Practice Standards Flashcards
What are the five classes of nurses regulated by the BCCNM?
- LPN
- LGN
- RN
- RPN
- NP
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse, LGN: Licensed Graduate Nurse, RN: Registered Nurse, RPN: Registered Psychiatric Nurse, NP: Nurse Practitioner.
Does a BSN allow a nurse to practice?
Academic credentials do not authorize practice; only registrants of the regulatory college can practice nursing.
HPA: Health Professions Act.
What must nurses include about themselves when documenting care?
Nurses must use their full name, title, and certification (for certified practice RNs only).
Certified practice refers to specific advanced competencies recognized by regulatory bodies.
What is the title for a provisional nurse?
Registered Nurse (P) or RN (P).
Provisional nurses are those who are in the process of completing required qualifications.
Can nurse practitioners use the title of RN?
Nurse practitioners can use the title of RN.
This applies when they are fulfilling the responsibilities of a registered nurse.
What is the purpose of maintaining boundaries in the nurse-client relationship?
To keep client dignity, autonomy, privacy, and safety.
Maintaining boundaries is crucial for a professional relationship built on trust and respect.
True or False: Nurses can enter friendships or romantic relationships with clients.
False.
Nurses must maintain professional boundaries and avoid personal relationships with clients.
What should nurses do when caring for family or friends?
Whenever possible, transfer responsibility to someone else.
This helps maintain professional boundaries and objectivity.
What are the types of conflicts of interest nurses should be aware of?
- Actual
- Potential
- Perceived
Identifying these conflicts helps nurses maintain professional integrity and client trust.
What must nurses do to manage conflicts of interest?
Identify and seek to avoid all conflicts of interest.
They should disclose factors that may lead to a conflict.
What is the focus of cultural safety and humility in nursing?
Creating safe healthcare experiences by acknowledging cultural identity and listening to clients’ lived experiences.
This includes ongoing education about diverse populations.
Fill in the blank: Nurses have a professional/legal obligation to provide clients with _______.
[safe, competent, ethical care].
What is conscientious objection in nursing?
Listening and not judging, passing off care safely to someone else.
This allows nurses to maintain ethical standards while respecting their personal beliefs.
What must nurses report to the regulatory body in writing?
- Mental/physical health problems
- Substance addiction
- Pattern of incompetent practice
- Unethical behavior
- Present danger to public
- Sexual misconduct
Reporting is essential for maintaining public safety and professional standards.
What are the three purposes of documentation in nursing?
- Communication
- Safe and appropriate nursing care
- Professional/legal standards
Effective documentation is critical for continuity of care and legal compliance.
What should nurses do if they make a mistake in documentation?
Correct mistakes promptly.
Accurate documentation is crucial for patient safety and legal integrity.
What is the policy regarding privacy and confidentiality for nurses?
Nurses must use/access confidential info only as required to meet professional responsibilities.
This ensures that client privacy is respected and maintained.
Where should nurses not discuss private information?
In public areas or online forums.
Protecting client confidentiality is a legal and ethical obligation.
