Professional Standards Practice Questions

Question 1

Takes appropriate action in situations of incompetent or impaired practice or unethical conduct up to and including reporting to the regulatory body; guides others in reporting such practices.

Answer 1

Client-focused provision of service

Question 2

Establishes and maintains appropriate systems to manage clinical and administrative information.

Answer 2

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 3

Bases practice on current evidence from nursing science and other sciences and humanities.

Answer 3

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 4

Bases administrative decisions on current evidence from nursing science and other sciences and humanities.

Answer 4

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 5

Knows how and where to access information to support the provision of safe, competent and ethical client care.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 6

Conducts research in accordance with accepted research methods and procedures.

Answer 6

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 7

Knows how and where to access information to support knowledge development for evidence-based informed, safe, competent and ethical nursing practice.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 8

Uses critical thinking when collecting and interpreting data on learning needs and planning, implementing and evaluating nursing and health education programs.

Answer 8

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 9

Takes appropriate action in situations of incompetent or impaired practice or unethical conduct up to and including reporting to the regulatory body; guides others in reporting such practices.

Answer 9

Client-focused provision of service

Question 10

Collects information on client status from a variety of sources (6) using assessment skills, including observation, communication, physical assessment and a review of pertinent clinical data.

Answer 10

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 11

Develops and communicates research questions or hypotheses that are relevant and researchable.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 12

Writes research proposals to address stated questions or hypotheses.

Answer 12

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 13

Collects research information from a variety of sources using valid and reliable data collection instruments and methods.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 14

Communicates client status, using verifiable information, in terminology used in the practice setting.

Answer 14

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 15

Conducts or participates in research to create or refine evidence in the field of nursing science and/or sciences and humanities.

Answer 15

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 16

Collects research information from a variety of sources using valid and reliable data collection instruments and methods.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 17

Uses Identifies, analyzes, and uses relevant information in conducting research.

Answer 17

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 18

Develops policies that provide direction for nurses on appropriate delegation of nursing activities to other members of the health care team.

Answer 18

Client-focused provision of service

Question 19

Analyzes and interprets qualitative and quantitative data.

Answer 19

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 20

Communicates appropriately (8) in interactions with clients, colleagues, students and others.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 21

Writes appropriate reports and articles for publication.

Answer 21

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 22

Uses knowledge of communication (8) to share the practice implications and policy relevance of research in a meaningful way.

Answer 22

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 23

Shares nursing knowledge

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 24

Identifies, analyzes and uses relevant and valid information when determining organizational problems or status.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 25

Uses appropriate processes to plan education that address learning needs and strengths and include evaluation criteria.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 26

Plans administrative and other strategies to address organizational problems and strengths with accompanying evaluation criteria.

Answer 26

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 27

Establishes and maintains appropriate education records.

Answer 27

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 28

Sets client-centred priorities when planning and providing care.

Answer 28

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 29

Uses decision support tools appropriately to assess and make decisions about client status and plan care.

Answer 29

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 30

Implements administrative and other identified strategies appropriately.

Answer 30

Knowledge Based Practice

Question 31

Engages learners using appropriate instructional methods, educational technologies and relevant learning theory.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 32

Documents timely (7) and appropriate reports of assessments, decisions about client status, plans, interventions and client outcomes.

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Knowledge Based Practice

Question 33

Is accountable and takes responsibility for own nursing actions and professional conduct.

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Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 34

Functions within own level of competence, within the legally recognized scope of practice and within all relevant legislation.

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Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 35

Assesses own practice and undertakes activities to improve practice and meet identified learning goals on an ongoing basis

Answer 35

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 36

Takes action (5) to promote the provision of safe, appropriate and ethical care to clients.

Answer 36

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 37

Advocates for and/or helps to develop policies and practices consistent with the standards of the profession.

Answer 37

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 38

Maintains own physical, psychological and emotional fitness to practice.

Answer 38

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 39

Assists clients, colleagues, students, and others to learn about nursing practice and health care services.

Answer 39

Client-focused provision of service

Question 40

Maintains current registration.

Answer 40

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 41

Understands the role of the regulatory body and the relationship of the regulatory body to one’s own practice.

Answer 41

Professional Responsibility and Accountability

Question 42

Communicates, collaborates and consults with clients and other members of the health care team (10) about the client’s care.

Answer 42

Client-focused provision of service

Question 43

Coordinates client care in a way that facilitates continuity for the client.

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Client-focused provision of service

Question 44

Articulates and supports the translation of knowledge gained from research into policy and practice.

Answer 44

Client-focused provision of service

Question 45

Educates students and others about the nurse’s role in the coordination of client care.

Answer 45

Client-focused provision of service

Question 46

Assigns clients and client care activities to other members of the health care team to meet client care needs.

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Client-focused provision of service

Question 47

Develops policies that outline the responsibility and accountability for all involved in the appropriate assignment of clients and client care activities.

Answer 47

Client-focused provision of service

Question 48

Delegates appropriately to other members of the health care team.

Answer 48

Client-focused provision of service

Question 49

Guides and directs members of the research team as appropriate.

Answer 49

Client-focused provision of service

Question 50

Delegates appropriately to other members of the health care team.

Answer 50

Client-focused provision of service

Question 51

Develops supporting policies for appropriate regulatory supervision.

Answer 51

Client-focused provision of service

Question 52

Participates in changes that promote evidence-based nursing practice.

Answer 52

Client-focused provision of service

Question 53

Instructs and guides other members of the health care team to meet client care needs.

Answer 53

Client-focused provision of service

Question 54

Participates in changes that promote evidence-based nursing practice.

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Client-focused provision of service

Question 55

Participates in changes that improve client care and nursing practice.

Answer 55

Client-focused provision of service

Question 56

Reports incompetent or impaired practice or unethical conduct to appropriate person or body.

Answer 56

Client-focused provision of service

Question 57

Assists colleagues, students and others to learn about the influence of research on nursing practice and health care services.

Answer 57

Client-focused provision of service

Question 58

Makes the client the primary concern in providing nursing care

Answer 58

ethical practice

Question 59

Actively supports the creation of a practice environment that enables nurses to meet their ethical obligations.

Answer 59

ethical practice

Question 60

Advocates for and participates in processes that promote ethical and accountable research practices.

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ethical practice

Question 61

Educates others to provide care in a manner that preserves and protects client dignity.

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ethical practice

Question 62

Demonstrates honesty and integrity.

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ethical practice

Question 63

Clearly and accurately represents self with respect to name, title and role.

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ethical practice

Question 64

Protects client privacy and confidentiality.

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ethical practice

Question 65

Recognizes, respects and promotes the client’s right to be informed and make informed choices.

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ethical practice

Question 66

Ensures clients have the information necessary to make informed choices about their participation in research.

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ethical practice

Question 67

Promotes and maintains respectful communication in all professional interactions

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ethical practice

Question 68

Treats colleagues, students and other health care workers in a respectful manner.

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ethical practice

Question 69

Recognizes and respects the contribution of others on the health care team.

Answer 69

ethical practice

Question 70

Makes equitable decisions about the allocation of resources under one’s control based on the needs of clients.

Answer 70

ethical practice

Question 71

Identifies the effect of own values, beliefs and experiences in carrying out clinical activities; recognizes potential conflicts and takes action to prevent or resolve.

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ethical practice

Question 72

Identifies ethical issues; consults with the appropriate person or body; takes action to resolve and evaluates the effectiveness of actions.

Answer 72

ethical practice

Question 73

Initiates, maintains and terminates nurse- client relationships in an appropriate manner.

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ethical practice