Administrative Law: Professional
Regulation
Which law is most important to the regulation that is performed by the state boards of nursing? -
ANS-Administrative
Administrative law includes the regulation of the profession by state boards of nursing.
Which party is responsible for developing the nurse practice acts for each state - ANS-State
lawmakers
The state lawmakers are responsible for writing and passing the nurse practice acts for each
state.
Which attribute incorporates the art of nursing? - ANS-Caring
Caring incorporates the art of nursing as nurses work to care for others.
Which action is the state board of nursing responsible for? - ANS-Disciplining nurses who
practice unsafely
The board of nursing is responsible for removing incompetent or unsafe practitioners through
disciplinary actions.
Which group is responsible for regulating and managing the scope of practice? - ANS-The
scope of practice can be used to determine if an action can be appropriately delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel.
The scope of practice accounts for activities that are reserved for professional nurses and
activities that may be delegated with appropriate supervision.
Which statement accurately describes the scope of practice for registered nurses? - ANS-Board
of nursing (BON)
The board of nursing (BON) is responsible for the management and regulation of the scope of
practice
Which action is directly supported by the nursing scope of practice? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - ANS-Managing and evaluating the practice of nursing
The scope of practice includes managing, supervising, and evaluating the practice of nursing.
Advocating for the best interest of patients
Nursing advocacy is an important element includes in the scope of practice.
Communicating and collaborating with other health care providers in the management of health
care
Regulation
Which law is most important to the regulation that is performed by the state boards of nursing? -
ANS-Administrative
Administrative law includes the regulation of the profession by state boards of nursing.
Which party is responsible for developing the nurse practice acts for each state - ANS-State
lawmakers
The state lawmakers are responsible for writing and passing the nurse practice acts for each
state.
Which attribute incorporates the art of nursing? - ANS-Caring
Caring incorporates the art of nursing as nurses work to care for others.
Which action is the state board of nursing responsible for? - ANS-Disciplining nurses who
practice unsafely
The board of nursing is responsible for removing incompetent or unsafe practitioners through
disciplinary actions.
Which group is responsible for regulating and managing the scope of practice? - ANS-The
scope of practice can be used to determine if an action can be appropriately delegated to
unlicensed assistive personnel.
The scope of practice accounts for activities that are reserved for professional nurses and
activities that may be delegated with appropriate supervision.
Which statement accurately describes the scope of practice for registered nurses? - ANS-Board
of nursing (BON)
The board of nursing (BON) is responsible for the management and regulation of the scope of
practice
Which action is directly supported by the nursing scope of practice? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - ANS-Managing and evaluating the practice of nursing
The scope of practice includes managing, supervising, and evaluating the practice of nursing.
Advocating for the best interest of patients
Nursing advocacy is an important element includes in the scope of practice.
Communicating and collaborating with other health care providers in the management of health
care
