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2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Who issues licenses for healthcare professionals in Texas?
A) Local hospitals
✔✔B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (or relevant Board)
C) Federal government
D) Private associations
Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct under Texas law?
A) Following protocols
B) Documenting patient care accurately
✔✔C) Practicing under the influence of drugs or alcohol
D) Completing continuing education
When must a Texas healthcare professional report suspected abuse?
A) Only if a supervisor asks
✔✔B) Immediately to appropriate authorities
C) Only if the patient consents
D) After leaving the workplace
What is required for license renewal in Texas?
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,A) Attending hospital meetings
B) Practicing without documentation
✔✔C) Completing continuing education and paying renewal fees
D) Reporting patient complaints
What is the primary purpose of licensure?
A) To increase professional income
✔✔B) To protect the public by ensuring qualified practitioners
C) To allow hospital privileges
D) To reduce paperwork
Which of the following is an example of negligence under Texas law?
A) Following policies correctly
B) Reporting unsafe conditions
✔✔C) Failing to provide standard care causing harm
D) Documenting patient care accurately
Which entity enforces disciplinary actions against licensees in Texas?
A) Local hospital administrators
✔✔B) Texas State Board regulating the profession
C) Federal government
D) Insurance companies
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, What is required for informed consent in Texas?
A) Patient signs without explanation
B) Consent is implied in all cases
✔✔C) Patient receives explanation of risks, benefits, and alternatives
D) Only verbal consent is needed
Which of the following is considered professional misconduct?
A) Completing continuing education
B) Following scope of practice
✔✔C) Practicing without a valid license
D) Reporting unsafe conditions
What is mandatory reporting under Texas law?
A) Reporting only positive outcomes
✔✔B) Reporting abuse, neglect, or unsafe practice
C) Reporting hospital inventory issues
D) Reporting coworkers’ opinions
Which action violates patient confidentiality?
A) Discussing care with medical team
✔✔B) Sharing patient information with unauthorized individuals
C) Documenting care
D) Reporting to supervising authority
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