KBN Exam Questions With Correct
Answers.
What statement best reflects the scope and function of professional nursing associations? -
answer✔They advance the interests of the nursing profession
A registered nurse, who lives in a non-compact state, contracts with a staffing agency to practice
in several states that all participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact. What action should the
nurse take to practice in the states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact? -
answer✔Obtain a license to practice in each state
The nursing instructor is researching information to present to nursing students about criminal
background checks. Which of the following statements should be included in the presentation? -
answer✔"All applicants for licensure by examination must submit to a state and federal
criminal background check."
A candidate for licensure by endorsement is seeking a nursing license in Kentucky. What should
the candidate know about continuing education requirements? - answer✔Continuing education
hours in several content areas are required within a prescribed period of time following licensure
A nurse has decided to retire their license. What information is correct about a retired license? -
answer✔There is a onetime fee to obtain a retired license
It is November 3rd and an individual is renewing a nursing license online. What should this
individual anticipate to happen next? - answer✔The individual will need to reinstate the lapsed
license and meet all 7 requirements for reinstatement
A new nursing graduate is working in a health care setting as a registered nurse applicant (RNA).
Which of the following statements correctly reflects the parameters of this licensure status? -
answer✔The provisional license is valid for 6 months or until the KBN receives notification
that the RNA was unsuccessful on NCLEX
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