Jurisprudence Exam Full
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Texas Nursing Jurisprudence – FULL PRACTICE EXAm
Nursing Practice Act & BON Rules
1. The purpose of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is to:
A. Protect nurses
B. Protect the public
C. Increase salaries
D. Support hospitals
Answer: B
2. The Texas Board of Nursing is responsible for:
A. Hiring nurses
B. Regulating nursing practice
C. Running hospitals
D. Teaching students
Answer: B
3. A nurse’s license is:
A. Property
B. Privilege granted by the state
,C. Permanent
D. Optional
Answer: B
4. Scope of practice is determined by:
A. Employer
B. Nurse judgment + NPA + BON rules
C. Patient
D. Salary
Answer: B
5. Unprofessional conduct includes:
A. Safe care
B. Falsifying records
C. Reporting errors
D. Following orders
Answer: B
6. A nurse must report unsafe practice when:
A. Optional
B. Required by law
C. Only if asked
D. Never
Answer: B
7. Continuing competency is required for:
A. Hiring
B. License renewal
C. Promotion
D. Retirement
, Answer: B
8. BON rules are found in:
A. Hospital manual
B. Texas Administrative Code
C. Nursing books
D. Federal law only
Answer: B
9. Nursing standards ensure:
A. Profit
B. Safe care
C. Promotions
D. Staffing
Answer: B
10. Violating NPA may result in:
A. Promotion
B. Disciplinary action
C. Salary increase
D. Reward
Answer: B
🧠 Scope of Practice & Delegation (21–40)
21. Delegation means:
A. Transfer responsibility
B. Assign task while retaining accountability
C. Ignore task
D. Refuse care