KY Jurisprudence practice questions with correct answers.
How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? - State
legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? - An RN or LPN
who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a member of the compact agreement and
has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of her
classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The nursing students both
know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement made by the
classmate would be the best advice? - "Be sure to send certified court documents and a detailed
letter of explanation of the event when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be completed by an
applicant? - Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)? -
The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to treat the homeless in a Kentucky
municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency in Kentucky.
What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky? - Apply for licensure by
endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of information on file
with the KBN? - A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a sexual assault nurse
examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE? - Renew the
credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual assault/forensic nursing
https://www.stuvia.com/
How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? - State
legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? - An RN or LPN
who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a member of the compact agreement and
has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of her
classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The nursing students both
know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement made by the
classmate would be the best advice? - "Be sure to send certified court documents and a detailed
letter of explanation of the event when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be completed by an
applicant? - Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)? -
The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to treat the homeless in a Kentucky
municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency in Kentucky.
What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky? - Apply for licensure by
endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of information on file
with the KBN? - A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a sexual assault nurse
examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE? - Renew the
credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual assault/forensic nursing
https://www.stuvia.com/
