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