Exam 2: NU 131 NU131 Latest

Exam 2: NU 131 / NU131 (Latest

Version 2025 / 2026) Nursing and Healthcare I | Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Question:

NPA (Nurse Practice Act)

Answer:

Based on state legislation that regulates nursing practice. Aimed at protecting the public, making nurses accountable for their actions, and establishes State Boards of Nursing.

• Defines the practice of professional nursing
• Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for

licensure

• Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
• Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes

*defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state.

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Question:

A common board of Nursing Function is?

Answer:

Carrying out displinary action for violators.

Question:

• categories of disciplinary actions taken against nurses?

Answer:

1.) Fraud and deceit 2.) Criminal activity 3.) Negligence 4.) Violation of the NPA 5.) Discipline by another jurisdiction 6.) Incompetence 7.) Unethical conduct 8.) Alcohol and other drug abuse

Question:

Nursing standard of care

Answer:

Guideline for good nursing care

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Common Law

Answer:

a system of law based on precedent and customs

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informed consent

Answer:

A written agreement to participate in a study made by an adult who has been informed of all the risks that participation may entail.

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Statutory Law

Answer:

Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures

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Misdemeanor

Answer:

(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct *May result in a fine or jail time less than 1 year.

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