SOUTH CAROLINA NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is a duty of the South Carolina Board of Nursing?
A. Represent nurses in union negotiations
B. Provide direct patient care to underserved populations
C. Issue, renew, and discipline nursing licenses
D. Set salaries for nurses in state facilities
Rationale: The South Carolina Board of Nursing is responsible for the licensure,
renewal, and disciplinary actions of nurses to protect public health and safety. It
does not engage in labor negotiations or employment decisions.
2. A registered nurse in South Carolina must report which of the following to the
Board of Nursing?
A. A physician being rude
B. A minor medication error corrected immediately
,C. Another nurse diverting narcotics
D. A nurse being late to a shift
Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report substance abuse,
impairment, or misconduct by another licensee, such as drug diversion, to protect
patients and ensure professional accountability.
3. How often must a South Carolina RN renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: South Carolina RNs are required to renew their licenses biennially
(every two years) and meet continuing education requirements to maintain active
licensure.
4. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in South
Carolina for license renewal?
A. 30 contact hours every two years
B. 15 contact hours annually
C. 60 contact hours every five years
D. There is no continuing education requirement
,Rationale: South Carolina requires RNs to complete 30 contact hours of
continuing education every two years, or show proof of competency by practice
hours or certification, to ensure safe and up-to-date practice.
5. Practicing as a nurse without a valid license in South Carolina is considered:
A. A minor violation
B. A criminal offense
C. Permitted with employer consent
D. Subject to a small fine only
Rationale: Practicing without a license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act and
is considered a criminal offense in South Carolina, punishable by legal and
administrative actions including fines and imprisonment.
6. Which of the following actions would be considered unprofessional conduct
under South Carolina nursing regulations?
A. Taking an extended lunch break
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Delegating a task to a CNA
D. Refusing to work overtime
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious breach of professional ethics and
legal standards and constitutes unprofessional conduct that may result in
disciplinary action.
, 7. Which South Carolina statute governs the practice of nursing in the state?
A. The Health Care Worker Protection Act
B. The Nurse Practice Act
C. The Patient Bill of Rights
D. The Medical Practice Act
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act outlines the legal scope, responsibilities, and
standards for nursing practice in South Carolina and is enforced by the Board of
Nursing.
8. What is the purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which South
Carolina participates in?
A. To allow nurses to have more vacation time
B. To increase pay scales for nurses
C. To allow nurses to practice in multiple member states with one license
D. To eliminate state-level nursing boards
Rationale: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to hold one
multistate license and practice across NLC member states without obtaining
additional licenses, promoting workforce mobility.
9. A nurse suspects child abuse during a shift. What is their legal obligation in
South Carolina?
A. Report it immediately to the appropriate authority
B. Wait until the end of the shift to document
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is a duty of the South Carolina Board of Nursing?
A. Represent nurses in union negotiations
B. Provide direct patient care to underserved populations
C. Issue, renew, and discipline nursing licenses
D. Set salaries for nurses in state facilities
Rationale: The South Carolina Board of Nursing is responsible for the licensure,
renewal, and disciplinary actions of nurses to protect public health and safety. It
does not engage in labor negotiations or employment decisions.
2. A registered nurse in South Carolina must report which of the following to the
Board of Nursing?
A. A physician being rude
B. A minor medication error corrected immediately
,C. Another nurse diverting narcotics
D. A nurse being late to a shift
Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require nurses to report substance abuse,
impairment, or misconduct by another licensee, such as drug diversion, to protect
patients and ensure professional accountability.
3. How often must a South Carolina RN renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: South Carolina RNs are required to renew their licenses biennially
(every two years) and meet continuing education requirements to maintain active
licensure.
4. What is the minimum continuing education requirement for RNs in South
Carolina for license renewal?
A. 30 contact hours every two years
B. 15 contact hours annually
C. 60 contact hours every five years
D. There is no continuing education requirement
,Rationale: South Carolina requires RNs to complete 30 contact hours of
continuing education every two years, or show proof of competency by practice
hours or certification, to ensure safe and up-to-date practice.
5. Practicing as a nurse without a valid license in South Carolina is considered:
A. A minor violation
B. A criminal offense
C. Permitted with employer consent
D. Subject to a small fine only
Rationale: Practicing without a license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act and
is considered a criminal offense in South Carolina, punishable by legal and
administrative actions including fines and imprisonment.
6. Which of the following actions would be considered unprofessional conduct
under South Carolina nursing regulations?
A. Taking an extended lunch break
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Delegating a task to a CNA
D. Refusing to work overtime
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious breach of professional ethics and
legal standards and constitutes unprofessional conduct that may result in
disciplinary action.
, 7. Which South Carolina statute governs the practice of nursing in the state?
A. The Health Care Worker Protection Act
B. The Nurse Practice Act
C. The Patient Bill of Rights
D. The Medical Practice Act
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act outlines the legal scope, responsibilities, and
standards for nursing practice in South Carolina and is enforced by the Board of
Nursing.
8. What is the purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which South
Carolina participates in?
A. To allow nurses to have more vacation time
B. To increase pay scales for nurses
C. To allow nurses to practice in multiple member states with one license
D. To eliminate state-level nursing boards
Rationale: The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to hold one
multistate license and practice across NLC member states without obtaining
additional licenses, promoting workforce mobility.
9. A nurse suspects child abuse during a shift. What is their legal obligation in
South Carolina?
A. Report it immediately to the appropriate authority
B. Wait until the end of the shift to document
