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OKLAHOMA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PACK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS DETAILED
RATIONALES GRADED A+
Oklahoma Jurisprudence Exam
SECTION 1: OKLAHOMA BOARD OF NURSING — AUTHORITY AND COMPOSITION (Questions
1–20)
1. Which entity holds the statutory authority to regulate the practice of nursing in the state of
Oklahoma?
A) The Oklahoma State Medical Board
B) The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
C) The Oklahoma Department of Health
D) The Oklahoma Hospital Association
Answer: B) The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing is authorized by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act
to regulate the practice of nursing in the state, including adopting and revising rules necessary
to carry out the Act's provisions.
2. Under which statute is the Oklahoma Board of Nursing authorized to adopt and revise
rules?
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A) 63 O.S. § 2-312
B) 59 O.S. § 567.4
C) 75 O.S. § 250.3
D) 59 O.S. § 353.1
Answer: B) 59 O.S. § 567.4
Rationale: The Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act states the Board is authorized to adopt and
revise rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, as may be necessary to carry into
effect the provisions of the act, including rules establishing fees, charges and reimbursement
costs. [59 O.S. § 567.4]
3. What is the primary purpose of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing?
A) Represent nurses in legal proceedings
B) Protect the public by regulating nursing practice
C) Provide continuing education credits
D) Set nurse salaries
Answer: B) Protect the public by regulating nursing practice
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing is to protect the public by
regulating nursing practice. The Board recognizes its responsibility to safeguard and promote
the public health and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma.
4. What is the Administrative Procedures Act's definition of a "rule"?
A) A financial regulation only
B) Any agency statement of general applicability and future effect that implements, interprets,
or prescribes law or policy
C) A nursing care plan
D) A hospital policy
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Answer: B) Any agency statement of general applicability and future effect that implements,
interprets, or prescribes law or policy
Rationale: The Administrative Procedures Act defines a rule as any agency statement or group
of related statements of general applicability and future effect that implements, interprets or
prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of the agency. [75
O.S. § 250.3(15)]
5. What title of the Oklahoma Administrative Code contains the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
rules?
A) Title 485
B) Title 310
C) Title 450
D) Title 510
Answer: A) Title 485
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing rules are contained in OAC Title 485. This booklet
contains OAC Title 485. Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
6. What is the effective date of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing rules referenced in the official
rules document?
A) January 1, 2024
B) August 11, 2024
C) November 1, 2025
D) July 1, 2023
Answer: B) August 11, 2024
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Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing Rules [O.A.C. Title 485] are effective as of August 11,
2024.
7. Under the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, what does the Board have the power to do?
A) Only issue licenses
B) Deny, revoke, or suspend licensure, assess administrative penalties, and otherwise discipline
applicants and licensees
C) Only provide continuing education
D) Only set nurse salaries
Answer: B) Deny, revoke, or suspend licensure, assess administrative penalties, and otherwise
discipline applicants and licensees
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing shall have the power to take any or all of the
following actions: deny, revoke or suspend licensure; assess administrative penalties; and
otherwise discipline applicants, licensees or Advanced Unlicensed Assistants.
8. What is the role of the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing regarding
dishonored fee payments?
A) To ignore the issue
B) To suspend the license or certificate of a person who submits a dishonored check or money
draft
C) To issue a warning only
D) To refer the matter to law enforcement
Answer: B) To suspend the license or certificate of a person who submits a dishonored check
or money draft
Rationale: The Executive Director of the Board shall suspend the license or certificate of a
person who submits a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee which is
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OKLAHOMA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PACK 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS DETAILED
RATIONALES GRADED A+
Oklahoma Jurisprudence Exam
SECTION 1: OKLAHOMA BOARD OF NURSING — AUTHORITY AND COMPOSITION (Questions
1–20)
1. Which entity holds the statutory authority to regulate the practice of nursing in the state of
Oklahoma?
A) The Oklahoma State Medical Board
B) The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
C) The Oklahoma Department of Health
D) The Oklahoma Hospital Association
Answer: B) The Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing is authorized by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act
to regulate the practice of nursing in the state, including adopting and revising rules necessary
to carry out the Act's provisions.
2. Under which statute is the Oklahoma Board of Nursing authorized to adopt and revise
rules?
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A) 63 O.S. § 2-312
B) 59 O.S. § 567.4
C) 75 O.S. § 250.3
D) 59 O.S. § 353.1
Answer: B) 59 O.S. § 567.4
Rationale: The Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act states the Board is authorized to adopt and
revise rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, as may be necessary to carry into
effect the provisions of the act, including rules establishing fees, charges and reimbursement
costs. [59 O.S. § 567.4]
3. What is the primary purpose of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing?
A) Represent nurses in legal proceedings
B) Protect the public by regulating nursing practice
C) Provide continuing education credits
D) Set nurse salaries
Answer: B) Protect the public by regulating nursing practice
Rationale: The primary purpose of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing is to protect the public by
regulating nursing practice. The Board recognizes its responsibility to safeguard and promote
the public health and welfare of the citizens of Oklahoma.
4. What is the Administrative Procedures Act's definition of a "rule"?
A) A financial regulation only
B) Any agency statement of general applicability and future effect that implements, interprets,
or prescribes law or policy
C) A nursing care plan
D) A hospital policy
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Answer: B) Any agency statement of general applicability and future effect that implements,
interprets, or prescribes law or policy
Rationale: The Administrative Procedures Act defines a rule as any agency statement or group
of related statements of general applicability and future effect that implements, interprets or
prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of the agency. [75
O.S. § 250.3(15)]
5. What title of the Oklahoma Administrative Code contains the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
rules?
A) Title 485
B) Title 310
C) Title 450
D) Title 510
Answer: A) Title 485
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing rules are contained in OAC Title 485. This booklet
contains OAC Title 485. Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
6. What is the effective date of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing rules referenced in the official
rules document?
A) January 1, 2024
B) August 11, 2024
C) November 1, 2025
D) July 1, 2023
Answer: B) August 11, 2024
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Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing Rules [O.A.C. Title 485] are effective as of August 11,
2024.
7. Under the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act, what does the Board have the power to do?
A) Only issue licenses
B) Deny, revoke, or suspend licensure, assess administrative penalties, and otherwise discipline
applicants and licensees
C) Only provide continuing education
D) Only set nurse salaries
Answer: B) Deny, revoke, or suspend licensure, assess administrative penalties, and otherwise
discipline applicants and licensees
Rationale: The Oklahoma Board of Nursing shall have the power to take any or all of the
following actions: deny, revoke or suspend licensure; assess administrative penalties; and
otherwise discipline applicants, licensees or Advanced Unlicensed Assistants.
8. What is the role of the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing regarding
dishonored fee payments?
A) To ignore the issue
B) To suspend the license or certificate of a person who submits a dishonored check or money
draft
C) To issue a warning only
D) To refer the matter to law enforcement
Answer: B) To suspend the license or certificate of a person who submits a dishonored check
or money draft
Rationale: The Executive Director of the Board shall suspend the license or certificate of a
person who submits a check, money draft, or similar instrument for payment of a fee which is
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