Scope and standards of Practice Flashcards
(14 cards)
a graduate nurse is offered a position in the ER department upon the granting of initial licensure. Which of the following information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process?
Verification of graduation
Criminal background check in certain states
Passing score on NCLEX examination
Submitting continuing education hours with the application
Self-disclosure of any substance use
Verification of graduation
Criminal background check in certain states
Passing score on NCLEX examination
Self-disclosure of any substance use
a nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a part of the NLC?
The NLC requires a nurse to obtain a license for each state in which they wish to practice.
The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license.
The NLC allows a nurse to have a suspended license when practicing under a multistate license.
The NLC is not a good option for telehealth nursing.
The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license.
a nurse is educating a group of nurses about the NPA. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice.
The NPA is the same for all states.
The NPA contains standards and scope of practice.
The federal government enforces the NPA for each state.
The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA.
The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice.
The NPA contains standards and scope of practice.
The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA.
a nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice?
Provides recommendations for nursing practice
Provides competencies for the nurse to achieve before receiving initial licensure
Serves as a contractual document between the nurse and their employer
Specifies the actions a nurse can perform
Specifies the actions a nurse can perform
a nurse receives a license renewal notification from the board of nursing. The nurse should identify that a license renewal requires the disclosure of which of the following?
Medical history
Substance use
Certifications received
Current salary
Substance use
a newly licensed nurse is reviewing electronic information about the NCLEX exam from the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCBSN) website. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as passing criteria for the NCLEX computerized adaptive test?
The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule.
The board of nursing for each state determines the passing grade for the NCLEX exam.
The candidate receives the maximum number of items available.
The candidate runs out of time before answering the minimum number of items.
The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule.
a newly licensed nurse is reviewing the standards of care when performing client care. Which of the following describes a standard of care?
Explanatory statements that describe the competent level of care for all nurses to follow in practice
A component of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the competent level of behavior expected in the professional role
Part of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the nurse’s role in alleviating client suffering and promoting client healing
The level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience
The level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience
a newly licensed nurse is reviewing information about the national council of State Board of Nursing Transition to Practice program. Which of the following factors should the nurse expect?
TTP programs increase job retention.
TTP programs decrease the ability to provide safe client care.
TTP programs increase stress in the workplace.
TTP programs decrease competency.
TTP programs increase job retention.
A nurse is delivering client care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example of which of the following QSEN competencies?
Safety
Patient-centered care
Quality improvement
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork and collaboration
A nurse holds a single state nursing license and is preparing to move to another state. For the nurse to apply for reciprocity, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
select all that apply
Present a current and valid nursing license.
Submit an application.
Pay the fees for new license.
Retake the NCLEX exam.
Reapply for specialty nursing certifications held in their previous home state.
Present a current and valid nursing license.
Submit an application.
Pay the fees for new license.
a nurse is teaching a group of nurses and asks which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach and client advocacy. Which of the following competencies does this describe?
Human flourishing
Nursing judgment
Patient-centered care
Spirit of inquiry
Human flourishing
a nurse is reviewing the licensing laws in their state of residence. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure?
“Licensure increases state revenue.”
“Licensure limits the number of practicing nurses.”
“Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public.”
“Licensure protects a nurse from a malpractice lawsuit.”
“Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public.”
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of newly licensed nurses regarding the development of an identity as a nurse as well as the behavioral characteristics associated with nursing. Which of the following components of practice addresses the identity and characteristics of nursing?
Standard to plan nursing care
Standards of professional performance
Standards of care
Clinical practice guidelines
Standards of professional performance
a nurse is providing client care using the nursing process. The nurse should identify that which of the following standards or guidelines includes this criterion?
Standards of care
Clinical practice guidelines
Standards of practice
Standard to plan nursing care
Standards of practice
