TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Grounds for Disciplinary Action Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nurse is arrested for a Class A misdemeanor for theft, a crime involving moral turpitude.
The nurse is placed on deferred adjudication.
According to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, what is the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) empowered to do?

Accepted Answer

Deny licensure or take disciplinary action against the nurse's license.

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Take no action until a final conviction occurs.

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Issue a private, non-public warning to the nurse.

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Require the nurse to pay a fine, but take no action against the license.

Question 2

A nurse knowingly allows a medical assistant, who is unlicensed for nursing practice, to perform a sterile wound dressing change on a patient. This action constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under which specific provision of the BON rules?

Accepted Answer

Aiding and abetting an unlicensed person in the unauthorized practice of nursing.

Answer

Failure to promote a safe environment for clients.

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Impersonating another person in the licensing examination.

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Failure to respect the client's right to privacy.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is explicitly defined as 'Unprofessional Conduct' under Texas Administrative Code, Rule 217.12 and could subject a nurse to disciplinary action?

Accepted Answer

Falsifying entries in a client's medical record.

Answer

Having a personal conflict with a coworker.

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Refusing to work a voluntary overtime shift.

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Failing to repay a student loan on time.

Question 4

A nurse arrives for their shift appearing intoxicated and with slurred speech. The charge nurse removes the nurse from patient care duties. According to the Nursing Practice Act, this nurse's behavior is grounds for disciplinary action due to:

Accepted Answer

Intemperate use of alcohol or drugs that could endanger a patient.

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Lack of fitness to practice due to a physical health condition.

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Failure to complete continuing education requirements.

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Violation of hospital policy regarding employee conduct.

Question 5

A nurse's license in another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state is suspended due to a finding of patient neglect. What impact does this have on the nurse's privilege to practice in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The nurse's privilege to practice in Texas is also subject to disciplinary action.

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The nurse can continue to practice in Texas without restriction.

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The nurse must apply for a new, single-state Texas license.

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The nurse is only required to notify the Texas BON within 90 days.

Question 6

A nurse fails to document the administration of a narcotic medication, and later cannot account for the missing dose. This could be grounds for disciplinary action primarily because it violates which standard of nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Inaccurate or incomplete reporting and documentation.

Answer

Failure to promote and participate in patient education.

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Failure to obtain supervision when implementing new procedures.

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Failure to maintain professional boundaries with a client.

A nurse is arrested for a Class A misdemeanor for theft, a crime involving moral turpitude.The nurse is placed on deferred adjudication.According to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, what is the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) empowered to do?

A nurse is arrested for a Class A misdemeanor for theft, a crime involving moral turpitude.
The nurse is placed on deferred adjudication.
According to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, what is the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) empowered to do?