Flashcards

Question 1

SBON

Answer 1

Legal authority to allow graduates from approved schools of nursing take NCLEX
•Define scope of practice
•Based on legislature, and research
•Authorize and enforce Nurse Practice Acts
•Issue, renew and revoke nursing licenses
•Nursing license is a privilege, not a right
•Investigate complaints
•Survey nursing programs

Question 2

Alternative to Discipline (ATD)

Answer 2

The ATD Program is the Arizona State Board of Nursing non-disciplinary, non-public monitoring program for RN, LP, APRN
2.Designed for nurses with substance use disorders, medical, or mental health conditions, or at risk for these disorders/conditions
3.Nurses must voluntarily request entry to ATD

Question 3

T he National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Answer 3

Not for Profit Organization that regulates nursing and promotes public health, safety and welfare
•Conducts research
•Promotes uniformity in the regulation of nursing practice
•Creates guidance for employers and educators
•Creating the National Nursing Database
•Advocates for public policy
•Develop the NCLEX Exam and other licensing exams

Question 4

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Answer 4

C nical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
•Must hold an MSN or Doctorate
•Contribute to research, educate, manage complex care patients
•Nurse Practitioner (NP)
•MSN or Doctorate depending upon State
•Example: Critical Care/Acute Care, Psych, Family Practice, Geriatrics
•Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
•Doctorate
•Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
•277 in AZ

Question 5

Nursing process

Answer 5

Assess: Evaluate the patients needs
•Diagnose: Identify the patients health issues
•Plan: Create a plan for the patient’s care
•Implement: Put the plan into action
•Evaluate: Assess the patient’s response to the care

Question 6

Morbidity

Answer 6

Unhealthy

Question 7

5 rights delegation

Answer 7

Right task
2.Right circumstance
3.Right person
4.Right direction/communication
5.Right supervision/evaluation

Question 8

Exarcebation

Answer 8

Worsening of the disease

Question 9

Acute pancreatitis

Answer 9

Hipocalcemia

Question 10

Blood flow

Answer 10

Superior/inferior vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, mitral, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta