KY Jurisprudence practice questions
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How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? -
ANSWER-State legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? -
ANSWER-An RN or LPN who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a
member of the compact agreement and has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of
her classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The
nursing students both know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions.
Which statement made by the classmate would be the best advice? - ANSWER-"Be
sure to send certified court documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the event
when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be
completed by an applicant? - ANSWER-Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of
Nursing (KBN)? - ANSWER-The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing
clinic to treat the homeless in a Kentucky municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency
in Kentucky. What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky?
- ANSWER-Apply for licensure by endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of
information on file with the KBN? - ANSWER-A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a
sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain
eligibility as a SANE? - ANSWER-Renew the credential annually and earn 5 continuing
education hours in sexual assault/forensic nursing
What type of information can be found when verifying a license on the KBN website? -
ANSWER-Disciplinary action taken on the license
The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a group of nursing
students. Which statement made by a student is correct? - ANSWER-"If you have
insufficient funds in your bank account and the application fee isn't paid, it can result in
temporary suspension of your license."
and Answers Latest Updated Graded A+
How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? -
ANSWER-State legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? -
ANSWER-An RN or LPN who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a
member of the compact agreement and has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of
her classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The
nursing students both know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions.
Which statement made by the classmate would be the best advice? - ANSWER-"Be
sure to send certified court documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the event
when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be
completed by an applicant? - ANSWER-Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of
Nursing (KBN)? - ANSWER-The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing
clinic to treat the homeless in a Kentucky municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency
in Kentucky. What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky?
- ANSWER-Apply for licensure by endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of
information on file with the KBN? - ANSWER-A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a
sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain
eligibility as a SANE? - ANSWER-Renew the credential annually and earn 5 continuing
education hours in sexual assault/forensic nursing
What type of information can be found when verifying a license on the KBN website? -
ANSWER-Disciplinary action taken on the license
The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a group of nursing
students. Which statement made by a student is correct? - ANSWER-"If you have
insufficient funds in your bank account and the application fee isn't paid, it can result in
temporary suspension of your license."
