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Resolves disputes, Amends the
common law,
Interprets
statutory law
US constitution
executive branch
judicial branch
legislative branch
2
how long does the NCLEX take usually to complete?
4 hours
9 hours
10 hours
6 hours
3
What is the goal of SBNs?
to return nurses w/ past drug/alcohol abuse safely back into practice
to ensure proper ediquate to all practicing nurses in the field
to manage all practing nurses of safe and proper care of lisence
to provide proper lisencure to all new graduate nurses
4
Supervision of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel means that..?
nursing aids and other unlicensed personnel can operate independently
nursing aids and unlicensed personnel are cheaper than registered nurses
nurses are legally responsible for unlicensed personnel
nursing aids are legalling responsible for any malpractice
5
Who can nurses delegate to?
the physicians
other nursing personnel
the patients family
the patient
6
name 3 of the 6 major categories of negligence that result in malpractice lawsuits. SAA
failure to document including failure to note in pt's medical record
failure to act as patient advocate
failure to assess and moniter
failure to act on pt's behlaf if pt can not do so
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threat or attempt to make bodily contact with another person without the persons consent
battery
assault
8
covers injuries if the injury occurs w/i the policy period and the claim reported to the insurance company during period
claims-made policies
occurnce policies
9
the safest situation is one in which an agency does the following: SAA
has policy, procedures, and personnel practicing promoting quality & safety
keeps equiptment in good working order
provides orientation to new employees, supervises all levels, etc
employs appropriate number of personnel w/ variety of skills
10
this ensures order, protects individuals, resolves disputes, and promotes the general welfare
judicial branch
US constitution
legislative branch
executive branch
11
negligence applied to the acts is a professional
malpractice
violation of rights
license suspension
delegation
12
what are the functions of the state board of nursing? SAA
constitutional
judicial
legislative
executive
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nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional enhancemnt of RN's who practice as consultants in a egal field
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
perspective authority
Legal nurse consultant (LNC)
American Assocation Legal Nurse Consultants
14
In most states, ______ have the authority to set and enforce minimum criteria for nursing education programs.
executive branch
practicing nurses association
State board of nursing
the educational institution
15
Nurses are accountable for their own practice & can be named in a malpractice suit just as any practitioner can be named
False
True
16
an experienced nurse, who brings expertise from own clinical experience to the evaluation of standard care in claims
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
Legal nurse consultant (LNC)
American Assocation Legal Nurse Consultants
perspective authority
17
What is the nurses responsibility when delegating?
carrying out the delegated act safely
to make sure the patient is under complete care
determining the delegatee is competent to perform the delegated act
to be in the presence of a delegatee when performing acts
18
what are usually instrumental in lobbying their state legislators for appropriate updating of nursing practice acts?
nursing practice act
state board of nursing
national nursing league
the state nurses association
19
SAA: the mutual recognition model for licensure
state board of nursing
NCLEX
enhanced national licensure compact
National Licensure Compact
20
What is the most common reason nurses are disciplined by SBNs?
not showing up to work on time
Practicing while under influence of alcohol or substance, often narcotics.
Practicing while improperly documenting and assessing patients records
violation of HIPPA laws
21
encourages pt's to consider which life prolonging treatment options they desire.
medicare
medicaid
patient self determination act
balanced bugest act
22
what covers injuries that occur during the period covered by the policy, whether or not the policy is still in effect
claims-made policies
occurnce policies
23
when coming in contact w/ an angry patient or family members you must avoid criticizing other health care providers
False
True
24
what was the first federal privacy standard governing protection of patients medical records?
AASN
SBN
HIPAA
HRPA
25
what is a key aspect of communication essential in proventing legal problems?
communicating efficently with patients and other medical staff
meeting the standard of care with every patient
keeping good patient records
keeping work social media
26
what is mandated by law for any person to practice a profession/occupation?
license
certification
degree
a clean record
27
which of the following does NOT prevent legal problems in nursing?
carrying professional lliability insurance
meeting the standard of care
carrying professional medical insurance
promoting positive interpersonal relationships
28
the legal acknowledgement of prescrition writing as an appropriate act of nursing practice
perspective authority
American Assocation Legal Nurse Consultants
Legal nurse consultant (LNC)
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
29
what tests cognitive and skill performance to certify nurse aid competency?
