QUIZ 6: LEGAL ASPECTS OF
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and
responsibilities of nursing practice in that state. Which of the
following is true regarding nurse practice acts?
-They determine the educational requirements for licensure.
-They regulate how many professional nursing organizations may
be formed.
-They define the practice of medicine in relation to nursing.
-They describe the process for gaining membership to a
professional organization. Correct Answer: They determine the
educational requirements for licensure
The most common reason that nurses are disciplined by the state
board of nursing is
-making medication errors.
-abandoning patients.
-following unsafe nursing practice.
-practicing while impaired. Correct Answer: practicing while
impaired.
What is the primary function of the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)?
-Administering the NCLEX examination at testing centers
-Developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing
examinations
-Overseeing decisions made by state boards of nursing
-Overseeing granting licensure by endorsement Correct Answer:
Developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing
examinations
Which of the following nursing responsibilities can never be
delegated?
-Accountability
PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The nurse practice act of a state defines the scope and
responsibilities of nursing practice in that state. Which of the
following is true regarding nurse practice acts?
-They determine the educational requirements for licensure.
-They regulate how many professional nursing organizations may
be formed.
-They define the practice of medicine in relation to nursing.
-They describe the process for gaining membership to a
professional organization. Correct Answer: They determine the
educational requirements for licensure
The most common reason that nurses are disciplined by the state
board of nursing is
-making medication errors.
-abandoning patients.
-following unsafe nursing practice.
-practicing while impaired. Correct Answer: practicing while
impaired.
What is the primary function of the National Council of State
Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)?
-Administering the NCLEX examination at testing centers
-Developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing
examinations
-Overseeing decisions made by state boards of nursing
-Overseeing granting licensure by endorsement Correct Answer:
Developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® licensing
examinations
Which of the following nursing responsibilities can never be
delegated?
-Accountability
