Nurse Practice Act Test 50 Questions with Verified Answers
Which action best describes the term professional nursing?
a. Care is based on legal
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b. Maintain competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge
c. Support the physician in the care of the clients' best interest
d. Evaluate a client's rights, concerns, decisions, and dignity - CORRECT ANSWER b. Maintain competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge
Which of the following is a violation of the nurse practice act regarding delegation?
a. The registered nurse must supervise, monitor, and evaluate the assigned care to the LPN
b. The RN expects an individual to be able to perform independent activities without supervision
c. The RN provides clear directions and guidelines regarding the delegated task
d. The RN ensures that the task does not require assessment, interpretation or independent decision-making - CORRECT ANSWER b. The RN expects an individual to be able to perform independent activities without supervision
Which of the following is included in the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse?
a. Making decisions independent from the healthcare team
b. Evaluating the client's response to medical interventions
c. Prescribing different treatments, therapies, and medications
d. Communicating client's status and progress to the healthcare team - CORRECT ANSWER b. Evaluating the client's response to medical interventions
The nurse is assigned a patient that she knows from her community. The patient is embarrassed by being cared for by someone he knows and feel exploited. What is this an example of?
a. Supervision
b. Abuse
c. Dual Relationship
d. Endorsement - CORRECT ANSWER c. Dual Relationship
According to the professional practice standards, what can a RN delegate?
a. Nursing based decisions to other members of the healthcare team
b. A task that is within the scope of practice for that person
c. Client assessments and coordination of clients plan of care
d. Administration of a narcotic to a nursing assistant - CORRECT ANSWER c. Client assessments and coordination of clients plan of care
Which action when delegated to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) by a RN violates the nurse practice act?
a. Obtaining and documenting vital signs
b. Comprehensive nursing assessment and health care education
c. Performing oral and denture care
d. Ambulating and repositioning a dependent patient - CORRECT ANSWER b. Comprehensive nursing assessment and health care education
Which of the following is included in the description of unprofessional conduct?
a. Integrating patient values while providing patient care
b. Taking 5 days to notify the board of a felony or misdemeanor charge
c. Reporting a registered nurse whose work history includes unsafe and unprofessional behavior
d. Permitting or allowing another person to use the nurse's license for any purpose - CORRECT ANSWER d. Permitting or allowing another person to use the nurse's license for any purpose
Which of the following would be considered unprofessional conduct for a nurse?
a. Failure to report another nurse with evidence of impairment while on duty
b. Failure to obtain continuing education units
c. Failure to obtain current insurance information from the client
d. Failure to honor an agreement to work for a hospital after accepting a scholarship - CORRECT ANSWER a. Failure to report another nurse with evidence of impairment while on duty
Which of the following does the Arizona State Board of Nursing have authority over?
a. Nursing education programs leading to licensure or certification
b. Nursing students and certified nursing assistant students
c. All nurse externs in approved nursing programs
d. Continuing education nursing programs - CORRECT ANSWER a. Nursing education programs leading to licensure or certification
When should a nurse notify the board if they change his/her address?
a. The last day of the birthday month of the licensee
b. January 1st of the year of expiration
c. Within 30 days of the address change
d. April 1st of the year of expiration - CORRECT ANSWER c. Within 30 days of the address change
Interpret when a person is able to practice as a registered nurse without an Arizona or compact license?
a. When a nurse with a license is in good standing in any other US state or territory
b. When a nurse is licensed in another state and employed by the federal government
c. When a nurse is licensed in another state and still in orientation at a health care facility
d. When a nurse is a new graduate of a board approved nursing program before taking the licensure exam (NCLEX) - CORRECT ANSWER b. When a nurse is licensed in another state and employed by the federal government
In order to qualify for RN licensure in Arizona, what evidence is required of graduates of an international nursing programs?
