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RN and NP regulation outlines the following
restricted activities, titles and scope of practice
who is in charge of the regulation of nurses in bc
registered nurses and nurse practitioners regulation bc
BCCNP sets the following on nursing scope of practice
standards limits and conditions
where does the BCCNP get authority to regulate the practice of registered nurses
bc health professions act
what is the mandate of a regulatory college
public interest and protection
1. Which piece of legislation outlines registered nurse’s scope of practice in BC?
The nurses (registered) and nurse practitioners regulation
1. The registered (nurses) and nurse practitioners regulation outlines the following
restricted activities, scope of practice and reserved titles
bccnm set the following on nursing scope of practice
standards, limits and conditions
What are the three main areas of nursing practice sat out by the regulation?
a. Acute, community and long term care
b. General practice, Certified practice, Nurse Practitioner
practice c. Maternity, Surgery, Medical
Which of the following best describes a BCCNM standard?
a. Identifies a desirable and achievable level of performance against which actual
performance can be compared
What are the elements that imposed controls on your practice?
,a. Your employer, BCCNM and Health Professions Act
b. BC legislation and Regulation, BCCNM standards, limits and conditions, employer
policies, your individual competence
c. My employer in my area of practice
All of the above
D
What activities for registered nurses are included under the Acting within Autonomous
Scope Standard?
a. Not restricted activities only
b. Not restricted activities unrestricted activities with an older adult
c. Not restricted activities and restricted activities without an order
None of the above
c
When practicing RN acts within Autonomous Scope of Practice, who assumes
the accountability and responsibility of their clinical decision-making process?
a. BCCNM
b. The nurse who is Acting within Autonomous Scope
c. The health care team working with the RN
The employer
b
When Acting within Autonomous Scope, once you have determined the activity you will
perform and prior to carrying it out, what factors do you need to consider?
a. The known risks and benefits to the client
b. The possible outcomes of performing the activity
c. Know the safeguards and resources needed to manage the outcomes
All the above
d
1. Which group of health professionals fall under the category of Listed Health Professionals?
, a. Dietitians, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, wound care nurse clinicians
b. Midwives, dentist, naturopaths, podiatrist, pharmacist
b
1. When acting on a client specific order from a non listed health professional, the
activity ordered must be:
a. Clearly outlined by the ordering
b. Be within your autonomous scope of practice and your individual competence
c. Be in the best interest of the client
d. All of the above
d
1. Nurses carry out appropriate assessments to ensure that the clients conditions
continues to warrant the activity before acting with the client specific order
a. True
b False
a
Prior to giving a client specific order what elements must ensure in place?
a. That the order is for an activity that is outside of your autonomous scope of practice
b. That your organizational policies, procedures and communication methods are in place
to maintain continuity of care
c. That you can be reached by the health professional carrying out the order, as you are
ultimately accountable and responsible to ensure that the health professional carrying
out the order acts within his or her scope of practice
All of the above
b
Who is responsible for setting Professional Standards for nurses in BC?
a. BCCNM
b. Provincial Government
c Your Employer
a