Nursing Practice Act and Legal Boundaries Quiz

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What is the purpose of Standards of Nursing Practice according to the text?

  • To outline legal requirements for nurses
  • To provide guidelines for patients' family members
  • To guide nurses in providing competent care (correct)
  • To offer financial protection to healthcare institutions

Which organization's parameters are mentioned in the text as part of the assessment standards?

  • World Health Organization (WHO) (correct)
  • United Nations (UN)
  • International Red Cross
  • Doctors Without Borders

What does a nurse do in the 'DIAGNOSIS / ANALYSIS' standard according to the text?

  • Prescribe medication
  • Perform surgical procedures
  • Administer vaccines
  • Analyze assessment data to determine patient diagnoses (correct)

Who is accountable for the quality of nursing practice according to the text?

<p>Each nurse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the ANA Standard of Practice related to 'ASSESSMENT'?

<p>Collecting pertinent cues/data and information related to the patient's health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nursing as a profession, according to the text?

<p>Code of ethics and standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the California Board of Nursing, when is a registered nurse considered competent?

<p>When they show consistent ability to apply scientific knowledge in the nursing process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the California Board of Nursing support regarding patient care?

<p>Patient's right to dignified and competent healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In nursing practice, what is emphasized for making care plans according to the text?

<p>Knowing the patient's diagnosis in a timely fashion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes nursing as a profession, as highlighted in the text?

<p>Autonomy, self-regulation, and code of ethics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Nurse Practice Act in each state?

<p>To regulate the practice and licensure of nursing to protect the public (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a professional license aim to do according to the text?

<p>To protect the public from harm by setting minimal qualifications and competencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some disciplinary issues outlined in the Nursing Practice Act?

<p>Having a personal relationship with a client (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for renewing an RN license?

<p>Continuing education units (CEU) every 2 years (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As a student nurse, what are you responsible for according to the text?

<p>Being familiar with facility policies and procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of content should not be shared according to the provided text?

<p>Harmful, disparaging, racist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization's social media principles are referenced in the text?

<p>American Nurses Association (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find information on the scope of RN practice including standardized procedures?

<p>California Board of Nursing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for fostering a culture of ethical practice?

<p>Exploring moral resilience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which publication emphasizes person-centered nursing care in its content?

<p>Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of person-centered nursing care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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