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NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS FOR TEXAS NURSES LATEST UPDATE 2025|QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, Exams of Nursing

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NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS FOR TEXAS
NURSES LATEST UPDATE 2025|QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|A+ RATED
According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of
Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of
practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a
physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed
specific competency training to safely replace the tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows
replacement of a tube with a specific physician's order, and the nurse
has not completed the required skills check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse observed a
supervisor completed the procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been
determined to be competent in reinserting permanently placed tubes
that have an established fistulous tract.
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a
physicians to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed
specific competency training to safely replace the tube.
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NURSES LATEST UPDATE 2025|QUESTIONS AND

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According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a specific physician's order, and the nurse has not completed the required skills check-off. C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse observed a supervisor completed the procedure. D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been determined to be competent in reinserting permanently placed tubes that have an established fistulous tract. A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physicians to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube.

The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty associations since the BON A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing. B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders. C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas. The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 state that the LVN scope of practice includes including doing which of the following with regard to care plans? A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care plan independently B. May not document on the nursing care plan C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan. D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed to do so by the physician.

D. Paragraph (8) C. Paragraph (12) Which of the following situations is an example of a nurse MAINTAINING appropriate professional boundaries between the nurse and the client? A nurse A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his favorite football team for progress made in rehabilitation. B. responds less frequently to a demanding patient's call light. C. shares personal information regarding her recent bankruptcy because the patient seems genuinely interested. D. is personally attracted to a patient and calls and visits him on her days off "to check on how he is doing." A. rewards a patient with a small stuffed mascot of his favorite football team for progress made in rehabilitation. Am advertisement for a "licensed nurse" states the following as routine job responsibilities. "Must work independently without supervision, have expertise in developing nursing care plans, including establishing appropriate nursing diagnoses for assigned patients, and, must be

able to complete comprehensive nursing assessments." Based on these responsibilities, this advertisement would require, at a minimum, the nurse to hold a valid A. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license. B. Physician Assistant license. C. Vocational Nurse license. D. Registered Nurse license. D. Registered Nurse license. A nurse is caught stealing narcotics from the automated dispensing machine on the unit and self-injecting these drugs while on duty. The nurse admits that she is chemically dependent. In this situation, the NPA requires A. the nurse be reported to the BON. B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice. C. the nurse to enroll in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN). D. a report to law enforcement. B. the Peer Review Committee to monitor the nurse's practice.

B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance for the last five years. C. been addicted to or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug in the last five years. D. been in the hospital for any type of surgery within the last five years. B. been under the influence of any alcohol or other illegal substance for the last five years. 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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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. B. lobbying members of the Texas Legislature to pass bills that are favorable to nurses C. evaluating student D. advising currently licensed nurses about potential employment opportunities throughout the state. A. regulating the education, licensure, and practice of nurses in Texas to ensure the safety of the public. A nurse who commits an error that is a minor incident

D. The Chief Nursing Offer (CNO) or Nurse Administrator does not have to assure compliance with the Nursing Peer Review Law or Board Rule 217.20 Safe Harbor Peer Review. A nurse is counseled for questioning a physician's order that made the physician mad. Which of the following documents on the BON web site BEST explains why the nurse was correct to question a physician's order that the nurse believed could be harmful to a patient? A. Guideline for Nurses Transitioning to a New Practice Setting. B. Statistics on the number of nurses living in each county in Texas. C. Position Statement 15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Setting. D. Guideline for LVN Scope of Practice under Board Rule 217. C. Position Statement 15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Setting. While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse must wear a clearly legible insignia (such as a name badge) that identifies the nurse as

A. an employee of the institutional setting. B. a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse. C. a member of a professional organization. D. an experienced nurse in the service area. B. a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse. In a nurse-patient relationship, the most vulnerable patients are those who are A. under anesthesia or sedation. B. wearing a patient or exam gown. C. undergoing chemotherapy. D. using an interpreter. A. under anesthesia or sedation. In the NPA, "conduct subject to reporting" includes A. conduct that causes a person to suspect that the nurse's practice is impaired by chemical dependency or drug or alcohol abuse.

If a nurse has reason to believe a medication order is inaccurate or contraindicated, the Standards of Nursing Practice require the nurse to do all of the following EXCEPT: A. consult with the ordering practitioner to clarify the order. B. give the medication as ordered and document concerns in the medical record. C. tell the ordering practitioner if the nurse decide not to give the medication. D. collaborate with other members f the health care team for more information about the medication and why it was ordered. B. give the medication as ordered and document concerns in the medical record. When making nursing assignments to other LVNs and RNs, the Board Rule 217.11 Standards of Nursing Practice, requires the nurse in a supervisory position into consideration all of the following EXCEPT: A. the educational preparation of each licensed nurse. B. the experience of each licensed nurse. C. the state where the nurse was licensed. D. the physical and emotional ability of each licensed nurse. D. the physical and emotional ability of each licensed nurse.

A person may not practice or offer to practice professional or vocational nursing in Texas unless the person A. graduates from a board-approved nursing educational program in Texas. B. completes at least 500 hours of clinical practice inn his or her nursing educational program. C. demonstrates basic nursing skills on the Nursing Competency Skills List. D. holds a license as required by the NPA. D. holds a license as required by the NPA. A nurse quits his job, and submits a written notice at the end of his shift, telling his supervisor that he will not be back at work the following morning. The supervisor tells the nurse he has to complete the entire month's schedule or he will be committing "patient abandonment," and will be reported to the BON. This is A. true. The nurse must work the entire currently posted work schedule before he can quit his present job.

Chart audits find the following errors committed by a nurse with observed impaired behavior at work. NO physician orders for narcotics signed out by the nurse, and NO documentation that the nurse either administered or wasted the narcotics. The best decision for the Incident Based Peer Review Committee to make is that A. the nurse needs remedial education in how to document the rationale for and response to PRN pain medications. B. the nurse must be reported to the Texas Medical Board for signing out medications without a valid physician's order for controlled substances. C. the nurse should be terminated from employment at the facility for stealing drugs. D. the nurse must be reported to the BON because of the combination of practice errors with possible practice impairment due to substance use or abuse. D. the nurse must be reported to the BON because of the combination of practice errors with possible practice impairment due to substance use or abuse.

What type of license is required to utilize the two BON rules on delegation to unlicensed personnel? A. Registered Nurse. B. Physician. C. Physician Assistant. D. Licensed Vocational Nurse. A. Registered Nurse. The BON rules, located in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, help implement and reflect A. the standards of nursing care developed by various nursing specialty and professional organizations. B. the statues passed by the legislature relating to nursing found in Texas Occupations Code, including the NPA. C. the steps necessary to complete the NCLEX exam application. D. the process necessary to be promoted to higher positions in nursing in different practice settings D. the process necessary to be promoted to higher positions in nursing in different practice settings