National Nurse Aid Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Medication Aid Certification Examination (MACE)
NCSBN
NCLEX
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what function of the SBN sets authority to administer the nursing practice act?
legislative
judicial
executive
constitutional
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SAA: the ranges of sanctions from SBN with granting lisence
suspension
probation
revocation
declination
32
what documents should you as a nurse always be up to date with? SAA
nursings social policy statement: the essence of profession
ANAs code of ethics w/ interpretive statement
nursing practice act
Nursing: scope and standards practice
33
assualt carried out; impermissable touching of one person to another
battery
assault
34
what is the minimum number of questions to pass the NCLEX?
55
65
115
75
35
short but important, represents "an expression of social contract between society and prof. nursing"
ANAs code of ethics w/ interpretive statement
nursing practice act
nursings social policy statement: the essence of profession
Nursing: scope and standards practice
36
what involves being technically competent, keeping up to date w/ health care innovations, being an equal on health team?
meeting the professionalism intended in patient care
advancing the standard of care
meeting the standard of care
being aware of peer and patient expectations
37
what can cause tremendous consequences in maintaining Confidentially and HIPPA Standards?
talking about patients to non medical staff
social media
inadequate paperwork
38
what is essential for nurses to protect their assets and income incase they are required to pay compensation?
proper patient documentation
monetary compensation accounts
professional liability insurance
39
what was developed to improve mobility of nurses while still protecting the public health, safety, and welfare?
license mobility contracts
travel nursing
Endorsement/Nurse Licensure Compact
telehealth practices
40
a major legislative victory to obtain direct reimbursement for advanced practice nurses and their services
balanced bugest act
patient self determination act
medicare
medicaid
41
what is the lisencing exam that all graduates must take in order to become an RN?
SBN exam
MCAT
NCLEX BSN-RN
NCLEX
42
Implements laws through governmental agencies
judicial branch
US constitution
legislative branch
executive branch
43
what is the primary legal concern of health care professionals?
killing a patient
hippa violation
bouncin that ass
malpractice
44
what is the best strategy for preventing legal actions against yourself as a nurse?
positive interpersonal relationships
following all HIPAA laws
keeping up to date with licensure
keeping proper documentation
45
what function of the SBN sets authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the act?
executive
judicial
constitutional
legislative
46
provides the ethical provisions that cover all aspects of nursing practice
Nursing: scope and standards practice
nursing practice act
ANAs code of ethics w/ interpretive statement
nursings social policy statement: the essence of profession
47
what professional liability insurance policies are typically less expensive?
group
individual
48
what is the maximum amount of questions for the NCLEX?
256
115
225
175
49
which of the following does NOT prevent legal problems in nursing practice?
practice safely in safe setting
delegating wisely
comminicating w/ other health professionals and patients
taking pictures with patients and posting on social media
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what function of the SBN sets authority to suspend, or revoke a license, to discipline a license or deny an application?
judicial
legislative
constitutional
executive
51
____means that RNs may practice in different states without having to take another licensing examination
certification
recognition
licensure
endorsment
52
what are the regulatory bodies by which nursing practice acts are administered and enforced?
national nursing league
nursing practice act
state board of nursing
the state nurses association
53
SAA: legal risks in professional nursing?
confidentiality
informed consent
delegation
hippa
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what provides core evidence about each patients nursing care?
medical record
nurses notes
none of the above
all of the above
55
if you are unsuccessful the first time taking the NCLEX, how many days must you wait until you can take it again?
45 days
30 days
180 days
60 days
56
What are the three major conditions of informed consent?
consent must be given voluntarily
consent must be given by individual with capacity/ competence to understand
pt must be given enough info so that decision lies w/ pt and not provider
consent must be given when patient is in the present of a witness
57
this defines standards of nursing, power of nursing board, defines education standards, sets ed. requirments for licens
state board of nursing
the state nurses association
national nursing league
nursing practice act
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focuses on defining and delimiting clinical practice and its safe implementations
ANAs code of ethics w/ interpretive statement
nursing practice act
Nursing: scope and standards practice
nursings social policy statement: the essence of profession
59
this makes law, delegates authority to governmental agencies to create rules and regulations to meet intent of statutes
legislative branch
US constitution
judicial branch
executive branch
60
what publicizes rule and regulations that expand the law; giving full meaning to the nursing practice act in each state?
national nursing league
state board of nursing
nursing practice act
the state nurses association
61
name 3 of the 6 major categories of negligence that result in malpractice lawsuits. SAA
failure to act quickly and efficently
failure to use equiptment in a responsible manner
failure to follow standards of care
failure to communicate to physician, pt, pt's family, etc.
