NURS 250 Professional Nursing Exam 2 Questions and Answers
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Which statement best defines the primary purpose of • c. To protect the public by validating minimum competency
licensure in nursing? Explanation: The primary purpose of licensure is protection of the public by
• a. To recognize excellence in specialty nursing practice ensuring nurses meet minimum competency standards for safe practice. It is not
• b. To ensure uniform reimbursement for nursing services designed to recognize excellence (certification) or regulate reimbursement or
• c. To protect the public by validating minimum accreditation.
competency
• d. To standardize accreditation of nursing programs
Which entity is responsible for administering the Nurse • b. State board of nursing
Practice Act within a state? Explanation: State boards of nursing administer the Nurse Practice Act, grant and
• a. American Nurses Credentialing Center renew licenses, and take disciplinary action when violations occur.
• b. State board of nursing
• c. National League for Nursing
• d. American Board of Nursing Specialties
Which characteristic distinguishes certification from • c. Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies.
licensure? Explanation: Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies, usually
• a. Certification is mandatory for entry into practice. professional nursing organizations. Licensure is mandatory and administered by
• b. Licensure is granted by professional organizations. state boards of nursing.
• c. Certification is granted by nongovernmental
agencies.
• d. Licensure recognizes advanced specialty expertise.
Which document defines the legal scope of practice for • d. Nurse Practice Act
registered nurses? Explanation: The Nurse Practice Act defines professional nursing, scope of
• a. NCLEX-RN test plan practice, advanced practice roles, delegation guidelines, and disciplinary
• b. ANA standards of practice processes.
• c. Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• d. Nurse Practice Act
Which organization developed the mutual recognition • a. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
model that led to the Nurse Licensure Compact? Explanation: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) adopted
• a. National Council of State Boards of Nursing the mutual recognition model allowing interstate practice through compact
• b. American Nurses Association agreements.
• c. National League for Nursing
• d. Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
Which statement best describes the NCLEX-RN • d. It is a standardized examination for entry into nursing practice.
examination? Explanation: The NCLEX-RN is the standardized licensure examination required
• a. It is administered by specialty nursing organizations. for entry-level nursing practice.
• b. It is required for certification in advanced practice.
• c. It replaced mandatory continuing education
requirements.
• d. It is a standardized examination for entry into nursing
practice.
,A nurse holds a multistate license under the enhanced • b. Ability to practice in other compact states without additional licenses
Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). What is a benefit of this Explanation: The Nurse Licensure Compact allows nurses licensed in one
model? compact state to practice in other compact states without obtaining additional
• a. Automatic advanced practice authority in all states licenses.
• b. Ability to practice in other compact states without
additional licenses
• c. Exemption from state disciplinary action
• d. Waiver of continuing education requirements
Which activity is within the authority of a state board of • c. Granting and renewing nursing licenses
nursing? Explanation: State boards of nursing grant and renew licenses and enforce the
• a. Accrediting nursing education programs nationally Nurse Practice Act through disciplinary action when needed.
• b. Certifying nurse specialists
• c. Granting and renewing nursing licenses
• d. Establishing federal reimbursement rates
Which component is included in Nurse Practice Acts? • d. Definition of professional nursing
• a. Current NCLEX-RN test blueprint Explanation: Nurse Practice Acts include definitions of professional nursing,
• b. Hospital staffing ratios advanced practice, delegation guidelines, licensure requirements, and disciplinary
• c. Federal reimbursement guidelines procedures.
• d. Definition of professional nursing
Which statement accurately reflects certification in • a. It recognizes excellence and specialty competence.
nursing? Explanation: Certification recognizes excellence and specialty competence. It is
• a. It recognizes excellence and specialty competence. voluntary and granted by professional organizations, not state legislatures.
• b. It is required for all registered nurses to practice.
• c. It is administered by state legislatures.
• d. It establishes legal authority to practice nursing.
Which best describes accreditation in contrast to • c. It evaluates educational programs rather than individuals.
licensure? Explanation: Accreditation evaluates institutions or educational programs.
• a. It grants legal authority to practice. Licensure applies to individuals and grants legal authority to practice.
• b. It regulates delegation to unlicensed personnel.
• c. It evaluates educational programs rather than
individuals.
• d. It is administered by state boards of nursing.
Which situation demonstrates the limitation of the Nurse • a. A nurse cannot practice in non-compact states without obtaining additional
Licensure Compact? licensure.
• a. A nurse cannot practice in non-compact states Explanation: The compact only applies to participating states. Nurses must obtain
without obtaining additional licensure. separate licensure to practice in non-compact states.
• b. A nurse is exempt from renewal requirements.
• c. A nurse is not subject to disciplinary action.
• d. A nurse may bypass continuing competency
requirements.
Who typically appoints members of the state board of • a. State governor
nursing? Explanation: Members of state boards of nursing are usually appointed by the
• a. State governor governor’s office.
