FLORIDA NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR EXAM (FL NHA)
FL NHA Licensure Exam Bank-
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
A+ GRADED| BRAND NEW RELEASE!
The Florida Nursing Home Administrator (FL NHA) licensure examination is a
professional licensing requirement for individuals seeking to practice as
nursing home administrators in the state of Florida. The exam assesses
knowledge of long-term care facility administration, resident care,
regulatory compliance, financial management, and human resources. The
examination is governed by the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
under the Department of Health.
EXAM STRUCTURE :
Part 1: 110 questions covering NAB Domains (70%) and Florida Laws (30%)
Part 2: 40 questions specifically covering Florida-specific regulations
A minimum score of 75% is required on each part. Candidates must pass both
parts within 12 months or reapply.
CONTENT DOMAINS :
1. Resident Care (20%)
2. Personnel/Human Resources (15%)
3. Financial Management (15%)
4. Physical Resource Management (10%)
5. Laws, Regulatory Codes, and Governing Boards (10%)
6. Marketing and Public Relations (5%)
7. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (5%)
8. Organizational Management/Leadership (20%)
,SECTION 1: LICENSURE, BOARD COMPOSITION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
1. The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of how many
members?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board consists of 7 members: 3 licensed nursing home
administrators, 2 health care practitioners, and 2 laypersons.
2. Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) The Florida Senate
B) The Florida House of Representatives
C) The Governor
D) The Department of Health
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate to a term of 4 years.
,3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve a term of 4 years or for a term to complete
an unexpired vacancy.
4. Which Florida Statute chapter governs the regulation of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) Chapter 400
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 468, Part II
D) Chapter 120
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing home administrators are regulated under Chapter 468,
Part II, Florida Statutes. Chapter 400, Part II governs nursing homes.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nursing Home Administrator licensure
law?
A) To increase the number of nursing homes in Florida
B) To ensure every nursing home administrator meets minimum requirements for safe
practice
, C) To reduce the cost of nursing home care
D) To provide tax incentives for nursing home operators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every nursing home
administrator meets minimum requirements for safe practice, and those who
present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing.
6. How many members of the Board must be licensed nursing home administrators?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Three members must be licensed nursing home administrators.
7. How many members of the Board must be laypersons never having been NHAs
or health care practitioners?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Two members must be laypersons who are not and have never been
nursing home administrators or members of any health care profession.
FL NHA Licensure Exam Bank-
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
A+ GRADED| BRAND NEW RELEASE!
The Florida Nursing Home Administrator (FL NHA) licensure examination is a
professional licensing requirement for individuals seeking to practice as
nursing home administrators in the state of Florida. The exam assesses
knowledge of long-term care facility administration, resident care,
regulatory compliance, financial management, and human resources. The
examination is governed by the Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
under the Department of Health.
EXAM STRUCTURE :
Part 1: 110 questions covering NAB Domains (70%) and Florida Laws (30%)
Part 2: 40 questions specifically covering Florida-specific regulations
A minimum score of 75% is required on each part. Candidates must pass both
parts within 12 months or reapply.
CONTENT DOMAINS :
1. Resident Care (20%)
2. Personnel/Human Resources (15%)
3. Financial Management (15%)
4. Physical Resource Management (10%)
5. Laws, Regulatory Codes, and Governing Boards (10%)
6. Marketing and Public Relations (5%)
7. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (5%)
8. Organizational Management/Leadership (20%)
,SECTION 1: LICENSURE, BOARD COMPOSITION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
1. The Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of how many
members?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board consists of 7 members: 3 licensed nursing home
administrators, 2 health care practitioners, and 2 laypersons.
2. Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) The Florida Senate
B) The Florida House of Representatives
C) The Governor
D) The Department of Health
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senate to a term of 4 years.
,3. What is the term length for a member of the Board of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve a term of 4 years or for a term to complete
an unexpired vacancy.
4. Which Florida Statute chapter governs the regulation of Nursing Home
Administrators?
A) Chapter 400
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 468, Part II
D) Chapter 120
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing home administrators are regulated under Chapter 468,
Part II, Florida Statutes. Chapter 400, Part II governs nursing homes.
5. What is the primary purpose of the Florida Nursing Home Administrator licensure
law?
A) To increase the number of nursing homes in Florida
B) To ensure every nursing home administrator meets minimum requirements for safe
practice
, C) To reduce the cost of nursing home care
D) To provide tax incentives for nursing home operators
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sole legislative purpose is to ensure that every nursing home
administrator meets minimum requirements for safe practice, and those who
present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing.
6. How many members of the Board must be licensed nursing home administrators?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Three members must be licensed nursing home administrators.
7. How many members of the Board must be laypersons never having been NHAs
or health care practitioners?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Two members must be laypersons who are not and have never been
nursing home administrators or members of any health care profession.