KY Jurisprudence practice questions || Top Grade Assured.
How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? correct
answers State legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? correct
answers An RN or LPN who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a member of the
compact agreement and has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of her
classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The nursing students
both know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement made
by the classmate would be the best advice? correct answers "Be sure to send certified court
documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the event when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be completed
by an applicant? correct answers Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
(KBN)? correct answers The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to
treat the homeless in a Kentucky municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency in
Kentucky. What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky? correct
answers Apply for licensure by endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of information on
file with the KBN? correct answers A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a sexual assault
nurse examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE?
correct answers Renew the credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual
assault/forensic nursing
, What type of information can be found when verifying a license on the KBN website? correct
answers Disciplinary action taken on the license
The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a group of nursing students.
Which statement made by a student is correct? correct answers "If you have insufficient funds in
your bank account and the application fee isn't paid, it can result in temporary suspension of your
license."
The health care provider prescribes a medication for a hospitalized client in a dose that exceeds
the maximum dose recommended by the manufacturer. How should the nurse best handle this
situation? correct answers Contact the prescriber and ask for clarification of the dose
Select the statement that best describes licensed practical nursing practice. correct answers
Observes and cares for the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a RN, APRN, licensed
physician or dentist
Which of these statements best reflects a requirement of being an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) in Kentucky? correct answers The APRN must be certified in at least one
population focus
Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN? correct answers
Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be
credentialed by the KBN
Of the health care workers who are licensed or credentialed by the KBN, which one can dispense
non-controlled legend medications? correct answers Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, if
employed by a health department
In which of the following circumstances can the nurse pronounce a person dead? correct answers
The registered nurse (RN), employed by an ambulance service, who has completed training in
determination of death and preservation of evidence
How are laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Kentucky enacted? correct
answers State legislation
Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? correct
answers An RN or LPN who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a member of the
compact agreement and has an unencumbered license
A 48-year old nursing student, who is weeks away from graduation, discloses to one of her
classmates that they were convicted for DUI when they were 19 years old. The nursing students
both know that all applicants for licensure must report any convictions. Which statement made
by the classmate would be the best advice? correct answers "Be sure to send certified court
documents and a detailed letter of explanation of the event when you apply for licensure."
To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be completed
by an applicant? correct answers Jurisprudence examination
Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
(KBN)? correct answers The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to
treat the homeless in a Kentucky municipality
A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency in
Kentucky. What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky? correct
answers Apply for licensure by endorsement
Any licensee or holder of a credential is legally required to maintain what type of information on
file with the KBN? correct answers A legal mailing address
The RN who works in the Emergency Department is credentialed by the KBN as a sexual assault
nurse examiner (SANE). What is required for the nurse to maintain eligibility as a SANE?
correct answers Renew the credential annually and earn 5 continuing education hours in sexual
assault/forensic nursing
, What type of information can be found when verifying a license on the KBN website? correct
answers Disciplinary action taken on the license
The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a group of nursing students.
Which statement made by a student is correct? correct answers "If you have insufficient funds in
your bank account and the application fee isn't paid, it can result in temporary suspension of your
license."
The health care provider prescribes a medication for a hospitalized client in a dose that exceeds
the maximum dose recommended by the manufacturer. How should the nurse best handle this
situation? correct answers Contact the prescriber and ask for clarification of the dose
Select the statement that best describes licensed practical nursing practice. correct answers
Observes and cares for the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a RN, APRN, licensed
physician or dentist
Which of these statements best reflects a requirement of being an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) in Kentucky? correct answers The APRN must be certified in at least one
population focus
Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN? correct answers
Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be
credentialed by the KBN
Of the health care workers who are licensed or credentialed by the KBN, which one can dispense
non-controlled legend medications? correct answers Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, if
employed by a health department
In which of the following circumstances can the nurse pronounce a person dead? correct answers
The registered nurse (RN), employed by an ambulance service, who has completed training in
determination of death and preservation of evidence
