Nursing 1200 Unit 1 & 2 Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions

What regulates the scope of practice for a nurse? Correct Answer-The nurse practice acts. Each state has its own act, but they are working on regulating them from state to state. What is one sign of an impaired nurse? Correct Answer-Tremors, slurred speech, disappearing at odd times, stumbling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What is evidence based practice? Correct Answer-Integration of research results with clinical practice and client preferences to deliver the best care. Why is nursing considered a profession? Correct Answer-Specialized education, body of knowledge, service orientation, ongoing research, code of ethics, autonomy, and professional organization. How has nursing become what it is today? Correct Answer- What war created the need for LPN's? Correct Answer-WW2 What did the LPN-C credential allow LPN's to do? Correct Answer-IV's, it is now included in the LPN curriculum. What is the definition of nur