TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM

2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS

AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH

RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

ALREADY GRADED A

A nurse is caught stealing narcotics from the automated dispensing machine on the unit and self-injecting these drugs while on duty. The nurse admits that she is chemically dependent. In this situation, the NPA requires

• the nurse be reported to the BON.
• the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice.
• the nurse to enroll in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for

Nurses (TPAPN).

• a report to law enforcement.
• the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice.

A nurse was reported to the BON by two different employers multiple practice errors. The BON may determine that the nurse's conduct demonstrates a pattern of practice that 1 / 4

• complies with the standard to provide nursing services without

discrimination of the client served.

• violates professional boundary regulations because the nurse has

two employers

• results in immediate disciplinary action because the second

complain validates the first.

• indicates the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm and

may endanger a client's life, health, or safety.

• indicates the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm and may

endanger a client's life, health, or safety.According to Board Rule 213.29, Criteria and Procedure Regarding Intemperate Use and Lack of Fitness in Eligibility and Disciplinary Matters, a person desiring to obtain or retain his or her nursing license must provide a sworn certificate to the board that he or she has NOT

• had any alcohol within the last five years.
• been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance

for the last five years.

• been addicted to or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug 2 / 4

in the last five years.

• been in the hospital for any type of surgery within the last five

years.

• been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance for

the last five years.According to board rule, after a nurse refuses a float assignment and invokes Safe Harbor, the nurse

• should demand that the supervisor must provide a more

appropriate float assignment.

• is required to communicate with the supervisor and must accept

the assignment as given.

• must accept an alternate assignment even if it still beyond the

nurse's scope of practice.

• must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a safe

assignment.

• must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a safe assignment.

When an applicant for a nursing license receives a final conviction for first degree murder, the NPA mandates that the applicant

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• will be required to complete an ethics and jurisprudence course

annually

• will have to pay $1000 as part of the initial license application

process.

• will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five

years after being released from community supervision or parole.

• must provide three letters of reference from law enforcement or

parole officers and successful retake the NCLEX exam.

• will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five years

after being released from community supervision or parole.A person with a history f a substance use disorder who desires to obtain or retain a license to practice nursing may be required to

provide evidence that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• current sobriety and fitness to practice.
• 45 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
• attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
• positive employer evaluations
• attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
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