SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses and asks which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy. Which of the following competencies does this describe? Human flourishing rationale: the competency of human flourishing is defined as the nurse providing client care that demonstrates respect for diversity, approaches clients in a holistic and client-centered manner, and uses advocacy to enhance client's health. A nurse is providing information to a group of newly licensed nurses regarding the development of an identity as a nurse as well as behavioral characteristics associated with nursing. Which of the following components of practice addresses the identity and characteristics of nursing? standards of professional performance Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen A nurse holds a single state nursing license and is preparing to move to another state. For the nurse to apply for reciprocity, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply) Present a current and valid nursing license Submit an application Pay the fees for a new license Retake the NCLEX exam Reapply for specialty nursing certifications held in their previous home state Present a current and valid nursing license Submit an application Pay the fees for a new license A newly licensed nurse is reviewing information about the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) Transition to Practice (TTP) program. Which of the following factors should the nurse expect? TTP programs increase job retention and increased work satisfaction A nurse is delivering client care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example od which of the following QSEN competencies? Teamwork and collaboration A nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice? specifies the actions a nurse can perform A graduated nurse is offered a position in the emergency department upon the granting of initial licensure. Which of the following information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process? (select all that apply) Verification of graduation Criminal background check in certain states Passing score on NCLEX examination Submitting continuing education hours with the application Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years Verification of graduation Criminal background check in certain states Passing score on NCLEX examination Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years A newly licensed nurse is reviewing electronic information about the NCLEX exam from the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) website. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as passing criteria for the NCLEX computerized adaptive test (CAT)? The computer will stop giving items using 95% confidence interval rule. A nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Which of the following information should the nurse identify as part of the NLC? The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license. A nurse receives a license renewal notification from the board of nursing. The nurse should identify that a license renewal requires the disclosure of which of the following? substance use within the past 5 years A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the standards of care when performing client care. Which of the following describes a standard of care? the level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience A nurse is educating a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following statements should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice The NPA is the same for all states The NPA contains standards and scope of practice The federal government enforces the NPA for each state The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice The NPA contains standards and scope of practice The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA A nurse is providing client care using the nursing process. The nurse should identify that which of the following standards or guidelines includes this criterion? standards of practice rationale: standards of practice are explanatory statements that describe a competent level of care for all nurses using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Nursing has general standards of practice to which every nurse is held accountable. A nurse is reviewing the licensing laws in their state of residence. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure?