TEXAS NURSE PRACTICE ACT AND
NURSE JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
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This document, "Texas Nurse Practice Act and Nurse Jurisprudence Exam," covers essential topics such
as licensure and regulation, ethics, practice, peer reviews, and unprofessional conduct. The 12 questions
with provided answers and explanations offer a comprehensive review of the material, making it an ideal
study resource for nursing students. By utilizing this document, students can thoroughly understand and
review the concepts, aiding in their preparation for the nurse jurisprudence exam and future nursing
practice in Texas.
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EXAM QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
define nurse jurisprudence according to the texas BON
CORRECT ANSWER
Jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law. The Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of
Nursing Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice are the laws that
govern the practice of nursing practice in Texas. Your nursing practice is directly affected by your ability to
make informed decision within the parameters of these laws. You need to know how the rules apply to
you, and then apply them in your nursing practice.
QUESTION 2
state the reason new nurses must take and pass the nurse jurisprudence exam to receive their license
to practice professional nursing in Texas
CORRECT ANSWER
BON staff have heard nurses who were disciplined by the board proclaim "If only i had known and
understood about my 'duty to the patient' under the NPA and board rules I would have not gotten into
trouble with the BON"
QUESTION 3
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, identify several topics covered on the nurse jurisprudence exam
CORRECT ANSWER
-licensure and regulation
-ethics
-practice
-peer reviews
-disciplinary action
make and accept assignments
-nurses must take into consideration the staff person's:
educational preparation,
experience,
knowledge and
physical and emotional ability
QUESTION 4
explore implications for practice from rule 217.11 standards of nursing practice from the Texas Nurse
Practice Act
CORRECT ANSWER
Rule 217.11 is the foundation for all other standards:
" ...maintain a safe environment for clients and others"
*this standard supersedes any physician order, facility policy, or administrative directive
QUESTION 5
explore conditions under which the nurse's duty to a patient begins
CORRECT ANSWER
You understand the minimum standards of care once you receive your nursing license
-Nurses duty to a patient:
*begins when there is a relationship established between the nurse and the patient
*begins when the nurse has a responsibility for a patient
*doesn't begin with a single event (clocking in)
*when a nurse knows or should have known that a situation potentially
QUESTION 6
discuss the process of safe harbor
CORRECT ANSWER
-Complete quick request first
-then before the shift ends complete the comprehensive one
mandatory overtime:
-a hospital is prohibited from scheduling mandatory overtime
-on call time cannot be used to produce mandatory overtime
-exceptions: disaster, state of emergency, unforeseen event, nurse is doing a procedure and cannot
leave(patient safety)
retaliation by the hospital is prohibited
the nurse should invoke safe harbor when asked to accept an assignment that is unsafe or outside of her
knowledge, skills, physical/emotional abilities
safe harbor applies to all nurses when the nurse believes an assignment may place patients at risk of
harm, thus violating the nurses' duty to a patient
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NURSE JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
10+ (Latest 2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions
100% Guarantee Pass
📋 DOCUMENT OVERVIEW 12 Qs
This document, "Texas Nurse Practice Act and Nurse Jurisprudence Exam," covers essential topics such
as licensure and regulation, ethics, practice, peer reviews, and unprofessional conduct. The 12 questions
with provided answers and explanations offer a comprehensive review of the material, making it an ideal
study resource for nursing students. By utilizing this document, students can thoroughly understand and
review the concepts, aiding in their preparation for the nurse jurisprudence exam and future nursing
practice in Texas.
✓ Verified Answers ✓ Exam Ready ✓ Study Guide
Trusted by thousands of students and professionals worldwide
EXAM QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
define nurse jurisprudence according to the texas BON
CORRECT ANSWER
Jurisprudence is the science or philosophy of law. The Texas Nurse Practice Act and the Texas Board of
Nursing Rules and Regulations Relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice are the laws that
govern the practice of nursing practice in Texas. Your nursing practice is directly affected by your ability to
make informed decision within the parameters of these laws. You need to know how the rules apply to
you, and then apply them in your nursing practice.
QUESTION 2
state the reason new nurses must take and pass the nurse jurisprudence exam to receive their license
to practice professional nursing in Texas
CORRECT ANSWER
BON staff have heard nurses who were disciplined by the board proclaim "If only i had known and
understood about my 'duty to the patient' under the NPA and board rules I would have not gotten into
trouble with the BON"
QUESTION 3
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, identify several topics covered on the nurse jurisprudence exam
CORRECT ANSWER
-licensure and regulation
-ethics
-practice
-peer reviews
-disciplinary action
make and accept assignments
-nurses must take into consideration the staff person's:
educational preparation,
experience,
knowledge and
physical and emotional ability
QUESTION 4
explore implications for practice from rule 217.11 standards of nursing practice from the Texas Nurse
Practice Act
CORRECT ANSWER
Rule 217.11 is the foundation for all other standards:
" ...maintain a safe environment for clients and others"
*this standard supersedes any physician order, facility policy, or administrative directive
QUESTION 5
explore conditions under which the nurse's duty to a patient begins
CORRECT ANSWER
You understand the minimum standards of care once you receive your nursing license
-Nurses duty to a patient:
*begins when there is a relationship established between the nurse and the patient
*begins when the nurse has a responsibility for a patient
*doesn't begin with a single event (clocking in)
*when a nurse knows or should have known that a situation potentially
QUESTION 6
discuss the process of safe harbor
CORRECT ANSWER
-Complete quick request first
-then before the shift ends complete the comprehensive one
mandatory overtime:
-a hospital is prohibited from scheduling mandatory overtime
-on call time cannot be used to produce mandatory overtime
-exceptions: disaster, state of emergency, unforeseen event, nurse is doing a procedure and cannot
leave(patient safety)
retaliation by the hospital is prohibited
the nurse should invoke safe harbor when asked to accept an assignment that is unsafe or outside of her
knowledge, skills, physical/emotional abilities
safe harbor applies to all nurses when the nurse believes an assignment may place patients at risk of
harm, thus violating the nurses' duty to a patient
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