TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM MCQ FOR NURSES
Which organization regulates nursing practice in Texas?
A) Texas Medical Board
B) Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
C) Texas Department of Health
D) American Nurses Association
Answer: B) Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA)?
A) To provide financial aid to nurses
B) To regulate nursing salaries
C) To protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practices
D) To increase the number of nursing schools
Answer: C) To protect the public by ensuring safe nursing practices
Which of the following actions can lead to disciplinary action by the Texas Board of Nursing?
A) Practicing without a valid nursing license
B) Failing to document patient care properly
C) Diverting controlled substances
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
In Texas, how often must a registered nurse (RN) renew their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every five years
D) Every ten years
Answer: B) Every two years
What must a nurse do if their license is suspended by the Texas Board of Nursing?
A) Continue practicing but under supervision
B) Stop practicing immediately and follow the board’s reinstatement process
C) Apply for a new license from another state
D) Ignore the suspension and continue working
Answer: B) Stop practicing immediately and follow the board’s reinstatement process
Which of the following is a requirement for Texas nurses to maintain their licensure?
A) Completing continuing education hours
B) Working in a hospital for at least 10 years
C) Renewing their CPR certification annually
D) Passing the NCLEX every five years
Answer: A) Completing continuing education hours
A nurse in Texas suspects child abuse. What is the legal obligation?
A) Report it only if there is proof
B) Report it immediately to the authorities
C) Discuss it with colleagues before deciding
D) Ignore it unless the child confirms the abuse
Answer: B) Report it immediately to the authorities
Which of the following is true regarding informed consent in Texas?
A) Nurses are responsible for obtaining informed consent for procedures
B) Only physicians can obtain informed consent
C) Informed consent is not required for emergency procedures
D) Nurses can educate patients about the procedure but do not obtain consent
Answer: D) Nurses can educate patients about the procedure but do not obtain consent
What does “scope of practice” mean in Texas nursing law?
A) The legal duties and responsibilities a nurse can perform
B) Any task a nurse is willing to do
C) The maximum number of patients a nurse can care for
D) A list of tasks assigned by the employer
Answer: A) The legal duties and responsibilities a nurse can perform
Which Texas law requires nurses to report unsafe practices or conditions in healthcare settings?
A) Texas Health and Safety Code
B) Texas Whistleblower Act
C) Nurse Practice Act (NPA)
D) HIPAA
Answer: B) Texas Whistleblower Act
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