Unit 6 - Regulation of Nursing Practice 93 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT

Unit 6 - Regulation of Nursing Practice 93 Questions with Verified Answers 2 ways nursing is recognized. - CORRECT ANSWER pins and registries Nursing pins symbolize the school's ______, _____ and ______. - CORRECT ANSWER philosophy, beliefs and aspirations Nursing pins are evidence of _____, ______ and ______. - CORRECT ANSWER achievement, learning and skills ______ ______ started the practice of keeping a list or 'registry' of all graduates in 1860 - CORRECT ANSWER Florence Nightingale Provided institutions & clients with a means to ascertain the skills & knowledge of graduates. - CORRECT ANSWER Registries As nursing programs increased, the need to demonstrate a certain level of nursing skill and knowledge evolved which lead to the purpose of ______. - CORRECT ANSWER licensure Graduate ______, ______, and _____ set criteria for licensure of nurses in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER nurses, physicians, and hospitals What was and still is the primary purpose of the licensure. - CORRECT ANSWER protection of the public In 1867, Dr. _____ ______ encouraged licensure of English nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER Henry Wentworth Acland In ____, attempts were made to license nurses in the US but failed due to lack of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and broad-based support. - CORRECT ANSWER 1896 In ____, international council of nurses passed a resolution that each nation and state examine and license its nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER 1901 In 1903, _____ _____, ___ _____, ____ ____, and ______ were the first to institute permissive licensure - CORRECT ANSWER north Carolina, new jersey, new york, and Virginia The licenses in 1903 were _____. - CORRECT ANSWER voluntary In 1903, it was permitted but not required that nurses become ______. - CORRECT ANSWER registered In 1915, the first _____ _____ _____ were published which were revised and updated as nursing practice advanced. - CORRECT ANSWER model practice acts In ____, all states had instituted examinations for permissive licensure. - CORRECT ANSWER 1923 In 1923, each states' exams varied in length, content, and format and included ____, ____, and ______ components. - CORRECT ANSWER written, oral, and practice The two purposes of the early regulations was.... - CORRECT ANSWER 1. protect the public from unskilled practitioners 2. Provide legal sanctions to protect the title of RN In _____, mandatory licensure- a requirement that all nurses must be licensed. - CORRECT ANSWER 1947 _____ _____ was the first state to pass the mandatory requirement of licensure in 1947. - CORRECT ANSWER New York In 1947, American Nurses Association (ANA) formed the _____ _____ of ______ ______ of ______ (_______). - CORRECT ANSWER National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) In 1947, nursing groups moved to standardize nursing ______ testing procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER licensure In 1950, _____ exams for licensure were set. - CORRECT ANSWER standardized In _____, the National League for Nursing (NLN) administered the first State board test pool examination. - CORRECT ANSWER 1950 In ____, development of first National council licensure examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). - CORRECT ANSWER 1982 The _______ test was revised to include all nursing content in one section of the exam and the format was changed to present questions in a nursing process format in 1982. - CORRECT ANSWER NCLEX-RN In 1994, the paper and pencil test was replaced by _____ _____ ______ (____). - CORRECT ANSWER Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT). The ____ _____ of _____ _____ of _____ was established to ensure public protection and required a candidate for licensure to pass an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely an effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level nurse. - CORRECT ANSWER National Council of State Boards of Nursing Council composed of a representative of each state and jurisdiction in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER National Council of State Boards of Nursing The National Council of State Boards of Nursing was formed after _____ _____ ____ by the ANA. - CORRECT ANSWER WWI What are the two exams given by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Each state develops ____ and _____ to govern the practice of nursing within that state. - CORRECT ANSWER rules and regulations Nurse Practice Acts are written and passed by ______. - CORRECT ANSWER legislature American Nurses Association (ANA) and later the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBN) provided a _____ for nurse practice acts. - CORRECT ANSWER template What are the 5 components of Nurse Practice Acts? - CORRECT ANSWER Purpose of Act, Definition of Nursing and Scope of Practice, Licensure Requirements, Renewal of Licensure, and Mandatory Continuing Education. The purpose of Nurse Practice Acts are for the protection of the _____ and ____ of citizens. - CORRECT ANSWER health and safety The purpose of the Nurse Practice Acts are to protect the title of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER RN Each act outlines the activities nurses may _____ perform within the jurisdiction. - CORRECT ANSWER legally Many states define _____ practice nursing within one definition of nursing but some define it separately. - CORRECT ANSWER advanced States establish ____ regulating practice within its borders. - CORRECT ANSWER laws Some nurses may be asked to complete tasks that are out of their ____ and this is the responsibility of the nurse to know otherwise. - CORRECT ANSWER jurisdiction The initial requirement for licensure is graduation from ____ _____ and accredited ______ program. - CORRECT ANSWER high school; nursing Some licensure requirements may require a statement regarding the _____ and _____ health status of the applicant. - CORRECT ANSWER mental and physical Licensure requirements include the review of prior ____ convictions. - CORRECT ANSWER legal Licensure requirements include recreational _____ abuse stipulations. - CORRECT ANSWER drug Licensure requirements include statements form the school of _____ attesting the eligibility of the candidate for