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Exam 2: NU 180 / NU180 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Nursing and Healthcare II | Questions with Verified Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
To function within the scope of the law, the nurse must know that the legal duties and functions of the nurse in a given state are determined by the
Answer:
Nurse Practice Act of the state.
RATIONALE
The Nurse Practice Act of each state determines the scope of practice of RNs and LPN/LVNs in that state. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are incorrect answers, because matters dealing with the health and welfare of its citizens are states' rights. Professional organizations may issue position papers, but these do not have the force of law.
Question:
Which category of patient need is most heavily tested on the NCLEX-PN examination?
Answer:
Physiologic integrity 1 / 3
Question:
Which situation describes battery?
Answer:
The nurse, without consent, touches a patient in a way that caused harm.
RATIONALE
Battery is touch that causes actual physical harm to someone. Threatening a patient, causing fear of bodily harm, is assault. Detaining a patient against his will is false imprisonment. Incorrectly performing a procedure that is within the nurse's scope of practice is malpractice.
Question:
LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is possible because
Answer:
the NCLEX-PN examination is used by the board of nursing of each locale.
RATIONALE
When the same examination is used, the boards of nursing can be assured that those who pass have the knowledge to practice practical/vocational nursing at a minimally safe and effective level.
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Question:
The vn student tells a colleague, "I know I'm going to fail the NCLEX-PN examination. I've heard that a huge amount of the examination is psychology related, and I hated psychology!" Which reply demonstrates the best understanding of the NCLEX-PN examination?
Answer:
"Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions."
RATIONALE
Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions of the NCLEX-PN examination test plan. The other options do not show understanding of the current test plan.
Question:
The requirement for taking the NCLEX-PN examination that is universal to every U.S. state and territory is
Answer:
completion of a VN program.
RATIONALE
One cannot apply to any state board of nursing and receive permission to take the NCLEX-PN until program completion has been certified by the school of nursing. Taking the NCLEX-PN examination is not contingent on any of the other options.
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