Texas Jurisprudence Exam – RCP
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Respiratory Care Practice Act?
✔✔To regulate respiratory care practice and protect public safety.
Who regulates respiratory care practitioners in Texas?
✔✔The Texas Medical Board.
What credential is required to practice as an RCP in Texas?
✔✔A valid Texas respiratory care practitioner license.
What is the primary responsibility of an RCP when accepting an assignment?
✔✔Ensure the task is within scope of practice and competence.
What must an RCP do before initiating respiratory therapy?
✔✔Verify a valid medical order or approved protocol.
What is considered practicing respiratory care without a license?
✔✔Providing respiratory services without Texas authorization.
What is the RCP’s responsibility regarding patient confidentiality?
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,✔✔Protect patient health information at all times.
When may an RCP disclose patient information?
✔✔When legally required or authorized for care.
What is informed consent in respiratory care?
✔✔Patient agreement after understanding treatment risks and benefits.
What must an RCP do if a patient refuses treatment?
✔✔Respect refusal, notify the provider, and document.
What is professional misconduct for an RCP?
✔✔Violating laws, ethics, or professional standards.
What must an RCP do when witnessing unsafe practice?
✔✔Report it to appropriate authorities.
What is the RCP’s duty in emergency situations?
✔✔Provide care within scope using standing protocols.
What is considered negligence in respiratory care?
✔✔Failure to provide reasonable care causing harm.
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, What is malpractice in respiratory therapy?
✔✔Professional negligence resulting in patient injury.
What must an RCP do before administering oxygen?
✔✔Assess the patient and follow prescribed orders.
What is the RCP’s responsibility when handling medical equipment?
✔✔Ensure proper function, safety, and infection control.
What is abandonment in respiratory care practice?
✔✔Leaving a patient without proper handoff or coverage.
What must an RCP do when ending care?
✔✔Transfer responsibility to qualified personnel.
What is the RCP’s role in patient advocacy?
✔✔Act in the patient’s best interest.
What is continuing education required for?
✔✔Maintaining licensure and professional competence.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Respiratory Care Practice Act?
✔✔To regulate respiratory care practice and protect public safety.
Who regulates respiratory care practitioners in Texas?
✔✔The Texas Medical Board.
What credential is required to practice as an RCP in Texas?
✔✔A valid Texas respiratory care practitioner license.
What is the primary responsibility of an RCP when accepting an assignment?
✔✔Ensure the task is within scope of practice and competence.
What must an RCP do before initiating respiratory therapy?
✔✔Verify a valid medical order or approved protocol.
What is considered practicing respiratory care without a license?
✔✔Providing respiratory services without Texas authorization.
What is the RCP’s responsibility regarding patient confidentiality?
1
,✔✔Protect patient health information at all times.
When may an RCP disclose patient information?
✔✔When legally required or authorized for care.
What is informed consent in respiratory care?
✔✔Patient agreement after understanding treatment risks and benefits.
What must an RCP do if a patient refuses treatment?
✔✔Respect refusal, notify the provider, and document.
What is professional misconduct for an RCP?
✔✔Violating laws, ethics, or professional standards.
What must an RCP do when witnessing unsafe practice?
✔✔Report it to appropriate authorities.
What is the RCP’s duty in emergency situations?
✔✔Provide care within scope using standing protocols.
What is considered negligence in respiratory care?
✔✔Failure to provide reasonable care causing harm.
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, What is malpractice in respiratory therapy?
✔✔Professional negligence resulting in patient injury.
What must an RCP do before administering oxygen?
✔✔Assess the patient and follow prescribed orders.
What is the RCP’s responsibility when handling medical equipment?
✔✔Ensure proper function, safety, and infection control.
What is abandonment in respiratory care practice?
✔✔Leaving a patient without proper handoff or coverage.
What must an RCP do when ending care?
✔✔Transfer responsibility to qualified personnel.
What is the RCP’s role in patient advocacy?
✔✔Act in the patient’s best interest.
What is continuing education required for?
✔✔Maintaining licensure and professional competence.
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