Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for Texas Nurses With Correct Questions And Answers

successful retake the NCLEX exam. - ANSWER C. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five years after being released from community supervision or parole. A person with a history f a substance use disorder who desires to obtain or retain a license to practice nursing may be required to provide evidence that includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. current sobriety and fitness to practice. B. 45 contact hours of continuing nursing education. C. attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. D. positive employer evaluations - ANSWER C. attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. A nursing error that contributes to the death or serious harm of a patient A. can be considered a minor incident if the nurse is accountable for his or her practice and understands his or her error. B. can be considered a minor incident if the patent had a do-not-resuscitate order. C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely. D. cannot be considered a minor incident unless the nurse has a previous pattern of similar nursing practice errors. - ANSWER C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely. A nurse was terminated from three different jobs beause he or she was stealing from staff members. The nurse has no pending criminal issues and no criminal history. Though this activity does not involve patients, it may indicate that A. the nurse will repeat similar conduct and exploit patients who trust the nurse to act in their best interest. B. the nurse only steals from fellow employees and would not steal from unsuspecting and vulnerable patients. C. the nurse will delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel that are beyond their scope of practice. D. the nurse is unable to supervise nursing care provided by other licensed nurses. - ANSWER A. the nurse will repeat similar conduct and exploit patients who trust the nurse to act in their best interest. A BON investigator in the enforcement division collected evidence that supports the BON's formal charges against a nurse regarding violations of the NPA and board rules. Attempts to notify the nurse via standard and certified mail at the nurse's last address of record have been returned to the BON office as being "undeliverable or not at this address." Since the investigator has been unable to communicate with the nurse about the BON's formal charges, Board Rule 213.16(i) on Practice and Procedure requires that A. the case proceed and the board's charges be deemed to be true. B. the board close the case and take no action if they are unable to locate the nurse. C. the investigator drop the recommended action (sanction) on the nurse's license to a lower level since the nurse has not responded to the formal charges. D. the case be referred to the District Attorney's office for follow-up action. - ANSWER A. the case proceed and the board's charges be deemed to be true. The functions of the BON include A. regulating the education, licensure, and practice of nurses in Texas to ensure the safety of the public. B. lobbying members of the Texas Legislature to pass bills that are favorable to nurses C. evaluating student D. advising currently licensed nurses about potential employment opportunities throughout the state. - ANSWER A. regulating the education, licensure, and practice of nurses in Texas to ensure the safety of the public. A nurse who commits an error that is a minor incident A. must be reported immediately to the Incident-Based Peer Review Committee or to the BON if there is no peer review at the nurse's place of employment. B. should not under any circumstances be reported to the BON based on just one minor incident. C. must immediately resign from his or her place of employment so that there is no chance of the employment so that there is no chance of the employer alleging a "pattern of nursing practice errors." D. need not be reported to the BON unless the nurse's conduct created a significant risk of physical, emotional, or financial harm to the client. - ANSWER D. need not be reported to the BON unless the nurse's conduct created a significant risk of physical, emotional, or financial harm to the client. Which of the following statements correctly reflects Board Rule 217.20 regarding the Safe Harbor Peer Review? A. An employer or supervisor can refuse to allow a nurse to invoke Safe Harbor if they resolve the staffing issues. B. Safe Harbor must be invoked prior to engaging in the assignment or at any time the assignment changes as long as the nurse believes it place patients at risk of harm. C. A nurse can invoke Safe Harbor after committing an error that caused patient harm. D. The Chief Nursing Offer (CNO) or Nurse Administrator does not have to assure compliance with the Nursing Peer Review Law or Board Rule 217.20 Safe Harbor Peer Review. - ANSWER A nurse is counseled for questioning a physician's order that made the physician mad. Which of the following documents on the BON web site BEST explains why the nurse was correct to question a physician's order that the nurse believed could be harmful to a patient? A. Guideline for Nurses Transitioning to a New Practice Setting. B. Statistics on the number of nurses living in each county in Texas. C. Position Statement 15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Setting. D. Guideline for LVN Scope of Practice under Board Rule 217.11 - ANSWER C. Position Statement 15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Setting. While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse must wear a clearly legible insignia (such as a name badge) that identifies the nurse as A. an employee of the institutional setting. B. a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse. C. a member of a professional organization. D. an experienced nurse in the service area. - ANSWER B. a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse. In a nurse-patient relationship, the most vulnerable patients are those who are A. under anesthesia or sedation. B. wearing a patient or exam gown. C. undergoing chemotherapy. D. using an interpreter. - ANSWER A. under anesthesia or sedation. In the NPA, "conduct subject to reporting" includes A. conduct that causes a person to suspect that the nurse's practice is impaired by chemical dependency or drug or alcohol abuse. B. the occurrence of 2 minor incidents within a twelve month period in a facility with no nursing peer review. C. mandatory overtime resulting in sixteen consecutive hours worked. D. a nurse who disagrees with the supervisor over a patient assignment. - ANSWER A. conduct that causes a person to suspect that the nurse's practice is impaired by chemical dependency or drug or alcohol abuse. Which of the following resources on the BON web page would assist a nurse in determining his or her scope of nursing practice? A. Disciplinary Action: Individual's Report to the BON.