Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Verified
Answers 2026/2027 New Update
What do I do if I question safety of assignment - answer -1st- clear about what you are being
asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to modify
4th- Listen to response
Disciplinary Action - answer -Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
Red Flags - answer -Lack of energy
Frequent absences
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
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, Unprofessional Conduct - answer -Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
Board process for investigating complaints - answer -Nurse notified of investigation and invited
to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurses's responsibility during investigation - answer -Respond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Types of Nurse Remediation - answer -Remedial education
-Classes specific to issue
Supervision
-Work under direct/indirect supervision.
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Answers 2026/2027 New Update
What do I do if I question safety of assignment - answer -1st- clear about what you are being
asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to modify
4th- Listen to response
Disciplinary Action - answer -Chemical Dependency
Alcohol Dependency
Mental Illness
Even some prescription drugs
Red Flags - answer -Lack of energy
Frequent absences
Spike in pt. need for pain meds
Lateness to work
Red Eyes
No/unusual documentation
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
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, Unprofessional Conduct - answer -Drug Diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
Board process for investigating complaints - answer -Nurse notified of investigation and invited
to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurses's responsibility during investigation - answer -Respond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
Types of Nurse Remediation - answer -Remedial education
-Classes specific to issue
Supervision
-Work under direct/indirect supervision.
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