CHAPTER FOUR TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about
requirements for practice in a
specialized area should contact what nursing organization?
a.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
b.
National League for Nursing (NLN)
c.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
d.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Correct
Answer: ANS: C
The nurse should contact the ANCC to determine the education,
experience, and examination
requirements that must be met if one is to become certified.
What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional
registered nurses?
a.
Preventing the misuse of the title nurse
b.
Demonstrating a specialized body of knowledge
c.
Protecting the public from physical and emotional harm
d.
Enhancing recognition for the nursing profession Correct Answer:
ANS: C
Protecting the public is one of the essential purposes of the state
board of nursing, which
regulates licensure. While appropriate none of the other options
address the primary focus of
, nursing licensure.
What statement presents accurate information concerning nurse
practice acts?
a.
They are written and passed by state legislators.
b.
They cannot be influenced by special interest groups.
c.
They reflect the primary concerns of professional nurses.
d.
They are affected by other interprofessional practices. Correct
Answer: ANS: A
Just as other sections of state codes are written and passed by
legislators, so is the nurse
practice act of each state. None of the other statements are true
when considering nurse
practice acts
Nursing legislation is to be current and reviewed annually by
specific dates. If a nurse practice
act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which
law?
a.
Nurse review act
b.
Sunset legislation
c.
Mandatory revocation
d.
Grandfathering Correct Answer: ANS: B
Sunset legislation may be included in a state's nurse practice act,
and this means that the act
must be reviewed by a specific date; if not, it is automatically
rescinded
On which website would a nurse find a list of current compact
states that allow for a single
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about
requirements for practice in a
specialized area should contact what nursing organization?
a.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
b.
National League for Nursing (NLN)
c.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
d.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Correct
Answer: ANS: C
The nurse should contact the ANCC to determine the education,
experience, and examination
requirements that must be met if one is to become certified.
What is the primary purpose of licensure for professional
registered nurses?
a.
Preventing the misuse of the title nurse
b.
Demonstrating a specialized body of knowledge
c.
Protecting the public from physical and emotional harm
d.
Enhancing recognition for the nursing profession Correct Answer:
ANS: C
Protecting the public is one of the essential purposes of the state
board of nursing, which
regulates licensure. While appropriate none of the other options
address the primary focus of
, nursing licensure.
What statement presents accurate information concerning nurse
practice acts?
a.
They are written and passed by state legislators.
b.
They cannot be influenced by special interest groups.
c.
They reflect the primary concerns of professional nurses.
d.
They are affected by other interprofessional practices. Correct
Answer: ANS: A
Just as other sections of state codes are written and passed by
legislators, so is the nurse
practice act of each state. None of the other statements are true
when considering nurse
practice acts
Nursing legislation is to be current and reviewed annually by
specific dates. If a nurse practice
act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which
law?
a.
Nurse review act
b.
Sunset legislation
c.
Mandatory revocation
d.
Grandfathering Correct Answer: ANS: B
Sunset legislation may be included in a state's nurse practice act,
and this means that the act
must be reviewed by a specific date; if not, it is automatically
rescinded
On which website would a nurse find a list of current compact
states that allow for a single
