TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EVALUATION BANK 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What does the Nurse Practice Act define?
Answer: It defines the authority of the BON, its composition, powers,
nursing, the boundaries of the scope of nursing practice, types of
licenses and titles, requirements for licensure, protects titles, and
identifies grounds for disciplinary action.
⩥ What is the requirement for continuing education in Texas?
Answer: Must complete 20 hours in 2 years; first-time renewal is exempt
from required contact hours.
⩥ What are the standards that apply to RNs?
Answer: Make nursing diagnosis, develop nursing care plan, evaluate
patient response, perform comprehensive assessment, delegate tasks, and
practice independently.
⩥ Can a physician's order or facility's policy override the NPA?
Answer: No.
⩥ What is the first step for determining scope of practice?
, Answer: Is the activity prohibited by the Texas NPA or any law? If YES,
STOP.
⩥ What is the second step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity authorized by a valid order? If NO, the act is
NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the third step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity consistent with current policies in your
organization? If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the fourth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity consistent with current evidence-based practice?
If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the fifth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is there documented evidence of your current competence to
perform the activity safely? If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the sixth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Would a reasonable and prudent nurse perform the activity? If
NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the seventh step of scope of practice?
EVALUATION BANK 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What does the Nurse Practice Act define?
Answer: It defines the authority of the BON, its composition, powers,
nursing, the boundaries of the scope of nursing practice, types of
licenses and titles, requirements for licensure, protects titles, and
identifies grounds for disciplinary action.
⩥ What is the requirement for continuing education in Texas?
Answer: Must complete 20 hours in 2 years; first-time renewal is exempt
from required contact hours.
⩥ What are the standards that apply to RNs?
Answer: Make nursing diagnosis, develop nursing care plan, evaluate
patient response, perform comprehensive assessment, delegate tasks, and
practice independently.
⩥ Can a physician's order or facility's policy override the NPA?
Answer: No.
⩥ What is the first step for determining scope of practice?
, Answer: Is the activity prohibited by the Texas NPA or any law? If YES,
STOP.
⩥ What is the second step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity authorized by a valid order? If NO, the act is
NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the third step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity consistent with current policies in your
organization? If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the fourth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is the activity consistent with current evidence-based practice?
If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the fifth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Is there documented evidence of your current competence to
perform the activity safely? If NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the sixth step of scope of practice?
Answer: Would a reasonable and prudent nurse perform the activity? If
NO, the act is NOT within your scope.
⩥ What is the seventh step of scope of practice?
