Question 1

The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact the:

Accepted Answer

A)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
B)  National League for Nursing (NLN). 
C)  American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANC
C) . 
D)  National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). 
A)  American Nurses Association (AN
A) . 
B)  National League for Nursing (NLN). 
C)  American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANC
C) . 
D)  National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). C

Question 2

A nurse practicing in the early 1900s was awarded a permissive license. These licenses:

Accepted Answer

A)  were voluntary; however, a nurse who failed the examination could not use the title RN. 
B)  required a maximum of 1 year of formalized nurse training. 
C)  allowed nurses who did not pass the licensure examination to still practice. 
D)  allowed nurses the choice of taking a written or oral licensure examination. 
A)  were voluntary; however, a nurse who failed the examination could not use the title RN. 
B)  required a maximum of 1 year of formalized nurse training. 
C)  allowed nurses who did not pass the licensure examination to still practice. 
D)  allowed nurses the choice of taking a written or oral licensure examination. A

Question 3

A nurse is completing the degree requirements for an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner and is concerned about certification requirements. Which statement concerning certification for advanced practice is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All states require certification for all specialty roles that are identified as advanced practice. 
B)  Nurse anesthetists and nurse-midwives are the only advanced practice role that require certification in the state nurse practice acts. 
C)  Scope of practice remains unclear in state nurse practice acts due to the increasing number of new advanced practice roles. 
D)  Certification is automatic when the nurse applies for an advanced practice license. 
A)  All states require certification for all specialty roles that are identified as advanced practice. 
B)  Nurse anesthetists and nurse-midwives are the only advanced practice role that require certification in the state nurse practice acts. 
C)  Scope of practice remains unclear in state nurse practice acts due to the increasing number of new advanced practice roles. 
D)  Certification is automatic when the nurse applies for an advanced practice license. A

Question 4

Current trends in telecommunications and increased mobility of nurses have led to the approval of a mutual recognition model of nursing regulation, in which nurses are allowed to practice in states that are compact states without obtaining a license in each state. On which website would a nurse find a list of current compact states?

Accepted Answer

A)  National League for Nursing (NLN) 
B)  National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 
C)  American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 
D)  Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCN
E)  
A)  National League for Nursing (NLN) 
B)  National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 
C)  American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 
D)  Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCN
E)

Question 5

A nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon:

Accepted Answer

A)  must check Oregon's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement. 
B)  will automatically be grandfathered in as a licensed registered nurse. 
C)  may request certification in Oregon rather than licensure, so as not to have to retake the NCLEX-RN®. 
D)  should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center to determine whether he or she is eligible to practice in an another state. 
A)  must check Oregon's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement. 
B)  will automatically be grandfathered in as a licensed registered nurse. 
C)  may request certification in Oregon rather than licensure, so as not to have to retake the NCLEX-RN®. 
D)  should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center to determine whether he or she is eligible to practice in an another state.

Question 6

When participating in a nurse licensure compact, the nurse:

Accepted Answer

A)  is held responsible for complying with the nursing practice laws in the state where practicing at the time care is rendered. 
B)  must purchase a license in each state but does not retake the licensure examination. 
C)  determines residency based on the state where educated as registered nurse. 
D)  may practice using one license in any state or territory in the United States that recognizes the NCLEX as the source of licensure. 
A)  is held responsible for complying with the nursing practice laws in the state where practicing at the time care is rendered. 
B)  must purchase a license in each state but does not retake the licensure examination. 
C)  determines residency based on the state where educated as registered nurse. 
D)  may practice using one license in any state or territory in the United States that recognizes the NCLEX as the source of licensure.

Question 7

To ensure that nursing legislation is current and is reviewed by specific dates, if a nurse practice act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurse review act 
B)  Sunset legislation 
C)  Mandatory revocation 
D)  Grandfathering 
A)  Nurse review act 
B)  Sunset legislation 
C)  Mandatory revocation 
D)  Grandfathering

Question 8

When practicing in a compact state:

Accepted Answer

A)  the nurse must abide solely by the practice act of the largest state. 
B)  patients' rights in relation to the nurse practice act are protected by the mutual recognition model. 
C)  the nurse must pay for a license in all states that participate in the mutual recognition model. 
D)  the nurse must refer to the nurse practice act for the list of skills that can be performed. 
A)  the nurse must abide solely by the practice act of the largest state. 
B)  patients' rights in relation to the nurse practice act are protected by the mutual recognition model. 
C)  the nurse must pay for a license in all states that participate in the mutual recognition model. 
D)  the nurse must refer to the nurse practice act for the list of skills that can be performed.

