KBN Exam Test Questions And Answers
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Of the health care workers who are licensed or credentialed by the KBN, which
one can dispense non-controlled legend medications?
Correct ANSWER: - ANSWER -Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, if employed by
a health department
In which of the following circumstances can the nurse pronounce a person dead? -
ANSWER -The registered nurse (RN), employed by an ambulance service, who
has completed training in determination of death and preservation of evidence
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has met the Kentucky Board of Nursing
education and training requirements to perform intravenous (IV) therapy. The
nurse is caring for a hospice client with an implanted IV infusion pump. The client
is near death and in considerable pain, requiring upward titration of prescribed
opioids via the pump. What should the nurse do in this situation? - ANSWER -
Manage the client's pain by titrating the analgesic dose via the pump
Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign
to an experienced unlicensed assistant? - ANSWER -Obtain vital signs for a group
of stable clients
The nurse working in a skilled nursing facility is considering the list of assigned
clients and their nursing needs. Which nursing task can be safely delegated to the
unlicensed assistant? - ANSWER -The stable stroke victim who was admitted 1
week ago for physical therapy and needs to have range of motion exercises
performed
A nurse is assigned to care for an acutely ill client who will undergo peritoneal
dialysis. The nurse, who has never performed peritoneal dialysis, reads the policy
manual and carefully infuses the dialysate; the nurse does not ask for assistance.
The client later develops peritonitis, becomes septic and dies. Is the nurse
potentially liable for the client outcome? - ANSWER -Yes, because the nurse is
obligated to ask for the help of a nurse who is competent to perform the procedure
The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important private
telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the unit. What may be
, the consequence of the nurse's action? - ANSWER -The nurse could be charged
with abandonment
In fulfilling the obligation to protect client confidentiality, for which person
should the nurse working on a medical unit refuse access to a client's medical
record? - ANSWER -An emergency department nurse who took care of the client
2 days ago and now wants to know how the client is doing
Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the
KBN for which of the following functions? - ANSWER -To deny admission to the
licensure examination (NCLEX)
Which of these actions may be grounds for discipline by the KBN? - ANSWER -
Practicing without a current, active nursing license
Which of the following situations, related to nursing, is defined as unlawful by
KBN? - ANSWER -An employer hires a person as a nurse, even though it is
known that the person is not licensed
A nurse working in a prison infirmary reveals to a nurse colleague that they are
having an affair with an inmate. The colleague really likes this nurse and knows
that they are the sole provider for their family. What action should the colleague
take about the nurse having an affair with a client? - ANSWER -Report the
behavior to the KBN
The registered nurse (RN) suspects a coworker of using opioid pain medication
prescribed for client's postoperative pain. The coworker's behavior is becoming
increasingly erratic and clients under the coworker's care often report lack of pain
relief. What is the correct action for the RN who suspects a coworker of having a
substance use problem? - ANSWER -File a complaint with the KBN, listing any
specific dates or descriptions of observed incidents
A Notice of Complaint letter, a copy of the complaint, and a Response to
Complaint form are mailed to a nurse. What action must the nurse take in response
to receiving these documents? - ANSWER -Provide a written response to the
allegations using the Response to Complaint form within 30 days
The KBN believes that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill or
safety. What action can the KBN take? - ANSWER -Require a mental health,
chemical dependency or physical evaluation
Verified 100% Correct
Of the health care workers who are licensed or credentialed by the KBN, which
one can dispense non-controlled legend medications?
Correct ANSWER: - ANSWER -Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, if employed by
a health department
In which of the following circumstances can the nurse pronounce a person dead? -
ANSWER -The registered nurse (RN), employed by an ambulance service, who
has completed training in determination of death and preservation of evidence
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) has met the Kentucky Board of Nursing
education and training requirements to perform intravenous (IV) therapy. The
nurse is caring for a hospice client with an implanted IV infusion pump. The client
is near death and in considerable pain, requiring upward titration of prescribed
opioids via the pump. What should the nurse do in this situation? - ANSWER -
Manage the client's pain by titrating the analgesic dose via the pump
Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign
to an experienced unlicensed assistant? - ANSWER -Obtain vital signs for a group
of stable clients
The nurse working in a skilled nursing facility is considering the list of assigned
clients and their nursing needs. Which nursing task can be safely delegated to the
unlicensed assistant? - ANSWER -The stable stroke victim who was admitted 1
week ago for physical therapy and needs to have range of motion exercises
performed
A nurse is assigned to care for an acutely ill client who will undergo peritoneal
dialysis. The nurse, who has never performed peritoneal dialysis, reads the policy
manual and carefully infuses the dialysate; the nurse does not ask for assistance.
The client later develops peritonitis, becomes septic and dies. Is the nurse
potentially liable for the client outcome? - ANSWER -Yes, because the nurse is
obligated to ask for the help of a nurse who is competent to perform the procedure
The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important private
telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the unit. What may be
, the consequence of the nurse's action? - ANSWER -The nurse could be charged
with abandonment
In fulfilling the obligation to protect client confidentiality, for which person
should the nurse working on a medical unit refuse access to a client's medical
record? - ANSWER -An emergency department nurse who took care of the client
2 days ago and now wants to know how the client is doing
Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the
KBN for which of the following functions? - ANSWER -To deny admission to the
licensure examination (NCLEX)
Which of these actions may be grounds for discipline by the KBN? - ANSWER -
Practicing without a current, active nursing license
Which of the following situations, related to nursing, is defined as unlawful by
KBN? - ANSWER -An employer hires a person as a nurse, even though it is
known that the person is not licensed
A nurse working in a prison infirmary reveals to a nurse colleague that they are
having an affair with an inmate. The colleague really likes this nurse and knows
that they are the sole provider for their family. What action should the colleague
take about the nurse having an affair with a client? - ANSWER -Report the
behavior to the KBN
The registered nurse (RN) suspects a coworker of using opioid pain medication
prescribed for client's postoperative pain. The coworker's behavior is becoming
increasingly erratic and clients under the coworker's care often report lack of pain
relief. What is the correct action for the RN who suspects a coworker of having a
substance use problem? - ANSWER -File a complaint with the KBN, listing any
specific dates or descriptions of observed incidents
A Notice of Complaint letter, a copy of the complaint, and a Response to
Complaint form are mailed to a nurse. What action must the nurse take in response
to receiving these documents? - ANSWER -Provide a written response to the
allegations using the Response to Complaint form within 30 days
The KBN believes that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill or
safety. What action can the KBN take? - ANSWER -Require a mental health,
chemical dependency or physical evaluation
