Texas Jurisprudence Exam questions with complete solutions

Facts about the Exam 2 hours long Must pass with 75% Minimum of 50 questions Topics covered on the exam Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas Nursing Ethics Nursing Practice Nursing Peer Review Disciplinary Action The Mission of The Board of Nursing To protect the People of Texas How does BON fulfill its mission? 1. Makes sure that RNs are competent 2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs 3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing What can BON do? 1. Represent the people of Texas 2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice What can professional Associations do? 1. Represent their members in legislative, political, and policy matters 2. Provide leadership opportunities for members 3. Can lobby True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. FALSE. The BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses. True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer questions about employment. FALSE. The BON does not answer questions about employment , so ask appropriate questions to the correct hospital. The BON also does not regulate practice settings; it regulates nurses through their rules and requirements. NPA 301.251 You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a license NPA 217.10 Items required to be on your name badge 1.First name 2.Last name 3.Credentials Temporary Permit Expires 1. In 75 days 2. When you pass or fail NCLEX 3. For people who are already licensed, temporary licenses expire after 120 days Benefits of Paperless Licenses They are safer and more effective. Less likely to have identity fraud. Continuing Education RNs must submit verification of 20 hours of CE in the 2 years prior to licensure or reactivation of delinquent license. How many hours of CE's must and RN submit? 20 hours within the 2 years prior to licensure or reactivation of delinquent license True or False: Certification can count towards CE's. True; RN's must maintain or renew their approved national nursing certification Rule 216 Continuing Competency NPA 304 and Rule 220 Nurse Licensure Compact Benefits of Nursing Compact increases nurse's mobility and facilitates innovative and cooperative healthcare Nurse Licensure Compact States Texas New Mexico Arizona Utah Colorado Idaho Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Delaware Maryland Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine What does a person need to report about their criminal record? pending criminal charges or anything beyond a class C misdemeanor True or False: Falsifying information to BON can be more damaging than the actual criminal behavior. True; Inform BON of your misconduct instead of hiding it Categories of Trust Honesty, Accountability, Trustworthiness, Reliability, and Integrity Integrity Taking responsibility for actions and inactions What is the the highest level of responsibility of the nurse? duty to the patient Boundary Violations Flirtations, selective communications, "You and me against the world", secretive behavior