NURSING ISSUES TEST 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is Licensure Correct Answer: Permission for person to
engage in a profession
How does licensure benefit the public, the nurse? Correct
Answer: Regulates activity that can be harmful to the public. The
nurse. Promotion and protection for scope of nursing practice.
What is the role of a Board of Nursing Correct Answer: Oversees
the administration of the NCLEX,, provides licensure and
discipline data to national database, enforces laws and rules.
What is the mission statement of the Ohio Board of Nursing and
who comprises that board? Correct Answer: To actively safeguard
the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing
care. 13 members appointed by the governor, 8 registered
nurses, 4 lpn's , 1 consumer
Who issues your license to practice nursing Correct Answer:
Board of nursing, agency of the state government
What does "scope of practice of nursing" refer to Correct Answer:
The tasks that the RN is educated and authorized to perform.
Sets limits by which you can practice.
What is the Nurse Practice Act Correct Answer: Defines nursing
practice. Establishes standards for nurses, laws vary state to
state.
What about disciplinary action and the State Board of Nursing...or
can I lose my license to practice nursing? Correct Answer: Board
has power to permanently revoke from practicing, they can
suspend, put on probation, place restrictions, reprimand, fines,
you can lose your license.
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact? Correct Answer: Mutual
recognition model for multi-state regulation allows nurses to work
in a state of residence but also other states as well.
AND ANSWERS
What is Licensure Correct Answer: Permission for person to
engage in a profession
How does licensure benefit the public, the nurse? Correct
Answer: Regulates activity that can be harmful to the public. The
nurse. Promotion and protection for scope of nursing practice.
What is the role of a Board of Nursing Correct Answer: Oversees
the administration of the NCLEX,, provides licensure and
discipline data to national database, enforces laws and rules.
What is the mission statement of the Ohio Board of Nursing and
who comprises that board? Correct Answer: To actively safeguard
the health of the public through the effective regulation of nursing
care. 13 members appointed by the governor, 8 registered
nurses, 4 lpn's , 1 consumer
Who issues your license to practice nursing Correct Answer:
Board of nursing, agency of the state government
What does "scope of practice of nursing" refer to Correct Answer:
The tasks that the RN is educated and authorized to perform.
Sets limits by which you can practice.
What is the Nurse Practice Act Correct Answer: Defines nursing
practice. Establishes standards for nurses, laws vary state to
state.
What about disciplinary action and the State Board of Nursing...or
can I lose my license to practice nursing? Correct Answer: Board
has power to permanently revoke from practicing, they can
suspend, put on probation, place restrictions, reprimand, fines,
you can lose your license.
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact? Correct Answer: Mutual
recognition model for multi-state regulation allows nurses to work
in a state of residence but also other states as well.