Question 9

Which statements concerning licensure as a registered nurse are correct? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurses who graduate from different types of nursing education programs are granted different types of licenses, those with a baccalaureate degree having the most expanded role. 
B)  A nursing license cannot be revoked, only suspended. 
C)  Each nurse practice act describes requirements for initial licensure. 
D)  It is illegal for states to ask about the mental or physical status of an applicant. 
E)  Students who graduate in the top 10% of their class are exempt from taking the NCLEX-RN for licensure.
F) Candidates for licensure must present proof of graduation as required by the state. 
A)  Nurses who graduate from different types of nursing education programs are granted different types of licenses, those with a baccalaureate degree having the most expanded role. 
B)  A nursing license cannot be revoked, only suspended. 
C)  Each nurse practice act describes requirements for initial licensure. 
D)  It is illegal for states to ask about the mental or physical status of an applicant. 
E)  Students who graduate in the top 10% of their class are exempt from taking the NCLEX-RN for licensure.
F) Candidates for licensure must present proof of graduation as required by the state.

Question 10

A group of registered nurses with ADN degrees are concerned that the minimum educational standard for licensure as a registered nurse is being raised to the bachelor's (BSN) level. After contacting the American Nurses Association, they learn they will be "grandfathered" in. Under the "grandfather clause," nurses with associate degrees will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be required to complete a bridge program to earn a BSN and then be tested only on material that was not part of the ASN curriculum. 
B)  continue to use the title "registered nurse." 
C)  have 10 years to obtain a BSN or the license will be revoked. 
D)  use whatever title is established for associate degree nurses. 
A)  be required to complete a bridge program to earn a BSN and then be tested only on material that was not part of the ASN curriculum. 
B)  continue to use the title "registered nurse." 
C)  have 10 years to obtain a BSN or the license will be revoked. 
D)  use whatever title is established for associate degree nurses.

Question 11

Nurse practice acts:

Accepted Answer

A)  are written and passed by legislators. 
B)  cannot be influenced by special interest groups. 
C)  reflect only the concerns of RNs. 
D)  are affected by the practice of dentists. 
A)  are written and passed by legislators. 
B)  cannot be influenced by special interest groups. 
C)  reflect only the concerns of RNs. 
D)  are affected by the practice of dentists.

Question 12

The primary purpose of licensure for RNs is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent others from using the title nurse. 
B)  demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  enhance recognition for the profession. 
A)  prevent others from using the title nurse. 
B)  demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge. 
C)  protect the public. 
D)  enhance recognition for the profession.

Question 13

The first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners was the field of:

Accepted Answer

A)  adult nurse practitioners. 
B)  nurse-midwifery. 
C)  clinical nurse specialist. 
D)  nurse anesthesia. 
A)  adult nurse practitioners. 
B)  nurse-midwifery. 
C)  clinical nurse specialist. 
D)  nurse anesthesia.

Question 14

A graduate of a nursing school in the United States plans to practice nursing in Paris, France. To request licensure to practice in Paris, the nurse:

Accepted Answer

A)  must contact the Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools to complete a special examination. 
B)  realizes that education in the United States is so generalized that he or she is eligible to practice in other countries without additional licensure. 
C)  is required to take a language proficiency examination for the primary language of that particular country, as well as a cultural assessment test, prior to licensure. 
D)  should contact the International Council of Nurses or the nursing regulatory board of that country. 
A)  must contact the Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools to complete a special examination. 
B)  realizes that education in the United States is so generalized that he or she is eligible to practice in other countries without additional licensure. 
C)  is required to take a language proficiency examination for the primary language of that particular country, as well as a cultural assessment test, prior to licensure. 
D)  should contact the International Council of Nurses or the nursing regulatory board of that country.

