TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM - COMPLETE
PRACTICE TEST 200 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Board of Nursing?
A) To represent the interests of nurses in legislative matters
B) To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring competent nursing practice
C) To improve working conditions and benefits for nurses
D) To provide legal representation for nurses in malpractice cases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas BON Mission Statement explicitly states its
purpose is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring each license holder is competent to practice safely. The BON
represents the public, not nurses.
2. Which chapter of the Texas Nurse Practice Act regulates nursing
peer review?
A) Chapter 301
B) Chapter 302
C) Chapter 303
D) Chapter 304
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 303 of the Texas NPA specifically establishes the
,framework for nursing peer review, governing how committees evaluate
the conduct and practice of nurses.
3. How long is a Graduate Nurse (GN) temporary permit valid?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 75 days
D) 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A GN temporary permit expires in 75 days. It allows the
graduate to practice under supervision until NCLEX results are received.
4. How many continuing education (CE) hours must a Texas nurse
complete for license renewal?
A) 10 hours every year
B) 20 hours every 2 years
C) 30 hours every 2 years
D) 15 hours every year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses must complete 20 continuing education hours in their
area of practice within the 2-year renewal cycle. First-time renewals are
exempt from this requirement.
5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Texas Board of
Nursing?
,A) Licensing nurses
B) Enforcing the Nursing Practice Act
C) Auditing continuing education
D) Lobbying the legislature for nurse pay raises
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The BON cannot lobby the legislature. Lobbying is a function
of professional nursing associations. The BON's roles include licensing,
enforcement, CE audits, and information services.
6. What is the minimum passing score on the Texas Nursing
Jurisprudence Exam (NJE)?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NJE consists of 50 questions, and the candidate must
score 75% or higher to pass. The exam is based on the NPA and BON
rules.
7. A nurse who moves to Texas from a non-compact state must apply
for a Texas license within how many days of establishing residency?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the compact rules, if you move to Texas as your
permanent residence, you have 30 days to change your license over to a
Texas license.
8. Which of the following is classified as a minor Class C misdemeanor
that does NOT need to be reported to the BON?
A) Shoplifting
B) Speeding ticket
C) Assault
D) DUI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minor Class C misdemeanors such as parking tickets and
speeding tickets are excluded from mandatory reporting. Criminal
behavior like assault, DUI, or theft must be reported.
9. What is the first step a nurse should take when determining if a
delegated task is appropriate?
A) Assess if the task is supported by nursing research
B) Confirm the nurse has personal competency
C) Verify if the activity is consistent with the NPA and BON rules
D) Ask if a reasonable prudent nurse would do it
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1 of the delegation decision-making process is to
determine if the activity is consistent with the NPA and BON rules. All
other steps follow after this legal compliance check.
PRACTICE TEST 200 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Board of Nursing?
A) To represent the interests of nurses in legislative matters
B) To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring competent nursing practice
C) To improve working conditions and benefits for nurses
D) To provide legal representation for nurses in malpractice cases
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas BON Mission Statement explicitly states its
purpose is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring each license holder is competent to practice safely. The BON
represents the public, not nurses.
2. Which chapter of the Texas Nurse Practice Act regulates nursing
peer review?
A) Chapter 301
B) Chapter 302
C) Chapter 303
D) Chapter 304
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 303 of the Texas NPA specifically establishes the
,framework for nursing peer review, governing how committees evaluate
the conduct and practice of nurses.
3. How long is a Graduate Nurse (GN) temporary permit valid?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 75 days
D) 90 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A GN temporary permit expires in 75 days. It allows the
graduate to practice under supervision until NCLEX results are received.
4. How many continuing education (CE) hours must a Texas nurse
complete for license renewal?
A) 10 hours every year
B) 20 hours every 2 years
C) 30 hours every 2 years
D) 15 hours every year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses must complete 20 continuing education hours in their
area of practice within the 2-year renewal cycle. First-time renewals are
exempt from this requirement.
5. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Texas Board of
Nursing?
,A) Licensing nurses
B) Enforcing the Nursing Practice Act
C) Auditing continuing education
D) Lobbying the legislature for nurse pay raises
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The BON cannot lobby the legislature. Lobbying is a function
of professional nursing associations. The BON's roles include licensing,
enforcement, CE audits, and information services.
6. What is the minimum passing score on the Texas Nursing
Jurisprudence Exam (NJE)?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NJE consists of 50 questions, and the candidate must
score 75% or higher to pass. The exam is based on the NPA and BON
rules.
7. A nurse who moves to Texas from a non-compact state must apply
for a Texas license within how many days of establishing residency?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the compact rules, if you move to Texas as your
permanent residence, you have 30 days to change your license over to a
Texas license.
8. Which of the following is classified as a minor Class C misdemeanor
that does NOT need to be reported to the BON?
A) Shoplifting
B) Speeding ticket
C) Assault
D) DUI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minor Class C misdemeanors such as parking tickets and
speeding tickets are excluded from mandatory reporting. Criminal
behavior like assault, DUI, or theft must be reported.
9. What is the first step a nurse should take when determining if a
delegated task is appropriate?
A) Assess if the task is supported by nursing research
B) Confirm the nurse has personal competency
C) Verify if the activity is consistent with the NPA and BON rules
D) Ask if a reasonable prudent nurse would do it
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1 of the delegation decision-making process is to
determine if the activity is consistent with the NPA and BON rules. All
other steps follow after this legal compliance check.
