Download your Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam 2026 Complete Study Guide | 115+ Practice Questions with Answers in Bold Italic & Detailed Rationales – TCA Title 63, Board Rules, Nursing, LPC, & Allied Health pass with confidence! | pdf

Download your Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam 2026
Complete Study Guide | 115+ Practice Questions with
Answers in Bold Italic & Detailed Rationales – TCA
Title 63, Board Rules, Nursing, LPC, & Allied Health
pass with confidence! | pdf

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EXAM OVERVIEW
The Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam is a required examination for various licensed
professionals in Tennessee, including nurses, professional counselors, psychologists, and
allied health providers. This guide covers the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam, with
additional sections for related professions.

Component Details
Format Open-book
Passing 90% (varies by profession)
Score
Time Limit 2 hours (varies by profession)
Content Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), Board Rules, Ethical
Standards
Authority Tennessee Board of Nursing / Division of Health Related
Boards




TABLE OF CONTENTS

, Section Topic Questions
1 Tennessee Board of Nursing – Purpose & Authority 1-15
2 Licensure Requirements & Renewal 16-30
3 Scope of Practice – RN vs. LPN 31-45
4 Delegation & Supervision 46-55
5 Unprofessional Conduct & Disciplinary Actions 56-70
6 Medication Administration & Patient Safety 71-80
7 Patient Rights & Confidentiality (HIPAA) 81-90
8 Mandatory Reporting & Legal Obligations 91-100
9 Tennessee Professional Assistance Program (TnPAP) 101-105
10 Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) Certification 106-115




SECTION 1: TENNESSEE BOARD OF NURSING – PURPOSE & AUTHORITY
1. What is the primary purpose of the Tennessee Board of Nursing?

 A) To protect the interests of licensed nurses
 B) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
 C) To promote the financial growth of healthcare institutions
 D) To advocate for nursing salary increases

**Rationale: The Board's mission is to safeguard the public by ensuring that nurses are
competent and ethical in their practice. Protecting public welfare takes precedence over
professional interests. This is the foundational principle of all state boards of nursing .

2. Which organization issues the license for practical nurses in Tennessee?

 A) Tennessee Nurses Association
 B) Tennessee Board of Nursing
 C) American Nurses Association
 D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing

**Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Nursing is the regulatory body responsible for
issuing, renewing, and monitoring licenses for practical nurses, registered nurses, and
advanced practice nurses in the state .

, 3. Under TCA § 63-7-122, the Board of Nursing has the authority to:

 A) Fine nurses without a hearing
 B) Petition courts to enjoin (stop) unlicensed practice
 C) Arrest individuals practicing without a license
 D) Set hospital staffing ratios

**Rationale: The Board may petition any circuit or chancery court to enjoin any person from
practicing nursing without a valid license. No injunction bond is required. This provides the
Board with legal authority to stop unlicensed practice .

4. Which entity has final authority over nursing scope of practice in Tennessee?

 A) Individual hospitals
 B) Tennessee Board of Nursing
 C) Nursing unions
 D) Tennessee Department of Health

**Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Nursing sets and enforces scope of practice laws
and standards. While the Department of Health provides administrative support, the Board
has final authority over nursing regulation .

5. What is the legal consequence of practicing nursing without a valid license in
Tennessee?

 A) Administrative fine only
 B) Class B misdemeanor
 C) Civil penalty only
 D) No consequence if no harm occurred

**Rationale: It is a Class B misdemeanor to practice without a license in Tennessee. It is a
criminal offense, punishable by law. The Board can also seek injunctive relief to stop
unlicensed practice .

6. The Tennessee Board of Nursing is part of which state department?

 A) Department of Education
 B) Department of Health – Division of Health Related Boards
 C) Department of Labor
 D) Department of Safety

, **Rationale: The Board receives administrative support from the Division of Health Related
Boards within the Tennessee Department of Health. This division supports multiple health-
related licensing boards .

7. Who appoints members to the Tennessee Board of Nursing?

 A) The Tennessee Nurses Association
 B) The Governor of Tennessee
 C) The State Legislature
 D) The Commissioner of Health

**Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor of Tennessee, typically
including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and public members representing
consumers .
8. Which of the following is NOT within the Board of Nursing's authority?

 A) Issuing nursing licenses
 B) Revoking licenses for unprofessional conduct
 C) Setting hospital staffing ratios
 D) Investigating complaints against nurses

**Rationale: The Board licenses nurses, investigates complaints, and disciplines licensees.
Staffing ratios are typically set by facility policy or other regulations, not by the Board of
Nursing .

9. The Tennessee Nurse Practice Act is found in which section of Tennessee Code
Annotated?

 A) Title 68, Chapter 1
 B) Title 63, Chapter 7
 C) Title 4, Chapter 5
 D) Title 33, Chapter 3

**Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is codified in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63
(Professions of the Healing Arts), Chapter 7 (Nursing). This is the primary source of nursing
law in Tennessee .

10. When was Tennessee's first Nurse Practice Act passed?

 A) 1905
 B) 1907