Questions and Answers
Which professional association established code of ethics, social policy statement, &
Scope and Standards of Practice? - answerANA
The American Nurses Association seeks to influence the social, political, and economic
conditions affecting nursing practice. This organization has established a Code of
Ethics, Social Policy Statement, and Scope and Standards of Practice to inform
decision-making, guide practice, and influence the quality of nursing practice.
Which of the following defines the nursing scope of practice in each state? -
answerNurse Practice Acts
The laws defining nursing's scope of practice in each state, together with the Board of
Nursing's rules and procedures, are known as Nurse Practice Acts and serve to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
A nurse acting to accomplish goals in an efficient manner with other people is fulfilling
which of the following roles? - answerManager
Nurse managers plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care provided to a
variety of patient populations. But even a nurse with no formal title functions in the
manager role whenever the nurse acts to accomplish something in an efficient manner
with other people.
Participation in health policy development and the political process is a significant part
of which of the following nursing roles? - answerAdvocate
Health policy determines who provides healthcare, who pays - and gets paid - for
healthcare, what kind of care can be provided, where care can be provided, when care
can be provided, and how care is provided. Because these factors impact safety,
quality, and nursing's scope of practice, involvement in policy development and the
political process is a significant part of the nurse's role as advocate - for patients and the
profession.
A nurse is telling the truth, keeping promises and doing no harm while caring a client
who is experiencing conflict with this family. Which of the following is the nurse
demonstrating? - answerPrimary commitment to the client
When conflicts of interest arise, demonstrating a primary commitment to the client
involves the ethical principles of veracity (telling the truth), fidelity (keeping your
promises), and nonmaleficence (doing no harm). Abiding by these principles
demonstrates courage and ensures professional integrity.
Which of the following makes it acceptable to report confidential client info if abuse,
neglect, or exploitation is suspected? - answerHIPAA