Chapter 4 Nursing Licensure and Certification

Chapter 4  Nursing Licensure and Certification

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The advanced practice nurse who is seeking information about requirements for practice in a specialized area should contact
A.
American Nurses Association (ANA).
B.
National League for Nurses (NLN).
C.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
D.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

ANS: C
(C) is correct because the nurse should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to determine the education, experience, and examination requirements that must be met if one is to become certified. (A) is incorrect because the American Nurses Association (ANA) is a professional organization that represents all nurses. (B) is incorrect because the National League for Nursing (NLN) is a professional organization whose members represent multiple disciplines; this group conducts many types of activities, including accreditation of nursing education programs. (D) is incorrect because the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an organization whose membership consists of the board of nursing from each territory of the state.

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2. The primary purpose of licensure for registered nurses (RNs) is
A.
to prevent others from using the title “nurse.”
B.
to demonstrate a specialized body of knowledge.
C.
to protect the public.
D.
to enhance recognition for the profession.

ANS: C
(C) is the correct answer because protecting the public is one of the essential purposes of the State Board of Nursing, which regulates licensure. (A) is incorrect because licensure protects the legal title of registered nurse (RN), not nurse. (B) is incorrect because demonstration of a specialized body of knowledge is a characteristic of a profession. (D) is incorrect because enhancing recognition for the profession is not a function of licensure.

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3. Nursing Practice Acts
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.

ANS: A
(A) is the correct answer because, just as other sections of state codes are written and passed by legislators, so is the Nursing Practice Act of each state. (B) is incorrect because Nursing Practice Acts represent the aims and concerns of many individuals and groups. (C) is incorrect because Nursing Practice Acts represent the aims and concerns of many individuals and groups, not only those of nurses. (D) is incorrect because Nursing Practice Acts affect nurses, and dentists do not in any way influence these Acts.

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4. To ensure that nursing legislation is current and is reviewed by specific dates, if a Nursing Practice Act fails to be reviewed, it is automatically rescinded under which law?
A.
Nurse Review Act
B.
Sunset legislation
C.
Mandatory revocation
D.
Grandfathering

ANS: B
(B) is correct because sunset legislation may be included in a state’s Nursing Practice Act, and this means that the act must be reviewed by a specific date; if not, it is automatically rescinded. (A) is incorrect because a Nurse Review Act does not exist. (C) is incorrect because mandatory revocation of licensure is a function that falls under the domain of the State Board of Nursing. (D) is incorrect because grandfathering refers to a statutory process by which previously licensed persons are included without further action in revisions or additions to Nursing Practice Acts.

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