Arizona Nursing Jurisprudence Practice
Exam Questions and correct Answers
(Verified Answers) with Rationales 2026
1. Which organization is responsible for regulating nursing practice in Arizona?
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona State Board of Nursing
C. American Nurses Association
D. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Arizona State Board of Nursing oversees licensure, discipline, and regulation
of nursing practice in the state.
2. How often must a nurse renew their RN license in Arizona?
A. Every year
B. Every 4 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
,RN licenses in Arizona must be renewed every four years on or before April 1 of
the renewal year.
3. What is the minimum number of practice hours required for RN license
renewal if not participating in continuing education?
A. 960 hours
B. 960 hours in the past 5 years
C. 400 hours annually
D. 1000 hours in 3 years
A nurse must have worked 960 hours in the past 5 years to qualify for license
renewal without continuing education.
4. What is considered unprofessional conduct under Arizona law?
A. Refusing a shift due to illness
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Asking for a second opinion
D. Seeking clarification of an order
Falsifying patient records is a serious violation and classified as unprofessional
conduct.
5. What must an RN do if they suspect a co-worker is impaired while working?
A. Ignore the behavior
B. Report to the supervisor or nursing board immediately
C. Confront the co-worker
D. Call law enforcement
The RN is legally and ethically required to report suspected impairment to
protect patients.
, 6. What is the Arizona State Board of Nursing's primary purpose?
A. Advocate for nurses’ rights
B. Protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practice
C. Promote nursing education
D. Manage healthcare budgets
The Board exists to safeguard the health and safety of the public by regulating
nursing practice.
7. Which action may result in disciplinary action from the Arizona Board of
Nursing?
A. Volunteering at a community health clinic
B. Delegating tasks to a CNA
C. Administering medications without a provider’s order
D. Educating a patient about a diagnosis
Administering medication without an order is outside of nursing scope and a
serious violation.
8. What is the required continuing education (CE) for RN license renewal in
Arizona if not using practice hours?
A. 10 CE hours every year
B. 20 contact hours every 2 years
C. 30 hours every 5 years
D. No CE is required
If using CE for license renewal, the nurse must complete 20 contact hours in the
past 2 years.
Exam Questions and correct Answers
(Verified Answers) with Rationales 2026
1. Which organization is responsible for regulating nursing practice in Arizona?
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona State Board of Nursing
C. American Nurses Association
D. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
The Arizona State Board of Nursing oversees licensure, discipline, and regulation
of nursing practice in the state.
2. How often must a nurse renew their RN license in Arizona?
A. Every year
B. Every 4 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
,RN licenses in Arizona must be renewed every four years on or before April 1 of
the renewal year.
3. What is the minimum number of practice hours required for RN license
renewal if not participating in continuing education?
A. 960 hours
B. 960 hours in the past 5 years
C. 400 hours annually
D. 1000 hours in 3 years
A nurse must have worked 960 hours in the past 5 years to qualify for license
renewal without continuing education.
4. What is considered unprofessional conduct under Arizona law?
A. Refusing a shift due to illness
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Asking for a second opinion
D. Seeking clarification of an order
Falsifying patient records is a serious violation and classified as unprofessional
conduct.
5. What must an RN do if they suspect a co-worker is impaired while working?
A. Ignore the behavior
B. Report to the supervisor or nursing board immediately
C. Confront the co-worker
D. Call law enforcement
The RN is legally and ethically required to report suspected impairment to
protect patients.
, 6. What is the Arizona State Board of Nursing's primary purpose?
A. Advocate for nurses’ rights
B. Protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practice
C. Promote nursing education
D. Manage healthcare budgets
The Board exists to safeguard the health and safety of the public by regulating
nursing practice.
7. Which action may result in disciplinary action from the Arizona Board of
Nursing?
A. Volunteering at a community health clinic
B. Delegating tasks to a CNA
C. Administering medications without a provider’s order
D. Educating a patient about a diagnosis
Administering medication without an order is outside of nursing scope and a
serious violation.
8. What is the required continuing education (CE) for RN license renewal in
Arizona if not using practice hours?
A. 10 CE hours every year
B. 20 contact hours every 2 years
C. 30 hours every 5 years
D. No CE is required
If using CE for license renewal, the nurse must complete 20 contact hours in the
past 2 years.
