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Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (Latest
2026/2027) – Actual Q&A for RN/LVN/APRN (Latest
2026 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination | Core Areas: Texas Nursing Practice Act, Board
of Nursing (BON) Rules & Regulations, Professional Standards of Nursing Practice,
Delegation & Scope of Practice, Ethics & Patient Rights, Licensure Requirements,
Documentation Standards, Safe Nursing Practice, Disciplinary Policies, and Regulatory
Compliance | Comprehensive Review & Study Support
Exam Structure Overview
The Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (TNJE) evaluates understanding of the laws, ethical obligations,
and professional standards governing nursing practice in Texas. This study guide organizes key content
into major domains, helping learners prepare systematically for RN, LVN, and APRN licensure
requirements.
Introduction
This Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide (2026/2027 Edition) provides an organized review
of legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts essential for safe nursing practice in Texas. It is designed to help
learners interpret laws related to licensure, patient safety, delegation, documentation, and professional
accountability. With clear explanations and structured study sections, this guide supports confident
preparation and a strong understanding of state nursing regulations.
Study & Review Format
Each section includes:
• Key definitions & legal terms
• Summaries of Texas BON rules
• Ethical and professional practice guidelines
• Scenario-based study questions
• Application tips for preparing for the official exam
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,According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physicians to replace
Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely
would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace replace the tube.
a gastrostomy tube provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a
physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has
completed specific competency training to safely replace the
tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy
allows replacement of a tube with a specific physician's
order, and the nurse has not completed the required skills
check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse
observed a supervisor completed the procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been
determined to be competent in reinserting permanently
placed tubes that have an established fistulous tract.
The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas.
associations since the BON
A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing.
B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders.
C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members
D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas
The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan.
state that the LVN scope of practice includes including
doing which of the following with regard to care plans?
A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care
plan independently
B. May not document on the nursing care plan
C. Participate in the modification and development of the
nursing care plan.
D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed to do so by the
physician.
A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
order is
A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician
relationship.
C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist.
D. not fulfilling nursing tasks with other patients.
Nurses often ask the Board about what it means to abandon C. Paragraph (12)
their patients. Though the Board does not use this term in
the rules, what specific portion of Board Rule 217.12,
Unprofessional Conduct, provides directions for the nurse
regarding job abandonment and conduct that may also be
Board-reportable?
A. Paragraph (5)
B. Paragraph (7)
C. Paragraph (12)
D. Paragraph (8)
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, Which of the following situations is an example of a nurse A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his favorite football team for
MAINTAINING appropriate professional boundaries progress made in rehabilitation.
between the nurse and the client? A nurse
A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his
favorite football team for progress made in
rehabilitation.
B. responds less frequently to a demanding patient's call
light.
C. shares personal information regarding her recent
bankruptcy because the patient seems genuinely
interested.
D. is personally attracted to a patient and calls and visits
him on her days off "to check on how he is doing."
Am advertisement for a "licensed nurse" states the D. Registered Nurse license.
following as routine job responsibilities. "Must work
independently without supervision, have expertise in
developing nursing care plans, including establishing
appropriate nursing diagnoses for assigned patients, and,
must be able to complete comprehensive nursing
assessments." Based on these responsibilities, this
advertisement would require, at a minimum, the nurse to
hold a valid
A. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
B. Physician Assistant license.
C. Vocational Nurse license.
D. Registered Nurse license.
A nurse is caught stealing narcotics from the automated B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice.
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
A. the nurse be reported to the BON.
B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's
practice.
C. the nurse to enroll in the Texas Peer Assistance
Program for Nurses (TPAPN).
D. a report to law enforcement.
A nurse was reported to the BON by two different D. indicates the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm and may endanger
employers multiple practice errors. The BON may a client's life, health, or safety.
determine that the nurse's conduct demonstrates a pattern of
practice that
A. complies with the standard to provide nursing services
without discrimination of the client served.
B. violates professional boundary regulations because the
nurse has two employers
C. results in immediate disciplinary action because the
second complain validates the first.
D. 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 B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance for the last five
Regarding Intemperate Use and Lack of Fitness in years.
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
A. had any alcohol within the last five years.
B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal
substance for the last five years.
C. been addicted to or treated for the use of alcohol or any
other drug in the last five years.
D. been in the hospital for any type of surgery within the
last five years.
