RHODE ISLAND NURSING
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Rhode Island Board of Nursing?
A. To provide healthcare services to patients
B. To protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing
C. To educate nurses on advanced practice
D. To conduct research on nursing practices
Rationale: The Rhode Island Board of Nursing exists primarily to
safeguard the public by ensuring nurses practice safely and competently.
2. Which act governs the scope of practice for nurses in Rhode Island?
A. Nurse Practice Act
B. Rhode Island Nursing Practice Act
C. Hospital Licensing Act
D. Healthcare Regulation Act
Rationale: The Rhode Island Nursing Practice Act defines the legal scope
of nursing practice and sets standards for licensure.
3. A nurse in Rhode Island must report which of the following?
A. Unprofessional conduct of another nurse
B. Patient safety concerns
C. Impairment affecting nursing practice
D. All of the above
Rationale: Nurses are legally required to report unsafe practices,
impairments, and unprofessional conduct to protect public safety.
,4. How often must a registered nurse in Rhode Island renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: Rhode Island requires nurses to renew their licenses biennially
to ensure ongoing competency.
5. Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional conduct under
Rhode Island law?
A. Administering medication as prescribed
B. Practicing without a valid license
C. Participating in continuing education
D. Documenting patient care accurately
Rationale: Practicing nursing without a current, valid license is considered
unprofessional and illegal.
6. Who has the authority to issue disciplinary actions against nurses in Rhode
Island?
A. Hospital administration
B. Rhode Island Department of Health
C. Rhode Island Board of Nursing
D. State Legislature
Rationale: The Rhode Island Board of Nursing is responsible for enforcing
disciplinary actions for violations of the Nurse Practice Act.
7. Which of the following is required for initial RN licensure in Rhode Island?
A. High school diploma
B. Passing the NCLEX-RN
C. Completion of an accredited nursing program
D. B and C only
Rationale: Rhode Island requires completion of an accredited nursing
program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam for initial licensure.
8. A nurse practicing beyond their authorized scope may be subject to:
A. Disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing
B. Patient praise
, C. Continuing education credit
D. None of the above
Rationale: Practicing beyond the scope of practice can result in sanctions,
fines, or license suspension.
9. What is the maximum penalty for a serious violation of the Rhode Island
Nursing Practice Act?
A. Written warning
B. Suspension or revocation of license
C. Fine only
D. Verbal reprimand
Rationale: Serious violations can result in suspension or permanent
revocation of a nurse’s license.
10.Which principle underlies ethical nursing practice in Rhode Island?
A. Personal gain
B. Beneficence and nonmaleficence
C. Avoiding legal consequences
D. Peer approval
Rationale: Ethical nursing practice prioritizes doing good (beneficence)
and preventing harm (nonmaleficence).
11.Nurses are required to maintain patient confidentiality according to:
A. Rhode Island Civil Code
B. HIPAA and Rhode Island regulations
C. Hospital policies only
D. Professional organizations
Rationale: Both federal HIPAA laws and Rhode Island regulations
mandate that nurses maintain patient privacy.
12.A nurse may delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel only if:
A. The task is complex
B. The nurse is busy
C. The task is within the delegatee’s competence and allowed by law
D. No other nurse is available
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of the Rhode Island Board of Nursing?
A. To provide healthcare services to patients
B. To protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing
C. To educate nurses on advanced practice
D. To conduct research on nursing practices
Rationale: The Rhode Island Board of Nursing exists primarily to
safeguard the public by ensuring nurses practice safely and competently.
2. Which act governs the scope of practice for nurses in Rhode Island?
A. Nurse Practice Act
B. Rhode Island Nursing Practice Act
C. Hospital Licensing Act
D. Healthcare Regulation Act
Rationale: The Rhode Island Nursing Practice Act defines the legal scope
of nursing practice and sets standards for licensure.
3. A nurse in Rhode Island must report which of the following?
A. Unprofessional conduct of another nurse
B. Patient safety concerns
C. Impairment affecting nursing practice
D. All of the above
Rationale: Nurses are legally required to report unsafe practices,
impairments, and unprofessional conduct to protect public safety.
,4. How often must a registered nurse in Rhode Island renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: Rhode Island requires nurses to renew their licenses biennially
to ensure ongoing competency.
5. Which of the following actions is considered unprofessional conduct under
Rhode Island law?
A. Administering medication as prescribed
B. Practicing without a valid license
C. Participating in continuing education
D. Documenting patient care accurately
Rationale: Practicing nursing without a current, valid license is considered
unprofessional and illegal.
6. Who has the authority to issue disciplinary actions against nurses in Rhode
Island?
A. Hospital administration
B. Rhode Island Department of Health
C. Rhode Island Board of Nursing
D. State Legislature
Rationale: The Rhode Island Board of Nursing is responsible for enforcing
disciplinary actions for violations of the Nurse Practice Act.
7. Which of the following is required for initial RN licensure in Rhode Island?
A. High school diploma
B. Passing the NCLEX-RN
C. Completion of an accredited nursing program
D. B and C only
Rationale: Rhode Island requires completion of an accredited nursing
program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam for initial licensure.
8. A nurse practicing beyond their authorized scope may be subject to:
A. Disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing
B. Patient praise
, C. Continuing education credit
D. None of the above
Rationale: Practicing beyond the scope of practice can result in sanctions,
fines, or license suspension.
9. What is the maximum penalty for a serious violation of the Rhode Island
Nursing Practice Act?
A. Written warning
B. Suspension or revocation of license
C. Fine only
D. Verbal reprimand
Rationale: Serious violations can result in suspension or permanent
revocation of a nurse’s license.
10.Which principle underlies ethical nursing practice in Rhode Island?
A. Personal gain
B. Beneficence and nonmaleficence
C. Avoiding legal consequences
D. Peer approval
Rationale: Ethical nursing practice prioritizes doing good (beneficence)
and preventing harm (nonmaleficence).
11.Nurses are required to maintain patient confidentiality according to:
A. Rhode Island Civil Code
B. HIPAA and Rhode Island regulations
C. Hospital policies only
D. Professional organizations
Rationale: Both federal HIPAA laws and Rhode Island regulations
mandate that nurses maintain patient privacy.
12.A nurse may delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel only if:
A. The task is complex
B. The nurse is busy
C. The task is within the delegatee’s competence and allowed by law
D. No other nurse is available