licensure. - CORRECT ANSWER nursing Licensure requirements include a successful completion of the _______ exam. - CORRECT ANSWER NCLEX-RN Licensure requirements include the individual specifying the _____ in which the intend to practice. - CORRECT ANSWER states The renewal of licensure is the defined length of time a license is valid (__-__ years), as well as any specific licensing renewal requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER 2-3 years ______, in 1976, was the first state to issue requirements of continuing education for renewal of licensure, and some states followed suit. - CORRECT ANSWER California Information on mandatory continuing education can be found in the section on ______ ______. - CORRECT ANSWER license renewal Members of the Board of Nursing are appointed by the ______ office, and any interested individual may submit names to the governor for consideration. - CORRECT ANSWER governor's One duty of the Board of Nursing is to ____ and ____ licensure and take _______ action when provisions of the act are violated. - CORRECT ANSWER grant and renew; disciplinary One duty of the Board of Nursing is to administer the state's _____ _____ ____. - CORRECT ANSWER nurse practice act What does LSBN stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Louisiana State Board of Nursing What is the regulatory board for the state of LA? - CORRECT ANSWER LSBN Where is the Louisiana State Board of Nursing located? - CORRECT ANSWER Baton Rouge, LA When is the annual license renewal for RNs? - CORRECT ANSWER January every year How much does the annual license renewal for RNs cost? - CORRECT ANSWER $80 If an RN is under full time employment, he or she should have greater than _____ hours with ___ contact hours. - CORRECT ANSWER 1600; 5 If an RN is under part time employment, he or she should have less than ____ hours but greater than ____ and ___ contact hours. - CORRECT ANSWER 1600, 160; 10 If an RN is under part time unemployment, he or she should have less than ____ hours and ____ contact hours. - CORRECT ANSWER 160; 15 As a US government employee, nurses have to be licensed in only _____ state to practice across the country. - CORRECT ANSWER one Internationally educated nurses account for ____% of the US registered nurse workforce. - CORRECT ANSWER 8.1% Nurses who receive education in another country must take a special ______ administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools before applying for a license to practice in this country. - CORRECT ANSWER exam Nurses interested in ______ practice must contact either the International Council of Nurses or the nursing regulatory board of the country in which they wish to practice. - CORRECT ANSWER international ____ Legislations are intended to ensure that legislation is current and reflect the needs of the public. - CORRECT ANSWER Sunset _____ _____ _____ represents the aims and concerns of many individuals and groups. - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse Practice Acts The wide array of many ________ personnel practicing in health care present a challenge to RNs working with them because questions arise as to who can delegate what. - CORRECT ANSWER unlicensed One ______ license allows you to practice in your home state & other participant states without applying for multiple licenses. - CORRECT ANSWER multistate Nurses with _____ licenses are still responsible for following laws and regulations of each state in which they practice. - CORRECT ANSWER multistate ______ ______ _____ greatly facilitates interstate practice, telehealth programs, and moment of nurses to areas of shortage. - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse License Compacts Maintains a national database with information on individual nurses' practice & disciplinary actions. - CORRECT ANSWER Nurse License Compact _____ maintains a list of current NLC states. - CORRECT ANSWER NCSBN A nurse licensed in one state that wants to obtain licensure to practice in a second state that is not a participant of NLC must first check with the ____ related to licensure the endorsement. - CORRECT ANSWER NPA A nurse licensed in one state that wants to obtain licensure to practice in a second state that is not a participant of NLC can expect to pay the ____ ____ fee and follow procedures of endorsement of their initial license before practicing. - CORRECT ANSWER state license Licensure establishes _____ levels of practice. - CORRECT ANSWER minimal Certification recognizes _____ in practice. - CORRECT ANSWER excellence In the _____, advanced clinical courses were designed. - CORRECT ANSWER 1970s _____ is granted and governed by legislation and administered through the state boards of nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER Licensure Certification is awarded by ______ agencies. - CORRECT ANSWER nongovernmental First field to certify advanced practitioners were nurse ______ in 1946. - CORRECT ANSWER anesthesia ______- central organization for certification of nurses. - CORRECT ANSWER ANCC Logo of the ANCC is "______. ______. _____." - CORRECT ANSWER "Innovate. Involve. Inspire" Certifying exams by the ANCC is open to exams with a variety of _______ backgrounds [advanced practice, BSN, AND, Diploma]. - CORRECT ANSWER educational ________ began as a voluntary effort controlled by professional nursing organizations. - CORRECT ANSWER Certification What are the 2 purposes of certification? - CORRECT ANSWER Protection of the public and scope of practice is well defined The first step to certification is to become informed of specific ______ in a chosen field. - CORRECT ANSWER requirements The second step of certification is the nurse should contact the ____ and specialty organization in his or her area of practice to determine the education, experience, and examination requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER ANCC On completion of requirements, nurse may practice in an _____ role. - CORRECT ANSWER expanded A current issue in certification is the changing ______ requirements for licensure and relicensure - CORRECT ANSWER educational A current issue in the certification is the _______ for nursing services. - CORRECT ANSWER reimbursement A current issue in the certification is the question of which ________ will credential and regulate advanced practice nursing. - CORRECT ANSWER organizations