Wisconsin Nursing Jurisprudence
Exam Prep: 200 Practice Questions &
Detailed Answers Based on Chapter
441 and Administrative Code N 1–9
Section 1: Nurse Practice Act & Regulatory Authority
Q1. Which Wisconsin statute constitutes the primary body
of law known as the Nurse Practice Act?
• A) Chapter 440
• B) Chapter 441
• C) Chapter 448
• D) Chapter 450
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Chapter 441 of the Wisconsin Statutes is the
Nurse Practice Act, establishing the Board of Nursing,
defining nursing practice, and setting the legal framework
for regulation.
Q2. What is the name of the administrative agency
responsible for implementing and enforcing the Nurse
Practice Act in Wisconsin?
• A) Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
• B) Department of Health Services (DHS)
• C) Wisconsin Board of Nursing
• D) Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
• Correct Answer: C
, • Rationale: The Wisconsin Board of Nursing implements
and enforces the Nurse Practice Act and promulgates
administrative rules (Chapters N 1–9).
Q3. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing consists of how many
members appointed by the Governor?
• A) 5
• B) 7
• C) 9
• D) 11
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The Board consists of 9 members: 4 registered
nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses, and 3 public members,
serving 4-year terms.
Q4. Under Wisconsin law, the definition of "practical
nursing" includes:
• A) Performance for compensation of acts in the care of the
ill, injured, or infirm under supervision
• B) Independent diagnosis and treatment of complex
medical conditions
• C) Performance of surgical procedures without supervision
• D) Prescription of controlled substances
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: "Practical nursing" means performing nursing
acts under the supervision of an RN, physician, podiatrist,
or dentist.
Q5. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing has the authority to
establish minimum standards for:
• A) Schools for professional nurses only
• B) Schools for licensed practical nurses only
, • C) Schools for professional nurses and schools for licensed
practical nurses
• D) All health care educational programs
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The Board establishes standards for both
professional (RN) and practical (LPN) nursing education
programs.
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for initial
RN licensure in Wisconsin?
• A) Graduation from an approved nursing program
• B) Passing the NCLEX-RN
• C) Completion of a criminal background check
• D) Completion of a jurisprudence exam
• Correct Answer: D
• Rationale: Wisconsin does NOT require a separate
jurisprudence exam; applicants must complete an
approved program, pass NCLEX, submit fingerprints, and
pay fees.
Q7. A person licensed under Chapter 441 who uses the title
"nurse" without further qualification is presumed to be a:
• A) Licensed practical nurse
• B) Registered nurse
• C) Advanced practice nurse prescriber
• D) Nurse-midwife
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Under Wisconsin law, "nurse" used without
modification means a registered nurse.
, Q8. Which administrative code chapter contains the
standards of practice for registered nurses and licensed
practical nurses?
• A) Chapter N 2
• B) Chapter N 4
• C) Chapter N 6
• D) Chapter N 8
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Chapter N 6 contains the standards of practice
for RNs and LPNs, including delegated acts.
Q9. The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act provides that a
physician may delegate certain functions to a registered
nurse, but the ultimate responsibility for the delegated act
remains with:
• A) The registered nurse
• B) The licensed practical nurse
• C) The physician
• D) The Board of Nursing
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The physician who delegates retains ultimate
responsibility for the act.
Q10. Under Chapter 441, the term "board" refers to:
• A) The Department of Safety and Professional Services
• B) The Wisconsin Board of Nursing
• C) The Medical Examining Board
• D) The Pharmacy Examining Board
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: In the context of nurse regulation, "board"
means the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
Exam Prep: 200 Practice Questions &
Detailed Answers Based on Chapter
441 and Administrative Code N 1–9
Section 1: Nurse Practice Act & Regulatory Authority
Q1. Which Wisconsin statute constitutes the primary body
of law known as the Nurse Practice Act?
• A) Chapter 440
• B) Chapter 441
• C) Chapter 448
• D) Chapter 450
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Chapter 441 of the Wisconsin Statutes is the
Nurse Practice Act, establishing the Board of Nursing,
defining nursing practice, and setting the legal framework
for regulation.
Q2. What is the name of the administrative agency
responsible for implementing and enforcing the Nurse
Practice Act in Wisconsin?
• A) Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
• B) Department of Health Services (DHS)
• C) Wisconsin Board of Nursing
• D) Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
• Correct Answer: C
, • Rationale: The Wisconsin Board of Nursing implements
and enforces the Nurse Practice Act and promulgates
administrative rules (Chapters N 1–9).
Q3. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing consists of how many
members appointed by the Governor?
• A) 5
• B) 7
• C) 9
• D) 11
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The Board consists of 9 members: 4 registered
nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses, and 3 public members,
serving 4-year terms.
Q4. Under Wisconsin law, the definition of "practical
nursing" includes:
• A) Performance for compensation of acts in the care of the
ill, injured, or infirm under supervision
• B) Independent diagnosis and treatment of complex
medical conditions
• C) Performance of surgical procedures without supervision
• D) Prescription of controlled substances
• Correct Answer: A
• Rationale: "Practical nursing" means performing nursing
acts under the supervision of an RN, physician, podiatrist,
or dentist.
Q5. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing has the authority to
establish minimum standards for:
• A) Schools for professional nurses only
• B) Schools for licensed practical nurses only
, • C) Schools for professional nurses and schools for licensed
practical nurses
• D) All health care educational programs
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The Board establishes standards for both
professional (RN) and practical (LPN) nursing education
programs.
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for initial
RN licensure in Wisconsin?
• A) Graduation from an approved nursing program
• B) Passing the NCLEX-RN
• C) Completion of a criminal background check
• D) Completion of a jurisprudence exam
• Correct Answer: D
• Rationale: Wisconsin does NOT require a separate
jurisprudence exam; applicants must complete an
approved program, pass NCLEX, submit fingerprints, and
pay fees.
Q7. A person licensed under Chapter 441 who uses the title
"nurse" without further qualification is presumed to be a:
• A) Licensed practical nurse
• B) Registered nurse
• C) Advanced practice nurse prescriber
• D) Nurse-midwife
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: Under Wisconsin law, "nurse" used without
modification means a registered nurse.
, Q8. Which administrative code chapter contains the
standards of practice for registered nurses and licensed
practical nurses?
• A) Chapter N 2
• B) Chapter N 4
• C) Chapter N 6
• D) Chapter N 8
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: Chapter N 6 contains the standards of practice
for RNs and LPNs, including delegated acts.
Q9. The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act provides that a
physician may delegate certain functions to a registered
nurse, but the ultimate responsibility for the delegated act
remains with:
• A) The registered nurse
• B) The licensed practical nurse
• C) The physician
• D) The Board of Nursing
• Correct Answer: C
• Rationale: The physician who delegates retains ultimate
responsibility for the act.
Q10. Under Chapter 441, the term "board" refers to:
• A) The Department of Safety and Professional Services
• B) The Wisconsin Board of Nursing
• C) The Medical Examining Board
• D) The Pharmacy Examining Board
• Correct Answer: B
• Rationale: In the context of nurse regulation, "board"
means the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