a. Passing NCLEX, graduating from a comparable nursing program, and demonstrating English language proficiency
b. Licensure in another country, a valid visa screen document, and a social security number
c. Passing NCLEX or an equivalent exam in their country and demonstrating English language proficiency
d. Passing NCLEX, licensure in another country, and proof of legal residence in the US - CORRECT ANSWER a. Passing NCLEX, graduating from a comparable nursing program, and demonstrating English language proficiency
How often is it required for a nursing license to be renewed in Arizona?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 4 years
d. 5 years - CORRECT ANSWER c. 4 years
What might occur if the Board finds that a nurse has committed an act of unprofessional conduct and there is insufficient seriousness related to patient care to warrant disciplinary action?
a. Issue a letter of concern
b. Issue an administrative penalty
c. Issue a decree of censure
d. Recommend termination - CORRECT ANSWER a. Issue a letter of concern
From which of the following does the board have the authority to issue an administrative penalty?
a. Practices nursing with an expired license
b. Submits payment to the board with insufficient funds in the account
c. Engages in their first offense of unprofessional conduct
d. Fails to notify the board of a change in legal name within 15 days of the change - CORRECT ANSWER a. Practices nursing with an expired license
When would the board issue a Board Ordered Evaluation for the purpose of having a professional evaluation related to the alleged conduct?
a. The person making the complaint was an eyewitness
b. All information has been received during the investigation of the complaint
c. Evaluation of the complaint includes subjective data based on the opinion of the evaluator
d. The evaluator has private information about the licensee - CORRECT ANSWER b. All information has been received during the investigation of the complaint
When comparing the statements below, which action would demonstrate a felony?
a. Advertise being a nurse when selling a health-related product
b. Use the RN or LPN title when conducting personal business
c. Practicing registered or practical nursing without a license
d. Defaults on a student loan while holding a RN or LPN license - CORRECT ANSWER c. Practicing registered or practical nursing without a license
What is the benefit of a compact license?
a. Practice in Arizona under a license from another state
b. Practice in Arizona; license (with multistate privileges) from a participating compact state
c. Precept as a student in another state
d. Practice in Arizona with a neighboring countries license - CORRECT ANSWER b. Practice in Arizona; license (with multistate privileges) from a participating compact state
If the board were to dismiss a complaint on a nurse they would need to identify which of the following?
a. The nurse did not commit a violation of the nurse practice act
b. The nurse did not intend to harm the patient
c. The nurse was unaware that the Board prohibited the activity
d. The nurse was not aware that a complaint had been filed - CORRECT ANSWER a. The nurse did not commit a violation of the nurse practice act
Which of these are considered unprofessional conduct by a nurse?
a. Failure to provide support for a patient's family
b. Refusal to administer a medication after consulting the pharmacist
c. Fraudulently documenting care provided in the medical record when nursing assessments were not done.
d. Providing physical comfort for an anxious patient - CORRECT ANSWER c. Fraudulently documenting care provided in the medical record when nursing assessments were not done.
What meets the board's practice requirement to renew an expired license?
a. Raising children and attending to their needs
b. Coordinating care and appointments for elderly parents
c. Practicing as a nursing case manager
d. Attending continuing education activities - CORRECT ANSWER c. Practicing as a nursing case manager
If a nurse were to engage in a romantic relationship with a patient, the nurse would be demonstrating which of the following?
a. Violating the confidentiality of the patient
b. Attempting to engage in a dual relationship
c. Failing to safeguard a patient's welfare
d. Intentionally causing emotional injury - CORRECT ANSWER b. Attempting to engage in a dual relationship
If another nurse arrives on duty with alcohol on her breath, what should the witnessing nurse do first?
a. Observe the nurse for other signs of impairment while she is working
b. Call the Arizona State Board of Nursing for advice
c. Notify your colleagues to help the nurse with patient care
d. Notify the nursing supervisor and initiate measures to remove the nurse from patient care activities - CORRECT ANSWER b. Call the Arizona State Board of Nursing for advice
Which of the following represent unprofessional conduct by a nurse?
