TX NJE Mandatory Reporting Requirements

Question 1

Under Texas law, a nurse who suspects a colleague is impaired by drugs or alcohol while on duty is required to report this to:

Accepted Answer

The employing facility and, if unaddressed, to the BON

Answer

Texas law requires nurses to report impaired colleagues to the employing facility first; if the facility fails to act, the nurse must report to the BON.

Question 2

A Texas nurse is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Within how many days must the nurse self-report this conviction to the Texas BON?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Texas Occupations Code requires nurses to self-report criminal convictions to the BON within 30 days of the conviction.

Question 3

In Texas, suspected abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled adult living in the community should be reported to:

Accepted Answer

Texas Adult Protective Services (APS)

Answer

Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) is the designated agency for receiving reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults in community settings.

Question 4

A nurse who reports a colleague's unsafe practice to the Texas BON in good faith is protected from civil liability under which principle?

Accepted Answer

Qualified immunity for good faith reporting

Answer

Texas law provides qualified immunity from civil liability for nurses who report in good faith, protecting them from lawsuits by the reported nurse.

Question 5

Which of the following events MUST a Texas nurse report to the BON as a mandatory self-reporting obligation?

Accepted Answer

Having a nursing license suspended in another state

Answer

Texas requires nurses to self-report any disciplinary action taken against their license by another state's board, including suspensions.

TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test

TX NJE Mandatory Reporting Requirements