Administrative Law: Professional Regulation

Which law is most important to the regulation that is performed by the state boards of nursing?

Administrative

Which action would the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Assist a patient with ambulation

Which group is responsible for regulating and managing the scope of practice?

Board of nursing (BON)

Which attribute incorporates the art of nursing?

Caring

Which action is the state board of nursing responsible for?

Disciplining nurses who practice unsafely

The nurse provides a hypertension education class for members of the local community. Which standard is the nurse performing under?

Implementation

Which action is directly supported by the nursing scope of practice? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

Managing and evaluating the practice of nursing Advocating for the best interest of patients Communicating and collaborating with other health care providers in the management of health care Participating in the development of health care policies

The postoperative nurse calls the critical care floor to give handoff report on a patient. The nurse outlines the goals and plan of care during the handoff report. Which standard is the nurse performing competencies for?

Planning

Which party is responsible for developing the nurse practice acts for each state?

State lawmakers

Which statement accurately describes the scope of practice for registered nurses?

The scope of practice can be used to determine if an action can be appropriately delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.