term care facilities?
Answer: Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA).
17. What must administrators verify regarding staff credentials?
Answer: Licensure, training, and competency of all personnel.
18. What is the purpose of a facility quality assurance program?
Answer: Monitor care, identify deficiencies, and implement improvements.
19. What must administrators verify regarding resident medication
management?
Answer: Proper storage, administration, and documentation.
, 20. Which assessment is used to identify residents at risk for falls?
Answer: Fall risk assessment tool (e.g., Morse Scale).
21. What is the purpose of staff in-service training?
Answer: Maintain competency and update knowledge on care and regulations.
22. What is the statute of limitations for claims against nursing homes?
Answer: 2–6 years.
23. What are punitive damages awarded for?
Answer: Gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
24. What is the maximum punitive damages award for negligence in caring
for a resident?
Answer: 3 times the compensatory damages or $1 million.
25. What is the advance notice required for involuntary discharge from a
facility?
Answer: 30 days.
26. What is the advance notice required for changes in the facility
contract?
Answer: 14 days, both in writing and orally.
27. How long must resident contact records be kept?
Answer: 5 years.
28. What is the frequency for repeating Level 2 background checks for new
hires?
Answer: Every 5 years.
29. When must a resident receive the bill of rights?
Answer: Prior to or upon admission.
30. Who does the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman report to?
Answer: Department of Elderly Affairs.
Domain 2: Resident Rights & Quality of Care (Q31–Q60)
31. What does "administrative assessment" mean?
Answer: Review of conditions in a long-term care facility which impact the
rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents, with the purpose of noting
needed improvement and making recommendations to enhance quality of life.
32. What are the duties of an Ombudsman?
Answer: Identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of
residents of long-term care facilities.
