Exam 2: NU 131 / NU131 (Latest Version 2025 / 2026) Nursing and Healthcare I | Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
NPA (Nurse Practice Act)
Answer:
Based on state legislation that regulates nursing practice. Aimed at protecting the public, making nurses account...
Exam 2: NU 131 / NU131 (Latest
Version ) Nursing and
Healthcare I | Questions & Answers
| 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
NPA (Nurse Practice Act)
Answer:
Based on state legislation that regulates nursing practice. Aimed at protecting
the public, making nurses accountable for their actions, and establishes State
Boards of Nursing.
1. Defines the practice of professional nursing
2. Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for
licensure
3. Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
4. Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
*defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state.
,Question:
A common board of Nursing Function is?
Answer:
Carrying out displinary action for violators.
Question:
8 categories of disciplinary actions taken against nurses?
Answer:
1.) Fraud and deceit
2.) Criminal activity
3.) Negligence
4.) Violation of the NPA
5.) Discipline by another jurisdiction
6.) Incompetence
7.) Unethical conduct
8.) Alcohol and other drug abuse
Question:
Nursing standard of care
Answer:
Guideline for good nursing care
, Question:
Common Law
Answer:
a system of law based on precedent and customs
Question:
informed consent
Answer:
A written agreement to participate in a study made by an adult who has been
informed of all the risks that participation may entail.
Question:
Statutory Law
Answer:
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
Question:
Misdemeanor
Answer:
(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor
misbehavior or misconduct
*May result in a fine or jail time less than 1 year.
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