Jurisprudence Exam
Which of the following statements best describes “credentialing” by the
KBN?
(Ans- Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and
graduates can apply to be credentialed by the KBN
A newly licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department
clinic staffed by advanced practice nurse practitioners. The clinic provides
low cost or free health care. The job description states that nurse
practitioners can provide prescribed medications to clients, using free drug
samples from pharmaceutical companies. How should the APRN respond
to this job requirement?
(Ans- The nurse practitioner should distribute the prescribed medications
The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of a client
who is in the final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client’s
heart stops and respirations cease. Who can legally make the declaration
of death in this situation?
(Ans- The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of
death and release the body to the funeral home
Which task would the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical
nurse?
(Ans- Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter
Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to
assign to an experienced nurse assistant?
(Ans- Obtain vital signs for a group of stable clients
The nurse is making shift assignments. Which task would be appropriate to
delegate to the unlicensed assistant?
(Ans- To assist the client to get dressed prior to discharge
The charge nurse is making assignments for the team that consists of a
registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and several
unlicensed assistants. Which client should be assigned to the LPN?
(Ans- A client with hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina
The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important
private telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the
unit. What may be the consequence of the nurse’s action?
(Ans- The nurse can be charged with abandonment
A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in the bathroom. What
should the nurse do with the papers?
(Ans- Shred the report sheets
Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of
the KBN for which of the following functions?
(Ans- To deny admission to the licensure examination (NCLEX)
In which of the following cases is the nurse’s liability risk the greatest?
(Ans- The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse
A complaint has been filed and an investigation is in process about an
allegation of verbal abuse. What are the implications for practice?
(Ans- The nurse is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky
Nursing students are discussing the requirements for reporting nurses who
violate the Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements made by the
students is correct?
(Ans- Complaints can be submitted by anyone.”