CALIFORNIA NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. The primary purpose of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is to:
1. Educate nursing students
2. License and regulate nurses
3. Provide hospital staffing
4. Represent employers
Answer: 2. License and regulate nurses
Rationale: The BRN’s mission is to protect the public by licensing and regulating
nurses, enforcing laws and standards.
2. Which law governs the practice of nursing in California?
1. Federal Nursing Act
2. California Nursing Practice Act
3. International Nursing Code
4. Employer Policies
Answer: 2. California Nursing Practice Act
Rationale: The California Nursing Practice Act is the statutory law that defines
nursing scope and responsibilities.
,3. The scope of practice for an RN is defined by:
1. Employer
2. Nurse
3. State law
4. Family
Answer: 3. State law
Rationale: Scope of practice is established by the Nursing Practice Act and Board
regulations.
4. A registered nurse must renew their license every:
1. 1 year
2. 2 years
3. 5 years
4. 6 months
Answer: 2. 2 years
Rationale: California RN licenses renew biennially.
5. Failure to meet the standard of care may result in:
1. Praise
2. Discipline
3. Bonus
4. Promotion
Answer: 2. Discipline
Rationale: Not meeting standards can lead to Board action or legal
consequences.
,6. Informed consent must be obtained before:
1. Routine vitals
2. Surgery
3. Room change
4. Break shift
Answer: 2. Surgery
Rationale: Informed consent is legally required for invasive procedures.
7. A nurse who practices beyond their scope can be charged with:
1. Malpractice
2. Promotion
3. Licensing bonus
4. Team award
Answer: 1. Malpractice
Rationale: Practicing outside scope increases liability and malpractice risk.
8. The Nurse Practice Act is found in the:
1. Penal Code
2. Business and Professions Code
3. Health & Safety Code
4. Evidence Code
Answer: 2. Business and Professions Code
Rationale: California’s Nursing Practice Act is part of the B&P Code.
, 9. Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report:
1. Suspicious pets
2. Abuse & neglect
3. Financial loss
4. Lost property
Answer: 2. Abuse & neglect
Rationale: Nurses are mandated to report abuse/neglect to protect vulnerable
persons.
10. Patient confidentiality is protected by:
1. HIPAA
2. CA Fair Pay
3. ADA
4. FERPA
Answer: 1. HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA safeguards patient health information privacy.
11. Delegation in nursing means:
1. Assigning tasks appropriately
2. Hiring staff
3. Managing payroll
4. Scheduling meetings
Answer: 1. Assigning tasks appropriately
Rationale: Delegation is assigning nursing tasks while keeping accountability.
12. A RN can delegate to:
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. The primary purpose of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is to:
1. Educate nursing students
2. License and regulate nurses
3. Provide hospital staffing
4. Represent employers
Answer: 2. License and regulate nurses
Rationale: The BRN’s mission is to protect the public by licensing and regulating
nurses, enforcing laws and standards.
2. Which law governs the practice of nursing in California?
1. Federal Nursing Act
2. California Nursing Practice Act
3. International Nursing Code
4. Employer Policies
Answer: 2. California Nursing Practice Act
Rationale: The California Nursing Practice Act is the statutory law that defines
nursing scope and responsibilities.
,3. The scope of practice for an RN is defined by:
1. Employer
2. Nurse
3. State law
4. Family
Answer: 3. State law
Rationale: Scope of practice is established by the Nursing Practice Act and Board
regulations.
4. A registered nurse must renew their license every:
1. 1 year
2. 2 years
3. 5 years
4. 6 months
Answer: 2. 2 years
Rationale: California RN licenses renew biennially.
5. Failure to meet the standard of care may result in:
1. Praise
2. Discipline
3. Bonus
4. Promotion
Answer: 2. Discipline
Rationale: Not meeting standards can lead to Board action or legal
consequences.
,6. Informed consent must be obtained before:
1. Routine vitals
2. Surgery
3. Room change
4. Break shift
Answer: 2. Surgery
Rationale: Informed consent is legally required for invasive procedures.
7. A nurse who practices beyond their scope can be charged with:
1. Malpractice
2. Promotion
3. Licensing bonus
4. Team award
Answer: 1. Malpractice
Rationale: Practicing outside scope increases liability and malpractice risk.
8. The Nurse Practice Act is found in the:
1. Penal Code
2. Business and Professions Code
3. Health & Safety Code
4. Evidence Code
Answer: 2. Business and Professions Code
Rationale: California’s Nursing Practice Act is part of the B&P Code.
, 9. Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report:
1. Suspicious pets
2. Abuse & neglect
3. Financial loss
4. Lost property
Answer: 2. Abuse & neglect
Rationale: Nurses are mandated to report abuse/neglect to protect vulnerable
persons.
10. Patient confidentiality is protected by:
1. HIPAA
2. CA Fair Pay
3. ADA
4. FERPA
Answer: 1. HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA safeguards patient health information privacy.
11. Delegation in nursing means:
1. Assigning tasks appropriately
2. Hiring staff
3. Managing payroll
4. Scheduling meetings
Answer: 1. Assigning tasks appropriately
Rationale: Delegation is assigning nursing tasks while keeping accountability.
12. A RN can delegate to:
