NUR 129 Exam #2 Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Pew Commission (1995) - Answer: Multiple entry point to professional nursing practice is one of
nursing's strengths.
Nurses must distinguish between the practice responsibilities of the graduates of each of the different
educational environments.
Traditional Educational Avenues for Becoming a Registered Nurse - Answer: - Hospital-based diploma
programs (Have been eliminated due to cost)
- Associated degree programs
- Baccalaureate programs
Different levels of nurses - Answer: - Nursing Assistants (CNA)
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Hospital-Based Diploma Nurse
- ADN (Associate Degree Nurse)
- RN (Registered Nurse, Baccalaureate Degree)
Continuing Education - Answer: - Planned learning experiences beyond a basic nursing educational
program
- Designed to promote the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes for the enhancement of
nursing practice, thus improving healthcare to the public
Statutory Law - Answer: Written by legislative bodies, violation is considered a criminal offense and
prosecuted by government authorities, published in codes.
Federal Statutes - Answer: Mandate a minimal standard of care in all settings that receive federal funds
American Disabilities Act - Answer: (1995) protects rights of the disabled (includes rights of clients w/
HIV)
, Advance Directives - Answer: (2003) Living wills, advanced directives
HIPAA - Answer: (1996) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
State Statutes - Answer: Detail the conduct of licensed nurses and define behaviors of all health care
professionals in promoting public health and welfare.
TORTS - Answer: civil wrongs committed by one person against another person or a person's property
Competence - Answer: A person's ability to make judgements based on rational understanding
Legal competence is usually determined by the court
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - Answer: To be an effective advocate for the client, the nurse must give
safe and effective care in accordance with this act.
Ethical Principles - Answer: Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Confidentiality
Accountability
autonomy - Answer: Freedom to make individual decisions
Nonmaleficence - Answer: duty to do no harm
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Pew Commission (1995) - Answer: Multiple entry point to professional nursing practice is one of
nursing's strengths.
Nurses must distinguish between the practice responsibilities of the graduates of each of the different
educational environments.
Traditional Educational Avenues for Becoming a Registered Nurse - Answer: - Hospital-based diploma
programs (Have been eliminated due to cost)
- Associated degree programs
- Baccalaureate programs
Different levels of nurses - Answer: - Nursing Assistants (CNA)
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- Hospital-Based Diploma Nurse
- ADN (Associate Degree Nurse)
- RN (Registered Nurse, Baccalaureate Degree)
Continuing Education - Answer: - Planned learning experiences beyond a basic nursing educational
program
- Designed to promote the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes for the enhancement of
nursing practice, thus improving healthcare to the public
Statutory Law - Answer: Written by legislative bodies, violation is considered a criminal offense and
prosecuted by government authorities, published in codes.
Federal Statutes - Answer: Mandate a minimal standard of care in all settings that receive federal funds
American Disabilities Act - Answer: (1995) protects rights of the disabled (includes rights of clients w/
HIV)
, Advance Directives - Answer: (2003) Living wills, advanced directives
HIPAA - Answer: (1996) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
State Statutes - Answer: Detail the conduct of licensed nurses and define behaviors of all health care
professionals in promoting public health and welfare.
TORTS - Answer: civil wrongs committed by one person against another person or a person's property
Competence - Answer: A person's ability to make judgements based on rational understanding
Legal competence is usually determined by the court
The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) - Answer: To be an effective advocate for the client, the nurse must give
safe and effective care in accordance with this act.
Ethical Principles - Answer: Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Confidentiality
Accountability
autonomy - Answer: Freedom to make individual decisions
Nonmaleficence - Answer: duty to do no harm
