ATI: RN Scope and Standards of Practice Assessment 2.0

A graduate nurse is offered a position in the emergency department upon the granting of initial liscensure. Which of the following information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process? (Select all that apply)

- verification of graduation

- criminal background check in certain states

- passing score in the NCLEX exam

- submitting continuing education hours with the application

- self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years

- verification of graduation

- criminal background check in certain states

- passing score of the NCLEX exam

- self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years

A nurse is providing client care using the nursing process. The nurse should identify that which of the following guidelines includes the criteria?

- standards of care

- clinical practice guidelines

- standards of practice

- standard to plan nursing care

standards of practice

A nurse holds a single state license and is preparing to move to another state. For the nurse to apply for reciprocity, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all the apply)

- present a current and valid nursing license

- submit an application

- pay the fees for new license

- retake the NCLEX exam

- reapply for specialty nursing certifications held in their previous home state

- present a current and valid nursing license

- submit an application

- pay the fees for new license

A nurse is providing education to a group of newly licensed nurses regarding the development of an identity as a nurse as well as the behavioral characteristics associated with nursing. Which of the following components of practice addresses the identity and characteristics of nursing?

- standard to plan nursing care

- standards of professional performance

- standards of care

- clinical practice guidelines

standards of professional performance

A nurse is delivering client care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example of which of the following QSEN competencies?

- safety

- patient-centered care

- quality improvement

- teamwork and collaboration

teamwork and collaboration

A nurse is education a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following statements should the nurse include (Select all the apply)

- the NPA contains current laws and regulations for the nursing practice

- the NPA is the same for all states

- the NPA contains standards and scope of practice

- the federal government enforces the NPA for each state

- the nurse is responsible to know the current roles and responsibilities ass defines by the NPA

- the NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice

- the NPA contains standards and scope of practice

- the nurse is responsible to know the current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA

A nurse receives a license renewal notification from the board of nursing. The nurse should identify that a liicense renewal requires the disclosure of which of the following?

- medical history

- substance use within the past 5 years

- certifications recieved

- current salary

substance use within the past 5 years

A nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice?

- provide recommendations for nursing practice

- provides competencies for the nurse to achieve before receiving initial licensure

- serves as a contractual documentation between the nurse and employer

- specifies the actions a nurse can perform

specifies the actions a nurse can perform

A nurse is reviewing the licensing laws in their state of residence. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure?

- "licensure increases state revenue"

- "licensure limits the number of practicing nurses"

- "licensure protects the health and welfare of the public"

- "licensure protects a nurse from a malpractice lawsuit"

"licensure protects the health and welfare of the public"

A newly licensed nurse is reviewing electronial information about the NCLEX exam from the National Council of State BOard of NUrsing (NCSBN) website. Which of the following information should the nurse denntify as passing criteria for the NCLEX computerized adaptive test (CAT)?

- the computer will stop giving item using the 95% confidence interval rule

- the board of nursing for each state determines the passing grade for the NCLEX exam

- the candidate receives the maximum number of items available

- the candidate runs out of time before answering the minimum number of items

the computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule

A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the standards of care when performing client care. Which of the following describes a standard of care?

- explanatory statements that describe the competent level of care for all nurses to follow in practice

- a component of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the competent level of behavior expected in the professional care

- part of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the nurse's role alleviating client suffering and promoting client health

- the level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competencu, and experience

the level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and exxperience

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses and asked which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy. Which of the following competencies does this describe?

- human flourishing

- nursing judgment

- patient-centered care

- spirit of inquiry

human flourishing

A nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nurse Licesure Compact (NLC). Which of the following information should the nurse identify as part of the NLC?

- the NLC requires a nurse to obtain a license for each state in which they wish to reside in

- the NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license

- the NLC allows a nurse to have a suspended license when practicing under a multistate license

- the NLC is not a good option for telehealth nurisng

the NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license

A newly licensed nurse is reviewing information about the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) Transition to Practice (TTP). Which of the following factors should the nurse expect?

- TTP programs increase job retention

- TTP programs decrease the ability to provide safe client care

- TTP programs increase stress in the workplace

- TTP programs increase competency

TTP programs increase job retention