Deck 2: Professional Practice Parameters

Question 1

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?

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.

Answer 1

Evaluate Mr. Jameson's current vital signs and physiological status.

Question 2

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?

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.

Answer 2

Adherence to Advisory opinions from the Utah Board Nursing.

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

Makes independent nursing decisions.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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