NEW YORK NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of the New York Nurse Practice Act?
A. To regulate healthcare costs
B. To protect the public by defining standards for nursing practice
C. To increase revenue for the state
D. To establish drug formularies
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act exists to protect the public by defining
the legal scope of nursing practice.
2. Who is responsible for enforcing the Nurse Practice Act in New York State?
A. Office of Professional Medical Conduct
B. New York State Board of Nursing
C. Department of Health and Human Services
D. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Rationale: The NYS Board of Nursing enforces the Nurse Practice Act.
3. How often must a registered nurse renew their license in New York?
A. Every year
B. Every three years
C. Every two years
D. Every five years
Rationale: New York requires RN licenses to be renewed biennially.
4. Which of the following is required to maintain an active nursing license in
New York?
A. Payment of a fine
, B. Employment verification
C. License renewal and continuing education (if applicable)
D. Passing a state exam annually
Rationale: License renewal and CE (where required) are essential for
maintaining an active license.
5. What must a nurse do when their name or address changes?
A. Inform the employer only
B. Notify the NYS Board of Nursing within 30 days
C. Notify the federal government
D. No action required
Rationale: Change of address/name must be reported to the Board within
30 days.
6. Which act governs the confidentiality of patient health information?
A. ADA
B. HIPAA
C. OSHA
D. EMTALA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient health information privacy and
confidentiality.
7. A nurse suspects child abuse. The nurse should:
A. Wait for confirmation from a physician
B. Document only
C. Report immediately to the appropriate authorities
D. Notify the family first
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse.
8. Which organization licenses nurses in New York?
A. ANA
B. NLN
C. New York State Education Department (NYSED)
D. CDC
Rationale: NYSED issues nursing licenses in New York.
9. Practicing nursing without a valid license is considered:
A. Ethical practice
, B. A violation of law
C. Best practice
D. Administrative error
Rationale: Practicing without a license is illegal.
10.The standard of care for professional nursing practice is based on:
A. Hospital policy only
B. Legal, ethical, and professional guidelines
C. Personal preference
D. Insurance requirements
Rationale: Standard of care is influenced by legal, ethical, and
professional standards.
11.The Nurse Practice Act defines professional misconduct. Which is an
example?
A. Following physician orders
B. Practicing beyond scope of practice
C. Completing documentation timely
D. Attending continuing education
Rationale: Practicing beyond scope is professional misconduct.
12.Informed consent must be obtained from:
A. The nurse
B. The insurance company
C. The patient or legally authorized representative
D. The hospital administrator
Rationale: Only the patient or someone legally authorized can give
informed consent.
13.A nurse who fails to document care provided may be accused of:
A. Ethical reporting
B. Negligence
C. Compliance
D. Delegation
Rationale: Lack of documentation can constitute negligence.
14.In NY, who can perform delegated nursing tasks?
A. Anyone
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of the New York Nurse Practice Act?
A. To regulate healthcare costs
B. To protect the public by defining standards for nursing practice
C. To increase revenue for the state
D. To establish drug formularies
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act exists to protect the public by defining
the legal scope of nursing practice.
2. Who is responsible for enforcing the Nurse Practice Act in New York State?
A. Office of Professional Medical Conduct
B. New York State Board of Nursing
C. Department of Health and Human Services
D. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Rationale: The NYS Board of Nursing enforces the Nurse Practice Act.
3. How often must a registered nurse renew their license in New York?
A. Every year
B. Every three years
C. Every two years
D. Every five years
Rationale: New York requires RN licenses to be renewed biennially.
4. Which of the following is required to maintain an active nursing license in
New York?
A. Payment of a fine
, B. Employment verification
C. License renewal and continuing education (if applicable)
D. Passing a state exam annually
Rationale: License renewal and CE (where required) are essential for
maintaining an active license.
5. What must a nurse do when their name or address changes?
A. Inform the employer only
B. Notify the NYS Board of Nursing within 30 days
C. Notify the federal government
D. No action required
Rationale: Change of address/name must be reported to the Board within
30 days.
6. Which act governs the confidentiality of patient health information?
A. ADA
B. HIPAA
C. OSHA
D. EMTALA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient health information privacy and
confidentiality.
7. A nurse suspects child abuse. The nurse should:
A. Wait for confirmation from a physician
B. Document only
C. Report immediately to the appropriate authorities
D. Notify the family first
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse.
8. Which organization licenses nurses in New York?
A. ANA
B. NLN
C. New York State Education Department (NYSED)
D. CDC
Rationale: NYSED issues nursing licenses in New York.
9. Practicing nursing without a valid license is considered:
A. Ethical practice
, B. A violation of law
C. Best practice
D. Administrative error
Rationale: Practicing without a license is illegal.
10.The standard of care for professional nursing practice is based on:
A. Hospital policy only
B. Legal, ethical, and professional guidelines
C. Personal preference
D. Insurance requirements
Rationale: Standard of care is influenced by legal, ethical, and
professional standards.
11.The Nurse Practice Act defines professional misconduct. Which is an
example?
A. Following physician orders
B. Practicing beyond scope of practice
C. Completing documentation timely
D. Attending continuing education
Rationale: Practicing beyond scope is professional misconduct.
12.Informed consent must be obtained from:
A. The nurse
B. The insurance company
C. The patient or legally authorized representative
D. The hospital administrator
Rationale: Only the patient or someone legally authorized can give
informed consent.
13.A nurse who fails to document care provided may be accused of:
A. Ethical reporting
B. Negligence
C. Compliance
D. Delegation
Rationale: Lack of documentation can constitute negligence.
14.In NY, who can perform delegated nursing tasks?
A. Anyone