• b. American Nurses Association
• c. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• d. State hospital associations
, Which statement reflects the role of sunset legislation in • b. It ensures laws remain current and reflect public needs.
nurse practice acts? Explanation: Sunset legislation ensures laws are reviewed and updated to reflect
• a. It eliminates outdated licensure exams. current public needs and practice standards.
• b. It ensures laws remain current and reflect public
needs.
• c. It mandates national uniformity of nursing laws.
• d. It suspends disciplinary authority after a time period.
Which nurse would be required to take a special • c. A nurse educated in another country
examination before applying for U.S. licensure? Explanation: Foreign nurse graduates must take a special examination
• a. A military nurse licensed in one state administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools before
• b. A nurse relocating between compact states applying for licensure.
• c. A nurse educated in another country
• d. A nurse renewing an expired license
Which best describes the enhanced Nurse Licensure • b. It replaced the original NLC with revised legislation.
Compact (eNLC)? Explanation: The enhanced NLC (eNLC) revised the original compact legislation.
• a. It eliminates continuing education requirements. Nurses with original multistate licenses were grandfathered in.
• b. It replaced the original NLC with revised legislation.
• c. It provides automatic APRN authority nationwide.
• d. It is administered by the American Nurses Association.
Which issue is commonly associated with advanced • c. Legal issues regarding scope of practice
practice certification? Explanation: Current issues in certification include legal questions about scope of
• a. Hospital staffing mandates practice for advanced practice nurses and reimbursement variability.
• b. Federal control of state boards
• c. Legal issues regarding scope of practice
• d. Elimination of licensure requirements
Which is a requirement commonly found in Nurse • b. Mandatory continuing education
Practice Acts related to continued competency? Explanation: Many Nurse Practice Acts include requirements for continued
• a. Accreditation review cycles competency such as mandatory continuing education or clinical practice hours.
• b. Mandatory continuing education
• c. Specialty board examinations
• d. Federal practice audits
Which best describes delegation under the Nurse • a. It is defined and regulated by state law.
Practice Act? Explanation: Nurse Practice Acts establish legal definitions and regulations for
• a. It is defined and regulated by state law. delegation, which may vary from state to state.
• b. It is determined by hospital policy only.
• c. It is established by certification boards.
• d. It is uniform across all states.
Which organization administers the NCLEX-RN • d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
examination? Explanation: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• a. American Nurses Credentialing Center administers the NCLEX-RN, the standardized examination required for licensure.
• b. National League for Nursing
• c. State hospital associations
• d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Terms in this set (161)
Which statement best defines the primary purpose of • c. To protect the public by validating minimum competency
licensure in nursing? Explanation: The primary purpose of licensure is protection of the public by
• a. To recognize excellence in specialty nursing practice ensuring nurses meet minimum competency standards for safe practice. It is not
• b. To ensure uniform reimbursement for nursing services designed to recognize excellence (certification) or regulate reimbursement or
• c. To protect the public by validating minimum accreditation.
competency
• d. To standardize accreditation of nursing programs
Which entity is responsible for administering the Nurse • b. State board of nursing
Practice Act within a state? Explanation: State boards of nursing administer the Nurse Practice Act, grant and
• a. American Nurses Credentialing Center renew licenses, and take disciplinary action when violations occur.
• b. State board of nursing
• c. National League for Nursing
• d. American Board of Nursing Specialties
Which characteristic distinguishes certification from • c. Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies.
licensure? Explanation: Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies, usually
• a. Certification is mandatory for entry into practice. professional nursing organizations. Licensure is mandatory and administered by
• b. Licensure is granted by professional organizations. state boards of nursing.
• c. Certification is granted by nongovernmental
agencies.
• d. Licensure recognizes advanced specialty expertise.
Which document defines the legal scope of practice for • d. Nurse Practice Act
registered nurses? Explanation: The Nurse Practice Act defines professional nursing, scope of
• a. NCLEX-RN test plan practice, advanced practice roles, delegation guidelines, and disciplinary
• b. ANA standards of practice processes.
• c. Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• d. Nurse Practice Act
Which organization developed the mutual recognition • a. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
model that led to the Nurse Licensure Compact? Explanation: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) adopted
• a. National Council of State Boards of Nursing the mutual recognition model allowing interstate practice through compact
• b. American Nurses Association agreements.
• c. National League for Nursing
• d. Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
Which statement best describes the NCLEX-RN • d. It is a standardized examination for entry into nursing practice.
examination? Explanation: The NCLEX-RN is the standardized licensure examination required
• a. It is administered by specialty nursing organizations. for entry-level nursing practice.
• b. It is required for certification in advanced practice.
• c. It replaced mandatory continuing education
requirements.
• d. It is a standardized examination for entry into nursing
practice.
,A nurse holds a multistate license under the enhanced • b. Ability to practice in other compact states without additional licenses
Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). What is a benefit of this Explanation: The Nurse Licensure Compact allows nurses licensed in one
model? compact state to practice in other compact states without obtaining additional
• a. Automatic advanced practice authority in all states licenses.
