Nurse Practice Act & Legal/Ethical
Client Safety & Infection Control
Data Collection & Assessment
Basic Nursing Skills
Health Promotion & Risk Factors
100

What is the first step in defining the scope of nursing in the Nurse Practice Act?

A. Appointing the charge nurse
B. Creating hospital policies
C. Identifying a regulatory body to enforce the law
D. Consulting a legal team

Identifies a regulatory body to enforce the law

100

Which QSEN competency is demonstrated by placing the call light within reach?

A. Informatics
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Safety
D. Teamwork

Safety

100

What should a nurse do first to assess a pulse deficit?

Request assistance from another nurse

100

Which position is best for repositioning a client to the head of the bed?

Supine

100

Which Maslow’s category fits a client who lost their home in a fire?

Safety

200

What is the role of the Board of Nursing?

A. Develop hospital policies
B. Provide direct patient care
C. Regulate and enforce the Nurse Practice Act
D. Manage private clinics

Regulates and monitors laws set by the NPA

200

Which PPE precaution is used for tuberculosis?

Airborne precautions

200

Which action should be taken first when assessing mobility?

Ask client to place feet on the floor

200

How should a nurse administer a enema?

Lubricate enema tip 

Fill enema bag with warm solution 

Prime tubing

Insert enema tip 3-4 inches for adults 

Allow solution to flow slowly 

Instruct patient to retain enema for 5-15 minutes 

200

What is an example of a modifiable risk factor?

A. Age
B. Genetic condition
C. Ethnicity
D. Sunbathing

Sunbathing

300

What is an example of a sentinel event?

A. A patient refuses to take medication
B. A patient fell but had no injuries
C. A patient dies from sepsis after bowel surgery
D. A patient is transferred to another unit

A client had bowel surgery and died from sepsis

300

What is a safe method for disposing of a used needle?

Engage safety device, dispose in sharps container

300

What finding would you expect in a client with pneumonia?

Tachypnea

300

Where should the chair be placed for a client with left-sided weakness?

On the client's stronger side – right

300

What type of health concept is used in blood pressure screening?

A. Health promotion
B. Disease prevention
C. Rehabilitation
D. Emergency preparedness

Disease prevention

400

Which is an acceptable patient identifier?

A. Room number
B. Diagnosis
C. Telephone number
D. Date of admission

Telephone number

400

What finding indicates localized inflammation?

Localized warmth at the site

400

Which sign indicates sepsis?

fever, tachycardia, hypotension,

400

What dressing is best for significant exudate?

Hydrofiber dressing

400

What is a modifiable factor in disease prevention?

Lifestyle choices like diet/exercise

500

What should the nurse do when educating about scope of practice for new nurses?

Refer to state Nurse Practice Act and BON

500

Which food or beverage is a bladder irritant?

Caffeinated beverages, carbonated drinks, alcohol, citrus juices, spicy foods, acidic foods, chocolate, processed foods

500

What BMI information does a nurse need?

Clients height and weight

500

Which epidermis cells detect light touch?

Merkel cells

500

What factor is affecting a client's ability to afford medications in subsidized housing?

Socioeconomic

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