2026-2027: 125 Practice Questions on FL
Nurse Practice Act, NLC, Ethics & APRN
Scope
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Master nursing law with 125 original 2026/2027 exam questions covering Florida Nurse
Practice Act, NLC multistate licensure, delegation, HIPAA, APRN scope, and
disciplinary actions. Full answer keys and explanations included.
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, Nursing Jurisprudence Exam 2026-2027
Section 1: Multistate Licensure and Interstate Practice
1. Your colleague is unfamiliar with the requirements for obtaining a multistate license. What
should you direct them to review first?
A. State Nursing Board disciplinary records
B. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Model Act
C. State Practice Laws
D. The American Hospital Association’s staffing guidelines
Answer: C
Explanation: State Practice Laws outline the specific requirements for licensure, including
multistate licensure privileges. These laws vary by state and serve as the primary reference
for understanding eligibility criteria for a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure
Compact (NLC).
2. A colleague wants to move to another state but is struggling to obtain an additional license.
They ask where they can consult to see if they can practice without getting a new license.
What should you recommend?
A. The National League for Nursing
B. The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
C. The American Nurses Association
D. The state’s Department of Labor
Answer: B
Explanation: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to hold one multistate
license that permits practice in other compact states without obtaining an additional license.
The NLC website and participating state boards of nursing provide authoritative guidance on
eligibility and practice privileges.
,Section 2: Nursing Roles and Levels of Practice
3. The nursing team is overwhelmed with tasks for the foreseeable future and agrees to bring
in extra help on the wards. Which type of professional, still related to the nursing profession,
would be most appropriate to assist?
A. Medical assistant
B. Health unit coordinator
C. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
D. Phlebotomy technician
Answer: C
Explanation: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) work under the supervision of licensed
nurses and provide basic patient care, such as bathing, feeding, and vital signs. They are the
most appropriate unlicensed assistive personnel for direct patient care support within the
nursing team.
4. The head nurse announces that a certified nurse midwife is joining the team. How should
this new health care provider be classified within the nursing profession?
A. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
B. Clinical Nurse Leader
C. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
D. Registered Nurse (RN)
Answer: C
Explanation: Certified nurse midwives are a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN). APRNs have graduate-level education and are authorized to provide advanced
clinical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing.
5. Your friend works under the direction of a licensed nurse, holds an individual Florida
license, and also has an active multistate license used to practice practical nursing. What is
their level of nursing practice?
A. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
B. Registered Nurse (RN)
C. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
D. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
, Answer: C
Explanation: The description matches Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), who practice under
the supervision of RNs or physicians. The multistate license allows them to practice in other
Nurse Licensure Compact states while maintaining Florida as their primary state of residence.
6. A member of your healthcare team is a certified nurse anesthetist who diagnoses and treats
illnesses. What level of nursing practice does this nurse perform?
A. Registered Nurse (RN)
B. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
D. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Answer: D
Explanation: Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are Advanced Practice
Registered Nurses (APRNs) with specialized graduate education. They are authorized to
diagnose and treat conditions within their scope of practice, including administering
anesthesia.
Section 3: Licensure Methods and Legal Basis
7. Before becoming a licensed nurse, you must complete an accredited program, take a
licensure examination, and pass it. Which goal of nursing laws and rules does this
requirement primarily support?
A. Ensuring continuing competency throughout a nurse’s career
B. Building fundamental knowledge and skills before practicing in clinical settings
C. Restricting entry into the profession to control workforce supply
D. Standardizing nursing uniforms and conduct
Answer: B
Explanation: Nursing laws mandate accredited education and passing the NCLEX to ensure
entry-level nurses possess essential knowledge, skills, and abilities before independent
practice. This protects public safety by establishing baseline competency.