Jurisprudence Exam: Questions & Answers: Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide

Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN? (Ans- Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be credentialed by the KBN 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? (Ans- The nurse practitioner should distribute the prescribed medications 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? (Ans- The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and release the body to the funeral home Which task would the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse? (Ans- Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an experienced nurse assistant? (Ans- Obtain vital signs for a group of stable clients The nurse is making shift assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistant? (Ans- To assist the client to get dressed prior to discharge The 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? (Ans- A client with hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina 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? (Ans- The nurse can be charged with abandonment A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in the