SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF
PRACTICE- POSTTEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025.
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 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.
He 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. Correct Answer: -The NPA
contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice.
-The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing
practice.
-The nurse is responsible to know current roles and
responsibilities as defined by the NPA.
A nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nurse
Licensure Compact (NLC). Which of the following information
should the nurse identify as a part of the NLC?
, -The NLC requires a nurse to obtain a license for each state in
which they wish to practice.
-The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one
license.
-The NLC allows a nurse to have a suspended license when
practicing under a multistate license.
-The NLC is not a good option for telehealth nursing. Correct
Answer: -The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines
with one license.
A nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the
following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice?
-Provides recommendations for nursing practice
-Provides competencies for the nurse to achieve before receiving
initial licensure
-Serves as a contractual document between the nurse and their
employer
-Specifies the actions a nurse can perform Correct Answer: -
Specifies the actions a nurse can perform
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?
Medical history
Substance use within the past 5 years
Certifications received
Current salary Correct Answer: Substance use within the past 5
years
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
Nursing judgment