Mastering the KYBOD Nursing Jurisprudence
Test
Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be
credentialed by the KBN - correct answers ✔️✔️Which of the following statements best describes
"credentialing" by the KBN?
The nurse practitioner should distribute the prescribed medications - correct answers ✔️✔A ️ newly
licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by advanced practice nurse
practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care. The job description states that nurse
practitioners can provide prescribed medications to clients, using free drug samples from
pharmaceutical companies. How should the APRN respond to this job requirement?
The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and release the body to the
funeral home - correct answers ✔️✔️The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of
a client who is in the final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client's heart stops and
respirations cease. Who can legally make the declaration of death in this situation?
Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter - correct answers ✔️✔️Which task would
the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse?
Obtain vital signs for a group of stable clients - correct answers ✔️✔️Which of the following nursing
tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an experienced nurse assistant?
To assist the client to get dressed prior to discharge - correct answers ✔️✔T️ he nurse is making shift
assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistant?
, A client with hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina - correct answers ✔️✔T️ he charge nurse is
making assignments for the team that consists of a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse
(LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which client should be assigned to the LPN?
The nurse can be charged with abandonment - correct answers ✔️✔️The nurse leaves the unit for
about 30 minutes to make an important private telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about
leaving the unit. What may be the consequence of the nurse's action?
Shred the report sheets - correct answers ✔️✔️A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in
the bathroom. What should the nurse do with the papers?
To deny admission to the licensure examination (NCLEX) - correct answers ✔️✔️Kentucky Nursing Law
gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the KBN for which of the following fuctions?
The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse - correct answers ✔️✔️In which of
the following cases is the nurse's liability risk the greatest?
The nurse is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky - correct answers ✔️✔️A complaint has been
filed and an investigation is in process about an allegation of verbal abuse. What are the implications for
practice?
Complaints can be submitted by anyone." - correct answers ✔️✔️Nursing students are discussing the
requirements for reporting nurses who violate the Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements
made by the students is correct?
The nurse's actions must be reported to the Kentucky Board of Nursing - correct answers ✔️✔️After
several clients denied receiving pain relief despite being medicated, an investigation is begun by the
health care facility. The nurse confesses to diverting narcotic medications for her own use. What can the
nurse expect to happen next?
The KBN will initiate an investigation to determine whether the nurse has violated Kentucky Nursing
Laws - correct answers ✔️✔️A complaint is made against a nurse who reportedly falsified medical
records. What action may be taken against the license?
Test
Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be
credentialed by the KBN - correct answers ✔️✔️Which of the following statements best describes
"credentialing" by the KBN?
The nurse practitioner should distribute the prescribed medications - correct answers ✔️✔A ️ newly
licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by advanced practice nurse
practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care. The job description states that nurse
practitioners can provide prescribed medications to clients, using free drug samples from
pharmaceutical companies. How should the APRN respond to this job requirement?
The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and release the body to the
funeral home - correct answers ✔️✔️The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of
a client who is in the final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client's heart stops and
respirations cease. Who can legally make the declaration of death in this situation?
Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter - correct answers ✔️✔️Which task would
the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse?
Obtain vital signs for a group of stable clients - correct answers ✔️✔️Which of the following nursing
tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an experienced nurse assistant?
To assist the client to get dressed prior to discharge - correct answers ✔️✔T️ he nurse is making shift
assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistant?
, A client with hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina - correct answers ✔️✔T️ he charge nurse is
making assignments for the team that consists of a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse
(LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which client should be assigned to the LPN?
The nurse can be charged with abandonment - correct answers ✔️✔️The nurse leaves the unit for
about 30 minutes to make an important private telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about
leaving the unit. What may be the consequence of the nurse's action?
Shred the report sheets - correct answers ✔️✔️A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in
the bathroom. What should the nurse do with the papers?
To deny admission to the licensure examination (NCLEX) - correct answers ✔️✔️Kentucky Nursing Law
gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the KBN for which of the following fuctions?
The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse - correct answers ✔️✔️In which of
the following cases is the nurse's liability risk the greatest?
The nurse is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky - correct answers ✔️✔️A complaint has been
filed and an investigation is in process about an allegation of verbal abuse. What are the implications for
practice?
Complaints can be submitted by anyone." - correct answers ✔️✔️Nursing students are discussing the
requirements for reporting nurses who violate the Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements
made by the students is correct?
The nurse's actions must be reported to the Kentucky Board of Nursing - correct answers ✔️✔️After
several clients denied receiving pain relief despite being medicated, an investigation is begun by the
health care facility. The nurse confesses to diverting narcotic medications for her own use. What can the
nurse expect to happen next?
The KBN will initiate an investigation to determine whether the nurse has violated Kentucky Nursing
Laws - correct answers ✔️✔️A complaint is made against a nurse who reportedly falsified medical
records. What action may be taken against the license?
