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NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS
FOR TEXAS NURSES 2026|CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of
Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a
nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to
replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to
safely replace the tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows
replacement of a tube with a specific physician's order, and the nurse has not
completed the required skills check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse observed a supervisor
completed the procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been determined to be
competent in reinserting permanently placed tubes that have an established
fistulous tract. - correct-answer -A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the
nurse has a physicians to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific
competency training to safely replace the tube.
The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty associations since the BON
A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing.
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B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders.
C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members
D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas - correct-answer -D.
protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas.
The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 state that the LVN scope of
practice includes including doing which of the following with regard to care plans?
A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care plan independently
B. May not document on the nursing care plan
C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan.
D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed to do so by the physician. -
correct-answer -C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing
care plan.
A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication order is
A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician relationship.
C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist.
D. not fulfilling nursing tasks with other patients. - correct-answer -A. fulfilling a
duty to keep the patient safe.
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The integrated pattern of personal, academic, and occupational behaviors that
indicate an individual is able to consistently conform his/her conduct to the
requirements of the Nursing Practice Act and the Board's rules relates to
A. course requirements of the BON prior to entering nursing school.
B. an educational background in liberal arts that complements the nursing
profession.
C. the Florence Nightingale Pledge.
D. the BON's rule concerning good professional character. - correct-answer -D.
the BON's rule concerning good professional character.
A nurse is assisting a physician when she witness the physician break sterile
technique and use a contaminated instrument to finish the procedure. The nurse
reports the physician to the Texas Medical Board. Which of the following
statements is accurate in relation to this scenario?
A. The nurse cannot be disciplined by the BON or discriminated against by the
employer.
B. The nurse has no recourse if the physician gets angry and terminates her
employment.
C. If the facility terminates the nurse's employment, the BON can provide the
nurse with legal advice.
D. The nurse must inform the physician of any reports the nurse files. - correct-
answer -A. The nurse cannot be disciplined by the BON or discriminated against
by the employer.
NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS
FOR TEXAS NURSES 2026|CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of
Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a
nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to
replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to
safely replace the tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows
replacement of a tube with a specific physician's order, and the nurse has not
completed the required skills check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse observed a supervisor
completed the procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been determined to be
competent in reinserting permanently placed tubes that have an established
fistulous tract. - correct-answer -A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the
nurse has a physicians to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific
competency training to safely replace the tube.
The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty associations since the BON
A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing.
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B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders.
C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members
D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas - correct-answer -D.
protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas.
The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 state that the LVN scope of
practice includes including doing which of the following with regard to care plans?
A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care plan independently
B. May not document on the nursing care plan
C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan.
D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed to do so by the physician. -
correct-answer -C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing
care plan.
A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication order is
A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician relationship.
C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist.
D. not fulfilling nursing tasks with other patients. - correct-answer -A. fulfilling a
duty to keep the patient safe.
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The integrated pattern of personal, academic, and occupational behaviors that
indicate an individual is able to consistently conform his/her conduct to the
requirements of the Nursing Practice Act and the Board's rules relates to
A. course requirements of the BON prior to entering nursing school.
B. an educational background in liberal arts that complements the nursing
profession.
C. the Florence Nightingale Pledge.
D. the BON's rule concerning good professional character. - correct-answer -D.
the BON's rule concerning good professional character.
A nurse is assisting a physician when she witness the physician break sterile
technique and use a contaminated instrument to finish the procedure. The nurse
reports the physician to the Texas Medical Board. Which of the following
statements is accurate in relation to this scenario?
A. The nurse cannot be disciplined by the BON or discriminated against by the
employer.
B. The nurse has no recourse if the physician gets angry and terminates her
employment.
C. If the facility terminates the nurse's employment, the BON can provide the
nurse with legal advice.
D. The nurse must inform the physician of any reports the nurse files. - correct-
answer -A. The nurse cannot be disciplined by the BON or discriminated against
by the employer.
