NEW HAMPSHIRE NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ASWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of nursing jurisprudence laws?
A. Increase hospital revenue
B. Protect public safety
C. Limit nursing education
D. Replace medical laws
Rationale: Nursing laws regulate practice to ensure safe,
competent care.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which body regulates nursing practice in New Hampshire?
A. AMA
B. State Board of Nursing
C. CDC
D. OSHA
Rationale: State Boards of Nursing enforce nursing laws.
Correct Answer: B
,3. What is required to legally practice nursing in New
Hampshire?
A. Hospital employment
B. Valid nursing license
C. Recommendation letter
D. CPR certification only
Rationale: Licensure is mandatory for legal practice.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which action may result in license suspension?
A. Continuing education
B. Medication error with no harm
C. Gross negligence
D. Attending seminars
Rationale: Gross negligence violates nursing standards.
Correct Answer: C
5. Confidentiality laws in nursing are primarily governed by:
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. ADA
D. FDA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient health information.
Correct Answer: A
,6. A nurse practicing outside their scope is considered:
A. Ethical
B. Legal
C. Unprofessional conduct
D. Mandatory
Rationale: Practicing beyond scope violates nursing law.
Correct Answer: C
7. Which action is considered nursing negligence?
A. Following protocol
B. Failing to monitor a deteriorating patient
C. Documenting care
D. Reporting errors
Rationale: Negligence is failure to act reasonably.
Correct Answer: B
8. What does informed consent require?
A. Nurse approval only
B. Patient understanding and agreement
C. Physician signature only
D. Insurance approval
Rationale: Patients must understand procedures before
, consenting.
Correct Answer: B
9. Who is legally responsible for delegation outcomes?
A. Only assistant
B. Delegating nurse
C. Hospital CEO
D. Patient
Rationale: The nurse retains responsibility for delegation.
Correct Answer: B
10. Which document defines nursing scope of practice?
A. Hospital policy
B. State Nurse Practice Act
C. Insurance policy
D. Union contract
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines legal scope.
Correct Answer: B
11. A nurse refusing unsafe assignment is:
A. Insubordination
B. Ethical practice
C. Negligence
D. Illegal
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ASWERS) Q&A 2026 |INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of nursing jurisprudence laws?
A. Increase hospital revenue
B. Protect public safety
C. Limit nursing education
D. Replace medical laws
Rationale: Nursing laws regulate practice to ensure safe,
competent care.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which body regulates nursing practice in New Hampshire?
A. AMA
B. State Board of Nursing
C. CDC
D. OSHA
Rationale: State Boards of Nursing enforce nursing laws.
Correct Answer: B
,3. What is required to legally practice nursing in New
Hampshire?
A. Hospital employment
B. Valid nursing license
C. Recommendation letter
D. CPR certification only
Rationale: Licensure is mandatory for legal practice.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which action may result in license suspension?
A. Continuing education
B. Medication error with no harm
C. Gross negligence
D. Attending seminars
Rationale: Gross negligence violates nursing standards.
Correct Answer: C
5. Confidentiality laws in nursing are primarily governed by:
A. HIPAA
B. OSHA
C. ADA
D. FDA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient health information.
Correct Answer: A
,6. A nurse practicing outside their scope is considered:
A. Ethical
B. Legal
C. Unprofessional conduct
D. Mandatory
Rationale: Practicing beyond scope violates nursing law.
Correct Answer: C
7. Which action is considered nursing negligence?
A. Following protocol
B. Failing to monitor a deteriorating patient
C. Documenting care
D. Reporting errors
Rationale: Negligence is failure to act reasonably.
Correct Answer: B
8. What does informed consent require?
A. Nurse approval only
B. Patient understanding and agreement
C. Physician signature only
D. Insurance approval
Rationale: Patients must understand procedures before
, consenting.
Correct Answer: B
9. Who is legally responsible for delegation outcomes?
A. Only assistant
B. Delegating nurse
C. Hospital CEO
D. Patient
Rationale: The nurse retains responsibility for delegation.
Correct Answer: B
10. Which document defines nursing scope of practice?
A. Hospital policy
B. State Nurse Practice Act
C. Insurance policy
D. Union contract
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act defines legal scope.
Correct Answer: B
11. A nurse refusing unsafe assignment is:
A. Insubordination
B. Ethical practice
C. Negligence
D. Illegal
