Free Nursing Home Administrators Laws and Rules Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1An agency proceeding involves a disputed issue of material fact affecting a party's substantial interests. Which procedure applies unless all parties waive it?

   1. A. Section 120.57(2) informal proceeding
   2. B. Section 120.565 declaratory statement
   3. C. Section 120.542 waiver proceeding
   4. D. Section 120.57(1) formal hearing

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 120.569(1) says the formal-hearing provision "applies whenever the proceeding involves a disputed issue of material fact."

   Reference: Chapter 120 Section 569 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Section 120.569(1)

2. 2A resident asks to send sealed correspondence without staff review. Which Florida resident right controls?

   1. A. The right to manage personal funds
   2. B. The right to examine inspection results
   3. C. The right to private and uncensored communication, including unopened correspondence
   4. D. The right to receive advance notice of a room change

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 400.022(1)(b) guarantees "the right to private and uncensored communication, including, but not limited to, receiving and sending unopened correspondence."

   Reference: Chapter 400 Section 022 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Section 400.022(1)(b)

3. 3A Florida licensee learns that another licensee has committed a violation of chapter 456. What is the default reporting duty?

   1. A. Report the violation only after criminal charges are filed
   2. B. Report the violation to the Department unless the impaired-practitioner exception applies
   3. C. Report it only to the facility governing body
   4. D. Wait for the next license renewal disclosure

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 456.072(1)(i) makes it a ground for discipline to fail "to report to the department any person who the licensee knows is in violation of this chapter" unless the specified impaired-practitioner exception applies.

   Reference: Chapter 456 Section 072 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Section 456.072(1)(i)

4. 4A Florida nursing home plans to operate while its permanent administrator position is vacant. Which manager can lawfully place the facility under administrative management?

   1. A. A person holding a currently valid temporary nursing home administrator license
   2. B. A registered nurse whose nursing license is active
   3. C. A hospital administrator with one year of executive experience
   4. D. An applicant approved to sit for the licensure examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 468.1645(1) says a nursing home may not operate unless managed by an administrator who holds a "currently valid license, provisional license, or temporary license." The temporary license therefore satisfies the stated requirement; the other credentials do not.

   Reference: Chapter 468 Section 1645 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Section 468.1645(1)

5. 5A competent resident orally tells the attending provider that she revokes her advance directive. Is oral revocation permitted?

   1. A. Yes; an oral expression of intent can revoke an advance directive
   2. B. No; revocation always requires a notarized writing
   3. C. No; only physical destruction revokes it
   4. D. Yes, but only after court approval

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 765.104(1)(c) permits amendment or revocation "by means of an oral expression of intent to amend or revoke."

   Reference: Chapter 765 Section 104 - 2026 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate — Section 765.104(1)(c)

6. 6Which examinations does the Florida Board currently approve as the national examinations for initial NHA licensure?

   1. A. CORE and RCAL
   2. B. NHA and HCBS
   3. C. CORE and HSE
   4. D. NHA and CORE

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 64B10-11.002(1)(a) approves "The Nursing Home Administration (NHA) examination and The Core of General Knowledge (CORE) examination."

   Reference: Fac 64B10 11.002 — Rule 64B10-11.002(1)(a)

7. 7Unless a final order specifies otherwise, when must an administrative fine imposed by the Board be paid?

   1. A. Within 30 days after the order is rendered
   2. B. Within 10 days after the order is rendered
   3. C. Within 60 days after the order is rendered
   4. D. At the next biennial renewal

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 64B10-14.003 requires payment "within thirty (30) days from the date the order of the Board is rendered, unless otherwise specified" in the final order.

   Reference: Fac 64B10 14 — Rule 64B10-14.003

8. 8During the first renewal period after initial licensure, which continuing education must an administrator complete?

   1. A. Forty general hours
   2. B. Twenty live hours and twenty online hours
   3. C. Twelve hours of risk management
   4. D. Two hours of medical errors and one hour of HIV/AIDS

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 64B10-15.001(1) requires "two (2) hours of medical errors and one (1) hour of HIV/AIDS" for the first renewal period and otherwise exempts the licensee from subsection (2).

   Reference: Fac 64B10 15 — Rule 64B10-15.001(1)

9. 9From what type of source must a nursing home's food service receive food?

   1. A. Any source approved by the facility's governing body
   2. B. Sources approved or considered satisfactory by the Department
   3. C. Only a wholesaler located in Florida
   4. D. Any vendor used by another licensed nursing home

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 64E-11.003(1)(a) requires food to be "from sources approved or considered satisfactory by the department" and to be clean, wholesome, and safe.

   Reference: 64E 11.003 — Rule 64E-11.003(1)(a)

10. 10Which agency regulates the packaging, transport, storage, and treatment of biomedical waste under chapter 64E-16?

    1. A. Florida Department of Health
    2. B. Department of Environmental Protection
    3. C. Agency for Health Care Administration
    4. D. Department of Elderly Affairs

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 64E-16.001(3) states: "The Department of Health shall regulate the packaging, transport, storage, and treatment of biomedical waste."

    Reference: 64E 16.001 — Rule 64E-16.001(3)