Nursing Practice Acts test
Questions with Accurate Answers
A family has a chronically sick child but is unable to consistently provide
transportation for the clinic visits. The primary nurse of this child offers to
personally transport the child on a regular basis even though the clinic has other
options for transportation. What does this represent? correct answer Failure to
maintain professional boundaries
A homeless patient comes to the ED when the nurse has the patient change into a
gown; he/she discards the patient's unclean clothes and personal possessions.
What is this an example of? correct answer Unprofessional conduct
A nurse is caring for a woman who was severely injured in a car accident. What
action would validate that the nurse recognizes defined nursing standards?
correct answer Giving medical information as authorized by facilities policies and
with a warrant
A physician yells at a nurse in front of the patient and throws a sharp object. What
should the nurse's option be in response? correct answer Notify the supervisor to
address with appropriate medical staff
According to the professional practice standards, what can a RN delegate? correct
answer Client assessments and coordination of clients plan of care
Designating an LPN to which of the following would not be appropriate? correct
answer Completing a full assessment on a newly admitted patient
, During a code situation which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse
to delegate to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)? correct answer Have the
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) call for more help
From which of the following does the board have the authority to issue an
administrative penalty? correct answer Practices nursing with an expired license
How does a nurse demonstrate understanding of the nursing scope of practice?
correct answer Planning patient teaching for discharge
How often is it required for a nursing license to be renewed in Arizona? correct
answer 4 years
If a nurse were to engage in a romantic relationship with a patient, the nurse
would be demonstrating which of the following? correct answer Attempting to
engage in a dual relationship
If another nurse arrives on duty with alcohol on her breath, what should the
witnessing nurse do first? correct answer Notify the nursing supervisor and
initiate measures to remove the nurse from patient care activities
If the board were to dismiss a complaint on a nurse they would need to identify
which of the following? correct answer The nurse did not commit a violation of
the nurse practice act
If the Registered Nurse was to assign a task to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
which would be appropriate? correct answer Showering patient being treated for
pneumonia
Questions with Accurate Answers
A family has a chronically sick child but is unable to consistently provide
transportation for the clinic visits. The primary nurse of this child offers to
personally transport the child on a regular basis even though the clinic has other
options for transportation. What does this represent? correct answer Failure to
maintain professional boundaries
A homeless patient comes to the ED when the nurse has the patient change into a
gown; he/she discards the patient's unclean clothes and personal possessions.
What is this an example of? correct answer Unprofessional conduct
A nurse is caring for a woman who was severely injured in a car accident. What
action would validate that the nurse recognizes defined nursing standards?
correct answer Giving medical information as authorized by facilities policies and
with a warrant
A physician yells at a nurse in front of the patient and throws a sharp object. What
should the nurse's option be in response? correct answer Notify the supervisor to
address with appropriate medical staff
According to the professional practice standards, what can a RN delegate? correct
answer Client assessments and coordination of clients plan of care
Designating an LPN to which of the following would not be appropriate? correct
answer Completing a full assessment on a newly admitted patient
, During a code situation which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse
to delegate to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)? correct answer Have the
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) call for more help
From which of the following does the board have the authority to issue an
administrative penalty? correct answer Practices nursing with an expired license
How does a nurse demonstrate understanding of the nursing scope of practice?
correct answer Planning patient teaching for discharge
How often is it required for a nursing license to be renewed in Arizona? correct
answer 4 years
If a nurse were to engage in a romantic relationship with a patient, the nurse
would be demonstrating which of the following? correct answer Attempting to
engage in a dual relationship
If another nurse arrives on duty with alcohol on her breath, what should the
witnessing nurse do first? correct answer Notify the nursing supervisor and
initiate measures to remove the nurse from patient care activities
If the board were to dismiss a complaint on a nurse they would need to identify
which of the following? correct answer The nurse did not commit a violation of
the nurse practice act
If the Registered Nurse was to assign a task to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
which would be appropriate? correct answer Showering patient being treated for
pneumonia
