Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
Professional regulations and laws that govern nursing practice are in place for
which reason?
a) To limit the number of nurses in practice
b) To ensure that practicing nurses are of good moral standing
c) To protect the sa...
d) The nurse should remind the physician later to write the work order. -
Answer✔️✔️-a
Which scenario is an example of certification?
a) A nurse who demonstrates advanced expertise in a content area of nursing
through special testing
b) A graduate of a nursing education program who passes NCLEX-RN
c) An education program that meets standards of the National League for Nursing
d) A hospital that meets the standards of the Joint Commission - Answer✔️✔️-a
A nurse enters the client's room and finds the client lying on the floor experiencing
a seizure. After stabilizing the client, the nurse informs the physician. The
physician advises the nurse to prepare an incident report. What is the purpose of an
incident report?
a) To determine the nurse's fault in the incident
b) To evaluate the quality of care provided and assess the potential risks for injury
to the client
c) To provide information to local, state, and federal agencies
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