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LATEST WISCONSIN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026-2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
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QUESTION 1
A nurse licensed in Wisconsin is applying for renewal. How many
contact hours of continuing education are required for renewal of an
active license?
A) 15 contact hours
B) 20 contact hours
C) 25 contact hours
D) 30 contact hours
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: According to Wisconsin Administrative Code N 6.03, a
nurse must complete 25 contact hours of continuing education every
two-year renewal period to maintain an active license, unless a specific
exemption applies .
QUESTION 2
Under Wisconsin law, which of the following actions is considered
unprofessional conduct for a nurse?
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A) Delegating a task to a trained unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
B) Practicing nursing while impaired by alcohol
C) Refusing an unsafe patient assignment for patient safety reasons
D) Documenting a patient's refusal of medication
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Administrative Code sections N 6.03 and N 7.03 identify
practicing nursing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as
unprofessional conduct, which constitutes grounds for disciplinary
action against the nurse's license .
QUESTION 3
What is the maximum length of time the Wisconsin Board of Nursing
can suspend a license before requiring a reinstatement petition?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Under Wisconsin Statute 440.14, the Board of Nursing may
suspend a license for a maximum of up to three years. Suspensions
exceeding this term require the licensee to undergo formal
reinstatement procedures .
QUESTION 4
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A nurse who fails to report suspected child abuse or neglect may be
subject to what consequences?
A) Civil liability only
B) Criminal penalties only
C) Both criminal penalties and disciplinary action by the Board
D) No action if it was a first offense
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Wisconsin Statute 48.981 mandates the reporting of child
abuse. Failure to report is a misdemeanor subject to criminal penalties
and simultaneously violates the nurse's professional duty under N
6.03(1)(b), subjecting the nurse to Board discipline .
QUESTION 5
Which task can a registered nurse (RN) properly delegate to a certified
nursing assistant (CNA) in Wisconsin?
A) Administering IV push medications
B) Assisting with ambulation and toileting
C) Performing the initial nursing assessment
D) Creating the nursing care plan
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin delegation rules found in N 6.03(2) allow an RN
to delegate routine, repetitive tasks such as ambulation and toileting.
The RN cannot delegate tasks requiring substantial nursing judgment,
such as initial assessments, care plan development, or IV medication
administration .
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QUESTION 6
The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of professional
nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of what?
A) Immediate medical emergencies only
B) Human responses to actual or potential health problems
C) Chronic diseases under a physician's direct order
D) Custodial care needs in long-term care
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin Statute 441.001(4) adopts the American Nurses
Association (ANA) definition, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems, rather than
solely on medical procedures .
QUESTION 7
A patient refuses a life-saving treatment. What is the nurse's most
appropriate action under Wisconsin law and nursing ethics?
A) Administer the treatment anyway to save the patient's life
B) Respect the patient's refusal and document it
C) Call the ethics committee before honoring the refusal
D) Notify law enforcement
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin law and nursing ethics principles uphold patient
autonomy and the right to informed refusal. The nurse must respect
LATEST WISCONSIN NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026-2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
QUESTION 1
A nurse licensed in Wisconsin is applying for renewal. How many
contact hours of continuing education are required for renewal of an
active license?
A) 15 contact hours
B) 20 contact hours
C) 25 contact hours
D) 30 contact hours
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: According to Wisconsin Administrative Code N 6.03, a
nurse must complete 25 contact hours of continuing education every
two-year renewal period to maintain an active license, unless a specific
exemption applies .
QUESTION 2
Under Wisconsin law, which of the following actions is considered
unprofessional conduct for a nurse?
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A) Delegating a task to a trained unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
B) Practicing nursing while impaired by alcohol
C) Refusing an unsafe patient assignment for patient safety reasons
D) Documenting a patient's refusal of medication
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Administrative Code sections N 6.03 and N 7.03 identify
practicing nursing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as
unprofessional conduct, which constitutes grounds for disciplinary
action against the nurse's license .
QUESTION 3
What is the maximum length of time the Wisconsin Board of Nursing
can suspend a license before requiring a reinstatement petition?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Under Wisconsin Statute 440.14, the Board of Nursing may
suspend a license for a maximum of up to three years. Suspensions
exceeding this term require the licensee to undergo formal
reinstatement procedures .
QUESTION 4
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A nurse who fails to report suspected child abuse or neglect may be
subject to what consequences?
A) Civil liability only
B) Criminal penalties only
C) Both criminal penalties and disciplinary action by the Board
D) No action if it was a first offense
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Wisconsin Statute 48.981 mandates the reporting of child
abuse. Failure to report is a misdemeanor subject to criminal penalties
and simultaneously violates the nurse's professional duty under N
6.03(1)(b), subjecting the nurse to Board discipline .
QUESTION 5
Which task can a registered nurse (RN) properly delegate to a certified
nursing assistant (CNA) in Wisconsin?
A) Administering IV push medications
B) Assisting with ambulation and toileting
C) Performing the initial nursing assessment
D) Creating the nursing care plan
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin delegation rules found in N 6.03(2) allow an RN
to delegate routine, repetitive tasks such as ambulation and toileting.
The RN cannot delegate tasks requiring substantial nursing judgment,
such as initial assessments, care plan development, or IV medication
administration .
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QUESTION 6
The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of professional
nursing as the diagnosis and treatment of what?
A) Immediate medical emergencies only
B) Human responses to actual or potential health problems
C) Chronic diseases under a physician's direct order
D) Custodial care needs in long-term care
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin Statute 441.001(4) adopts the American Nurses
Association (ANA) definition, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment
of human responses to actual or potential health problems, rather than
solely on medical procedures .
QUESTION 7
A patient refuses a life-saving treatment. What is the nurse's most
appropriate action under Wisconsin law and nursing ethics?
A) Administer the treatment anyway to save the patient's life
B) Respect the patient's refusal and document it
C) Call the ethics committee before honoring the refusal
D) Notify law enforcement
ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Wisconsin law and nursing ethics principles uphold patient
autonomy and the right to informed refusal. The nurse must respect
