Policy
Public Policies that are authoritative rulings relating to those decisions made by what agency?
Government (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018).
what is the name for laws passed by the legislature?
Statute (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
Process by which an agency of a state government grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation?
Licensure (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
Individual provider performing healthcare services or procedures is required to explain the procedure to be performed and obtain this document
Informed consent (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
Social Policy is intended to enhance which type of welfare?
Public welfare
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
What is the federal administrative agency concerned with monitoring the quality of health care in the U.S?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
This is tangible recognition of professional achievement in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing
Nursing certification (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018).
True of False: When a complaint is made against a nursing license the disciplinary actions include probation, citation and fine, revocation and suspension.
True (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
This policy is directed toward promoting the health of citizens
Health Policy
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
What practice act regulates requirements to enter into nursing practice, licensure maintenance, scope of practice parameters and disciplinary actions?
State Nurse Practice Act
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing develops this exam
NCLEX
True or False: A statute of limitation exists to protect nurses from legal action from the Board of nursing
False (NCSBN, 2020).
This type of policy refers to rules that govern the workplace
Institutional policies
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
Written in order to protect healthcare providers from liability when rendering care outside of their usual clinical setting
Good Samaritan Laws
The requirements for eligibility to take the NCLEX and to get a license/registration are determined by who?
State nursing regulatory body (NCSBN, 2020)
Nurses are encouraged to examine current policy and identify the _____ of the policy
effectiveness (Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
This was enacted in 2010 to deliver seamless, high quality, patient driven care and ensure all Americans have access to affordable health care
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2018)
HIPAA
4 hours (NCSBN, 2020)
_______collaborates with nursing education organizations, nurse educators and other stakeholders and participates in national nursing education meetings and initiatives
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)