N4, EXAM 3 > NURSING JURISPRUDENCE QUESTION AND ANSWERS
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Course
NURSING
Institution
NURSING
What is nursing jurisprudence?: the application of the principles of law as theyrelate to:
-the practice of nursing
-obligations of nurses to their patients
-relations of nurses with each other & HCPs
• What are nursing ethics?: moral values, duties, and commitments of nursesin their
practic...
N4; Exam 3 - Nursing Jurisprudence Exam with Questions
and Answers
• What is nursing jurisprudence?: the application of the principles of law as theyrelate to:
-the practice of nursing
-obligations of nurses to their patients
-relations of nurses with each other & HCPs
• What are nursing ethics?: moral values, duties, and commitments of nursesin their
practice
• The mission of TBON is to protect and promote welfare of:: the people
• Nursing Jurisprudence Exam: Based on NPA and TBON rules and regulations50
Questions (38Q/75% is passing)
Must pass before you can take
NCLEX Can take ~10 days after
applying to TBONMay retest if
unsuccessful
• Who represents their members?: Professional organizations
• Who represents the people of Texas?: Texas BON
• Who cannot lobby legislature?: Texas BON
• Who regulates practice settings to improve work conditions and benefitsfor
nurses?: Professional associations
• TBON services:: licensing, enforcement services, audit of CEUs, informationservices
• Non-BON services:: job referrals, legal referrals, salary questions, co-workerdisputes,
employment issues
• TBON Licensing: GN permit lasts for: 75 days or until pass/fail of NCLEX
• TBON Licensing: Notification of license renewal: You will receive postcard60 days
prior
• TBON Licensing: Continuing Education: Must complete 20 hrs every 2years
First renewal period is exempt
CE hours must be in area of
practice Keep records for 4
years in case of audit
• TBON Licensing: Initial licensure criteria: -submit & pass background check
-submit application fee
-verified completion of nursing program
*-keep up with financial aid/loan payments*
-pass NJE
-pass NCLEX
, • NCLEX info:: # of questions: 75 minimum, 265
maximumtest is adaptive to knowledge base.
• TBON ID regulation: You may not call yourself a nurse without a license.Name
badge with license level worn at all times.
• Disclosure of criminal behavior (rule 213.28): You must report any past
criminal behavior or pending changes.
Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded (ex. parking tickets)
• Five categories of trust cited by BON:: 1. Honesty (ex. accurate/reliable
documentation)
• Accountability (ex. knowing actions/SE of meds)
• Trustworthiness (ex. following proper procedure with pt valuables)
• Reliability (ex. keeping up with CEUs)
• Integrity (ex. accepting accountability of own actions)
• Good professional character means:: -distinguish right from wrong
-think and act prudently
-keep promises / honor obligations
-be accountable
-promptly disclose info to enhance pt health/protect from harm
-have courage, temperance, liberality, wittiness, modesty, greatness of soul, goodtemper,
gentleness, and be aggreable
• Professional boundaries: You must maintain professional boundaries:
-Physical: no inappropriate contact/contact that can be misinterpreted
-Sexual: no sexual relations with patients
-Emotional: don't let attachment to pts hinder care for others
-Financial: don't accept personal gifts/exploit others
• Standards that apply to RN: -make nursing diagnosis
-develop care plans
-evaluate patient response to care
-perform *comprehensive* assessments
-delegate tasks to UAP
-practice independently with BON/NPA rules
-educate for all patients
• Standard that apply to LVN: -participate in planning care
-assist with patient evaluation
-perform *focused* assessments
-implement certain aspects of care
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