SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2026 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is a duty of the South Carolina Board of Nursing?
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A. Represent nurses in union negotiations | | | |
B. Provide direct patient care to underserved populations
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C. Issue, renew, and discipline nursing licenses
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D. Set salaries for nurses in state facilities
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Rationale: The South Carolina Board of Nursing is responsible for the licensure,
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| renewal, and disciplinary actions of nurses to protect public health and safety. It
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does not engage in labor negotiations or employment decisions.
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2. A registered nurse in South Carolina must report which of the following to
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the Board of Nursing?
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A. A physician being rude
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B. A minor medication error corrected immediately
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,C. Another nurse diverting narcotics | | |
D. A nurse being late to a shift
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Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report substance abuse,
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| impairment, or misconduct by another licensee, such as drug diversion, to protect
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patients and ensure professional accountability.
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3. How often must a South Carolina RN renew their license?
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A. Every year |
B. Every two years | |
C. Every three years | |
D. Every five years | |
Rationale: South Carolina RNs are required to renew their licenses biennially
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| (every two years) and meet continuing education requirements to maintain
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active licensure.
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4. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in South
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| Carolina for license renewal?
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A. 30 contact hours every two years
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B. 15 contact hours annually
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C. 60 contact hours every five years
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D. There is no continuing education requirement
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,Rationale: South Carolina requires RNs to complete 30 contact hours of
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| continuing education every two years, or show proof of competency by practice
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hours or certification, to ensure safe and up-to-date practice.
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5. Practicing as a nurse without a valid license in South Carolina is considered:
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A. A minor violation
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B. A criminal offense
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C. Permitted with employer consent | | |
D. Subject to a small fine only
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Rationale: Practicing without a license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act
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| and is considered a criminal offense in South Carolina, punishable by legal and
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administrative actions including fines and imprisonment.
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6. Which of the following actions would be considered unprofessional conduct
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| under South Carolina nursing regulations?
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A. Taking an extended lunch break
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B. Falsifying patient records | |
C. Delegating a task to a CNA | | | | |
D. Refusing to work overtime | | |
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious breach of professional ethics and
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legal standards and constitutes unprofessional conduct that may result in
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disciplinary action.
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, 7. Which South Carolina statute governs the practice of nursing in the state?
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A. The Health Care Worker Protection Act
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B. The Nurse Practice Act
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C. The Patient Bill of Rights
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D. The Medical Practice Act
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Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act outlines the legal scope, responsibilities,
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and standards for nursing practice in South Carolina and is enforced by the
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Board of Nursing.
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8. What is the purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which South
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| Carolina participates in? | |
A. To allow nurses to have more vacation time
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B. To increase pay scales for nurses
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C. To allow nurses to practice in multiple member states with one license
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D. To eliminate state-level nursing boards
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Rationale: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to hold one
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multistate license and practice across NLC member states without obtaining
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additional licenses, promoting workforce mobility.
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9. A nurse suspects child abuse during a shift. What is their legal obligation in
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| South Carolina?|
A. Report it immediately to the appropriate authority
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B. Wait until the end of the shift to document
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2026 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is a duty of the South Carolina Board of Nursing?
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
A. Represent nurses in union negotiations | | | |
B. Provide direct patient care to underserved populations
| | | | | |
C. Issue, renew, and discipline nursing licenses
| | | | |
D. Set salaries for nurses in state facilities
| | | | | |
Rationale: The South Carolina Board of Nursing is responsible for the licensure,
| | | | | | | | | | |
| renewal, and disciplinary actions of nurses to protect public health and safety. It
| | | | | | | | | | | |
does not engage in labor negotiations or employment decisions.
| | | | | | | | |
2. A registered nurse in South Carolina must report which of the following to
| | | | | | | | | | | |
the Board of Nursing?
| | | |
A. A physician being rude
| | |
B. A minor medication error corrected immediately
| | | | |
,C. Another nurse diverting narcotics | | |
D. A nurse being late to a shift
| | | | | |
Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report substance abuse,
| | | | | | | | |
| impairment, or misconduct by another licensee, such as drug diversion, to protect
| | | | | | | | | | |
patients and ensure professional accountability.
| | | | |
3. How often must a South Carolina RN renew their license?
| | | | | | | | |
A. Every year |
B. Every two years | |
C. Every three years | |
D. Every five years | |
Rationale: South Carolina RNs are required to renew their licenses biennially
| | | | | | | | | |
| (every two years) and meet continuing education requirements to maintain
| | | | | | | | |
active licensure.
| |
4. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in South
| | | | | | | | | |
| Carolina for license renewal?
| | |
A. 30 contact hours every two years
| | | | |
B. 15 contact hours annually
| | |
C. 60 contact hours every five years
| | | | |
D. There is no continuing education requirement
| | | | |
,Rationale: South Carolina requires RNs to complete 30 contact hours of
| | | | | | | | | |
| continuing education every two years, or show proof of competency by practice
| | | | | | | | | | |
hours or certification, to ensure safe and up-to-date practice.
| | | | | | | | |
5. Practicing as a nurse without a valid license in South Carolina is considered:
| | | | | | | | | | | |
A. A minor violation
| |
B. A criminal offense
| |
C. Permitted with employer consent | | |
D. Subject to a small fine only
| | | | |
Rationale: Practicing without a license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| and is considered a criminal offense in South Carolina, punishable by legal and
| | | | | | | | | | | |
administrative actions including fines and imprisonment.
| | | | | |
6. Which of the following actions would be considered unprofessional conduct
| | | | | | | | |
| under South Carolina nursing regulations?
| | | |
A. Taking an extended lunch break
| | | |
B. Falsifying patient records | |
C. Delegating a task to a CNA | | | | |
D. Refusing to work overtime | | |
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious breach of professional ethics and
| | | | | | | | | | |
legal standards and constitutes unprofessional conduct that may result in
| | | | | | | | | |
disciplinary action.
| |
, 7. Which South Carolina statute governs the practice of nursing in the state?
| | | | | | | | | | |
A. The Health Care Worker Protection Act
| | | | |
B. The Nurse Practice Act
| | |
C. The Patient Bill of Rights
| | | |
D. The Medical Practice Act
| | |
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act outlines the legal scope, responsibilities,
| | | | | | | | |
and standards for nursing practice in South Carolina and is enforced by the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Board of Nursing.
| | |
8. What is the purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which South
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Carolina participates in? | |
A. To allow nurses to have more vacation time
| | | | | | |
B. To increase pay scales for nurses
| | | | |
C. To allow nurses to practice in multiple member states with one license
| | | | | | | | | | |
D. To eliminate state-level nursing boards
| | | |
Rationale: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to hold one
| | | | | | | | | |
multistate license and practice across NLC member states without obtaining
| | | | | | | | | |
additional licenses, promoting workforce mobility.
| | | | |
9. A nurse suspects child abuse during a shift. What is their legal obligation in
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| South Carolina?|
A. Report it immediately to the appropriate authority
| | | | | |
B. Wait until the end of the shift to document
| | | | | | | |
