FLORIDA NHA EXAM COMPLETE QUESTION
BANK FL LAWS & RULES MOCK TEST
Master your upcoming licensing exam with this
comprehensive bank of highly targeted practice questions
specifically tailored to the Florida Nursing Home
Administrator (FL NHA) Laws and Rules Examination. Each
multiple-choice question features an immediate answer
alongside a detailed, bolded clinical or operational rationale
to accelerate information retention. Perfect for self-paced
study, this high-yield resource directly addresses Chapter
400 of the Florida Statutes, Rule 59A-4, and core NAB
domains to guarantee your success on the first attempt.
Q1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 400, how many days does
a nursing home have to notify the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) of a change in the facility's licensed
Nursing Home Administrator?
• A) 5 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires a nursing facility to notify
AHCA in writing within 10 days of any change in the licensed
,Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) or Director of Nursing
(DON).
Q2. According to Florida administrative codes, what is the
absolute minimum number of nursing hours per resident per
day (PPD) required for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in
a standard licensed facility?
• A) 2.0 hours
• B) 2.6 hours
• C) 2.9 hours
• D) 3.6 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida state regulations mandate a strict
minimum of 2.6 hours of CNA care per resident per day. This
is distinct from the licensed nurse hourly requirements.
Q3. What is the minimum licensed nurse (RN or LPN) staffing
hour requirement per resident per day under Florida law?
• A) 0.5 hours
• B) 1.0 hours
• C) 1.2 hours
• D) 2.0 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida regulations specify that facilities must
,provide a minimum of 1.0 hour of licensed nursing (RN or
LPN) staff time per resident per day.
Q4. In Florida, an oral or written grievance must be
responded to by the facility's grievance committee within
how many calendar days?
• A) 3 days
• B) 7 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 21 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The facility must investigate and provide a
substantive written response to a formal resident grievance
within 7 calendar days of receipt.
Q5. If a nursing home is cited with a Class I violation by
AHCA, this means the condition presents:
• A) An imminent danger or substantial probability of death or
serious physical harm.
• B) A direct relationship to the health, safety, or security of the
residents.
• C) An indirect or potential relationship to resident health and
safety.
• D) A purely administrative oversight with no resident impact.
, Answer: A
Rationale: Class I violations are the most severe category in
Florida, representing conditions that present an imminent
danger, death, or serious harm to residents.
Q6. What is the maximum time frame allowed for a Florida
nursing home to submit a written Plan of Correction (PoC) to
AHCA after receiving a Statement of Deficiencies?
• A) 5 working days
• B) 10 calendar days
• C) 15 calendar days
• D) 30 calendar days
Answer: B
Rationale: Facilities must submit a completed Plan of
Correction (PoC) to AHCA within 10 calendar days after
receiving the official deficiency report.
Q7. Under Florida law, a resident's personal funds kept
within the facility trust account must be deposited into an
interest-bearing account if the balance exceeds:
• A) $50
• B) $100
• C) $200
• D) $500
BANK FL LAWS & RULES MOCK TEST
Master your upcoming licensing exam with this
comprehensive bank of highly targeted practice questions
specifically tailored to the Florida Nursing Home
Administrator (FL NHA) Laws and Rules Examination. Each
multiple-choice question features an immediate answer
alongside a detailed, bolded clinical or operational rationale
to accelerate information retention. Perfect for self-paced
study, this high-yield resource directly addresses Chapter
400 of the Florida Statutes, Rule 59A-4, and core NAB
domains to guarantee your success on the first attempt.
Q1. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 400, how many days does
a nursing home have to notify the Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA) of a change in the facility's licensed
Nursing Home Administrator?
• A) 5 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires a nursing facility to notify
AHCA in writing within 10 days of any change in the licensed
,Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) or Director of Nursing
(DON).
Q2. According to Florida administrative codes, what is the
absolute minimum number of nursing hours per resident per
day (PPD) required for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in
a standard licensed facility?
• A) 2.0 hours
• B) 2.6 hours
• C) 2.9 hours
• D) 3.6 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida state regulations mandate a strict
minimum of 2.6 hours of CNA care per resident per day. This
is distinct from the licensed nurse hourly requirements.
Q3. What is the minimum licensed nurse (RN or LPN) staffing
hour requirement per resident per day under Florida law?
• A) 0.5 hours
• B) 1.0 hours
• C) 1.2 hours
• D) 2.0 hours
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida regulations specify that facilities must
,provide a minimum of 1.0 hour of licensed nursing (RN or
LPN) staff time per resident per day.
Q4. In Florida, an oral or written grievance must be
responded to by the facility's grievance committee within
how many calendar days?
• A) 3 days
• B) 7 days
• C) 14 days
• D) 21 days
Answer: B
Rationale: The facility must investigate and provide a
substantive written response to a formal resident grievance
within 7 calendar days of receipt.
Q5. If a nursing home is cited with a Class I violation by
AHCA, this means the condition presents:
• A) An imminent danger or substantial probability of death or
serious physical harm.
• B) A direct relationship to the health, safety, or security of the
residents.
• C) An indirect or potential relationship to resident health and
safety.
• D) A purely administrative oversight with no resident impact.
, Answer: A
Rationale: Class I violations are the most severe category in
Florida, representing conditions that present an imminent
danger, death, or serious harm to residents.
Q6. What is the maximum time frame allowed for a Florida
nursing home to submit a written Plan of Correction (PoC) to
AHCA after receiving a Statement of Deficiencies?
• A) 5 working days
• B) 10 calendar days
• C) 15 calendar days
• D) 30 calendar days
Answer: B
Rationale: Facilities must submit a completed Plan of
Correction (PoC) to AHCA within 10 calendar days after
receiving the official deficiency report.
Q7. Under Florida law, a resident's personal funds kept
within the facility trust account must be deposited into an
interest-bearing account if the balance exceeds:
• A) $50
• B) $100
• C) $200
• D) $500
