Nursing Practice and Ethics Overview

Nursing Practice and Ethics Overview

Example questions 1.What does the National Council of State Board of Nursing do?

2.What is the primary purpose of the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination)?To assess nursing program effectiveness To determine nurse salary levels To ensure safe and effective nursing practice To evaluate continuing education requirements 3.What is the primary purpose of Nurse Practice Acts in the context of nursing regulation?To establish educational requirements for nursing programs To define the scope of nursing practice and protect public health To provide guidelines for hospital administration To outline the financial responsibilities of nursing professionals 4.Legal permission to practice as a nurse practitioner administered through an individual

state's nurse practice act is:

Competencies Credentialing Certification Licensing 5.Nurses in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas gather for a conference related to improving quality and safety in practice and nursing education. They are awarded continuing education (CE) credit for participation and evaluation of the conference. One nurse from California states, "I need these CEs to renew my license." The nurse from Mississippi replies, "You do not need CEs for license renewal or advance practice certification renewal." Which statement about CEs would help these nurses?Nursing Practice and Ethics Overview chloe_shaw145 Created 09/09/24 Save Configure Take this test

All states require proof of continuing education for renewal of license with the number of hours varying.The purpose of continuing education is to ensure competence of the workforce after graduation, but each state determines if CEs are required.Continuing education is required if nurses work across state lines.Initial licensure provides evidence of a minimum safety and competence, so it is illegal for states to require continuing education for renewal of license.

6.What is the primary benefit of the Nurse Licensure Compact for registered nurses?It allows nurses to work in any healthcare facility without restrictions.It enables nurses to practice in multiple states without obtaining additional licenses.It provides nurses with a higher salary in different states.It exempts nurses from continuing education requirements.

7.What were established to protect the public's health by overseeing and assuring the safe practice of nursing?

8.What is a primary responsibility of a Nurse Manager in a healthcare setting?Providing direct patient care to all patients in the unit Overseeing the recruitment and training of nursing staff Administering medications to patients Conducting research on nursing practices 9.Which of the following is a component of the nurse practice acts of various states?Breaches of duty owed by one person to another Determining the grounds for disciplinary action Expected action based on moral or legal obligations Injury due to the failure to act 10.What is a nurse's responsibility regarding patient confidentiality?Sharing patient information on social media for educational purposes Disclosing patient information to family members without consent Sharing patient information with colleagues for casual conversation Ensuring the confidentiality of patient information