Scope and Standards

Question 1

Standards of care

Answer 1

The level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses with the same education and background

Question 2

nurse practice act (npa)

Answer 2

1. contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice is correct
2. contains standards and scope of practice is correct
3. responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA is correct.

Question 3

standards of practice

Answer 3

describes a competent level of care for all nurses using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process

Question 4

clinical practice guidelines

Answer 4

series of evidence based statements that can help to practice for specific health condition or procedure