a. Falsely claiming to have worked 960 hours in the last five years when renewing a nursing license
b. Failure to pay court ordered child support
c. Posting nude pictures of oneself on an adult-only website
d. Refusing a client assignment in a health care facility - CORRECT ANSWER a. Falsely claiming to have worked 960 hours in the last five years when renewing a nursing license
Which statement describes professionalism by a Registered Nurse?
a. Negligently causing emotional or physical injury
b. Delegating to unlicensed caregivers the task of completing nursing assessments
c. Refraining from personal relationships with patients
d. Neglecting a patient that requires immediate attention - CORRECT ANSWER c. Refraining from personal relationships with patients
What are the key components to responsible delegation?
a. Right task to right person
b. Convenient task to reassign
c. Preferable to the patient
d. Requested by the physician - CORRECT ANSWER a. Right task to right person
What is the board's action when there is a request for reissuance of a revoked or voluntarily surrendered license?
a. Reactivation based on the time lapsed
b. Denial of the application
c. Investigation to determine eligibility to reissue the license
d. Referral to a refresher course - CORRECT ANSWER c. Investigation to determine eligibility to reissue the license
A family has a chronically sick child but is unable to consistently provide transportation for the clinic visits. The primary nurse of this child offers to personally transport the child on a regular basis even though the clinic has other options for transportation. What does this represent?
a. Nurse's scope of practice
b. Failure to maintain professional boundaries
c. Supports family centered care
d. Nursing judgement and critical thinking - CORRECT ANSWER b. Failure to maintain professional boundaries
How does a nurse demonstrate understanding of the nursing scope of practice?
a. Explaining the intricacies of surgery to a patient
b. Fearing being reprimanded for administering medications
c. Planning patient teaching for discharge
d. Ordering blood products for a hemorrhaging patient - CORRECT ANSWER c. Planning patient teaching for discharge
A nurse is caring for a woman who was severely injured in a car accident. What action would validate that the nurse recognizes defined nursing standards?
a. Giving medical information to a distraught neighbor
b. Giving medical information to police who suspect intoxication
c. Giving medical information as authorized by facilities policies and with a warrant
d. Giving medical information to nurses on another unit - CORRECT ANSWER c. Giving medical information as authorized by facilities policies and with a warrant
What is not included in the registered nurses scope of practice?
a. Evaluating a patient's response to interventions
b. Formulating nursing diagnoses based on patients condition
c. Documenting the nursing care that was provided
d. Diagnosing the patient with their medical diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER d. Diagnosing the patient with their medical diagnosis
Which of the following is considered unprofessional for a nursing program?
a. Utilizing students for educational purposes in a health care facility
b. Enrolling students in a program that has adequate staff and clinical experiences
c. Permitting supervision of teaching-learning experiences lacking proper credentials
d. Supervising students in the clinical setting in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act - CORRECT ANSWER c. Permitting supervision of teaching-learning experiences lacking proper credentials
Which of the following is unprofessional conduct?
a. Leaving and abandoning patients during the shift without an adequate replacement
b. Maintaining professional boundaries with a patient's family members
c. Giving immediate nursing care and arranges continuation of care
d. Supervising a person that has delegated tasks - CORRECT ANSWER a. Leaving and abandoning patients during the shift without an adequate replacement
Which of the following are appropriate actions for a nurse to take when trying to renew a license?
a. Disclose any offenses involving drugs or alcohol since the last renewal
b. Provide information if terminated from any employer since last renewal
c. Provide information on expected income
d. Provide continuing education hours in all fields related to healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER a. Disclose any offenses involving drugs or alcohol since the last renewal
Which method reflects a nurses understanding in providing education to patients?
a. Identifies and meets educational needs of the patient
b. Educates the non-English speaking patient without an interpreter
c. Uses medical terminology when teaching patient and family
d. Provides information without checking patients understanding - CORRECT ANSWER a. Identifies and meets educational needs of the patient
If the Registered Nurse was to assign a task to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) which would be appropriate?
a. Identifying blood glucose results
b. Showering patient being treated for pneumonia
c. Changing the surgical dressing of patient 1 day post op
d. Communicate lab results to a patient - CORRECT ANSWER b. Showering patient being treated for pneumonia
Designating an LPN to which of the following would not be appropriate?
