Question 1

According to the Texas Board of Nursing, which document is used to determine the mission of nursing practice in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The Nursing Practice Act

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of professional nursing interventions according to the Nursing Practice Act?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis and treatment of illness by a physician

Question 3

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s care plan and notices a change in the patient’s health status. According to the Nursing Practice Act, which intervention is the nurse responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Initiating corrective measures

Question 4

Which equation best represents the relationship between scope and standards of nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

$$Scope\ of\ Practice + Standards\ of\ Practice = Guide\ for\ Nursing$$

Question 5

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Texas Board of Nursing?

Accepted Answer

Licensing and regulating Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)

Question 6

A nurse posts a patient’s story on social media without consent. According to the ANA Social Media Guidelines, which principle has the nurse violated?

Accepted Answer

Patient confidentiality and privacy

Question 7

Which of the following is a DO according to the ANA Social Media Guidelines for Nurses?

Accepted Answer

Know and follow your organization’s social media policy

Question 8

The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing as integrating which two major components?

Accepted Answer

Art and science

Question 9

A nurse is asked to sign a prescription drug order for a patient. According to the Nursing Practice Act, under what condition is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

If the nurse is an advanced practice registered nurse authorized by Subchapter B, Chapter 157

Question 10

Which formula best represents the process of nursing according to the ANA definition?

Accepted Answer

$$Assessment + Diagnosis + Planning + Implementation + Evaluation = Nursing\ Process$$

Question 11

A nurse is teaching a group of students about the importance of maintaining professional boundaries online. Which of the following is the BEST example of maintaining professionalism?

Accepted Answer

Not connecting with patients or their family members on social media

Question 12

Which of the following is a critical insight from the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?

Accepted Answer

Nurses must maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Question 13

A nurse is involved in the administration, supervision, and teaching of nursing practices. According to the Nursing Practice Act, which area does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Professional nursing interventions

Question 14

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of violating the Texas Board of Nursing’s social media guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of nursing license

Question 15

A nurse is required to complete continuing education programs to maintain licensure. Which organization approves these programs for RNs in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas Board of Nursing

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the mission of the Texas Board of Nursing?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public by regulating nursing practice

Question 17

A nurse is asked to perform a medical procedure that is outside their scope of practice. What should the nurse do according to the standards of nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the procedure and report the request to the appropriate authority

Question 18

Which of the following is a key theme in the ANA’s definition of nursing?

Accepted Answer

Optimization of health and human functioning

Question 19

A nurse is responsible for the observation, assessment, and evaluation of a patient’s health status. Which concept does this illustrate from the Nursing Practice Act?

Accepted Answer

Professional nursing interventions

Question 20

Which equation represents the process for maintaining nursing licensure in Texas?

Accepted Answer

$$Initial\ Licensure + Continuing\ Education = License\ Renewal$$

Texas Board of Nursing & Professional Nursing Practice: Study Notes

Guida di studio - Domande di pratica

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