Florida Laws and Rules Exam (Healthcare) EXAM TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES -2026 |NSTANT
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1. Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional
conduct for a healthcare practitioner in Florida?
A. Practicing under a revoked license
B. Administering medication without a prescription
C. Failing to maintain patient confidentiality
D. Documenting patient care accurately
Correct answer: A, B, C – Practicing with a revoked license,
giving medication without authorization, and violating patient
confidentiality are all considered unprofessional conduct under
Florida law.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a nursing
license in Florida?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
,Correct answer: B – Florida law requires applicants to be at
least 18 years old to obtain a nursing license.
3. Under Florida law, a healthcare practitioner must report
which of the following incidents?
A. Suspected child abuse
B. Suspected elder abuse
C. Communicable diseases as required by law
D. Personal disputes with colleagues
Correct answer: A, B, C – Florida statutes mandate reporting
suspected child and elder abuse, as well as certain
communicable diseases; personal disputes are not reportable.
4. Which of the following is required for a valid prescription
under Florida law?
A. Patient’s name
B. Date of issue
C. Prescriber’s signature
D. Drug dosage instructions
Correct answer: A, B, C, D – All these elements are required for a
prescription to be valid and legally enforceable.
5. In Florida, what is the purpose of the Controlled Substance
Prescription Monitoring Program (PDMP)?
,A. Track prescriptions for controlled substances
B. Identify potential prescription abuse
C. Prevent diversion of controlled substances
D. Manage patient billing
Correct answer: A, B, C – The PDMP monitors controlled
substances to prevent misuse and diversion, but it does not
manage billing.
6. Which of the following actions may result in disciplinary
action by the Florida Board of Nursing?
A. Practicing beyond the scope of licensure
B. Failing to renew license on time
C. Reusing disposable medical equipment
D. Volunteering at a community clinic
Correct answer: A, B, C – Practicing beyond scope, not renewing
a license, and unsafe equipment use can lead to discipline;
volunteering alone is not a violation.
7. What are the reporting requirements for a nurse who
observes a patient’s death under suspicious circumstances in
Florida?
A. Report to the local medical examiner
B. Notify law enforcement if required
C. Document only in the patient chart
D. Immediately inform the patient’s family
, Correct answer: A, B – Suspicious deaths must be reported to
the medical examiner and sometimes law enforcement;
documentation is necessary, but not enough alone.
8. Which Florida statute governs the practice of nursing?
A. Chapter 395
B. Chapter 456
C. Chapter 464
D. Chapter 458
Correct answer: C – Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, specifically
regulates the practice of nursing.
9. Which of the following is true regarding informed consent
in Florida healthcare law?
A. Patients must receive information about risks and benefits
B. Consent must be voluntary
C. Consent is not required for minors in all cases
D. Written consent is always mandatory
Correct answer: A, B, C – Patients must be informed voluntarily;
minors have special rules. Written consent is not always
required unless specified by law.
10. Under Florida law, which of the following is considered
patient abandonment?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES -2026 |NSTANT
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1. Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional
conduct for a healthcare practitioner in Florida?
A. Practicing under a revoked license
B. Administering medication without a prescription
C. Failing to maintain patient confidentiality
D. Documenting patient care accurately
Correct answer: A, B, C – Practicing with a revoked license,
giving medication without authorization, and violating patient
confidentiality are all considered unprofessional conduct under
Florida law.
2. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a nursing
license in Florida?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
,Correct answer: B – Florida law requires applicants to be at
least 18 years old to obtain a nursing license.
3. Under Florida law, a healthcare practitioner must report
which of the following incidents?
A. Suspected child abuse
B. Suspected elder abuse
C. Communicable diseases as required by law
D. Personal disputes with colleagues
Correct answer: A, B, C – Florida statutes mandate reporting
suspected child and elder abuse, as well as certain
communicable diseases; personal disputes are not reportable.
4. Which of the following is required for a valid prescription
under Florida law?
A. Patient’s name
B. Date of issue
C. Prescriber’s signature
D. Drug dosage instructions
Correct answer: A, B, C, D – All these elements are required for a
prescription to be valid and legally enforceable.
5. In Florida, what is the purpose of the Controlled Substance
Prescription Monitoring Program (PDMP)?
,A. Track prescriptions for controlled substances
B. Identify potential prescription abuse
C. Prevent diversion of controlled substances
D. Manage patient billing
Correct answer: A, B, C – The PDMP monitors controlled
substances to prevent misuse and diversion, but it does not
manage billing.
6. Which of the following actions may result in disciplinary
action by the Florida Board of Nursing?
A. Practicing beyond the scope of licensure
B. Failing to renew license on time
C. Reusing disposable medical equipment
D. Volunteering at a community clinic
Correct answer: A, B, C – Practicing beyond scope, not renewing
a license, and unsafe equipment use can lead to discipline;
volunteering alone is not a violation.
7. What are the reporting requirements for a nurse who
observes a patient’s death under suspicious circumstances in
Florida?
A. Report to the local medical examiner
B. Notify law enforcement if required
C. Document only in the patient chart
D. Immediately inform the patient’s family
, Correct answer: A, B – Suspicious deaths must be reported to
the medical examiner and sometimes law enforcement;
documentation is necessary, but not enough alone.
8. Which Florida statute governs the practice of nursing?
A. Chapter 395
B. Chapter 456
C. Chapter 464
D. Chapter 458
Correct answer: C – Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, specifically
regulates the practice of nursing.
9. Which of the following is true regarding informed consent
in Florida healthcare law?
A. Patients must receive information about risks and benefits
B. Consent must be voluntary
C. Consent is not required for minors in all cases
D. Written consent is always mandatory
Correct answer: A, B, C – Patients must be informed voluntarily;
minors have special rules. Written consent is not always
required unless specified by law.
10. Under Florida law, which of the following is considered
patient abandonment?
