Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics - Quiz #1 2025
Questions and Answers
To maintain nursing licensure, nurses must
A. follow standards of nursing practice.
B. timely pay license renewal fees.
C. follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees, and adhere to
the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
D. adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state. - ✔✔ - C. follow standards of
nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees, and adhere to the regulatory authority
of the issuing state.
Why do nursing licensing laws exist?
A. To protect the public and assure minimal competency.
B. To protect nurses' right to vote for professional standards.
C. To protect federal and state law regarding the practice of nursing.
D. To protect nurses and the profession of nursing. - ✔✔ - A. To protect the public and
assure minimal competency.
A nurse who has committed malpractice likely:
A. intended to cause a patient harm.
B. failed to follow applicable standards of care.
C. did not explain the risks of surgery to a patient.
D. was immediately fired by the employer. - ✔✔ - B. failed to follow applicable standards
of care.
Questions and Answers
To maintain nursing licensure, nurses must
A. follow standards of nursing practice.
B. timely pay license renewal fees.
C. follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees, and adhere to
the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
D. adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state. - ✔✔ - C. follow standards of
nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees, and adhere to the regulatory authority
of the issuing state.
Why do nursing licensing laws exist?
A. To protect the public and assure minimal competency.
B. To protect nurses' right to vote for professional standards.
C. To protect federal and state law regarding the practice of nursing.
D. To protect nurses and the profession of nursing. - ✔✔ - A. To protect the public and
assure minimal competency.
A nurse who has committed malpractice likely:
A. intended to cause a patient harm.
B. failed to follow applicable standards of care.
C. did not explain the risks of surgery to a patient.
D. was immediately fired by the employer. - ✔✔ - B. failed to follow applicable standards
of care.
