OREGON NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) in Oregon?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing medications
B. Implementing a patient care plan developed by an RN
C. Performing surgical procedures
D. Independently developing the nursing care plan
Rationale:
LPNs in Oregon do not independently create care plans but implement care
plans developed by RNs or providers. Diagnosis and prescribing are beyond their
scope.
2. According to the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the primary purpose of the Board
of Nursing is to:
A. Represent the interests of nurses
B. Ensure nurses receive adequate pay
,C. Protect the public's health, safety, and well-being
D. Advocate for nurses' employment rights
Rationale:
The OSBN’s mission is public protection through regulation of nursing practice
and nursing education.
3. How often must an Oregon-licensed RN renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every five years
D. Every three years
Rationale:
Oregon RNs must renew their licenses every two years by their birthday in odd
or even years, depending on the year they were initially licensed.
4. What is a nurse required to do if they suspect a colleague is diverting
medications?
A. Keep it confidential
B. Report it to a supervisor only if it affects patient care
C. Report it to the OSBN or appropriate authority immediately
D. Wait until it’s confirmed by a third party
,Rationale:
Oregon law requires nurses to report unsafe or unethical behavior, including
substance abuse or diversion of medications, to protect patients.
5. In Oregon, which of the following may result in disciplinary action by the
OSBN?
A. Declining a shift due to fatigue
B. Not volunteering for extra shifts
C. Charting care that was not provided
D. Taking a break during a shift
Rationale:
Falsification of records, including charting care that wasn’t delivered, is grounds
for disciplinary action under the Nurse Practice Act.
6. Which task is outside the scope of an Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)?
A. Assisting with bathing
B. Obtaining vital signs
C. Administering medications
D. Ambulating a patient
Rationale:
CNAs in Oregon are not authorized to administer medications unless they are
also certified as a Medication Aide (CMA).
, 7. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in Oregon
for license renewal?
A. 5 hours every year
B. 10 hours every renewal cycle
C. One-time 7-hour pain management course and documentation of ongoing
continuing education
D. None
Rationale:
Oregon RNs must complete a one-time 7-hour pain management CE and
document continuing education activities related to their practice for each
renewal.
8. A nurse delegates a task to a CNA. Which of the following must the nurse
ensure?
A. The CNA agrees to do it
B. The CNA is the most available staff member
C. The CNA is competent and the task is within their scope
D. The task will save the nurse time
Rationale:
Delegation in Oregon requires that the task be within the CNA's scope and
competence, and the nurse retains accountability for the outcome.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) in Oregon?
A. Diagnosing and prescribing medications
B. Implementing a patient care plan developed by an RN
C. Performing surgical procedures
D. Independently developing the nursing care plan
Rationale:
LPNs in Oregon do not independently create care plans but implement care
plans developed by RNs or providers. Diagnosis and prescribing are beyond their
scope.
2. According to the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the primary purpose of the Board
of Nursing is to:
A. Represent the interests of nurses
B. Ensure nurses receive adequate pay
,C. Protect the public's health, safety, and well-being
D. Advocate for nurses' employment rights
Rationale:
The OSBN’s mission is public protection through regulation of nursing practice
and nursing education.
3. How often must an Oregon-licensed RN renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every five years
D. Every three years
Rationale:
Oregon RNs must renew their licenses every two years by their birthday in odd
or even years, depending on the year they were initially licensed.
4. What is a nurse required to do if they suspect a colleague is diverting
medications?
A. Keep it confidential
B. Report it to a supervisor only if it affects patient care
C. Report it to the OSBN or appropriate authority immediately
D. Wait until it’s confirmed by a third party
,Rationale:
Oregon law requires nurses to report unsafe or unethical behavior, including
substance abuse or diversion of medications, to protect patients.
5. In Oregon, which of the following may result in disciplinary action by the
OSBN?
A. Declining a shift due to fatigue
B. Not volunteering for extra shifts
C. Charting care that was not provided
D. Taking a break during a shift
Rationale:
Falsification of records, including charting care that wasn’t delivered, is grounds
for disciplinary action under the Nurse Practice Act.
6. Which task is outside the scope of an Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA)?
A. Assisting with bathing
B. Obtaining vital signs
C. Administering medications
D. Ambulating a patient
Rationale:
CNAs in Oregon are not authorized to administer medications unless they are
also certified as a Medication Aide (CMA).
, 7. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in Oregon
for license renewal?
A. 5 hours every year
B. 10 hours every renewal cycle
C. One-time 7-hour pain management course and documentation of ongoing
continuing education
D. None
Rationale:
Oregon RNs must complete a one-time 7-hour pain management CE and
document continuing education activities related to their practice for each
renewal.
8. A nurse delegates a task to a CNA. Which of the following must the nurse
ensure?
A. The CNA agrees to do it
B. The CNA is the most available staff member
C. The CNA is competent and the task is within their scope
D. The task will save the nurse time
Rationale:
Delegation in Oregon requires that the task be within the CNA's scope and
competence, and the nurse retains accountability for the outcome.
