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NR222 EDAPT Nurse Practice Act Questions
and Answers Latest Update
Why do nurses need a license? Ans: To protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? Ans: State nurse practice
acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state board of nursing? Ans:
State Government
T or F
Advancing technology and increasing service providers necessitated the
need for regulation of nursing practice. Ans: True
T or F
The United States Constitution includes provisions to regulate nursing
practice. Ans: False
T or F
New Jersey was the first state to enact a nurse practice act. Ans: False
T or F
New York was the first state to define a nursing scope of practice. Ans: True
What information is found in any given nurse practice act? Select all that
apply.
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Scope of nursing practice
Composition of the board of nursing
Possible consequences of practice violations
Grounds for disciplinary action
Program requirements for accreditation Ans: Scope of nursing practice
Composition of the board of nursing
Possible consequences of practice violations
Grounds for disciplinary action
Program requirements for accreditation
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel? Ans: Scope of
nursing practice
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What is the term limit for each member of the board of nursing? Ans: Board
of Nursing
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What are the qualifications required of nursing faculty? Ans: Educational
Program Standards
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
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NR222 EDAPT Nurse Practice Act Questions
and Answers Latest Update
Why do nurses need a license? Ans: To protect the public
Where are specific nursing practice rules found? Ans: State nurse practice
acts
What establishes and provides authority to the state board of nursing? Ans:
State Government
T or F
Advancing technology and increasing service providers necessitated the
need for regulation of nursing practice. Ans: True
T or F
The United States Constitution includes provisions to regulate nursing
practice. Ans: False
T or F
New Jersey was the first state to enact a nurse practice act. Ans: False
T or F
New York was the first state to define a nursing scope of practice. Ans: True
What information is found in any given nurse practice act? Select all that
apply.
© 2025 All rights reserved
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Scope of nursing practice
Composition of the board of nursing
Possible consequences of practice violations
Grounds for disciplinary action
Program requirements for accreditation Ans: Scope of nursing practice
Composition of the board of nursing
Possible consequences of practice violations
Grounds for disciplinary action
Program requirements for accreditation
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What can be delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel? Ans: Scope of
nursing practice
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What is the term limit for each member of the board of nursing? Ans: Board
of Nursing
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
What are the qualifications required of nursing faculty? Ans: Educational
Program Standards
Where can this information be found in the nurse practice act?
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