• b. Ability to practice in other compact states without
additional licenses
• c. Exemption from state disciplinary action
• d. Waiver of continuing education requirements
Which activity is within the authority of a state board of • c. Granting and renewing nursing licenses
nursing? Explanation: State boards of nursing grant and renew licenses and enforce the
• a. Accrediting nursing education programs nationally Nurse Practice Act through disciplinary action when needed.
• b. Certifying nurse specialists
• c. Granting and renewing nursing licenses
• d. Establishing federal reimbursement rates
Which component is included in Nurse Practice Acts? • d. Definition of professional nursing
• a. Current NCLEX-RN test blueprint Explanation: Nurse Practice Acts include definitions of professional nursing,
• b. Hospital staffing ratios advanced practice, delegation guidelines, licensure requirements, and disciplinary
• c. Federal reimbursement guidelines procedures.
• d. Definition of professional nursing
Which statement accurately reflects certification in • a. It recognizes excellence and specialty competence.
nursing? Explanation: Certification recognizes excellence and specialty competence. It is
• a. It recognizes excellence and specialty competence. voluntary and granted by professional organizations, not state legislatures.
• b. It is required for all registered nurses to practice.
• c. It is administered by state legislatures.
• d. It establishes legal authority to practice nursing.
Which best describes accreditation in contrast to • c. It evaluates educational programs rather than individuals.
licensure? Explanation: Accreditation evaluates institutions or educational programs.
• a. It grants legal authority to practice. Licensure applies to individuals and grants legal authority to practice.
• b. It regulates delegation to unlicensed personnel.
• c. It evaluates educational programs rather than
individuals.
• d. It is administered by state boards of nursing.
Which situation demonstrates the limitation of the Nurse • a. A nurse cannot practice in non-compact states without obtaining additional
Licensure Compact? licensure.
• a. A nurse cannot practice in non-compact states Explanation: The compact only applies to participating states. Nurses must obtain
without obtaining additional licensure. separate licensure to practice in non-compact states.
• b. A nurse is exempt from renewal requirements.
• c. A nurse is not subject to disciplinary action.
• d. A nurse may bypass continuing competency
requirements.
Who typically appoints members of the state board of • a. State governor
nursing? Explanation: Members of state boards of nursing are usually appointed by the
• a. State governor governor’s office.
• b. American Nurses Association
• c. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• d. State hospital associations
, Which statement reflects the role of sunset legislation in • b. It ensures laws remain current and reflect public needs.
nurse practice acts? Explanation: Sunset legislation ensures laws are reviewed and updated to reflect
• a. It eliminates outdated licensure exams. current public needs and practice standards.
• b. It ensures laws remain current and reflect public
needs.
• c. It mandates national uniformity of nursing laws.
• d. It suspends disciplinary authority after a time period.
Which nurse would be required to take a special • c. A nurse educated in another country
examination before applying for U.S. licensure? Explanation: Foreign nurse graduates must take a special examination
• a. A military nurse licensed in one state administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools before
• b. A nurse relocating between compact states applying for licensure.
• c. A nurse educated in another country
• d. A nurse renewing an expired license
Which best describes the enhanced Nurse Licensure • b. It replaced the original NLC with revised legislation.
Compact (eNLC)? Explanation: The enhanced NLC (eNLC) revised the original compact legislation.
• a. It eliminates continuing education requirements. Nurses with original multistate licenses were grandfathered in.
• b. It replaced the original NLC with revised legislation.
• c. It provides automatic APRN authority nationwide.
• d. It is administered by the American Nurses Association.
Which issue is commonly associated with advanced • c. Legal issues regarding scope of practice
practice certification? Explanation: Current issues in certification include legal questions about scope of
• a. Hospital staffing mandates practice for advanced practice nurses and reimbursement variability.
• b. Federal control of state boards
• c. Legal issues regarding scope of practice
• d. Elimination of licensure requirements
Which is a requirement commonly found in Nurse • b. Mandatory continuing education
Practice Acts related to continued competency? Explanation: Many Nurse Practice Acts include requirements for continued
• a. Accreditation review cycles competency such as mandatory continuing education or clinical practice hours.
• b. Mandatory continuing education
• c. Specialty board examinations
• d. Federal practice audits
Which best describes delegation under the Nurse • a. It is defined and regulated by state law.
Practice Act? Explanation: Nurse Practice Acts establish legal definitions and regulations for
• a. It is defined and regulated by state law. delegation, which may vary from state to state.
• b. It is determined by hospital policy only.
• c. It is established by certification boards.
• d. It is uniform across all states.
Which organization administers the NCLEX-RN • d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
examination? Explanation: The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
• a. American Nurses Credentialing Center administers the NCLEX-RN, the standardized examination required for licensure.
• b. National League for Nursing
• c. State hospital associations
• d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
