NCLEX PN ARCHER REVIEW
The nurse should understand the regulations of nursing practice as put forth by the Nurse
Practice Act. Which of the following statements are correct?
Select all that apply.
Some other issues covered by the Nurse Practice Act include grounds for disciplinary
action, licensure requirements, and the rights of the nurse licensee if disciplinary action is
taken.
The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice.
All nurses have the responsibility to know the provisions of the act for the state or province
in which they work.
The Nurse Practice Act is a series of statutes enacted by the federal government in order to
regulate the practice of nursing.
Some other issues covered by the Nurse Practice Act include grounds for disciplinary
action, licensure requirements, and the rights of the nurse licensee if disciplinary action is
taken.
The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice.
Rationale:
A provision in nurse practice acts (NPAs) grants authority to a state board of nursing to
regulate nursing practice in that state. Nursing boards have been established in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories. Although NPAs can vary from state to
state, they all have standard components because states used ANA guidelines in developing
their regulations.
A state’s nurse practice act usually includes the following:
The authority of the board of nursing, its composition, and powers
A definition of nursing and the boundaries of nursing practice
Standards for the approval of nursing education programs
The requirements for licensure of nurses
Grounds for disciplinary action against a nurse’s license
The nurse knows that which of the following scenarios are common reasons for disciplinary
action against practical nurses by the State Board of Nursing? Select all that apply.
Failure to administer medications as prescribed.
breaching the confidentiality of the client. Poor attendance record.
Engaging in personal relationships with clients.
Failing to maintain continuing education requirements.
Failure to administer medications as prescribed.
Violation of client confidentiality.
Engaging in personal relationships with clients.
Failing to maintain continuing education requirements.
Rationale:
Failure to administer medications as prescribed. This is a valid reason for disciplinary
action against practical nurses. Nursing standards and protocols for client safety can be
violated if medications are not given to patients as directed. Violation of client confidentiality.
This is a valid reason for disciplinary action against practical nurses. Violating client
The nurse should understand the regulations of nursing practice as put forth by the Nurse
Practice Act. Which of the following statements are correct?
Select all that apply.
Some other issues covered by the Nurse Practice Act include grounds for disciplinary
action, licensure requirements, and the rights of the nurse licensee if disciplinary action is
taken.
The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice.
All nurses have the responsibility to know the provisions of the act for the state or province
in which they work.
The Nurse Practice Act is a series of statutes enacted by the federal government in order to
regulate the practice of nursing.
Some other issues covered by the Nurse Practice Act include grounds for disciplinary
action, licensure requirements, and the rights of the nurse licensee if disciplinary action is
taken.
The Nurse Practice Act defines the scope of nursing practice.
Rationale:
A provision in nurse practice acts (NPAs) grants authority to a state board of nursing to
regulate nursing practice in that state. Nursing boards have been established in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories. Although NPAs can vary from state to
state, they all have standard components because states used ANA guidelines in developing
their regulations.
A state’s nurse practice act usually includes the following:
The authority of the board of nursing, its composition, and powers
A definition of nursing and the boundaries of nursing practice
Standards for the approval of nursing education programs
The requirements for licensure of nurses
Grounds for disciplinary action against a nurse’s license
The nurse knows that which of the following scenarios are common reasons for disciplinary
action against practical nurses by the State Board of Nursing? Select all that apply.
Failure to administer medications as prescribed.
breaching the confidentiality of the client. Poor attendance record.
Engaging in personal relationships with clients.
Failing to maintain continuing education requirements.
Failure to administer medications as prescribed.
Violation of client confidentiality.
Engaging in personal relationships with clients.
Failing to maintain continuing education requirements.
Rationale:
Failure to administer medications as prescribed. This is a valid reason for disciplinary
action against practical nurses. Nursing standards and protocols for client safety can be
violated if medications are not given to patients as directed. Violation of client confidentiality.
This is a valid reason for disciplinary action against practical nurses. Violating client
