UT NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. which organization regulates the practice of nursing in Texas?
A) American Nurses Association
B) Texas Medical Board
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Texas Board of Nursing is the regulatory body responsible for
licensing and regulating nurses in Texas.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A) Establish nursing schools
B) Define the scope of nursing practice
C) Manage hospital staffing
D) Regulate pharmaceutical companies
The Nurse Practice Act legally defines what nurses can and cannot do,
ensuring safe and competent care.
3. A nurse administering medication outside the scope of practice could be
charged with:
A) Malpractice
B) Professional negligence
C) Criminal assault
D) Unlicensed practice
Administering medication beyond scope constitutes professional
negligence and may lead to disciplinary action.
4. Which action requires mandatory reporting in Texas?
A) Suspected child abuse
, B) Medication errors
C) Patient falls
D) Both A and B
Texas law requires nurses to report abuse and certain professional
incidents to protect patients and maintain accountability.
5. How often must a Texas RN renew their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Texas nurses must renew their licenses biennially and complete continuing
education requirements.
6. What is the minimum number of continuing education hours required for
license renewal in Texas?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Texas requires 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education for
license renewal every two years.
7. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct for a nurse?
A) Documenting care accurately
B) Falsifying patient records
C) Administering medications correctly
D) Following the chain of command
Falsifying records violates ethical and legal standards and is considered
unprofessional conduct.
8. Who has the authority to investigate complaints against a nurse in Texas?
A) Hospital CEO
B) Nursing supervisor
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) National Nurses Association
, The Board investigates complaints and may take disciplinary action,
including suspension or revocation of a license.
9. If a nurse witnesses another nurse diverting controlled substances, what
should they do first?
A) Ignore it
B) Confront the nurse privately
C) Report to the Board or employer
D) Call law enforcement immediately
Mandatory reporting protects patients and ensures adherence to legal
standards for controlled substances.
10.Practicing nursing without a valid license is classified as:
A) Negligence
B) Unlicensed practice
C) Malpractice
D) Criminal intent
Practicing without a license is illegal and may result in criminal and civil
penalties.
11.Which of the following is true about delegation in nursing?
A) Nurses can delegate all nursing tasks
B) Only physicians can delegate tasks
C) Delegation must match the competency of the delegatee
D) Delegation requires Board approval each time
Delegation is legally valid only if the nurse ensures the person is
competent to perform the task safely.
12.A nurse who fails to renew their license on time:
A) Can still practice until notified
B) Must complete extra CE hours
C) May face disciplinary action for unlicensed practice
D) Automatically receives an extension
Practicing with an expired license constitutes unlicensed practice and is
subject to penalties.
13.The Texas Board of Nursing can impose which of the following disciplinary
actions?
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. which organization regulates the practice of nursing in Texas?
A) American Nurses Association
B) Texas Medical Board
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Texas Board of Nursing is the regulatory body responsible for
licensing and regulating nurses in Texas.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
A) Establish nursing schools
B) Define the scope of nursing practice
C) Manage hospital staffing
D) Regulate pharmaceutical companies
The Nurse Practice Act legally defines what nurses can and cannot do,
ensuring safe and competent care.
3. A nurse administering medication outside the scope of practice could be
charged with:
A) Malpractice
B) Professional negligence
C) Criminal assault
D) Unlicensed practice
Administering medication beyond scope constitutes professional
negligence and may lead to disciplinary action.
4. Which action requires mandatory reporting in Texas?
A) Suspected child abuse
, B) Medication errors
C) Patient falls
D) Both A and B
Texas law requires nurses to report abuse and certain professional
incidents to protect patients and maintain accountability.
5. How often must a Texas RN renew their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Texas nurses must renew their licenses biennially and complete continuing
education requirements.
6. What is the minimum number of continuing education hours required for
license renewal in Texas?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Texas requires 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education for
license renewal every two years.
7. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct for a nurse?
A) Documenting care accurately
B) Falsifying patient records
C) Administering medications correctly
D) Following the chain of command
Falsifying records violates ethical and legal standards and is considered
unprofessional conduct.
8. Who has the authority to investigate complaints against a nurse in Texas?
A) Hospital CEO
B) Nursing supervisor
C) Texas Board of Nursing
D) National Nurses Association
, The Board investigates complaints and may take disciplinary action,
including suspension or revocation of a license.
9. If a nurse witnesses another nurse diverting controlled substances, what
should they do first?
A) Ignore it
B) Confront the nurse privately
C) Report to the Board or employer
D) Call law enforcement immediately
Mandatory reporting protects patients and ensures adherence to legal
standards for controlled substances.
10.Practicing nursing without a valid license is classified as:
A) Negligence
B) Unlicensed practice
C) Malpractice
D) Criminal intent
Practicing without a license is illegal and may result in criminal and civil
penalties.
11.Which of the following is true about delegation in nursing?
A) Nurses can delegate all nursing tasks
B) Only physicians can delegate tasks
C) Delegation must match the competency of the delegatee
D) Delegation requires Board approval each time
Delegation is legally valid only if the nurse ensures the person is
competent to perform the task safely.
12.A nurse who fails to renew their license on time:
A) Can still practice until notified
B) Must complete extra CE hours
C) May face disciplinary action for unlicensed practice
D) Automatically receives an extension
Practicing with an expired license constitutes unlicensed practice and is
subject to penalties.
13.The Texas Board of Nursing can impose which of the following disciplinary
actions?
