_______ is the system that is used to measure, record, and report the nurse's
action to stay up-to-date with nursing. correct answer CEU
___________ action may result when an individual violates their scope of
practice. correct answer Disciplinary
___________ allows current nurses to continuing holding their license without
needing to reapply after new laws are written. correct answer Grandfathering
____________ helps to strengthen uniform national standards for nursing
education. correct answer accreditation
A common basic requirement for licensure is to complete an approved
educational program. correct answer FALSE
A generic baccalaureate program strives to enable the participant to successfully
pass the ___________ examination. correct answer NCLEX-RN
A nurse has been reported to the state board of nursing for using illegal
substances while providing nursing care. What actions could the state board of
nursing take against the nurse? Select all that apply. correct answer Suspension of
the RN license, Revocation of the RN license, Restrictions placed upon the RN
license
Rationale:Most nurse practice acts contain information related to reasons for
licensure, nursing definitions, minimum standards for nursing education
programs, licensure requirements, licensure exemptions, reasons for license
, revocation, nursing board responsibilities, and penalties for practicing nursing
without a license or not in accordance with the state nurse practice act. Each
state board of nursing has the responsibility for carrying out activities covered in
its nurse practice act.
A shortage of RNs has resulted in more LPVs/LVNs being hired in nursing homes.
correct answer TRUE
Advanced practice nursing is a general term that indicates the nurse is specializing
in a specific area. correct answer TRUE
All nursing theories and models for practice contain the same four key concepts.
These concepts include human beings, health, nursing, and ______. correct
answer Environment
Rationale:Most nursing scholars have adopted the following four key concepts to
serve as a metaparadigm: human beings (recipients of nursing care), environment
(physical and social), health (a process or state), and nursing (goals, roles, and
functions).
Alternatives to discipline programs offer which of the following to nurses with
substance use disorders? Select all that apply. correct answer Support,
Monitoring
Rationale:Forty State Boards of Nursing offer alternatives to disciplinary actions
that typically involve legally binding programs for detoxification, treatment, peer
assistance, and recovery programs; these programs include random monitoring
for signs of chemical use. When nurses police themselves, professional autonomy
is enhanced.