Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for
Texas Nurses Actual Exam Test Bank
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2025
When an applicant for a nursing license receives a final conviction for
first degree murder, the NPA mandates that the applicant
A. will be required to complete an ethics and jurisprudence course
annually
,B. will have to pay $1000 as part of the initial license application
process.
C. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five
years after being released from community supervision or parole.
D. must provide three letters of reference from law enforcement or
parole officers and successful retake the NCLEX exam. --- correct
answer ---C. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license
until five years after being released from community supervision or
parole.
A person with a history f a substance use disorder who desires to
obtain or retain a license to practice nursing may be required to
provide evidence that includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. current sobriety and fitness to practice.
B. 45 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
C. attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
D. positive employer evaluations --- correct answer ---C. attendance
at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
A nursing error that contributes to the death or serious harm of a
patient
, A. can be considered a minor incident if the nurse is accountable for
his or her practice and understands his or her error.
B. can be considered a minor incident if the patent had a do-not-
resuscitate order.
C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears to
have the knowledge and skills to practice safely.
D. cannot be considered a minor incident unless the nurse has a
previous pattern of similar nursing practice errors. --- correct answer
---C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears
to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely.
A nurse was terminated from three different jobs beause he or she
was stealing from staff members. The nurse has no pending criminal
issues and no criminal history. Though this activity does not involve
patients, it may indicate that
A. the nurse will repeat similar conduct and exploit patients who trust
the nurse to act in their best interest.
B. the nurse only steals from fellow employees and would not steal
from unsuspecting and vulnerable patients.
C. the nurse will delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel that
are beyond their scope of practice.
Texas Nurses Actual Exam Test Bank
Questions with Complete Accurate
Detailed Verified Answers latest update
2025
When an applicant for a nursing license receives a final conviction for
first degree murder, the NPA mandates that the applicant
A. will be required to complete an ethics and jurisprudence course
annually
,B. will have to pay $1000 as part of the initial license application
process.
C. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five
years after being released from community supervision or parole.
D. must provide three letters of reference from law enforcement or
parole officers and successful retake the NCLEX exam. --- correct
answer ---C. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license
until five years after being released from community supervision or
parole.
A person with a history f a substance use disorder who desires to
obtain or retain a license to practice nursing may be required to
provide evidence that includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. current sobriety and fitness to practice.
B. 45 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
C. attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
D. positive employer evaluations --- correct answer ---C. attendance
at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
A nursing error that contributes to the death or serious harm of a
patient
, A. can be considered a minor incident if the nurse is accountable for
his or her practice and understands his or her error.
B. can be considered a minor incident if the patent had a do-not-
resuscitate order.
C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears to
have the knowledge and skills to practice safely.
D. cannot be considered a minor incident unless the nurse has a
previous pattern of similar nursing practice errors. --- correct answer
---C. cannot be considered a minor incident, even if the nurse appears
to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely.
A nurse was terminated from three different jobs beause he or she
was stealing from staff members. The nurse has no pending criminal
issues and no criminal history. Though this activity does not involve
patients, it may indicate that
A. the nurse will repeat similar conduct and exploit patients who trust
the nurse to act in their best interest.
B. the nurse only steals from fellow employees and would not steal
from unsuspecting and vulnerable patients.
C. the nurse will delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel that
are beyond their scope of practice.