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Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (Latest
2026/2027) – Actual Q&A for RN/LVN/APRN (Latest
2026 Update) 100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination | Core Areas: Texas Nursing Practice Act, Board
of Nursing (BON) Rules & Regulations, Professional Standards of Nursing Practice,
Delegation & Scope of Practice, Ethics & Patient Rights, Licensure Requirements,
Documentation Standards, Safe Nursing Practice, Disciplinary Policies, and Regulatory
Compliance | Comprehensive Review & Study Support
Exam Structure Overview
The Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (TNJE) evaluates understanding of the laws, ethical obligations,
and professional standards governing nursing practice in Texas. This study guide organizes key content
into major domains, helping learners prepare systematically for RN, LVN, and APRN licensure
requirements.
Introduction
This Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide (2026/2027 Edition) provides an organized review
of legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts essential for safe nursing practice in Texas. It is designed to help
learners interpret laws related to licensure, patient safety, delegation, documentation, and professional
accountability. With clear explanations and structured study sections, this guide supports confident
preparation and a strong understanding of state nursing regulations.
Study & Review Format
Each section includes:
• Key definitions & legal terms
• Summaries of Texas BON rules
• Ethical and professional practice guidelines
• Scenario-based study questions
• Application tips for preparing for the official exam
1/20
,According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physicians to replace
Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely
would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace replace the tube.
a gastrostomy tube provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a
physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has
completed specific competency training to safely replace the
tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy
allows replacement of a tube with a specific physician's
order, and the nurse has not completed the required skills
check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse
observed a supervisor completed the procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been
determined to be competent in reinserting permanently
placed tubes that have an established fistulous tract.
The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas.
associations since the BON
A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing.
B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders.
C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members
D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas
The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan.
state that the LVN scope of practice includes including
doing which of the following with regard to care plans?
A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care
plan independently
B. May not document on the nursing care plan
C. Participate in the modification and development of the
nursing care plan.
D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed to do so by the
physician.
A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
order is
A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe.
B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician
relationship.
C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist.
D. not fulfilling nursing tasks with other patients.
Nurses often ask the Board about what it means to abandon C. Paragraph (12)
their patients. Though the Board does not use this term in
the rules, what specific portion of Board Rule 217.12,
Unprofessional Conduct, provides directions for the nurse
regarding job abandonment and conduct that may also be
Board-reportable?
A. Paragraph (5)
B. Paragraph (7)
C. Paragraph (12)
D. Paragraph (8)
2/20
, Which of the following situations is an example of a nurse A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his favorite football team for
MAINTAINING appropriate professional boundaries progress made in rehabilitation.
between the nurse and the client? A nurse
A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his
favorite football team for progress made in
rehabilitation.
B. responds less frequently to a demanding patient's call
light.
C. shares personal information regarding her recent
bankruptcy because the patient seems genuinely
interested.
D. is personally attracted to a patient and calls and visits
him on her days off "to check on how he is doing."
Am advertisement for a "licensed nurse" states the D. Registered Nurse license.
following as routine job responsibilities. "Must work
independently without supervision, have expertise in
developing nursing care plans, including establishing
appropriate nursing diagnoses for assigned patients, and,
must be able to complete comprehensive nursing
assessments." Based on these responsibilities, this
advertisement would require, at a minimum, the nurse to
hold a valid
A. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
B. Physician Assistant license.
C. Vocational Nurse license.
D. Registered Nurse license.
A nurse is caught stealing narcotics from the automated B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice.
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
A. the nurse be reported to the BON.
B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's
practice.
C. the nurse to enroll in the Texas Peer Assistance
Program for Nurses (TPAPN).
D. a report to law enforcement.
A nurse was reported to the BON by two different D. indicates the nurse's continued practice poses a risk of harm and may endanger
employers multiple practice errors. The BON may a client's life, health, or safety.
determine that the nurse's conduct demonstrates a pattern of
practice that
A. complies with the standard to provide nursing services
without discrimination of the client served.
B. violates professional boundary regulations because the
nurse has two employers
C. results in immediate disciplinary action because the
second complain validates the first.
D. 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 B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance for the last five
Regarding Intemperate Use and Lack of Fitness in years.
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
A. had any alcohol within the last five years.
B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal
substance for the last five years.
C. been addicted to or treated for the use of alcohol or any
other drug in the last five years.
D. been in the hospital for any type of surgery within the
last five years.
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