Question 15

Who establishes the "rules" for nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual state boards of nursing 
B)  Employer, based on area of practice 
C)  United States Department of Health and Human Services 
D)  Local health officials 
A)  Individual state boards of nursing 
B)  Employer, based on area of practice 
C)  United States Department of Health and Human Services 
D)  Local health officials

Question 16

A new graduate from a master's entry program in nursing announces, "I just passed my clinical nurse leader certification examination." Certification as a clinical nurse leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  is granted by the state board of nursing. 
B)  denotes minimum level of knowledge and skills to practice safely. 
C)  allows independent nursing practice, often in primary care. 
D)  recognizes achievement of advanced skills and knowledge. 
A)  is granted by the state board of nursing. 
B)  denotes minimum level of knowledge and skills to practice safely. 
C)  allows independent nursing practice, often in primary care. 
D)  recognizes achievement of advanced skills and knowledge.

Question 17

Nurses in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas gather for a conference related to improving quality and safety in practice and nursing education. They are awarded continuing education (CE) credit for participation and evaluation of the conference. One nurse from California states, "I need these CEs to renew my license." The nurse from Mississippi replies, "You do not need CEs for license renewal or advance practice certification renewal." Which statement about CEs would help these nurses?

Accepted Answer

A)  All states require proof of continuing education for renewal of license with the number of hours varying. 
B)  The purpose of continuing education is to ensure competence of the workforce after graduation, but each state determines if CEs are required. 
C)  Continuing education is required if nurses work across state lines. 
D)  Initial licensure provides evidence of a minimum safety and competence, so it is illegal for states to require continuing education for renewal of license. 
A)  All states require proof of continuing education for renewal of license with the number of hours varying. 
B)  The purpose of continuing education is to ensure competence of the workforce after graduation, but each state determines if CEs are required. 
C)  Continuing education is required if nurses work across state lines. 
D)  Initial licensure provides evidence of a minimum safety and competence, so it is illegal for states to require continuing education for renewal of license.

Question 18

A nurse who wishes to practice in another state: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  must retake the NCLEX-RN for that state. 
B)  should determine whether the state is a compact state. 
C)  may obtain licensure by endorsement. 
D)  must revoke licensure in the current state because nurses cannot be licensed in more than one state concurrently. 
A)  must retake the NCLEX-RN for that state. 
B)  should determine whether the state is a compact state. 
C)  may obtain licensure by endorsement. 
D)  must revoke licensure in the current state because nurses cannot be licensed in more than one state concurrently.

Question 19

A nursing student is in the final term of an Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) program and is preparing for licensure. Prior to licensure the candidate must provide evidence of: (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  graduation from a nursing program. 
B)  graduation from high school or high school equivalency. 
C)  evidence of current malpractice insurance. 
D)  evidence of plan to continue study to obtain a minimum of a BSN within 2 years. 
E)  validation of skills competence provided by a certifying agency. 
A)  graduation from a nursing program. 
B)  graduation from high school or high school equivalency. 
C)  evidence of current malpractice insurance. 
D)  evidence of plan to continue study to obtain a minimum of a BSN within 2 years. 
E)  validation of skills competence provided by a certifying agency.

Question 20

The primary purpose of licensure is protection of the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary purpose of licensure is protection...

Exam 4: Nursing Licensure and Certification

The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact the:

A nurse practicing in the early 1900s was awarded a permissive license. These licenses:

A nurse is completing the degree requirements for an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner and is concerned about certification requirements. Which statement concerning certification for advanced practice is true?

A nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon:

When participating in a nurse licensure compact, the nurse:

To ensure that nursing legislation is current and is reviewed by specific dates, if a nurse practice act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which law?

When practicing in a compact state:

Which statements concerning licensure as a registered nurse are correct? (select all that apply)

Nurse practice acts:

The primary purpose of licensure for RNs is to:

The first field of nursing to certify advanced practitioners was the field of:

A graduate of a nursing school in the United States plans to practice nursing in Paris, France. To request licensure to practice in Paris, the nurse:

Who establishes the "rules" for nursing practice?

A new graduate from a master's entry program in nursing announces, "I just passed my clinical nurse leader certification examination." Certification as a clinical nurse leader:

A nurse who wishes to practice in another state: (select all that apply)

A nursing student is in the final term of an Associate Science of Nursing (ASN) program and is preparing for licensure. Prior to licensure the candidate must provide evidence of: (select all that apply)

The primary purpose of licensure is protection of the ___________.

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