Question 1

The concept of career ladders primarily places value on all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  salary scales. 
B)  continuing education. 
C)  additional knowledge. 
D)  additional skills and abilities. 
E)  acceptable client-centered care. 
A)  salary scales. 
B)  continuing education. 
C)  additional knowledge. 
D)  additional skills and abilities. 
E)  acceptable client-centered care. A

Question 2

Which of the following is one of the core competencies expected of all healthcare professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting research studies 
B)  Promoting quality improvement 
C)  Using the electronic health record 
D)  Effectively working in disciplinary teams 
A)  Conducting research studies 
B)  Promoting quality improvement 
C)  Using the electronic health record 
D)  Effectively working in disciplinary teams B

Question 3

Janna is a RN on a telemetry unit who just reviewed a client's lab work and sees a new irregular EKG pattern on Mr. Jameson's monitor. Which of the following is her initial action and is consistent with her scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order repeat lab studies. 
B)  Call the admitting physician. 
C)  Repeat a comprehensive admitting assessment. 
D)  Evaluate Mr. Jameson's current vital signs and physiological status. 
E)  Conduct a focused assessment on Mr. Jameson's keen replacement surgical site. 
A)  Order repeat lab studies. 
B)  Call the admitting physician. 
C)  Repeat a comprehensive admitting assessment. 
D)  Evaluate Mr. Jameson's current vital signs and physiological status. 
E)  Conduct a focused assessment on Mr. Jameson's keen replacement surgical site. D

Question 4

Which of the following is a standard of practice for the RN but not for the LPN?

Accepted Answer

A)  Makes independent nursing decisions. 
B)  Conducts a focused nursing assessment. 
C)  Seeks clarification of orders, when needed. 
D)  Documents nursing care and client responses. 
E)  Provide nursing care consistent with the client's cultural preferences. 
A)  Makes independent nursing decisions. 
B)  Conducts a focused nursing assessment. 
C)  Seeks clarification of orders, when needed. 
D)  Documents nursing care and client responses. 
E)  Provide nursing care consistent with the client's cultural preferences.

Question 5

Donna is a RN licensed to practice in South Carolina but is currently on assignment in Utah on a practice privilege based on the NLC license. Which of the following is a concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her home in Florence, SC. 
B)  The policies and procedures of the travel agency. 
C)  Adherence to Advisory opinions from the Utah Board Nursing. 
D)  Additional current RN licenses in Louisiana, New York, and California. 
E)  Her adherence to the SC Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements. 
A)  Her home in Florence, SC. 
B)  The policies and procedures of the travel agency. 
C)  Adherence to Advisory opinions from the Utah Board Nursing. 
D)  Additional current RN licenses in Louisiana, New York, and California. 
E)  Her adherence to the SC Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements.

The concept of career ladders primarily places value on all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is one of the core competencies expected of all healthcare professionals?

Janna is a RN on a telemetry unit who just reviewed a client's lab work and sees a new irregular EKG pattern on Mr. Jameson's monitor. Which of the following is her initial action and is consistent with her scope of practice?

Which of the following is a standard of practice for the RN but not for the LPN?

Donna is a RN licensed to practice in South Carolina but is currently on assignment in Utah on a practice privilege based on the NLC license. Which of the following is a concern?

Multiple Roles

Nursing Theory and Ethics

Decisions and Approaches: Effective Communication Skills

The Imperative for Safe Nursing Care and Use of the Nursing Process

Assessment

Diagnosis and Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Evidence-Based Practice

Planning Your Future

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Exam 2: Professional Practice Parameters

The concept of career ladders primarily places value on all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is one of the core competencies expected of all healthcare professionals?

Janna is a RN on a telemetry unit who just reviewed a client's lab work and sees a new irregular EKG pattern on Mr. Jameson's monitor. Which of the following is her initial action and is consistent with her scope of practice?

Which of the following is a standard of practice for the RN but not for the LPN?

Donna is a RN licensed to practice in South Carolina but is currently on assignment in Utah on a practice privilege based on the NLC license. Which of the following is a concern?

Multiple Roles

Nursing Theory and Ethics

Decisions and Approaches: Effective Communication Skills

The Imperative for Safe Nursing Care and Use of the Nursing Process

Assessment

Diagnosis and Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Evidence-Based Practice

Planning Your Future

Filters