Jurispurdence Kbn Exam Solved
Correctly To Score A+ 2025
Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN?
CORRECT ANSWERS Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN
and graduates can apply to be credentialed by the KBN
A newly licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by
advanced practice nurse practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care.
The job description states that nurse practitioners can provide prescribed medications to
clients, using free drug samples from pharmaceutical companies. How should the
APRN respond to this job requirement? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse practitioner
should distribute the prescribed medications
The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of a client who is in the
final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client's heart stops and respirations
cease. Who can legally make the declaration of death in this situation? CORRECT
ANSWERS The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and
release the body to the funeral home
Which task would the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse?
CORRECT ANSWERS Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter
Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an
experienced nurse assistant? CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain vital signs for a group of
stable clients
The nurse is making shift assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to
the unlicensed assistant? CORRECT ANSWERS To assist the client to get dressed
prior to discharge
The charge nurse is making assignments for the team that consists of a registered
nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which
client should be assigned to the LPN? CORRECT ANSWERS A client with
hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina
The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important private telephone
call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the unit. What may be the
consequence of the nurse's action? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse can be charged
with abandonment
A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in the bathroom. What should the
nurse do with the papers? CORRECT ANSWERS Shred the report sheets
, Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the KBN for
which of the following fuctions? CORRECT ANSWERS To deny admission to the
licensure examination (NCLEX)
In which of the following cases is the nurse's liability risk the greatest? CORRECT
ANSWERS The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse
A complaint has been filed and an investigation is in process about an allegation of
verbal abuse. What are the implications for practice? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse
is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky
Nursing students are discussing the requirements for reporting nurses who violate the
Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements made by the students is correct?
CORRECT ANSWERS Complaints can be submitted by anyone."
After several clients denied receiving pain relief despite being medicated, an
investigation is begun by the health care facility. The nurse confesses to diverting
narcotic medications for her own use. What can the nurse expect to happen next?
CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse's actions must be reported to the Kentucky Board of
Nursing
A complaint is made against a nurse who reportedly falsified medical records. What
action may be taken against the license? CORRECT ANSWERS The KBN will initiate
an investigation to determine whether the nurse has violated Kentucky Nursing Laws
The nurse is required to submit to a mental health evaluation. Which of the following
statements about this requirement is correct? CORRECT ANSWERS Failure to comply
with the order may result in suspension of the license
A complaint has been filed against a nurse. What should the nurse do when contacted
by an investigator? CORRECT ANSWERS Cooperate fully with the investigation
What can happen if a nurse chooses not to respond to the allegations made during an
investigation? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse will be found guilty of the charges
An investigation into a complaint against a nurse concludes that a violation of Kentucky
Nursing Laws occurred. The nurse disagrees with the finding. What will happen next?
CORRECT ANSWERS A formal hearing is scheduled
What does it mean when a disciplinary record is expunged? CORRECT ANSWERS It's
as if the disciplinary action never occurred
The employer must verify the licensure of the APRN from Kentucky to check that there
are no adverse actions taken against the nurse. Which agent is used by the KBN to
meet their reporting requirements? CORRECT ANSWERS Nursys Database
Correctly To Score A+ 2025
Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN?
CORRECT ANSWERS Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN
and graduates can apply to be credentialed by the KBN
A newly licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by
advanced practice nurse practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care.
The job description states that nurse practitioners can provide prescribed medications to
clients, using free drug samples from pharmaceutical companies. How should the
APRN respond to this job requirement? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse practitioner
should distribute the prescribed medications
The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of a client who is in the
final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client's heart stops and respirations
cease. Who can legally make the declaration of death in this situation? CORRECT
ANSWERS The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and
release the body to the funeral home
Which task would the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse?
CORRECT ANSWERS Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter
Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an
experienced nurse assistant? CORRECT ANSWERS Obtain vital signs for a group of
stable clients
The nurse is making shift assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to
the unlicensed assistant? CORRECT ANSWERS To assist the client to get dressed
prior to discharge
The charge nurse is making assignments for the team that consists of a registered
nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which
client should be assigned to the LPN? CORRECT ANSWERS A client with
hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina
The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important private telephone
call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the unit. What may be the
consequence of the nurse's action? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse can be charged
with abandonment
A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in the bathroom. What should the
nurse do with the papers? CORRECT ANSWERS Shred the report sheets
, Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the KBN for
which of the following fuctions? CORRECT ANSWERS To deny admission to the
licensure examination (NCLEX)
In which of the following cases is the nurse's liability risk the greatest? CORRECT
ANSWERS The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse
A complaint has been filed and an investigation is in process about an allegation of
verbal abuse. What are the implications for practice? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse
is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky
Nursing students are discussing the requirements for reporting nurses who violate the
Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements made by the students is correct?
CORRECT ANSWERS Complaints can be submitted by anyone."
After several clients denied receiving pain relief despite being medicated, an
investigation is begun by the health care facility. The nurse confesses to diverting
narcotic medications for her own use. What can the nurse expect to happen next?
CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse's actions must be reported to the Kentucky Board of
Nursing
A complaint is made against a nurse who reportedly falsified medical records. What
action may be taken against the license? CORRECT ANSWERS The KBN will initiate
an investigation to determine whether the nurse has violated Kentucky Nursing Laws
The nurse is required to submit to a mental health evaluation. Which of the following
statements about this requirement is correct? CORRECT ANSWERS Failure to comply
with the order may result in suspension of the license
A complaint has been filed against a nurse. What should the nurse do when contacted
by an investigator? CORRECT ANSWERS Cooperate fully with the investigation
What can happen if a nurse chooses not to respond to the allegations made during an
investigation? CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse will be found guilty of the charges
An investigation into a complaint against a nurse concludes that a violation of Kentucky
Nursing Laws occurred. The nurse disagrees with the finding. What will happen next?
CORRECT ANSWERS A formal hearing is scheduled
What does it mean when a disciplinary record is expunged? CORRECT ANSWERS It's
as if the disciplinary action never occurred
The employer must verify the licensure of the APRN from Kentucky to check that there
are no adverse actions taken against the nurse. Which agent is used by the KBN to
meet their reporting requirements? CORRECT ANSWERS Nursys Database
