PPL Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
What gives authority to the Texas Board of Nurses? - Answers legislation
Which legislation created the Texas Board of Nurses and defines its scope? - Answers The
Nursing Practice Act, as defined in the TOC Chapter 301
The Texas Administrative Code serves to... - Answers act as a set of rules (codes) for
interpreting legislation
True or false: The Texas Board of Nurses can lobby legislature and provide legal advice to
nurses. - Answers FALSE! The TXBON was created by legislature, and cannot lobby for other
legislature. They cannot intervene on behalf of nurses, only regulate nursing practice.
The Texas BON is composed of how many members? - Answers 13 members in all; 6 nurses, 3
in nursing education and 4 consumers of healthcare
Jurisprudence Exam - Answers An exam, usually open-book, that tests knowledge of state laws,
ethics, and continuing education requirements for massage practitioners.
An integrated pattern of personal, academic and occupational behaviors that indicate the ability
to consistently conform conduct to requirements of nursing practice acts is called what? -
Answers good professional character
If a nurse is suspected of having poor professional conduct and her license is revoked, when
can she file a petition to be reinstated? - Answers 3 years
Licensure status is verified via: - Answers primary source verification
A petition for eligibility for licensure made to the BON is called: - Answers Declaratory order for
eligibility
When are nursing licenses renewed in Texas? - Answers every two years according to your
birthday; receive a notice 60 days prior to expiry
A temporary authorization to practice is granted to who? How long does it last? - Answers
graduate, entry level RNs; lasts 75 days
Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) - Answers A non-punitive, confidential, and
voluntary alternative to reporting RNs and LVNs whose practice is suspect of being impaired by
chemical dependency or mental illness to the licensing board
Broken Beeper Syndrome - Answers poor response time to hospital pages; indicative of
impairment
A nurse has just completed a course of the Texas Peer Assistance Program and wishes to be
reinstated to work. When can he/she do so? - Answers 1 year after the effective date of BON
, action
Direct Patient Care - Answers care that involves hands-on contact with patients
Indirect Patient Care - Answers performed when the nurse provides assistance in a setting other
than with the patient; restocking supplies, transport, clerical duties
5 Rights of Delegation - Answers 1. Right task
2. Right circumstance
3. Right person
4. Right communication
5. Right supervision
What cannot be delegated? - Answers patient assessments, planning and evaluating, developing
a plan of care, health teaching and counseling (basically any component of ADPIE)
Nursing Standards of Practice as defined in 217.11 - Answers - know the NPA
- know rationale and desired effects of treatments
- accurately document info
etc...
What is an LVN authorized to do under the scope of 217.11? - Answers - determine patient
needs
- focused assessments
- assist in planning care
- implements tasks in a structured,stable environment
- assist in evaluation
- ASSIGN tasks to the UAP
Lunsford v. Board of Nurse Examiners - Answers - nurses have the duty to evaluate patient
conditions and make independent judgments
- duty to act within scope of practice to protect the public is more important than following
orders
Six-Step Model of Practice Determination - Answers 1) is it in my scope of practice?
What gives authority to the Texas Board of Nurses? - Answers legislation
Which legislation created the Texas Board of Nurses and defines its scope? - Answers The
Nursing Practice Act, as defined in the TOC Chapter 301
The Texas Administrative Code serves to... - Answers act as a set of rules (codes) for
interpreting legislation
True or false: The Texas Board of Nurses can lobby legislature and provide legal advice to
nurses. - Answers FALSE! The TXBON was created by legislature, and cannot lobby for other
legislature. They cannot intervene on behalf of nurses, only regulate nursing practice.
The Texas BON is composed of how many members? - Answers 13 members in all; 6 nurses, 3
in nursing education and 4 consumers of healthcare
Jurisprudence Exam - Answers An exam, usually open-book, that tests knowledge of state laws,
ethics, and continuing education requirements for massage practitioners.
An integrated pattern of personal, academic and occupational behaviors that indicate the ability
to consistently conform conduct to requirements of nursing practice acts is called what? -
Answers good professional character
If a nurse is suspected of having poor professional conduct and her license is revoked, when
can she file a petition to be reinstated? - Answers 3 years
Licensure status is verified via: - Answers primary source verification
A petition for eligibility for licensure made to the BON is called: - Answers Declaratory order for
eligibility
When are nursing licenses renewed in Texas? - Answers every two years according to your
birthday; receive a notice 60 days prior to expiry
A temporary authorization to practice is granted to who? How long does it last? - Answers
graduate, entry level RNs; lasts 75 days
Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) - Answers A non-punitive, confidential, and
voluntary alternative to reporting RNs and LVNs whose practice is suspect of being impaired by
chemical dependency or mental illness to the licensing board
Broken Beeper Syndrome - Answers poor response time to hospital pages; indicative of
impairment
A nurse has just completed a course of the Texas Peer Assistance Program and wishes to be
reinstated to work. When can he/she do so? - Answers 1 year after the effective date of BON
, action
Direct Patient Care - Answers care that involves hands-on contact with patients
Indirect Patient Care - Answers performed when the nurse provides assistance in a setting other
than with the patient; restocking supplies, transport, clerical duties
5 Rights of Delegation - Answers 1. Right task
2. Right circumstance
3. Right person
4. Right communication
5. Right supervision
What cannot be delegated? - Answers patient assessments, planning and evaluating, developing
a plan of care, health teaching and counseling (basically any component of ADPIE)
Nursing Standards of Practice as defined in 217.11 - Answers - know the NPA
- know rationale and desired effects of treatments
- accurately document info
etc...
What is an LVN authorized to do under the scope of 217.11? - Answers - determine patient
needs
- focused assessments
- assist in planning care
- implements tasks in a structured,stable environment
- assist in evaluation
- ASSIGN tasks to the UAP
Lunsford v. Board of Nurse Examiners - Answers - nurses have the duty to evaluate patient
conditions and make independent judgments
- duty to act within scope of practice to protect the public is more important than following
orders
Six-Step Model of Practice Determination - Answers 1) is it in my scope of practice?
