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WISCONSIN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
– 200+ COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES (WAC N 6 &
WIS. STAT. § 441)
# SECTION 1: WISCONSIN NURSE PRACTICE ACT – GENERAL
PROVISIONS (Questions 1–40)
**1.** The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act is found in which chapter of
the Wisconsin Statutes?
A. Chapter 440
B. Chapter 441
C. Chapter 450
D. Chapter 448
**Correct Answer:** B – Chapter 441
**Rationale:** The Nurse Practice Act is codified in Wisconsin Statutes
Chapter 441 and the administrative code Chapter N 6 (Wisconsin
Administrative Code). Chapter 441 defines the Board of Nursing,
licensure requirements, scope of practice, and disciplinary grounds.
**2.** The Wisconsin Board of Nursing consists of how many members
appointed by the Governor?
A. 5
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B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
**Correct Answer:** C – 9
**Rationale:** The Board consists of 9 members: 4 registered nurses, 2
licensed practical nurses, and 3 public members. Members serve 4-year
terms.
**3.** Which of the following is a duty of the Wisconsin Board of
Nursing?
A. Setting hospital reimbursement rates
B. Establishing standards for nursing education and approval of nursing
programs
C. Licensing physicians
D. Determining medical malpractice insurance premiums
**Correct Answer:** B – Establishing standards for nursing education
and approval of nursing programs
**Rationale:** The Board approves nursing education programs,
establishes licensure requirements, issues licenses, and disciplines
licensees. It does not regulate physicians or set reimbursement rates.
**4.** A nurse’s license in Wisconsin must be renewed every:
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A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
**Correct Answer:** B – 2 years
**Rationale:** Wisconsin registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical
nurse (LPN) licenses expire biennially (every two years) on February
28th of odd-numbered years.
**5.** How many contact hours of continuing education are required for
RN license renewal in Wisconsin?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
**Correct Answer:** D – 25 hours
**Rationale:** Wisconsin requires 25 contact hours of continuing
education for each 2-year renewal period for RNs. LPNs require 15
contact hours.
**6.** A nurse whose license has been expired for less than 5 years may
reinstate the license by:
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A. Retaking the NCLEX only
B. Paying a reinstatement fee and providing proof of continuing
education
C. Applying for a new license as a foreign-educated nurse
D. Waiting for automatic reinstatement
**Correct Answer:** B – Paying a reinstatement fee and providing
proof of continuing education
**Rationale:** Expired licenses within 5 years may be reinstated by
submitting an application, fee, and documentation of CE requirements.
Licenses expired more than 5 years require reexamination or proof of
active practice in another jurisdiction.
**7.** A nurse who practices nursing in Wisconsin without a valid
license may be subject to:
A. A fine only
B. Criminal penalties and disciplinary action
C. No consequences if working under a physician
D. Automatic license approval
**Correct Answer:** B – Criminal penalties and disciplinary action
**Rationale:** Practicing without a license is a criminal offense under
Wis. Stat. § 441.07, punishable by fines and imprisonment. The Board
may also issue cease-and-desist orders.
WISCONSIN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
– 200+ COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES (WAC N 6 &
WIS. STAT. § 441)
# SECTION 1: WISCONSIN NURSE PRACTICE ACT – GENERAL
PROVISIONS (Questions 1–40)
**1.** The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act is found in which chapter of
the Wisconsin Statutes?
A. Chapter 440
B. Chapter 441
C. Chapter 450
D. Chapter 448
**Correct Answer:** B – Chapter 441
**Rationale:** The Nurse Practice Act is codified in Wisconsin Statutes
Chapter 441 and the administrative code Chapter N 6 (Wisconsin
Administrative Code). Chapter 441 defines the Board of Nursing,
licensure requirements, scope of practice, and disciplinary grounds.
**2.** The Wisconsin Board of Nursing consists of how many members
appointed by the Governor?
A. 5
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B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
**Correct Answer:** C – 9
**Rationale:** The Board consists of 9 members: 4 registered nurses, 2
licensed practical nurses, and 3 public members. Members serve 4-year
terms.
**3.** Which of the following is a duty of the Wisconsin Board of
Nursing?
A. Setting hospital reimbursement rates
B. Establishing standards for nursing education and approval of nursing
programs
C. Licensing physicians
D. Determining medical malpractice insurance premiums
**Correct Answer:** B – Establishing standards for nursing education
and approval of nursing programs
**Rationale:** The Board approves nursing education programs,
establishes licensure requirements, issues licenses, and disciplines
licensees. It does not regulate physicians or set reimbursement rates.
**4.** A nurse’s license in Wisconsin must be renewed every:
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A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
**Correct Answer:** B – 2 years
**Rationale:** Wisconsin registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical
nurse (LPN) licenses expire biennially (every two years) on February
28th of odd-numbered years.
**5.** How many contact hours of continuing education are required for
RN license renewal in Wisconsin?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 25 hours
**Correct Answer:** D – 25 hours
**Rationale:** Wisconsin requires 25 contact hours of continuing
education for each 2-year renewal period for RNs. LPNs require 15
contact hours.
**6.** A nurse whose license has been expired for less than 5 years may
reinstate the license by:
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A. Retaking the NCLEX only
B. Paying a reinstatement fee and providing proof of continuing
education
C. Applying for a new license as a foreign-educated nurse
D. Waiting for automatic reinstatement
**Correct Answer:** B – Paying a reinstatement fee and providing
proof of continuing education
**Rationale:** Expired licenses within 5 years may be reinstated by
submitting an application, fee, and documentation of CE requirements.
Licenses expired more than 5 years require reexamination or proof of
active practice in another jurisdiction.
**7.** A nurse who practices nursing in Wisconsin without a valid
license may be subject to:
A. A fine only
B. Criminal penalties and disciplinary action
C. No consequences if working under a physician
D. Automatic license approval
**Correct Answer:** B – Criminal penalties and disciplinary action
**Rationale:** Practicing without a license is a criminal offense under
Wis. Stat. § 441.07, punishable by fines and imprisonment. The Board
may also issue cease-and-desist orders.
