ATI Scope and Standards of Practice
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses and asks which of the NLN integrating competencies is defined as having respect for diversity, holistic care, client-centered approach, and client advocacy. Which competencies does this describe?
Human flourishing
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 protects the health and welfare of the public.
A nurse resides in a state that recently enacted the Nurse licensure Compact (NLC). Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a part of the NLC?
NLC allows a nurse to practice in their primary state of residence and in other compact states under one multistate license.
A nurse holds a single state nursing 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?
Present a current and valid nursing license Submit an application Pay the fees for new license
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 guidelines includes this criterion?
Standards of practice
A nurse is responsible for their actions with whom they interact professionally, including clients, colleagues, and society as a whole. Which of the following components of the practice of nursing addresses this expected behavior?
Standards of professional performance
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?
Substance use within the past 5 years
A nurse is educating a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
The NPA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice The NPA contains standards and scope of practice The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA.
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing electronic information about the NCLEX exam from the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) website. Which of the following information should the nurse identify as passing criteria for the NCLEX computerized adaptive test (CAT)?
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?
The level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience.
A graduate nurse is offered a position in the emergency department upon the granting of initial licensure. Which of the following information should the graduate nurse identify as a requirement during the initial licensure process
Verification of graduation Criminal background check in certain states Passing Score on NCLEX examination Self-disclose of any substance use in the past 5 years
A newly lived nurse is reviewing information about the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN) Transition to Practice (TTP) program. Which of the following factors should the nurse expect?
TTP programs increase job retention
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?
Teamwork and collaboration
