NSRG 2221 Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics
Practice Test Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions Verified by Nursing Experts 2025/2026
According to board rule, after a nurse refuses a float assignment and
invokes Safe Harbor, the nurse
A. Should demand that the supervisor must provide a more appropriate
float assignment.
B. Is required to communicate with the supervisor and must accept the
assignment as given.
C. Must accept an alternate assignment even if it still beyond the nurse's
scope of practice.
D. Must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a safe assignment. -
correct answer D. Must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a
safe assignment.
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.
D. The nurse is unable to supervise nursing care provided by other
licensed nurses. - correct answer A. The nurse will repeat similar conduct
and exploit patients who trust the nurse to act in their best interest.
A BON investigator in the enforcement division collected evidence that
supports the BON's formal charges against a nurse regarding violations of
the NPA and board rules. Attempts to notify the nurse via standard and
certified mail at the nurse's last address of record have been returned to
the BON office as being "undeliverable or not at this address." Since the
investigator has been unable to communicate with the nurse about the
BON's formal charges, Board Rule 213.16(i) on Practice and Procedure
requires that
A. The case proceed and the board's charges be deemed to be true.
B. The board close the case and take no action if they are unable to locate
the nurse.
C. The investigator drop the recommended action (sanction) on the nurse's
license to a lower level since the nurse has not responded to the formal
charges.
D. The case be referred to the District Attorney's office for follow-up action.
- correct answer A. The case proceed and the board's charges be deemed
to be true.
The functions of the BON include
A. Regulating the education, licensure, and practice of nurses in Texas to
ensure the safety of the public.
Practice Test Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions Verified by Nursing Experts 2025/2026
According to board rule, after a nurse refuses a float assignment and
invokes Safe Harbor, the nurse
A. Should demand that the supervisor must provide a more appropriate
float assignment.
B. Is required to communicate with the supervisor and must accept the
assignment as given.
C. Must accept an alternate assignment even if it still beyond the nurse's
scope of practice.
D. Must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a safe assignment. -
correct answer D. Must collaborate with the supervisor to determine a
safe assignment.
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.
D. The nurse is unable to supervise nursing care provided by other
licensed nurses. - correct answer A. The nurse will repeat similar conduct
and exploit patients who trust the nurse to act in their best interest.
A BON investigator in the enforcement division collected evidence that
supports the BON's formal charges against a nurse regarding violations of
the NPA and board rules. Attempts to notify the nurse via standard and
certified mail at the nurse's last address of record have been returned to
the BON office as being "undeliverable or not at this address." Since the
investigator has been unable to communicate with the nurse about the
BON's formal charges, Board Rule 213.16(i) on Practice and Procedure
requires that
A. The case proceed and the board's charges be deemed to be true.
B. The board close the case and take no action if they are unable to locate
the nurse.
C. The investigator drop the recommended action (sanction) on the nurse's
license to a lower level since the nurse has not responded to the formal
charges.
D. The case be referred to the District Attorney's office for follow-up action.
- correct answer A. The case proceed and the board's charges be deemed
to be true.
The functions of the BON include
A. Regulating the education, licensure, and practice of nurses in Texas to
ensure the safety of the public.
