Free Florida Laws and Rules Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Florida legislator asks what core public-protection goal Chapter 486 serves. Which statement matches the chapter's stated purpose?

   1. A. Ensure every practitioner meets minimum requirements for safe practice
   2. B. Guarantee equal reimbursement for every treatment setting
   3. C. Standardize physical therapy school tuition throughout the state
   4. D. Reserve all rehabilitation services to physician-owned practices

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 486.015 states that the sole purpose is to ensure every physical therapy practitioner meets "minimum requirements for safe practice." That directly identifies the chapter's public-protection goal.

   Reference: Chapter 486 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 486.015

2. 2How many continuing education contact hours must a Florida PT complete in the 24 months preceding biennial renewal?

   1. A. 12
   2. B. 18
   3. C. 24
   4. D. 30

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 64B17-9.001(1) requires "twenty-four contact hours" in the 24 months preceding each biennial renewal.

   Reference: 64 B 17 9.001 — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B17-9.001(1)

3. 3A Florida PT changes the address where legal notices may be served. By when must the Board be notified in writing?

   1. A. Within 30 days
   2. B. Within 45 days
   3. C. Within 60 days
   4. D. Within 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 64B17-6.004 requires written notice of the new address "Within sixty days of changing this address."

   Reference: 64 B 17 6.004 — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B17-6.004

4. 4A PT discovers findings that are outside the scope of physical therapy. What action does Florida law require?

   1. A. Refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record
   2. B. Continue the plan for 30 days before seeking help
   3. C. Transfer all decision-making to an unlicensed aide
   4. D. Discharge the patient without communicating with another practitioner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 486.021(11)(a) provides that the PT "shall refer the patient to or consult with a practitioner of record" when the condition is outside the PT scope.

   Reference: Chapter 486 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 486.021(11)(a)

5. 5A Florida PT cannot practice with reasonable skill and safety because of illness or substance use. How does section 486.125 treat that condition?

   1. A. As a ground for denial or discipline
   2. B. As an automatic permanent exemption from regulation
   3. C. As a billing matter only
   4. D. As grounds to convert the license to a compact privilege

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 486.125(1)(a) makes inability to practice with "reasonable skill and safety" due to illness or substance use a ground for denial or disciplinary action.

   Reference: Chapter 486 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 486.125(1)(a)

6. 6A PT knows another regulated person is violating the practice act. What is the general reporting duty?

   1. A. Report the person to the Department, subject to the impaired-practitioner alternative
   2. B. Tell only the violator's employer
   3. C. Wait until license renewal
   4. D. Report only if physical injury occurred

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 456.072(1)(i) makes "failing to report to the department" a known violator grounds for discipline, with an impaired-program alternative.

   Reference: Chapter 456 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 456.072(1)(i)

7. 7Under Florida's Physical Therapy Practice Act, what is intended for a practitioner who falls below minimum competency or presents a danger to the public?

   1. A. The practitioner is limited to home-health care
   2. B. The practitioner is prohibited from practicing in Florida
   3. C. The practitioner may work only under general supervision
   4. D. The practitioner automatically receives inactive status

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 486.015 says practitioners who fall below minimum competency or otherwise present a danger to the public are to "be prohibited from practicing in this state."

   Reference: Chapter 486 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 486.015

8. 8What minimum portion of Florida PT renewal education must be in formal live lecture format or an approved webinar?

   1. A. 6 hours
   2. B. 8 hours
   3. C. 12 hours
   4. D. 18 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 64B17-9.001(1)(a) requires "a minimum of twelve (12) hours" in formal live lecture or approved webinar format.

   Reference: 64 B 17 9.001 — Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B17-9.001(1)(a)

9. 9How far in advance of a Florida licensure cycle's end must the Department send renewal or pending-cancellation notice?

   1. A. At least 20 days
   2. B. At least 30 days
   3. C. At least 90 days
   4. D. At least 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 456.038(1) requires the Department to act "At least 90 days before the end of a licensure cycle." The alternative periods are real notice or response periods elsewhere in the same regulatory scheme, but not this renewal-notice deadline.

   Reference: Chapter 456 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 456.038(1)

10. 10May an unlicensed person advertise using the words 'physical therapist' when no Florida-licensed PT provides the services?

    1. A. Yes, if the person holds a physical therapy degree but no Florida license
    2. B. Yes, if the person holds only a temporary permit issued for supervised practice
    3. C. No; the representation is unlawful
    4. D. Yes, if the person substitutes the restricted abbreviation P.T.

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 486.135(1)(a) makes it unlawful for an unlicensed person to use "physical therapist" or related terms unless services are provided by a PT licensed under the chapter. A degree, temporary permit, and the P.T. abbreviation are real credentials or title concepts, but none makes this unlicensed advertisement lawful.

    Reference: Chapter 486 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Fla. Stat. § 486.135(1)(a)