a. Administration of antibiotic
b. Obtaining vital signs after administration of medication
c. Completing a full assessment on a newly admitted patient
d. Insertion of a foley catheter in a patient - CORRECT ANSWER c. Completing a full assessment on a newly admitted patient
During a code situation which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)?
a. Assist the respiratory therapist administer code drugs
b. Have Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) prepared code drugs
c. Have the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) call for more help
d. Have the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) suction the patient - CORRECT ANSWER c. Have the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) call for more help
Which of the following would not be considered advocating for the patient's best interest?
a. Promising everything is going to be okay when diagnosis or condition is not known
b. Ensuring patient understands informed consent
c. Helping patients family understand patients medical decision
d. Calling social worker to help with financial concerns - CORRECT ANSWER a. Promising everything is going to be okay when diagnosis or condition is not known
Which action would warrant the RN to intervene?
a. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) electronically accessing a personal friend's medical record from another unit
b. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) helping patient get dressed for discharge
c. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) ambulating post-op patient
d. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) assisting in meal set up - CORRECT ANSWER a. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) electronically accessing a personal friend's medical record from another unit
Who legally approves proposed changes to a nurse's scope of practice
a. Hospital administration
b. State Legislature
c. Board of Nursing
d. Arizona Nurses Association - CORRECT ANSWER b. State Legislature
What best defines the RN activities of assessment, planning and evaluation?
a. Scope of Practice
b. Delegation
c. Licensure
d. Competence - CORRECT ANSWER a. Scope of Practice
What activities is a RN's responsibility?
a. Ordering diagnostics
b. Billing for procedures
c. Analyzing patient data
d. Determining patient's discharge date - CORRECT ANSWER c. Analyzing patient data
A physician yells at a nurse in front of the patient and throws a sharp object. What should the nurse's option be in response?
a. Engage in contentious behavior
b. Leave the room and the patient
c. Notify the supervisor to address with appropriate medical staff
d. Post on social media - CORRECT ANSWER c. Notify the supervisor to address with appropriate medical staff
What would be considered unprofessional conduct of the RN?
a. Maintaining standards of acceptable nursing practice
b. Diverting patient medications for personal use
c. Supervising a task the RN delegated to a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
d. Maintain an accurate patient record of nursing services provided to the patient - CORRECT ANSWER b. Diverting patient medications for personal use
What is an example of maintaining accountability for delegation by the RN?
a. RN not aware of competencies of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
b. RN asks Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to administer medications
c. RN elicits feedback from the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
d. RN prepares discharge plan implemented by the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - CORRECT ANSWER c. RN elicits feedback from the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
A homeless patient comes to the ED when the nurse has the patient change into a gown; he/she discards the patient's unclean clothes and personal possessions. What is this an example of?
a. Independent nursing care
b. Unprofessional conduct
c. Professional boundaries
d. Administrative completeness - CORRECT ANSWER b. Unprofessional conduct
What would be a violation of the nurse practice act by the RN?
a. Delegate assessment to an LPN to determine plan of care
b. Supervise the practice of other RNs
c. Delegate a sterile dressing change to an LPN
d. Provide lab results to a client - CORRECT ANSWER a. Delegate assessment to an LPN to determine plan of care
What would a nurse be subject to if he/she is recently convicted of a felony?
a. A decree of censure
b. Payment of a civil penalty
c. Probation to ensure rehabilitation
d. Revocation of the license - CORRECT ANSWER d. Revocation of the license
What does the Board of Nursing require for nurses to demonstrate continuing competence when renewing their license?
a. Obtaining a criminal background check
b. Requiring inactive nurses to retake the NCLEX exam
c. Meeting a practice requirement of 960 hours in past five years or documentation of a completed a refresher course
d. Submitting continuing education documentation - CORRECT ANSWER c. Meeting a practice requirement of 960 hours in past five years or documentation of a completed a refresher course [Show Less]