Legal and Professional nursing practice questions with correct answers

Model of Nursing Practice Regulation CORRECT ANSWER Triangle: bottom- Professional, top- self-determination or self-regulation Edges: quality, safety, and evidence Bottom: 1. Professional *not legal documents* but because they are adopted by professional organizations, practitioners are expected to adhere to them - ANA code of ethics - ANA social policy statement - ANA scope and standards of practice - ANA position statements 2. Legal - State laws such as *Nurse practice act*- all nurses must be familiar - licensure requirements like continuing education - federal law- HIPPA 3. Institutional - employer policies and procedures - institutional practice guidelines (mission, vision, core beliefs) - job descriptions Top: 4. Self-determination or regulation- personal or local level - peer feedback - personal adherence to ethical code - conforming to guidelines about posting o