Nurse Practice Act & Legal/Ethical
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. Pass a law to regulate nursing practice of a law within a state
D. Consulting a legal team
What is to Pass a law to regulate nursing practice of a law within a state
Which QSEN competency is demonstrated by placing the call light within reach?
A. Informatics
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Safety
D. Teamwork
Safety
What should a nurse do first to assess a pulse deficit?
Request assistance from another nurse
Use same 60sec interval
compare results
Which position is best for repositioning a client to the head of the bed?
Supine
Which Maslow’s category fits a client who lost their home in a fire?
physiological (shelter is a basic need)
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
Which PPE precaution is used for tuberculosis, varicella and rubeola?
Airborne precautions
Which action should be taken first before assessing mobility?
ask the client to sit on the edge of the bed for 2 min
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
What does the term modifiable risk factor mean?
It means something a person can do to lower their risk of getting sick
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
What is a safe method for disposing of a used needle?
Engage safety device, dispose in sharps container
What finding would you expect in a client with pneumonia?
Tachypnea, cough, dyspnea, crackles, use of accessory muscles
What steps should the nurse take before transferring a patient from chair to bed with left sided weakness?
lock wheels on bed and chair
position self on patient weak side
position patient strong side next to the bed
What type of health concept is used in blood pressure screening?
A. Health promotion
B. Disease prevention
C. Rehabilitation
D. Emergency preparedness
Disease prevention
Which is an acceptable patient identifier?
A. Room number
B. Diagnosis
C. Telephone number
D. Date of admission
Telephone number
What finding indicates localized inflammation of the tissue?
Localized warmth at the site of injury
What are manifestations of sepsis?
fever, tachycardia, hypotension, vomiting, altered mental status, elevated WBC
What dressing is best for significant exudate?
Hydrofiber dressing
Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, skin breakdown
This act defines the legal scope of nursing practice, outlines nurse responsibilities, and protects the public by ensuring nurses meet professional standards.
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
Which food or beverage is a bladder irritant?
Caffeinated beverages, carbonated drinks, alcohol, citrus juices, spicy foods, acidic foods, chocolate, processed foods
What information does the nurse need to calculate a BMI?
Clients height and weight
Which epidermis cells detect light touch?
Merkel cells
What factor is affecting a client's ability to afford medications in subsidized housing?
Socioeconomic