ATI Scope and Standards of Practice

Which of the following describes a standard of care?

A standard of care is defined as a level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experiences.

Nurse Licensure Compact

An agreement that allows nurses to practice in other NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses

A Nurse holds a single state nursing license and is preparing to move to another state. For the nurse to apply for a reciprocity, which of the following actions should the nurse take SATA

1. Present a current and valid nursing license 2. Submit and application 3. Pay the fees for the new license

A nurse is educating a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following stateemnt should the nurse include? SATA

1. The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice 2. The NPA contains standards and scop of practice 3. The Nurse is respnsible to know the current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA

What information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process? SATA

1. Verification of graduation 2. Criminal background check in certain states 3. Passing score on the NCLEX examination 4. Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years

NCLEX

A national computer-adapted standardized, graded, pass/fail test used to determine if a graduate nurse is ready to become licensed as an entry-level nurse

Nurse Practice Act

Current laws and regualtins governing nursing practice in every state and territory of the United States

Standards of Professional Performance

Define competent behavior of all registered nurses and licensed practical nurses where care is provided in an ethical manner with respect for cultural diversity

Scope of Practice

Defines those duties that a nurse is considered competent to carry out and authorized to perform as defined by state law. In other words, the scope of practice stipulates those activities nurses can and cannot perform legally.

Which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client centered approach, and client advocacy.

Human Flourishing Defined as the nurse providing client care that demonstartes respect for diversity approaches clients in a holistic and client-centered manner, and uses advocacy to enhance a clients' health

Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure?

Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public

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

Specifies the actions a nurse can perform.

A nurse is providing client care using the nursing process. The nurse should identify that which of the following standards or guideline includes this criterion

Standards of practice Standards of practice are explanatory statements that describe a compentent level of care for all nurses using the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Nursing has general standards of practive to which every nurse is held accountable.

A nurse is responsible for their actions with whom they interact professionally, including client, colleagues, and society as a whole. Which of the following components of nursing addresses this as expected behavior?

Standards of professional performance Specifies the competent level of behavior expected in the professional role.

Transition to practice programs (TTP). Which of the following factors should the nurse expect?

TPP programs increase job retention

Multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example of which of the following QSEN competencies?

Teamwork and collaboration

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

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

Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a passing criteris for the NCLEX computerized test (CAT)

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

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

When renewing a nursing license, the applicant is required to disclose any history of criminal record, substance use within the past 5 years, and any action taken against a professional license, registration, or certification