Nursing Foundations and Scope
of Practice 2026 Exam
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What is the focus of the standards of professional practice in nursing? -
ANSWER ✔✔They define the impact on the delivery of client care for
nursing students, LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
What do state-level Nurse Practice Acts regulate? - ANSWER
✔✔They regulate nursing within each state and authorize state boards of
nursing to execute provisions of those acts.
,Who develops the standards of professional practice in nursing? -
ANSWER ✔✔The American Nurses Association (ANA).
What is required to obtain nursing licensure? - ANSWER
✔✔Successful completion of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN).
What is the role of the state board of nursing (BON)? - ANSWER
✔✔The BON enforces regulations and rules set by the Nurse Practice
Act (NPA).
What does the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) specify? - ANSWER ✔✔It
explains the functions and responsibilities of professional nurses and
outlines the regulatory body overseeing nursing practice.
What are the consequences for nurses failing to report disciplinary
actions? - ANSWER ✔✔They may face penalties for omissions of
practice-related errors, misuse of drugs, and other violations.
What is the scope of nursing practice? - ANSWER ✔✔It defines the
services or activities that licensed professionals are competent and
permitted to perform.
, What are standards of practice in nursing? - ANSWER
✔✔Explanatory statements that describe a competent level of care for all
registered nurses.
What is the nursing process? - ANSWER ✔✔A methodical approach
to quality-based care that includes assessment, analysis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation (APIE).
What is the QSEN initiative? - ANSWER ✔✔Quality and Safety
Education for Nursing, which outlines competencies for safe and quality
care.
What are the six QSEN competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔Patient-
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice,
quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
What is expected from nurses regarding their professional performance?
- ANSWER ✔✔Nurses must evaluate their own practice and seek
guidance to ensure competent care.
What must nursing educational programs do to gain approval from the
state BON? - ANSWER ✔✔They must meet state requirements
under the Nurse Practice Act, including administrative rules and
regulations.
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of Practice 2026 Exam
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
What is the focus of the standards of professional practice in nursing? -
ANSWER ✔✔They define the impact on the delivery of client care for
nursing students, LPNs, RNs, and APRNs.
What do state-level Nurse Practice Acts regulate? - ANSWER
✔✔They regulate nursing within each state and authorize state boards of
nursing to execute provisions of those acts.
,Who develops the standards of professional practice in nursing? -
ANSWER ✔✔The American Nurses Association (ANA).
What is required to obtain nursing licensure? - ANSWER
✔✔Successful completion of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN).
What is the role of the state board of nursing (BON)? - ANSWER
✔✔The BON enforces regulations and rules set by the Nurse Practice
Act (NPA).
What does the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) specify? - ANSWER ✔✔It
explains the functions and responsibilities of professional nurses and
outlines the regulatory body overseeing nursing practice.
What are the consequences for nurses failing to report disciplinary
actions? - ANSWER ✔✔They may face penalties for omissions of
practice-related errors, misuse of drugs, and other violations.
What is the scope of nursing practice? - ANSWER ✔✔It defines the
services or activities that licensed professionals are competent and
permitted to perform.
, What are standards of practice in nursing? - ANSWER
✔✔Explanatory statements that describe a competent level of care for all
registered nurses.
What is the nursing process? - ANSWER ✔✔A methodical approach
to quality-based care that includes assessment, analysis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation (APIE).
What is the QSEN initiative? - ANSWER ✔✔Quality and Safety
Education for Nursing, which outlines competencies for safe and quality
care.
What are the six QSEN competencies? - ANSWER ✔✔Patient-
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice,
quality improvement, safety, and informatics.
What is expected from nurses regarding their professional performance?
- ANSWER ✔✔Nurses must evaluate their own practice and seek
guidance to ensure competent care.
What must nursing educational programs do to gain approval from the
state BON? - ANSWER ✔✔They must meet state requirements
under the Nurse Practice Act, including administrative rules and
regulations.
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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