PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANSHIP STATE OF
FLORIDA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST UPDATE 2025
What criteria is usually used to determine that an individual is indigent -
ANSWER-Usually the criteria to qualify for Medicaid
T/F- If the petitioner pays the filing fees to initiate a guardianship the guardian
made petition to reimburse the petitioner after the guardianship has been
established. - ANSWER-True
The standard of proof that must be met to find an individual legally incapacitated
is, - ANSWER-Clear and convincing evidence.
T/F- The guardian is required to take an oath that he or she faithfully will perform
his or her duties as required by the court in Florida statutes. - ANSWER-True
When should you file for a petition for an extension? - ANSWER-When the
guardian is unable to file the required reports on time. The extension must be filed
before the date the report is due.
What are the two purposes of the initial guardian plan. - ANSWER-Identify the
wards needs and plan how the guardian will address those needs.
,When is the initial guardian plan due to the courts? - ANSWER-Within 60 days of
the guardianship inception date/GID
The court appointed attorney will be discharged when? - ANSWER-The attorney
reviews and approves the initial reports.
T/F- The guardian must have the word examined by a physician or psychiatrist 90
days before the end of the report. - ANSWER-True.
T/F- The annual guardian plan must be submitted to the court within 90 days after
the end of the report. - ANSWER-True.
Who should the guardian submit their reports to for review and submission to the
court? - ANSWER-Attorney of record
The functional assessment measures the wards ability to perform - ANSWER-
ADLs. Bathing, dressing, toileting/continence, transferring, feeding, ambulating.
Extended care facility/ECF and skilled nursing facility/SNF are terms that refer to -
ANSWER-Nursing homes
Whenever an accusation is that a nursing facility or assisted living facility residents
rights have been violated, who will visit and investigate? - ANSWER-Ombudsman
How much notice is required if a nursing home wants to discharge or transfer a
resident? - ANSWER-At least 30 days, and ALF at least 45 days notice
, What are some disadvantages of maintaining award in their own home? -
ANSWER-1Costly to maintain, may not be handicap accessible, greater chance of
accidents, potential for miss management of medications, possibility of wandering.
What information can a guardian provide to an ombudsman who is investigating an
abuse call against the guardian? - ANSWER-Any information requested that has
not been sealed by the court ( financial reports, guardian plans, etc.)
Two valid reasons for moving award to another living environment? - ANSWER-
An issue of safety, the facility cannot meet the level of care required.
Exploitation. - ANSWER-Personal items of property/assets missing, frequent
changes in wills, POas or titles to property, missing checks or bank statements,
inappropriate gifts or use of credit cards, utilities turned off due to nonpayment.
Isolating an individual from others or confining him to a restricted area is an
example of - ANSWER-Abuse
Not providing appropriate food, shelter, clothing or medical care is considered -
ANSWER-Neglect and should be reported to the abuse registry
The first action a guardian should take if she suspects abuse or neglect of her
award is to investigate/compile pertinent information, and reported to the abuse
registry. - ANSWER-True
A guardian of the person must obtain court order approval before consenting to -
ANSWER-Committing the ward to an institution/Baker act, initiate petition for
dissolution of marriage, consent to termination of parental rights, sterilization,
abortion, experimental procedures, psychosurgery, move word to a non-adjacent
county.
FLORIDA EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL
VERIFIED ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST UPDATE 2025
What criteria is usually used to determine that an individual is indigent -
ANSWER-Usually the criteria to qualify for Medicaid
T/F- If the petitioner pays the filing fees to initiate a guardianship the guardian
made petition to reimburse the petitioner after the guardianship has been
established. - ANSWER-True
The standard of proof that must be met to find an individual legally incapacitated
is, - ANSWER-Clear and convincing evidence.
T/F- The guardian is required to take an oath that he or she faithfully will perform
his or her duties as required by the court in Florida statutes. - ANSWER-True
When should you file for a petition for an extension? - ANSWER-When the
guardian is unable to file the required reports on time. The extension must be filed
before the date the report is due.
What are the two purposes of the initial guardian plan. - ANSWER-Identify the
wards needs and plan how the guardian will address those needs.
,When is the initial guardian plan due to the courts? - ANSWER-Within 60 days of
the guardianship inception date/GID
The court appointed attorney will be discharged when? - ANSWER-The attorney
reviews and approves the initial reports.
T/F- The guardian must have the word examined by a physician or psychiatrist 90
days before the end of the report. - ANSWER-True.
T/F- The annual guardian plan must be submitted to the court within 90 days after
the end of the report. - ANSWER-True.
Who should the guardian submit their reports to for review and submission to the
court? - ANSWER-Attorney of record
The functional assessment measures the wards ability to perform - ANSWER-
ADLs. Bathing, dressing, toileting/continence, transferring, feeding, ambulating.
Extended care facility/ECF and skilled nursing facility/SNF are terms that refer to -
ANSWER-Nursing homes
Whenever an accusation is that a nursing facility or assisted living facility residents
rights have been violated, who will visit and investigate? - ANSWER-Ombudsman
How much notice is required if a nursing home wants to discharge or transfer a
resident? - ANSWER-At least 30 days, and ALF at least 45 days notice
, What are some disadvantages of maintaining award in their own home? -
ANSWER-1Costly to maintain, may not be handicap accessible, greater chance of
accidents, potential for miss management of medications, possibility of wandering.
What information can a guardian provide to an ombudsman who is investigating an
abuse call against the guardian? - ANSWER-Any information requested that has
not been sealed by the court ( financial reports, guardian plans, etc.)
Two valid reasons for moving award to another living environment? - ANSWER-
An issue of safety, the facility cannot meet the level of care required.
Exploitation. - ANSWER-Personal items of property/assets missing, frequent
changes in wills, POas or titles to property, missing checks or bank statements,
inappropriate gifts or use of credit cards, utilities turned off due to nonpayment.
Isolating an individual from others or confining him to a restricted area is an
example of - ANSWER-Abuse
Not providing appropriate food, shelter, clothing or medical care is considered -
ANSWER-Neglect and should be reported to the abuse registry
The first action a guardian should take if she suspects abuse or neglect of her
award is to investigate/compile pertinent information, and reported to the abuse
registry. - ANSWER-True
A guardian of the person must obtain court order approval before consenting to -
ANSWER-Committing the ward to an institution/Baker act, initiate petition for
dissolution of marriage, consent to termination of parental rights, sterilization,
abortion, experimental procedures, psychosurgery, move word to a non-adjacent
county.
