Exam 2: NU 180 / NU180 (Latest
) Nursing and Healthcare
II | Questions with Verified Answers
| 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
To function within the scope of the law, the nurse must know that the legal
duties and functions of the nurse in a given state are determined by the
Answer:
Nurse Practice Act of the state.
RATIONALE
The Nurse Practice Act of each state determines the scope of practice of RNs
and LPN/LVNs in that state. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are
incorrect answers, because matters dealing with the health and welfare of its
citizens are states' rights. Professional organizations may issue position
papers, but these do not have the force of law.
Question:
Which category of patient need is most heavily tested on the NCLEX-PN
examination?
Answer:
Physiologic integrity
,Question:
Which situation describes battery?
Answer:
The nurse, without consent, touches a patient in a way that caused harm.
RATIONALE
Battery is touch that causes actual physical harm to someone. Threatening a
patient, causing fear of bodily harm, is assault. Detaining a patient against his
will is false imprisonment. Incorrectly performing a procedure that is within
the nurse's scope of practice is malpractice.
Question:
LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is
possible because
Answer:
the NCLEX-PN examination is used by the board of nursing of each locale.
RATIONALE
When the same examination is used, the boards of nursing can be assured
that those who pass have the knowledge to practice practical/vocational
nursing at a minimally safe and effective level.
, Question:
The vn student tells a colleague, "I know I'm going to fail the NCLEX-PN
examination. I've heard that a huge amount of the examination is psychology
related, and I hated psychology!" Which reply demonstrates the best
understanding of the NCLEX-PN examination?
Answer:
"Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions."
RATIONALE
Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions of the
NCLEX-PN examination test plan. The other options do not show
understanding of the current test plan.
Question:
The requirement for taking the NCLEX-PN examination that is universal to
every U.S. state and territory is
Answer:
completion of a VN program.
RATIONALE
One cannot apply to any state board of nursing and receive permission to take
the NCLEX-PN until program completion has been certified by the school of
nursing. Taking the NCLEX-PN examination is not contingent on any of the
other options.
) Nursing and Healthcare
II | Questions with Verified Answers
| 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
To function within the scope of the law, the nurse must know that the legal
duties and functions of the nurse in a given state are determined by the
Answer:
Nurse Practice Act of the state.
RATIONALE
The Nurse Practice Act of each state determines the scope of practice of RNs
and LPN/LVNs in that state. The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights are
incorrect answers, because matters dealing with the health and welfare of its
citizens are states' rights. Professional organizations may issue position
papers, but these do not have the force of law.
Question:
Which category of patient need is most heavily tested on the NCLEX-PN
examination?
Answer:
Physiologic integrity
,Question:
Which situation describes battery?
Answer:
The nurse, without consent, touches a patient in a way that caused harm.
RATIONALE
Battery is touch that causes actual physical harm to someone. Threatening a
patient, causing fear of bodily harm, is assault. Detaining a patient against his
will is false imprisonment. Incorrectly performing a procedure that is within
the nurse's scope of practice is malpractice.
Question:
LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is
possible because
Answer:
the NCLEX-PN examination is used by the board of nursing of each locale.
RATIONALE
When the same examination is used, the boards of nursing can be assured
that those who pass have the knowledge to practice practical/vocational
nursing at a minimally safe and effective level.
, Question:
The vn student tells a colleague, "I know I'm going to fail the NCLEX-PN
examination. I've heard that a huge amount of the examination is psychology
related, and I hated psychology!" Which reply demonstrates the best
understanding of the NCLEX-PN examination?
Answer:
"Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions."
RATIONALE
Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 9% to 15% of the questions of the
NCLEX-PN examination test plan. The other options do not show
understanding of the current test plan.
Question:
The requirement for taking the NCLEX-PN examination that is universal to
every U.S. state and territory is
Answer:
completion of a VN program.
RATIONALE
One cannot apply to any state board of nursing and receive permission to take
the NCLEX-PN until program completion has been certified by the school of
nursing. Taking the NCLEX-PN examination is not contingent on any of the
other options.
