LOUISIANA NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the purpose of the Louisiana Nursing Practice Act?
A. To discipline nurses
B. C. To protect public safety and welfare
C. To advance nursing research
D. To regulate pharmaceutical sales
The act exists to ensure safe, competent nursing care for the public.
2. Who administers nursing licensure in Louisiana?
A. Louisiana Department of Health
B. Louisiana Medical Board
C. Louisiana State Legislature
D. D. Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The Board is legally charged with licensure and regulation of nurses.
3. What must a nurse report under mandatory reporting laws?
A. Traffic violations
B. B. Nurse impairment due to substance abuse
C. Patient refusal of medication
D. Employment disputes
Impaired nurses pose a public risk and must be reported.
4. How often must a RN renew their license in Louisiana?
A. Every year
B. B. Every two years
C. Every five years
, D. Only when requested
Louisiana requires biennial renewal.
5. What is required for initial RN licensure?
A. High school diploma only
B. B. Graduation from an approved nursing program and passing NCLEX
C. Residence in Louisiana for 5 years
D. Work experience
Education and examination demonstrate competence.
6. What is the minimum age to obtain an RN license?
A. 16
B. 17
C. C. 18
D. 21
Legal adult status is required for licensure.
7. Which action is within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse
(LPN)?
A. Initiate IVs independently
B. Prescribe medications
C. C. Administer medications under supervision
D. Perform surgery
LPNs can administer meds but under RN/physician oversight.
8. What is “unprofessional conduct”?
A. Staying late at work
B. B. Actions that harm or have potential to harm patients or public trust
C. Completing documentation early
D. Wearing personal attire
Conduct that threatens safety or ethical standards is unprofessional.
9. A nurse must report a coworker for suspected patient abuse. This is an
example of:
A. Negligence
B. B. Mandatory reporting
C. Defamation
, D. Arbitration
Reporting abuse is legally required.
10.What does “scope of practice” mean?
A. Salary range
B. Job title
C. Hospital policies
D. D. Legal boundaries of nursing practice
Defines what nurses are legally allowed to do.
(…Questions 11–90 continuing similarly…)
11.What law governs controlled substances in Louisiana?
A. Civil code
B. B. State controlled substances act
C. Federal traffic law
D. Nursing textbook
Controlled substances are regulated by a specific statute.
12.A nurse delegates a task that is beyond the delegatee’s competence. What
issue is this?
A. Ethical dilemma
B. B. Improper delegation
C. Professional courtesy
D. Beneficence
Delegation must match competence.
13.Who can be held liable for negligence in nursing?
A. Only the hospital
B. Only the RN
C. Only the physician
D. D. Nurse and employer
Both the individual and facility can have liability.
14.What is required to maintain an active nursing license?
A. Pay taxes
B. Attend church
C. C. Complete continuing education
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the purpose of the Louisiana Nursing Practice Act?
A. To discipline nurses
B. C. To protect public safety and welfare
C. To advance nursing research
D. To regulate pharmaceutical sales
The act exists to ensure safe, competent nursing care for the public.
2. Who administers nursing licensure in Louisiana?
A. Louisiana Department of Health
B. Louisiana Medical Board
C. Louisiana State Legislature
D. D. Louisiana State Board of Nursing
The Board is legally charged with licensure and regulation of nurses.
3. What must a nurse report under mandatory reporting laws?
A. Traffic violations
B. B. Nurse impairment due to substance abuse
C. Patient refusal of medication
D. Employment disputes
Impaired nurses pose a public risk and must be reported.
4. How often must a RN renew their license in Louisiana?
A. Every year
B. B. Every two years
C. Every five years
, D. Only when requested
Louisiana requires biennial renewal.
5. What is required for initial RN licensure?
A. High school diploma only
B. B. Graduation from an approved nursing program and passing NCLEX
C. Residence in Louisiana for 5 years
D. Work experience
Education and examination demonstrate competence.
6. What is the minimum age to obtain an RN license?
A. 16
B. 17
C. C. 18
D. 21
Legal adult status is required for licensure.
7. Which action is within the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse
(LPN)?
A. Initiate IVs independently
B. Prescribe medications
C. C. Administer medications under supervision
D. Perform surgery
LPNs can administer meds but under RN/physician oversight.
8. What is “unprofessional conduct”?
A. Staying late at work
B. B. Actions that harm or have potential to harm patients or public trust
C. Completing documentation early
D. Wearing personal attire
Conduct that threatens safety or ethical standards is unprofessional.
9. A nurse must report a coworker for suspected patient abuse. This is an
example of:
A. Negligence
B. B. Mandatory reporting
C. Defamation
, D. Arbitration
Reporting abuse is legally required.
10.What does “scope of practice” mean?
A. Salary range
B. Job title
C. Hospital policies
D. D. Legal boundaries of nursing practice
Defines what nurses are legally allowed to do.
(…Questions 11–90 continuing similarly…)
11.What law governs controlled substances in Louisiana?
A. Civil code
B. B. State controlled substances act
C. Federal traffic law
D. Nursing textbook
Controlled substances are regulated by a specific statute.
12.A nurse delegates a task that is beyond the delegatee’s competence. What
issue is this?
A. Ethical dilemma
B. B. Improper delegation
C. Professional courtesy
D. Beneficence
Delegation must match competence.
13.Who can be held liable for negligence in nursing?
A. Only the hospital
B. Only the RN
C. Only the physician
D. D. Nurse and employer
Both the individual and facility can have liability.
14.What is required to maintain an active nursing license?
A. Pay taxes
B. Attend church
C. C. Complete continuing education
