BSN 465 Week 3 Study Guide Exam
Questions And Actual Answers.
Licensure and Regulation:
Summary
Nursing licensure is a privilege and a goal for many. Licensure represents adherence to a set of
guidelines that define professional practice. State boards of nursing establish criteria for
obtaining licensure, requirements for nursing education programs, expectations for professional
practice, and oversight of disciplinary actions against licensees who do not practice in a
professional manner consistent with the expectations of the state's nurse practice act. - Answer
State boards of nursing all create and oversee the state's nurse practice act. These acts define
the scope of practice for that particular state. The board of nursing functions similar to that of a
government in that it administers, oversees, and amends nurse practice acts. These functions
serve to protect the safety of the public in that state, as well as the interests of those who hold
professional nursing licenses.
Question 1 of 6
In which situation might a nurse manager use the state nurse practice act?
Select all that apply.
When creating an in service about licensure renewal for her staff
When a nurse's license has expired, but the nurse is scheduled to work
When a nurse on that unit questions a task she is told to delegate to an UAP
When developing policies on the nurse manager's unit and she is unsure who is allowed to
perform the task
When a newly graduated RN has completed her six week orientation to the unit and is ready to
work independently - Answer When creating an in service about licensure renewal for her
staff
The nurse manager should consult the state nurse practice act when creating an in service
about licensure renewal so the correct requirements for renewal can be taught.
When a nurse's license has expired, but the nurse is scheduled to work
The nurse manager would need to consult the nurse practice act to determine the guidelines or
grace period for nurses with expired nursing licenses.
When a nurse on that unit questions a task she is told to delegate to an UAP
Questions And Actual Answers.
Licensure and Regulation:
Summary
Nursing licensure is a privilege and a goal for many. Licensure represents adherence to a set of
guidelines that define professional practice. State boards of nursing establish criteria for
obtaining licensure, requirements for nursing education programs, expectations for professional
practice, and oversight of disciplinary actions against licensees who do not practice in a
professional manner consistent with the expectations of the state's nurse practice act. - Answer
State boards of nursing all create and oversee the state's nurse practice act. These acts define
the scope of practice for that particular state. The board of nursing functions similar to that of a
government in that it administers, oversees, and amends nurse practice acts. These functions
serve to protect the safety of the public in that state, as well as the interests of those who hold
professional nursing licenses.
Question 1 of 6
In which situation might a nurse manager use the state nurse practice act?
Select all that apply.
When creating an in service about licensure renewal for her staff
When a nurse's license has expired, but the nurse is scheduled to work
When a nurse on that unit questions a task she is told to delegate to an UAP
When developing policies on the nurse manager's unit and she is unsure who is allowed to
perform the task
When a newly graduated RN has completed her six week orientation to the unit and is ready to
work independently - Answer When creating an in service about licensure renewal for her
staff
The nurse manager should consult the state nurse practice act when creating an in service
about licensure renewal so the correct requirements for renewal can be taught.
When a nurse's license has expired, but the nurse is scheduled to work
The nurse manager would need to consult the nurse practice act to determine the guidelines or
grace period for nurses with expired nursing licenses.
When a nurse on that unit questions a task she is told to delegate to an UAP
