Jurisprudence Flashcards

Question

Who **CAN** lobys the legislature?

Answer 1

Professional Associations

Answer 2

Professional Associations

Answer 3

* Licensing * Enforcement Services * Audit of CE * Information Services

Answer 4

A: It expires in 75 days.

Answer 5

A: It expires when you **pass or fail** the NCLEX. ## Footnote So as soon as you take the NCLEX- GN permit expires

Answer 6

send a postcard or email reminder **60 days prior to expiration**.

Answer 7

**20 hours of CE** must be completed every 2 years

Answer 8

Yes, **first-time renewals** are exempt

Answer 9

6–29 months, after which renewal aligns with even/odd birth years: * **Even birth years** renew in even years. * **Odd birth years** renew in odd years.

Answer 10

3 consecutive renewal periods or **6 years** (Board Rule 216.7).

Answer 11

* Physical * Sexual * Emotional * Financial exploitation of client or their significant other

Answer 12

Pertains to **unlicensed persons** (such as unlicensed assistive personnel or UAPs) * are authorized by a nurse to perform specific nursing tasks.

Answer 13

Situations where an **unlicensed person** is directly assisting an RN by **carrying out tasks in the RN’s presence.**

Answer 14

Delegation

Answer 15

Assignment

Answer 16

another LVN

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1. An **RN or LVN** if it’s within their scope of practice. 2. An **unlicensed assistive personnel** (UAP) if it’s part of their regular job duties

Answer 18

1. Nursing Assessments 2. Professional Judgment & Intervention 3. Responsibility for Initial Teaching 4. Medication Administration to UAP- **EXCEPT** if in a independent living situation and IVs (*unless successful course completion and facility allows it*) 5. IV Fluids to LVN- **EXCEPT** when LVN possesses certification

Answer 19

* confidential * not a disciplinary action * structured process used to **evaluate** a nurse’s practice to ensure it aligns with professional standards of care, ethics, and patient safety

Answer 20

1. **Incident-Based** Nursing Peer Review (IBNPR) 2. **Safe Harbor** Nursing Peer Review (SHNPR)

Answer 21

**Incident-Based** Nursing Peer Review (IBNPR)

Answer 22

**Safe Harbor** Nursing Peer Review (SHNPR)

Answer 23

No unless conduct indicates a nurse’s practice is **unsafe or violates professional nursing standards**.

Answer 24

incidents must be reported to nursing PEER review for evaluation

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* An error that contributed to a patient’s death or serious harm. * Criminal conduct * A serious violation of unprofessional conduct such as: -Fraud -Theft -Patient abuse or exploitation * A practice-related violation involving impairment or suspected impairment due to chemical dependency.

Answer 26

Allows a nurse to accept an assignment and provide the best care they are capable of **without fear of licensure action if they make a practice error.**

Answer 27

* **Protects**: The nurse’s license from disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing (BON). * **Does NOT protect**: The nurse from civil action (e.g., lawsuits).

Answer 28

* Request **BEFORE** refusing an assignment * **Before** engaging in the activity, -must recognize that the patient comes first.

Answer 29

**Yes, if the issue is resolved** (e.g., the assignment is changed or proper support is provided)

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* they **lack** the basic knowledge and ability required to safely provide care. * The assignment involves **unethical or illegal actions** (fraud, theft, abuse, etc)

Answer 31

No, even **after** invoking Safe Harbor, a Nursing Peer Review may still **evaluate whether the nurse’s refusal was justified.**

Answer 32

in writing or verbally

Answer 33

* Comprehensive Written Request * **BEFORE** leaving shift. -This documents the concern and provides legal protection for the nurse.

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extra hours or shifts beyond what was originally **SCHEDULED** -has nothing to do with over 40 hrs.

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* Any additional shifts or hours beyond a nurse’s scheduled work time. * This applies **regardless** of shift length or the number of shifts scheduled per week.

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* Time spent before or after a shift for reporting, documentation, or handoff * **Pre-scheduled and compensated on-call time does** - because the nurse **agreed** to be available in advance * An ongoing procedure requires a nurse’s presence * During a disaster * In certain emergencies

Answer 37

has the right to request **appropriate orientation or training BEFORE** taking on patient care responsibilities.

Answer 38

The **BON** may require remediation (e.g., additional education or training) **INSTEAD** of immediately revoking the nurse’s license.

Answer 39

A: The nurse must get a **new license** in the new state **within 60 days** of moving.

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