TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE ( COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Who can call in prescription from a physician's office?.
Answer: Any qualified DESIGNATED person
◍ What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days?.
Answer: $75 fee
◍ NPA 304 and Rule 220.
Answer: Nurse Licensure Compact
◍ What is the "health professions council"?.
Answer: Council of various professionals that establishes a central telephone
complaint system (800-number)
◍ If an LPC is subject to disciplinary action the board can....
Answer: 1-revoke or suspend the person's license; 2-refuse to renew the
persons license; 3-suspend the persons license and place the person on
probation with the license suspension probated; 4-Reprimand the person.
◍ Can an educational institution consent for a minor?.
Answer: Yes (boarding school for example)
◍ Whom do you report it to?.
Answer: Medical examiner or justice of the peace
◍ If the name of a dental hygienist or dental auxiliary is to be displayed in any
manner, it should be conspicuously differentiated by title from that of the
dentist..
Answer: (a) Each dental office shall post at or near the entrance of the office
the name of, each degree received by, and each school attended by each
, dentist practicing in the office.(b) A dentist shall practice only under his or
her own name, a company name or a trade name as set forth in Section
259.003 of the Occupations Code. If a dentist uses a trade name, or a
company name, in his or her practice then each patient shall be given the
name of the treating dentist in writing, either prior to or after each office
visit.(c) Only the names of the dentists who are actually engaged in the
practice of their profession at a particular location may be used.(d) The
name of a deceased or retired dentist shall not be used at such location more
than one (1) year after the death or retirement of the dentist. The name of a
dentist leaving a location for any other reason or transferring his or her
practice shall not be used at such location or practice for more than forty
(40) days following departure from the location. However, if the transferring
dentist remains actively engaged in the practice of dentistry in the
transferred practice, the acquiring dentist may continue using the name of
the transferring dentist.(e) If the names of auxiliary personnel, such as dental
hygienists, dental assistants, etc., are displayed in any manner, the auxiliary
personnel must be clearly identified by title, along with the name of the
supervising dentist.Source Note: The provisions of this §108.4 adopted to be
effective February 20, 2001, 26 TexReg 1494; amended to be effective
December 28, 2014, 39 TexReg 10015
◍ What is the maximum monetary penalty for a hospital violating EMTALA?.
Answer: $50,000, $25,000 if < 100 beds.
◍ How many days does the physician have to fill out death certificate?.
Answer: 5 days.
◍ The licensee shall report name changes, any changes in home or business
address or phone number, employment setting, or other relevant changes to
the board in writing within ____ days of the change..
Answer: 30 days
◍ HIPAA is the acronym for a federal act relating to limitations on the use and
disclosure of a patient's health information. HIPAA stands for:.
Answer: HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
, Act.
◍ How much time do you have to report nursing home abuse verbally? In
writing?.
Answer: Immediately; 5 days.
◍ In the event a physician has an impairment that affects the physician's ability
to practice medicine, he or she should self-refer to which of the following:.
Answer: D. Texas Physicians Health Program
◍ Does the TMB have to notify a physician when a complaint is filed? Are
there exceptions? How often do the parties get updated on proceedings?.
Answer: Yes, within 30 days, except if it would interfere with the
investigation; updates are quarterly
◍ True or False: Certification can count towards CE's..
Answer: True; RN's must maintain or renew their approved national nursing
certification
◍ The definition of "dangerous drug" includes scheduled narcotics..
Answer: B. False
◍ How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?.
Answer: 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
◍ How many days does the board have to give data to a hospital requesting it?.
Answer: 15 days
◍ Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) applies to children ages or younger.
Answer: 1 year
◍ The Mission of The Board of Nursing.
Answer: To protect the People of Texas
◍ What happens if you don't give this info?.
Answer: License is not renewed
◍ You must reapply and pay the fees again.
, Answer: What happens if your license is expired for more than a year?
◍ (8) Evaluation.
Answer: A dynamic process in which the physical therapist makes clinical
judgments based ondata gathered during the examination
◍ Can hospitals provide "physician guarantees"? How do the finances work?.
Answer: Physicians can contract with hospitals but are not employees;
guarantees paid for availability, billing, etc
◍ How long does an LPC have to report sexual misconduct?.
Answer: No later than the third (3rd) business day after the date the LPC
became aware of the conduct or the allegations.
◍ Corollary 2.
Answer: Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors,
dentists, are not licensed by the TMB and have their own governing bodies
and rules
◍ What is the total number of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse that a
physician may supervise?.
Answer: B. 7
◍ How often does licensed abortion facility submit records to TSDHS?.
Answer: Yearly.
◍ Is sexual contact between a physician and patient OK if the patient
consents?.
Answer: NO, the disparity of power does not allow consent
◍ For statistical purposes, can a blood bank give out medical records?
Names?.
Answer: Yes, but not names or other identifying information
◍ Is it good enough to get the signature for informed consent?.
Answer: No, actual informed consent must be achieved
◍ If a physician assistant, or an applicant for a physician assistant license, is
found to have committed an act that is subject to disciplinary action, the
STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Who can call in prescription from a physician's office?.
Answer: Any qualified DESIGNATED person
◍ What happens if your license is expired for more than 30 days?.
Answer: $75 fee
◍ NPA 304 and Rule 220.
Answer: Nurse Licensure Compact
◍ What is the "health professions council"?.
Answer: Council of various professionals that establishes a central telephone
complaint system (800-number)
◍ If an LPC is subject to disciplinary action the board can....
Answer: 1-revoke or suspend the person's license; 2-refuse to renew the
persons license; 3-suspend the persons license and place the person on
probation with the license suspension probated; 4-Reprimand the person.
◍ Can an educational institution consent for a minor?.
Answer: Yes (boarding school for example)
◍ Whom do you report it to?.
Answer: Medical examiner or justice of the peace
◍ If the name of a dental hygienist or dental auxiliary is to be displayed in any
manner, it should be conspicuously differentiated by title from that of the
dentist..
Answer: (a) Each dental office shall post at or near the entrance of the office
the name of, each degree received by, and each school attended by each
, dentist practicing in the office.(b) A dentist shall practice only under his or
her own name, a company name or a trade name as set forth in Section
259.003 of the Occupations Code. If a dentist uses a trade name, or a
company name, in his or her practice then each patient shall be given the
name of the treating dentist in writing, either prior to or after each office
visit.(c) Only the names of the dentists who are actually engaged in the
practice of their profession at a particular location may be used.(d) The
name of a deceased or retired dentist shall not be used at such location more
than one (1) year after the death or retirement of the dentist. The name of a
dentist leaving a location for any other reason or transferring his or her
practice shall not be used at such location or practice for more than forty
(40) days following departure from the location. However, if the transferring
dentist remains actively engaged in the practice of dentistry in the
transferred practice, the acquiring dentist may continue using the name of
the transferring dentist.(e) If the names of auxiliary personnel, such as dental
hygienists, dental assistants, etc., are displayed in any manner, the auxiliary
personnel must be clearly identified by title, along with the name of the
supervising dentist.Source Note: The provisions of this §108.4 adopted to be
effective February 20, 2001, 26 TexReg 1494; amended to be effective
December 28, 2014, 39 TexReg 10015
◍ What is the maximum monetary penalty for a hospital violating EMTALA?.
Answer: $50,000, $25,000 if < 100 beds.
◍ How many days does the physician have to fill out death certificate?.
Answer: 5 days.
◍ The licensee shall report name changes, any changes in home or business
address or phone number, employment setting, or other relevant changes to
the board in writing within ____ days of the change..
Answer: 30 days
◍ HIPAA is the acronym for a federal act relating to limitations on the use and
disclosure of a patient's health information. HIPAA stands for:.
Answer: HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
, Act.
◍ How much time do you have to report nursing home abuse verbally? In
writing?.
Answer: Immediately; 5 days.
◍ In the event a physician has an impairment that affects the physician's ability
to practice medicine, he or she should self-refer to which of the following:.
Answer: D. Texas Physicians Health Program
◍ Does the TMB have to notify a physician when a complaint is filed? Are
there exceptions? How often do the parties get updated on proceedings?.
Answer: Yes, within 30 days, except if it would interfere with the
investigation; updates are quarterly
◍ True or False: Certification can count towards CE's..
Answer: True; RN's must maintain or renew their approved national nursing
certification
◍ The definition of "dangerous drug" includes scheduled narcotics..
Answer: B. False
◍ How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most
communicable diseases?.
Answer: 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis)
◍ How many days does the board have to give data to a hospital requesting it?.
Answer: 15 days
◍ Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) applies to children ages or younger.
Answer: 1 year
◍ The Mission of The Board of Nursing.
Answer: To protect the People of Texas
◍ What happens if you don't give this info?.
Answer: License is not renewed
◍ You must reapply and pay the fees again.
, Answer: What happens if your license is expired for more than a year?
◍ (8) Evaluation.
Answer: A dynamic process in which the physical therapist makes clinical
judgments based ondata gathered during the examination
◍ Can hospitals provide "physician guarantees"? How do the finances work?.
Answer: Physicians can contract with hospitals but are not employees;
guarantees paid for availability, billing, etc
◍ How long does an LPC have to report sexual misconduct?.
Answer: No later than the third (3rd) business day after the date the LPC
became aware of the conduct or the allegations.
◍ Corollary 2.
Answer: Naturopathic doctors, podiatrists, optometrists, chiropractors,
dentists, are not licensed by the TMB and have their own governing bodies
and rules
◍ What is the total number of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse that a
physician may supervise?.
Answer: B. 7
◍ How often does licensed abortion facility submit records to TSDHS?.
Answer: Yearly.
◍ Is sexual contact between a physician and patient OK if the patient
consents?.
Answer: NO, the disparity of power does not allow consent
◍ For statistical purposes, can a blood bank give out medical records?
Names?.
Answer: Yes, but not names or other identifying information
◍ Is it good enough to get the signature for informed consent?.
Answer: No, actual informed consent must be achieved
◍ If a physician assistant, or an applicant for a physician assistant license, is
found to have committed an act that is subject to disciplinary action, the
