Scope & Standards of Practice

Question 1

Nurse Practice Acts (NPA)

Answer 1

State law that explains the functions + responsibilities of the professional nurse

Question 2

What does a state Board Of Nursing (BON) do?

Answer 2

Enforces the regulations and rules set by the NPA

Question 3

Scope of Practice

Answer 3

The things that licensed professionals are deemed competent and permitted to do.

Question 4

The ANA standards are titled what?

Answer 4

Standards of Nursing Practice
Standards of Professional Performance

Question 5

The Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) are what?

Answer 5

A set of nursing competencies and proposed targets for a nursing student to attain so that they can become a nurse

Question 6

The six QSEN competencies are?

Answer 6

Safety, EBP, Patient-Centered Care, Informatics, Teamwork & Collaboration, Quality Improvement

Question 7

The National League of Nursing Integrating Competencies do what?

Answer 7

Competencies that ensure that all nursing students are educated equally

Question 8

What are the 4 NLN Competencies that nursing graduates should demonstrate?

Answer 8

Human Flourishing
Nursing Judgement
Professional Identity
Spirit of Inquiry

Question 9

The AACN’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Essentials are what?

Answer 9

Essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes someone should demonstrate after getting a BSN degree

Question 10

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) are what?

Answer 10

A group of nursing regulatory bodies. Their purpose is to protect the public by making sure nurses are providing safe and competent care

Question 11

The NCSBN Transition to Practice (TTP) model is used to do what?

Answer 11

Transition from education to practice

Question 12

What are the steps of the nursing process for an LPN?

Answer 12

Data Collection
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation

Question 13

What are the steps of the nursing process for an RN?

Answer 13

Assessment
Analysis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation

Question 14

You are an APRN if you’ve earned (at minimum) a master’s degree in what 4 roles?

Answer 14

Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Question 15

Standards of Professional Nursing Practice

Answer 15

Defines the responsibilities and accountability needed for nursing practice

Question 16

The Standards of Professional Nursing Practice include what two things made by the ANA?

Answer 16

Standards of Practice
Standards of Professional Performance

Question 17

The ANA’s Standards of Practice describe what?

Answer 17

Describe a competent level of care for all nurses

Question 18

The ANA’s Standards of Professional Performance describe what?

Answer 18

Defines competent behavior of all RNs where professional care is provided

Question 19

What was the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) developed by?

Answer 19

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Question 20

The NCLEX ATT (Authorization to Test) email expires in how many days?

Answer 20

90 Days

Question 21

Minimum and maximum amount of questions on the NCLEX will be?

Answer 21

Min = 75
Max = 205

Question 22

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL) does what?

Answer 22

Permits a nurse to practice in multiple states

Question 23

Reciprocity is what?

Answer 23

The ability to transfer current state license to another

Question 24

Credentialing is what?

Answer 24

Verification and recognition of a person’s qualifications to provide specific services in their occupation

Question 25

Respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy. What competency does this describe?

Answer 25

Human Flourishing