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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 7 : Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe an aspect of the credentialing process used in nursing practice? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: A: Credentialing ensures professional competence. C: Certification recognizes expertise in a specific area. E: A nursing license is a property right requiring due process for revocation. F: Nurses must be licensed in each state where they practice.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following accreditations is a legal requirement for a school of nursing to exist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: State Board of Nursing accreditation is mandatory for a nursing school to operate legally within a state.
Question 3 of 5
In comparison with licensure, which measures entry-level competence, what does certification validate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Certification validates advanced specialty knowledge and clinical judgment beyond entry-level competence.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of a nurses license?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol or drug abuse is a common reason for license revocation due to its impact on patient safety and professional conduct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse does not assist with ambulation for a postoperative patient on the first day after surgery. The patient falls and fractures a hip. What charge might be brought against the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Negligence occurs when a nurse fails to provide the standard of care, leading to patient harm, such as not assisting with ambulation.