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 of the following competencies does this describe? A) Human flourishing B) Nursing judgment C) Patient-centered care D) Spirit of inquiry

A) Human flourishing

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? (Select all that apply.) A) Present a current and valid nursing license. B) Submit an application. C) Pay the fees for new license. D) Retake the NCLEX exam. E) Reapply for specialty nursing certifications held in their previous home state.

A) Present a current and valid nursing license. B) Submit an application. C) Pay the fees for new license.

A newly licensed 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? A) TP programs increase job retention. B) TP programs decrease the ability to provide safe client care. C) TP programs increase stress in the workplace. D) TP programs decrease competency.

A) TP programs increase job retention.

A nurse is educating a group of nurses about the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Which of the following statements should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A) The PA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice. B) The PA is the same for all states. C) The PA contains standards and scope of practice. D) The federal government enforces the PA for each state. E) The nurse is responsible to know current roles and responsibilities as defined by the NPA.

A) The PA contains current laws and regulations for nursing practice. C) The PA contains standards and scope of practice. E) 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)? A) The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule. B) The board of nursing for each state determines the passing grade for the NCLEX exam. C) The candidate receives the maximum number of items available. D) The candidate runs out of time before answering the minimum number of items.

A) The computer will stop giving items using the 95% confidence interval rule. The NCLEX is graded as pass or fail. The candidate will pass the NCLEX once it is determined by the 95% confidence interval that the candidate's ability is above passing standards. This is the pass or fail criteria for the 95% confidence interval rule.

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? A) Standard to plan nursing care B) Standards of professional performance C) Standards of care D) Clinical practice guidelines

B) 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? A) Medical history B) Substance use within the past 5 years C) Certifications received D) Current salary

B) Substance use within the past 5 years

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? A) The NLC requires a nurse to obtain a license for each state in which they wish to practice. B) The NLC allows a nurse to practice across state lines with one license. C) The NLC allows a nurse to have a suspended license when practicing under a multistate license. D) The NLC is not a good option for telehealth nursing.

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

A nurse is reviewing the licensing laws in their state of residence. Which of the following statements should the nurse use to define licensure? A) "Licensure increases state revenue." B) "Licensure limits the number of practicing nurses. C) "Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public." D) "Licensure protects a nurse from a malpractice lawsuit.'

C) "Licensure protects the health and welfare of the public."

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? A) Standards of care B) Clinical practice guidelines C) Standards of practice D) Standard to plan nursing care

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

A nurse is reviewing the scope of nursing practice. Which of the following is the purpose of the nursing scope of practice? A) Provides recommendations for nursing practice B) Provides competencies for the nurse to achieve before receiving initial licensure C) Serves as a contractual document between the nurse and their employer D) Specifies the actions a nurse can perform

D) Specifies the actions a nurse can perform

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? A) Safety B)Patient-centered care C) Quality improvement D) Teamwork and collaboration

D) Teamwork and collaboration

A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the standards of care when performing client care. Which of the following describes a standard of care? A) Explanatory statements that describe the competent level of care for all nurses to follow in practice B) A component of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the competent level of behavior expected in the professional role C) Part of the nursing scope of practice that specifies the nurse's role in alleviating client suffering and promoting client healing D) The level of care a nurse provides that is the same for all nurses who have comparable education, competency, and experience

D) 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? (Select all that apply.) A) Verification of graduation B) Criminal background check in certain states C) Passing score on NCLEX examination D) Submitting continuing education hours with the application E) Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years

A) Verification of graduation B) Criminal background check in certain states C) Passing score on NCLEX examination E) Self-disclosure of any substance use in the past 5 years