NSRG 2221 Nursing jurisprudence & ethics practice
Study Guide Questions with A-Level Verified Nursing
Solutions 2025/2026
Advance directives - correct answer legal documents that allow individuals
to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event that
they become incapacitated and are unable to express their wishes
regarding medical care
Living will - correct answer is a written, legal document that describes the
kind of medical treatments or life-sustaining treatments you would want if
you were seriously or terminally ill. A living will doesn't let you select
someone to make decisions for you.
Durable power of attorney (dpa)/health-care surrogate - correct answer
dpa states whom you have chosen to make health care decisions for you. It
becomes active any time you are unconscious or unable to make medical
decisions. A dpa is generally more useful than a living will. But a dpa may
not be a good choice if you don't have another person you trust to make
these decisions for you.
Do not resuscitate (dnr) orders - correct answer is a specific directive to
health care personnel not to initiate cpr measures
Only physician can make the orders after consulting with a client or family
Clients have the right to request a dnr order
Health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) - correct answer
is the first nationwide legislation to protect privacy for health information.
Includes four specific areas :
A.electronic transfer of information among organizations
B.standardized numbers for identifying providers, employers and health
plans
C.security rule which provides for a uniform level of protection of all health
information
, D.privacy rule which sets standards defining appropriate disclosure of
protected health information (phi)
What is one purpose of safe harbor peer review?
to protect a nurse from board licensure sanctions while he or she proceeds
to work a shift with less than optimal staffing correct
to protect a nurse form the unfair reporting habits of their coworkers
to provide a nurse means of requesting a pay raise
The unprofessional conduct rules - correct answer protect the public from
incompetent, unethical, or illegal conduct of licensees. These rules help
identify what actions are unprofessional or dishonorable and which are
likely to deceive, defraud, or injure clients or the public.
Disciplinary action report - correct answer any conduct in violation of the
board's rules must be reported. A report by a nurse must be written and
signed, it must include the identity of the nurse or student being reported,
and it must contain any additional information required by the board.
Mandatory reporting requirement?
Linda: - correct answer the rules state that a nurse has the responsibility
to submit a written, signed report to the board when he or she has cause to
suspect violations of the rules and regulations by another nurse. If you fail
to report, it is a violation of npa 301.402 (b).
To maintain nursing licensure, nurses must
A. Follow standards of nursing practice.
B. Timely pay license renewal fees.
C. Follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees,
and adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
D. Adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state. - correct answer
c. Follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees,
and adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
Why do nursing licensing laws exist?
A. To protect the public and assure minimal competency.
B. To protect nurses' right to vote for professional standards.
C. To protect federal and state law regarding the practice of nursing.
Study Guide Questions with A-Level Verified Nursing
Solutions 2025/2026
Advance directives - correct answer legal documents that allow individuals
to state what medical treatment they want or do not want in the event that
they become incapacitated and are unable to express their wishes
regarding medical care
Living will - correct answer is a written, legal document that describes the
kind of medical treatments or life-sustaining treatments you would want if
you were seriously or terminally ill. A living will doesn't let you select
someone to make decisions for you.
Durable power of attorney (dpa)/health-care surrogate - correct answer
dpa states whom you have chosen to make health care decisions for you. It
becomes active any time you are unconscious or unable to make medical
decisions. A dpa is generally more useful than a living will. But a dpa may
not be a good choice if you don't have another person you trust to make
these decisions for you.
Do not resuscitate (dnr) orders - correct answer is a specific directive to
health care personnel not to initiate cpr measures
Only physician can make the orders after consulting with a client or family
Clients have the right to request a dnr order
Health insurance portability and accountability act (hipaa) - correct answer
is the first nationwide legislation to protect privacy for health information.
Includes four specific areas :
A.electronic transfer of information among organizations
B.standardized numbers for identifying providers, employers and health
plans
C.security rule which provides for a uniform level of protection of all health
information
, D.privacy rule which sets standards defining appropriate disclosure of
protected health information (phi)
What is one purpose of safe harbor peer review?
to protect a nurse from board licensure sanctions while he or she proceeds
to work a shift with less than optimal staffing correct
to protect a nurse form the unfair reporting habits of their coworkers
to provide a nurse means of requesting a pay raise
The unprofessional conduct rules - correct answer protect the public from
incompetent, unethical, or illegal conduct of licensees. These rules help
identify what actions are unprofessional or dishonorable and which are
likely to deceive, defraud, or injure clients or the public.
Disciplinary action report - correct answer any conduct in violation of the
board's rules must be reported. A report by a nurse must be written and
signed, it must include the identity of the nurse or student being reported,
and it must contain any additional information required by the board.
Mandatory reporting requirement?
Linda: - correct answer the rules state that a nurse has the responsibility
to submit a written, signed report to the board when he or she has cause to
suspect violations of the rules and regulations by another nurse. If you fail
to report, it is a violation of npa 301.402 (b).
To maintain nursing licensure, nurses must
A. Follow standards of nursing practice.
B. Timely pay license renewal fees.
C. Follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees,
and adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
D. Adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state. - correct answer
c. Follow standards of nursing practice, timely pay license renewal fees,
and adhere to the regulatory authority of the issuing state.
Why do nursing licensing laws exist?
A. To protect the public and assure minimal competency.
B. To protect nurses' right to vote for professional standards.
C. To protect federal and state law regarding the practice of nursing.
