TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 2023/2024

TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) 2023/2024 Facts about the Exam - CORRECT ANSWER-2 hours long Must pass with 75% Minimum of 50 questions Topics covered on the exam - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas Nursing Ethics Nursing Practice Nursing Peer Review Disciplinary Action The Mission of The Board of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-To protect the People of Texas How does BON fulfill its mission? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Represent the people of Texas 2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice What can professional Associations do? - CORRECT ANSWER-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. - CORRECT ANSWERFALSE. 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a license NPA 217.10 - CORRECT ANSWER-Items required to be on your name badge 1.First name 2.Last name 3.Credentials Temporary Permit Expires - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-They are safer and more effective. Less likely to have identity fraud. Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-20 hours within the 2 years prior to licensure or reactivation of delinquent license True or False: Certification can count towards CE's. - CORRECT ANSWER-True; RN's must maintain or renew their approved national nursing certification Rule 216 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuing Competency NPA 304 and Rule 220 - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse Licensure Compact Benefits of Nursing Compact - CORRECT ANSWER-increases nurse's mobility and facilitates innovative and cooperative healthcare Nurse Licensure Compact States - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWERpending 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-True; Inform BON of your misconduct instead of hiding it Categories of Trust - CORRECT ANSWER-Honesty, Accountability, Trustworthiness, Reliability, and Integrity Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking responsibility for actions and inactions What is the the highest level of responsibility of the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-duty to the patient Boundary Violations - CORRECT ANSWER-Flirtations, selective communications, "You and me against the world", secretive behavior Rules 217.12 Professional Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER-Using fraud or deceit in getting a license inappropriately using nursing li