TX NJE Mandatory Reporting Requirements 2

Question 1

A Texas nurse receives a malpractice settlement payment on their behalf. The nurse must report this settlement to the Texas BON within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Texas Occupations Code requires nurses to report malpractice settlements made on their behalf to the BON within 30 days.

Question 2

In Texas, reports of suspected child abuse or neglect by a nurse should be made to:

Accepted Answer

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Answer

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is the designated agency to receive all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect in Texas.

Question 3

A nurse who reports unsafe nursing practice to the Texas BON and is subsequently terminated by the employer may be protected under:

Accepted Answer

The Texas Whistleblower Act and Occupations Code anti-retaliation provisions

Answer

Texas law, including the Occupations Code anti-retaliation provisions, protects nurses who report violations from retaliation such as termination by their employer.

Question 4

A nurse discovers a coworker diverting controlled substances from the medication cart. The nurse's FIRST legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Secure the medication cart and report to the charge nurse or supervisor

Answer

The immediate priority is patient safety and internal reporting to a supervisor, who will initiate proper procedures including notification of appropriate authorities.

Question 5

Under Texas law, which of the following does NOT need to be reported to the Texas BON?

Accepted Answer

A nurse's minor traffic citation with no arrest

Answer

Minor traffic citations that do not result in an arrest or conviction involving moral turpitude are generally not reportable to the BON.

TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

TX NJE Mandatory Reporting Requirements 2