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PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANSHIP STATE OF FLORIDA
EXAM 2026/2027
What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do?
......ANSWER......A health care surrogate does not have the authority to
place the patient into a facility if the patient is refusing to go there and
to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives even if they
are not in effect? ......ANSWER......There may be an indication of the
words wishes, that will give guidance on the principle of substituted
judgment
What is an example of an agency that may provide case management
services to at risk individuals? ......ANSWER......Department of children
and family DCF, or community care for the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts under
voluntary guardianship? ......ANSWER......The guardian must submit a
physician statement that the ward is competent along with the annual
report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform?
......ANSWER......Consent or refuse treatment, authorize admission or
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discharge from facilities, authorize release of information, select or
discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make decisions about
life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida statute 415
......ANSWER......Emergency removal from residence, emergency
medical treatment, emergency protective services for persons who are
at risk of death or injury. Florida statute 415 is adult protective services
act.
Florida statute 415 ......ANSWER......Adult protective services act. Florida
statute 415
Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated person?
......ANSWER......A facility or healthcare provider may appoint a proxy to
make decisions for the person if the individual did not designate a
health care surrogate or prepare any advanced directives prior to
becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated veteran
or his dependents? ......ANSWER......Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have repetitive
actions such as frequent handwashing, checking to see if all the
appliances are off, etc. ......ANSWER......Obsessive compulsive disorder
or OCD
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Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have
......ANSWER......Hallucinations and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been baker
acted ......ANSWER......The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 ......ANSWER......Statue 394 Florida mental health act
more commonly known as the Baker act. This governs the actions of the
professions for the process of involuntary examination/treatment in a
mental health facility.
Florida statute 397.
known as the Marchman act. An individual with alcohol or substance
abuse problems may be involuntary admitted to a treatment facility
under the Marchman act Florida statute 397. ......ANSWER......
A patient may be held at a psychiatric receiving facility for how many
hours before a decision is made to release him or set a hearing?
......ANSWER......72 hours
In order for a guardian to admit his ward to a psychiatric facility for
evaluation or treatment what hearing needs to take place.
......ANSWER......A Baker act hearing
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PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANSHIP STATE OF FLORIDA
EXAM 2026/2027
What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do?
......ANSWER......A health care surrogate does not have the authority to
place the patient into a facility if the patient is refusing to go there and
to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives even if they
are not in effect? ......ANSWER......There may be an indication of the
words wishes, that will give guidance on the principle of substituted
judgment
What is an example of an agency that may provide case management
services to at risk individuals? ......ANSWER......Department of children
and family DCF, or community care for the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts under
voluntary guardianship? ......ANSWER......The guardian must submit a
physician statement that the ward is competent along with the annual
report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform?
......ANSWER......Consent or refuse treatment, authorize admission or
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discharge from facilities, authorize release of information, select or
discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make decisions about
life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida statute 415
......ANSWER......Emergency removal from residence, emergency
medical treatment, emergency protective services for persons who are
at risk of death or injury. Florida statute 415 is adult protective services
act.
Florida statute 415 ......ANSWER......Adult protective services act. Florida
statute 415
Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated person?
......ANSWER......A facility or healthcare provider may appoint a proxy to
make decisions for the person if the individual did not designate a
health care surrogate or prepare any advanced directives prior to
becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated veteran
or his dependents? ......ANSWER......Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have repetitive
actions such as frequent handwashing, checking to see if all the
appliances are off, etc. ......ANSWER......Obsessive compulsive disorder
or OCD
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Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have
......ANSWER......Hallucinations and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been baker
acted ......ANSWER......The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 ......ANSWER......Statue 394 Florida mental health act
more commonly known as the Baker act. This governs the actions of the
professions for the process of involuntary examination/treatment in a
mental health facility.
Florida statute 397.
known as the Marchman act. An individual with alcohol or substance
abuse problems may be involuntary admitted to a treatment facility
under the Marchman act Florida statute 397. ......ANSWER......
A patient may be held at a psychiatric receiving facility for how many
hours before a decision is made to release him or set a hearing?
......ANSWER......72 hours
In order for a guardian to admit his ward to a psychiatric facility for
evaluation or treatment what hearing needs to take place.
......ANSWER......A Baker act hearing
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