Tennessee Jurisprudence EXAM LATEST UPDATED
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ANSWERS JUST RELEASED 2026/2027
1. The Tennessee Nurse Practice Act is found in which section of the Tennessee
Code?
A. T.C.A. § 63-6-101
B. T.C.A. § 63-7-101
C. T.C.A. § 68-11-101
D. T.C.A. § 4-5-101
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Nurse Practice Act is codified in T.C.A. § 63-7-101 et seq. It
establishes the legal framework for nursing practice in Tennessee .
2. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To protect nurses from liability
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To promote the nursing profession
D. To establish nursing education standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the public by regulating nursing practice .
3. The Tennessee Board of Nursing consists of how many members?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Nursing is composed of 13 members appointed by
the Governor. Members include nurses, advanced practice nurses, and public members .
,4. How many members of the Board of Nursing must be registered nurses?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes seven registered nurses, two licensed practical nurses,
two advanced practice registered nurses, and two public members .
5. The Board of Nursing has the authority to:
A. Issue, revoke, and suspend nursing licenses
B. Establish nursing education standards
C. Discipline nurses for violations
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board has broad authority to issue, revoke, suspend licenses; establish
education standards; and discipline nurses for violations of the Nurse Practice Act .
6. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Tennessee Board of Nursing?
A. Approve nursing education programs
B. Set nursing salaries
C. Conduct investigations of nursing practice
D. Issue cease and desist orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board does not set nursing salaries. This is determined by employers.
The Board's powers include approving education programs, conducting investigations,
and issuing cease and desist orders .
7. The Board of Nursing is administratively attached to which department?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Department of Education
C. Tennessee Department of Labor
D. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Board of Nursing is administratively attached to the Tennessee
Department of Health .
8. What is the term length for a Board of Nursing member?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve four-year terms and may be reappointed .
9. The Board of Nursing must meet at least how many times per year?
A. Twice
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Six times
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board is required to meet at least four times per year to conduct
business .
10. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action by the Board?
A. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license
B. Unprofessional conduct
C. Violation of the Nurse Practice Act
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these are grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing .
11. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of professional nursing as:
A. The performance of nursing services for compensation
B. The performance of any act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill
C. The performance of nursing procedures under the direction of a physician
D. The provision of direct patient care
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines professional nursing as the performance of
any act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge and
application of principles of biological, physical, and social science .
12. The Tennessee Board of Nursing is responsible for:
A. Licensing nurses
B. Approving nursing schools
C. Disciplining nurses
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board is responsible for licensing nurses, approving nursing schools, and
disciplining nurses who violate the Nurse Practice Act .
13. The Nurse Practice Act requires that nurses practice in accordance with:
A. Employer policies only
B. The standards of nursing practice
C. Hospital protocols
D. Physician orders only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses must practice in accordance with the standards of nursing practice
established by the Board of Nursing .
14. The Board of Nursing has the authority to issue which type of order?
A. Cease and desist order
B. Consent order
C. Summary suspension order
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board has the authority to issue cease and desist orders, consent orders,
and summary suspension orders .
15. A nurse who practices nursing without a valid license may be subject to:
VERSION QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED 2026/2027
1. The Tennessee Nurse Practice Act is found in which section of the Tennessee
Code?
A. T.C.A. § 63-6-101
B. T.C.A. § 63-7-101
C. T.C.A. § 68-11-101
D. T.C.A. § 4-5-101
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Nurse Practice Act is codified in T.C.A. § 63-7-101 et seq. It
establishes the legal framework for nursing practice in Tennessee .
2. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A. To protect nurses from liability
B. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
C. To promote the nursing profession
D. To establish nursing education standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the public by regulating nursing practice .
3. The Tennessee Board of Nursing consists of how many members?
A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 15
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Nursing is composed of 13 members appointed by
the Governor. Members include nurses, advanced practice nurses, and public members .
,4. How many members of the Board of Nursing must be registered nurses?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board includes seven registered nurses, two licensed practical nurses,
two advanced practice registered nurses, and two public members .
5. The Board of Nursing has the authority to:
A. Issue, revoke, and suspend nursing licenses
B. Establish nursing education standards
C. Discipline nurses for violations
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board has broad authority to issue, revoke, suspend licenses; establish
education standards; and discipline nurses for violations of the Nurse Practice Act .
6. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Tennessee Board of Nursing?
A. Approve nursing education programs
B. Set nursing salaries
C. Conduct investigations of nursing practice
D. Issue cease and desist orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Board does not set nursing salaries. This is determined by employers.
The Board's powers include approving education programs, conducting investigations,
and issuing cease and desist orders .
7. The Board of Nursing is administratively attached to which department?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Department of Education
C. Tennessee Department of Labor
D. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Board of Nursing is administratively attached to the Tennessee
Department of Health .
8. What is the term length for a Board of Nursing member?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members serve four-year terms and may be reappointed .
9. The Board of Nursing must meet at least how many times per year?
A. Twice
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Six times
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board is required to meet at least four times per year to conduct
business .
10. Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action by the Board?
A. Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license
B. Unprofessional conduct
C. Violation of the Nurse Practice Act
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these are grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing .
11. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of professional nursing as:
A. The performance of nursing services for compensation
B. The performance of any act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill
C. The performance of nursing procedures under the direction of a physician
D. The provision of direct patient care
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines professional nursing as the performance of
any act that requires substantial specialized judgment and skill based on knowledge and
application of principles of biological, physical, and social science .
12. The Tennessee Board of Nursing is responsible for:
A. Licensing nurses
B. Approving nursing schools
C. Disciplining nurses
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board is responsible for licensing nurses, approving nursing schools, and
disciplining nurses who violate the Nurse Practice Act .
13. The Nurse Practice Act requires that nurses practice in accordance with:
A. Employer policies only
B. The standards of nursing practice
C. Hospital protocols
D. Physician orders only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses must practice in accordance with the standards of nursing practice
established by the Board of Nursing .
14. The Board of Nursing has the authority to issue which type of order?
A. Cease and desist order
B. Consent order
C. Summary suspension order
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Board has the authority to issue cease and desist orders, consent orders,
and summary suspension orders .
15. A nurse who practices nursing without a valid license may be subject to:
