N310 Final Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version 2025-2026
what determines competency in nursing practice? - Answers proof of qualifications like NCLEX
what two types of credentials affect nursing? - Answers licensure, certification
how is professional licensure governed? - Answers board of like licensed individuals grant
permission for other qualified like individuals to perform specific services or duties in specific
areas after they have met educational requirements to do so
true or false?
performing specific duties without licensure is legal if the person has been educated to do so -
Answers false; need proper licensure
true or false?
each state has its own nursing board - Answers true
state boards of nursing regulate licensure for what three professionals? - Answers RN, LPN,
LVN
does louisiana have one state board for both RN's and LPN/LVNs or two separate boards? -
Answers two separate
authority of nursing boards is granted through what? - Answers state legislation
how are state nursing board members selected? - Answers elected or appointed to serve terms
what regulates nursing practice and schools? - Answers state nursing boards
who disciplines those who violate nurse practice acts using the force of the law? - Answers
state boards of nursing
true or false?
a single complaint will trigger the action of the state board, and they will screen - Answers true
what should you do if you notice another nurse violating the nurse practice acts,? - Answers
notify supervisor who will notify state board
what are six exceptions to mandatory nurse licensure? - Answers emergencies
,nursing students
graduate practice while waiting for test scores
transportation state to state
unpaid persons caring for family, friends
nurses in red cross disasters who are licensed in other states
what allows an institution to determine qualifications of employees and award licensure? -
Answers institutional law
what are three pros of institutional law? two cons? - Answers pros: more flexibility, more
responsive to changing needs, more cost effective
cons: nurse more inclined to protect employer vs patient, nurse fearful to speak out against
company wrongs
what sets the standards for nursing within the state and is enforced by the state board? -
Answers nurse practice acts
why were the nurse practice acts created? - Answers to protect the public
what is the legal guide to nursing practice? - Answers nurse practice acts
nurses follow the _____________ of the hospital and the _________________ of the state board -
Answers policies and procedures: standards of care
true or false?
a nurse supervisor who investigates a report of nurse concerns and reveals a violation can
protect the public by firing that nurse - Answers false; firing alone is not adequate, must report
to state board
what are the 7 elements of the nurse practice act? - Answers definition of a professional nurse
requirements for licensure
exemptions
licensure across jurisdictions
disciplinary actions
due process requirement
,practicing without license
a majority of nurse practice acts incorporate language from what? - Answers ANA
the state nurse practice act describes what six specific requirements for licensure? - Answers
academic
clinical
NCLEX score
personal qualifications
fee payments
what is the grandfather clause? - Answers a clause exempting certain classes of people or
things from the requirements of a piece of legislation affecting their previous rights, privileges,
or practices; working within a profession before a deadline date
what is reciprocity? - Answers states granting recognition of other state licensure
what is endorsement? - Answers may grant licensure if requirements are comparable for both
states
what is licensure by examination? - Answers new state exam is required for licensure
what is licensure by waiver? - Answers portions of licensure exam may be waived
what is temporary licensure? - Answers allow practice for a limited time or while permanent
license is pending
what are four disciplinary actions nurse practice acts can implement? - Answers license
revocation indefinitely
license suspension
license restrictions
license probation
true or false?
if the LSBN determines that you have violated the nurse practice acts, you can plead in court to
avoid disciplinary action - Answers false
patient abandonment, such as leaving without giving a full report, can lead to what disciplinary
action? - Answers license suspension
, leaving without giving a full report on a patient is considered what? - Answers patient
abandonment
what are 6 examples of license restrictions? - Answers no narcotic admin
no charge position
no OT (overtime)
no night shifts
random drug tests
peer assistance programs
why may some license restrictions prevent nurses from working night shifts? - Answers night
shift nurses have more independence
what is a diversion program? - Answers treatment for nurses who are psychologically impaired
or addicted to drugs/alcohol and unable to function
diversion programs are an example of what disciplinary action? - Answers license probation
due process requirements include what 7 things for violation of the NPA? - Answers statement
of allegations
notice of hearing/disciplinary conference/other proceeding
right to legal counsel
present witnesses and evidence
cross examination of state's witnesses and challenge of state evidence
written record of hearing transcript
judicial review of board decision if requested
practicing without licensure can lead to what two things? - Answers fine or imprisonment
what are standing orders? - Answers prewritten orders for nurses to implement should patients
present with specific s/s
true or false?
standing orders are not implemented in all states - Answers true
what determines competency in nursing practice? - Answers proof of qualifications like NCLEX
what two types of credentials affect nursing? - Answers licensure, certification
how is professional licensure governed? - Answers board of like licensed individuals grant
permission for other qualified like individuals to perform specific services or duties in specific
areas after they have met educational requirements to do so
true or false?
performing specific duties without licensure is legal if the person has been educated to do so -
Answers false; need proper licensure
true or false?
each state has its own nursing board - Answers true
state boards of nursing regulate licensure for what three professionals? - Answers RN, LPN,
LVN
does louisiana have one state board for both RN's and LPN/LVNs or two separate boards? -
Answers two separate
authority of nursing boards is granted through what? - Answers state legislation
how are state nursing board members selected? - Answers elected or appointed to serve terms
what regulates nursing practice and schools? - Answers state nursing boards
who disciplines those who violate nurse practice acts using the force of the law? - Answers
state boards of nursing
true or false?
a single complaint will trigger the action of the state board, and they will screen - Answers true
what should you do if you notice another nurse violating the nurse practice acts,? - Answers
notify supervisor who will notify state board
what are six exceptions to mandatory nurse licensure? - Answers emergencies
,nursing students
graduate practice while waiting for test scores
transportation state to state
unpaid persons caring for family, friends
nurses in red cross disasters who are licensed in other states
what allows an institution to determine qualifications of employees and award licensure? -
Answers institutional law
what are three pros of institutional law? two cons? - Answers pros: more flexibility, more
responsive to changing needs, more cost effective
cons: nurse more inclined to protect employer vs patient, nurse fearful to speak out against
company wrongs
what sets the standards for nursing within the state and is enforced by the state board? -
Answers nurse practice acts
why were the nurse practice acts created? - Answers to protect the public
what is the legal guide to nursing practice? - Answers nurse practice acts
nurses follow the _____________ of the hospital and the _________________ of the state board -
Answers policies and procedures: standards of care
true or false?
a nurse supervisor who investigates a report of nurse concerns and reveals a violation can
protect the public by firing that nurse - Answers false; firing alone is not adequate, must report
to state board
what are the 7 elements of the nurse practice act? - Answers definition of a professional nurse
requirements for licensure
exemptions
licensure across jurisdictions
disciplinary actions
due process requirement
,practicing without license
a majority of nurse practice acts incorporate language from what? - Answers ANA
the state nurse practice act describes what six specific requirements for licensure? - Answers
academic
clinical
NCLEX score
personal qualifications
fee payments
what is the grandfather clause? - Answers a clause exempting certain classes of people or
things from the requirements of a piece of legislation affecting their previous rights, privileges,
or practices; working within a profession before a deadline date
what is reciprocity? - Answers states granting recognition of other state licensure
what is endorsement? - Answers may grant licensure if requirements are comparable for both
states
what is licensure by examination? - Answers new state exam is required for licensure
what is licensure by waiver? - Answers portions of licensure exam may be waived
what is temporary licensure? - Answers allow practice for a limited time or while permanent
license is pending
what are four disciplinary actions nurse practice acts can implement? - Answers license
revocation indefinitely
license suspension
license restrictions
license probation
true or false?
if the LSBN determines that you have violated the nurse practice acts, you can plead in court to
avoid disciplinary action - Answers false
patient abandonment, such as leaving without giving a full report, can lead to what disciplinary
action? - Answers license suspension
, leaving without giving a full report on a patient is considered what? - Answers patient
abandonment
what are 6 examples of license restrictions? - Answers no narcotic admin
no charge position
no OT (overtime)
no night shifts
random drug tests
peer assistance programs
why may some license restrictions prevent nurses from working night shifts? - Answers night
shift nurses have more independence
what is a diversion program? - Answers treatment for nurses who are psychologically impaired
or addicted to drugs/alcohol and unable to function
diversion programs are an example of what disciplinary action? - Answers license probation
due process requirements include what 7 things for violation of the NPA? - Answers statement
of allegations
notice of hearing/disciplinary conference/other proceeding
right to legal counsel
present witnesses and evidence
cross examination of state's witnesses and challenge of state evidence
written record of hearing transcript
judicial review of board decision if requested
practicing without licensure can lead to what two things? - Answers fine or imprisonment
what are standing orders? - Answers prewritten orders for nurses to implement should patients
present with specific s/s
true or false?
standing orders are not implemented in all states - Answers true
