NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
LAW AND ETHICS REVIEW
What do I do if I question safety of assignment? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1st- clear about what you are being asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to
modify
4th- Listen to response
Disciplinary Action - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
Red Flags - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of energy
Frequent absenses
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
,Red Eyes
No/unusal documentaion
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
Unprofessional Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
Board Process for investigating complaints - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse
notified of investigation and invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurse's responsibility during investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Respond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Fee free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Primary resources for state law - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas Board of
Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
, Nursing Jurisprudence - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules/Ethics/Morals and
how the nurses function in a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - CORRECT ANSWER-301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure
and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
Texas BON Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect and
promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person
holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
-Protects the interest of the public
Chapter 301 NPA - CORRECT ANSWER-How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
RATIONALES COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
LAW AND ETHICS REVIEW
What do I do if I question safety of assignment? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1st- clear about what you are being asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to
modify
4th- Listen to response
Disciplinary Action - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
Red Flags - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of energy
Frequent absenses
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
,Red Eyes
No/unusal documentaion
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
Unprofessional Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
Board Process for investigating complaints - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse
notified of investigation and invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurse's responsibility during investigation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Respond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Fee free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Primary resources for state law - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas Board of
Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
, Nursing Jurisprudence - CORRECT ANSWER-Rules/Ethics/Morals and
how the nurses function in a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - CORRECT ANSWER-301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure
and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
Texas BON Mission Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect and
promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person
holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
-Protects the interest of the public
Chapter 301 NPA - CORRECT ANSWER-How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
