The Basics
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The CA Nurse Practice Act
Who am I?
*Scope of Practice
100
This determines scope of practice and differs from state to state.
What is the State Nurse Practice Act
100

Type of nurse that participates in expert clinical practice, education, research, consultation, and clinical leadership as the major components of their role.

What is Clinical Nurse Specialist?

100
This organization is responsible for the creation of the state's Nurse Practice Act
What is the State Board of Nursing
100
They are able to write prescriptions for patients.
Who is a Nurse Practitioner
100
Changing an incontinent patient and applying barrier cream
What is UAP/CNA
200
The terminology used by national and state licensing boards for various professions that defines the procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for the licensed individual
What is Scope of Practice
200

Minimum educational requirement for a Clinical Nurse Specialist

What is Master's Degree?

200
This can be found in the Nurse Practice Act.
What is Nursing Scope of Practice
200
They commonly take Vital signs, give bed baths, and assist with ambulation.
Who are UAPs and CNAs
200
Ordering diagnostic studies
What is NP/APRN
300

Two tasks that can be delegated to an LVN but not a CNA.

What is medication administration, patient assessments, dressing changes, etc.

300

A program for the education of nurse anesthetist which has received approval from the board

What is an accredited program?

300
This Federal Government department is responisble for the State Nursing Boards.
What is the Department of Labor and Industry
300
Delegation is within the scope of practice for these individuals.
Who is a Nurse
300

Adjust IV infusion flow rate

What is an LVN

400
This is how the Nurse Practice Act keeps up with the changes in health care and technology.
What is Nurse Practice Act Amendments
400

Minimum time of schooling or an institution to be approved for accreditation.

What is 2 academic years?

400
The requirements for state specific nursing education programs is defined in this document
What is the State Nurse Practice Act
400

They are able to give medications but unable to initiate blood transfusions.

Who is an LVN

400
Administer an analgesic to a neonatal or pediatric patient.
What is an RN
500
This is used to ensure the public's safety from incompetent nurses.
What is Licensure
500

When should the board perform an analysis of the practice of a registered nurse.

What is once every 5 years?

500
Education that provides new knowledge and skills to assist with advanced clinical decision making and is defined in the Montana Nurse Practice Act.
What is continuing education
500
The person responsible for initial patient assessments.
Who is an RN
500
DAILY DOUBLE: Start an IV.
What is an RN
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