NEBRASKA NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Nebraska Board of
Nursing?
A. To provide continuing education to nurses
B. To protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing
C. To manage hospital staffing
D. To conduct nursing research
Rationale: The Nebraska Board of Nursing’s main role is to protect the public by
ensuring safe and competent nursing care.
2. A nurse administers medication without a physician’s order. This is
considered:
A. Standard practice
B. Negligence
C. Unprofessional conduct
D. Informed consent
Rationale: Administering medication without an order violates professional
standards and is classified as unprofessional conduct.
3. Which action requires mandatory reporting under Nebraska law?
A. Suspected child abuse
B. Nurse fatigue affecting care
C. Minor medication error without harm
D. Patient refusal of treatment
,Rationale: Nebraska law requires nurses to report suspected abuse or neglect to
protect vulnerable populations.
4. A nurse’s license is subject to disciplinary action if the nurse:
A. Fails to complete annual continuing education
B. Practices nursing while impaired by drugs or alcohol
C. Declines a patient assignment
D. Requests leave for personal reasons
Rationale: Practicing while impaired endangers patient safety and is grounds for
disciplinary action.
5. In Nebraska, the term “advanced practice nurse” includes:
A. Licensed practical nurses
B. Nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists
C. Registered nurses only
D. Nurse aides
Rationale: Advanced practice nurses have specialized training and licensure
beyond the RN level.
6. What is the minimum number of hours required for renewal of a Nebraska
RN license?
A. 12 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 24 hours
Rationale: Nebraska requires RNs to complete 20 hours of continuing education
every two years for license renewal.
7. Practicing beyond the scope of nursing is considered:
A. Professional development
B. Unprofessional conduct
C. Clinical research
D. Standard care
Rationale: Nurses must practice within the scope defined by law and the
Nebraska Board of Nursing.
, 8. A nurse delegates a task to a UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel). The
nurse must ensure:
A. The UAP is paid for the task
B. The task is within the UAP’s competence and supervision is provided
C. No documentation is required
D. The task is done at the nurse’s convenience
Rationale: Delegation requires assessment of competence and provision of
proper supervision.
9. When can a nurse refuse an assignment?
A. Personal dislike of the patient
B. If the assignment is unsafe or beyond the nurse’s competence
C. To avoid documentation
D. Whenever the nurse feels tired
Rationale: Nurses may refuse assignments that jeopardize patient safety or
require skills they do not possess.
10.In Nebraska, practicing nursing without a license is classified as:
A. Minor infraction
B. A Class IV felony
C. Civil misconduct
D. A misdemeanor
Rationale: Unauthorized practice of nursing is a serious legal offense to protect
public safety.
11.Informed consent must include all EXCEPT:
A. Explanation of the procedure
B. Risks and benefits
C. Nurse’s personal opinion
D. Alternatives available
Rationale: Nurses provide information but should not impose personal opinions
when obtaining consent.
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Nebraska Board of
Nursing?
A. To provide continuing education to nurses
B. To protect the public by regulating the practice of nursing
C. To manage hospital staffing
D. To conduct nursing research
Rationale: The Nebraska Board of Nursing’s main role is to protect the public by
ensuring safe and competent nursing care.
2. A nurse administers medication without a physician’s order. This is
considered:
A. Standard practice
B. Negligence
C. Unprofessional conduct
D. Informed consent
Rationale: Administering medication without an order violates professional
standards and is classified as unprofessional conduct.
3. Which action requires mandatory reporting under Nebraska law?
A. Suspected child abuse
B. Nurse fatigue affecting care
C. Minor medication error without harm
D. Patient refusal of treatment
,Rationale: Nebraska law requires nurses to report suspected abuse or neglect to
protect vulnerable populations.
4. A nurse’s license is subject to disciplinary action if the nurse:
A. Fails to complete annual continuing education
B. Practices nursing while impaired by drugs or alcohol
C. Declines a patient assignment
D. Requests leave for personal reasons
Rationale: Practicing while impaired endangers patient safety and is grounds for
disciplinary action.
5. In Nebraska, the term “advanced practice nurse” includes:
A. Licensed practical nurses
B. Nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists
C. Registered nurses only
D. Nurse aides
Rationale: Advanced practice nurses have specialized training and licensure
beyond the RN level.
6. What is the minimum number of hours required for renewal of a Nebraska
RN license?
A. 12 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 24 hours
Rationale: Nebraska requires RNs to complete 20 hours of continuing education
every two years for license renewal.
7. Practicing beyond the scope of nursing is considered:
A. Professional development
B. Unprofessional conduct
C. Clinical research
D. Standard care
Rationale: Nurses must practice within the scope defined by law and the
Nebraska Board of Nursing.
, 8. A nurse delegates a task to a UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel). The
nurse must ensure:
A. The UAP is paid for the task
B. The task is within the UAP’s competence and supervision is provided
C. No documentation is required
D. The task is done at the nurse’s convenience
Rationale: Delegation requires assessment of competence and provision of
proper supervision.
9. When can a nurse refuse an assignment?
A. Personal dislike of the patient
B. If the assignment is unsafe or beyond the nurse’s competence
C. To avoid documentation
D. Whenever the nurse feels tired
Rationale: Nurses may refuse assignments that jeopardize patient safety or
require skills they do not possess.
10.In Nebraska, practicing nursing without a license is classified as:
A. Minor infraction
B. A Class IV felony
C. Civil misconduct
D. A misdemeanor
Rationale: Unauthorized practice of nursing is a serious legal offense to protect
public safety.
11.Informed consent must include all EXCEPT:
A. Explanation of the procedure
B. Risks and benefits
C. Nurse’s personal opinion
D. Alternatives available
Rationale: Nurses provide information but should not impose personal opinions
when obtaining consent.
