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Jurispurdence Exam Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN? - ANSWER Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be... credentialed by the KBN A newly licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by advanced practice nurse practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care. The job description states that nurse practitioners can provide prescribed medications to clients, using free drug samples from pharmaceutical companies. How should the APRN respond to this job requirement? – ANSWER The nurse practitioner should distribute the prescribed medications The registered nurse (RN) is providing hospice care in the home of a client who is in the final stages of dying. The nurse is present when the client's heart stops and respirations cease. Who can legally make the declaration of death in this situation? – ANSWER The RN can declare the client dead, sign the provisional report of death and release the body to the funeral home Which task would the registered nurse NOT assign to the licensed practical nurse? - ANSWER Withdrawal of blood specimen from a central venous catheter Which of the following nursing tasks would be appropriate for the nurse to assign to an experienced nurse assistant? – ANSWER Obtain vital signs for a group of stable clients The nurse is making shift assignments. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistant? – ANSWER To assist the client to get dressed prior to discharge The charge nurse is making assignments for the team that consists of a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and several unlicensed assistants. Which client should be assigned to the LPN? – ANSWER A client with hypertension, diagnosed with suspected angina The nurse leaves the unit for about 30 minutes to make an important private telephone call. The nurse does not tell anyone about leaving the unit. What may be the consequence of the nurse's action? – ANSWER The nurse can be charged with abandonment A nurse finds the report printout from the last shift in the bathroom. What should the nurse do with the papers? – ANSWER Shred the report sheets Kentucky Nursing Law gives power to the Consumer Protection Branch of the KBN for which of the following fuctions? – ANSWER To deny admission to the licensure examination (NCLEX) In which of the following cases is the nurse's liability risk the greatest? - ANSWER The nurse who administers an injection prepared by another nurse A complaint has been filed and an investigation is in process about an allegation of verbal abuse. What are the implications for practice? – ANSWER The nurse is allowed to maintain employment in Kentucky Nursing students are discussing the requirements for reporting nurses who violate the Kentucky Nursing Laws. Which of these statements made by the students is correct? - ANSWER Complaints can be submitted by anyone." After several clients denied receiving pain relief despite being medicated, an investigation is begun by the health care facility. The nurse confesses to diverting narcotic medications for her own use. What can the nurse expect to happen next? - ANSWER The nurse's actions must be reported to the Kentucky Board of Nursing A complaint is made against a nurse who reportedly falsified medical records. What action may be taken against the license? – ANSWER The KBN will initiate an investigation to determine whether the nurse has violated Kentucky Nursing Laws The nurse is required to submit to a mental health evaluation. Which of the following statements about this requirement is correct? – ANSWER Failure to comply with the order may result in suspension of the license A complaint has been filed against a nurse. What should the nurse do when contacted by an investigator? – ANSWER Cooperate fully with the investigation What can happen if a nurse chooses not to respond to the allegations made during an investigation? – ANSWER The nurse will be found guilty of the charges An investigation into a complaint against a nurse concludes that a violation of Kentucky Nursing Laws occurred. The nurse disagrees with the finding. What will happen next? - ANSWER A formal hearing is scheduled What does it mean when a disciplinary record is expunged? – ANSWER It's as if the disciplinary action never occurred The employer must verify the licensure of the APRN from Kentucky to check that there are no adverse actions taken against the nurse. Which agent is used by the KBN to meet their reporting requirements? – ANSWER Nursys Database The nurse with a chemical dependency agrees to participate in the KARE program. The nurse agrees to be monitored by this program for what length of time? – ANSWER Five years A registered nurse, who lives in a non-compact state, contracts with a staffing agency to practice in several states that all participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact. What action should the nurse take to practice in the states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact? - ANSWER Obtain a license to practice in each state The registered nurse (RN) observes the nurse practitioner (APRN) remove a narcotic from the electronic medication dispensing machine and self-medicate. Which action is required for the RN to take? – ANSWER Report the APRN to the Board of Nursing in writing What continuing education requirements are mandated by Kentucky Nursing Laws for licensure? – ANSWER A total of 4.5 contact hours related to domestic violence, HIV/AIDs, and pediatric abusive head trauma education/training A registered nurse applicant (RNA) has relocated to Kentucky and is working with a provisional license. Arriving at work, the RNA finds the unit staffed with 2 LPNs and 4 unlicensed assistants. What action should the RNA take? – ANSWER The RNA should notify the nursing supervisor that another licensed RN is required for the unit A person, who is licensed as a nurse in another state, moves to and declares residency in Kentucky. What action must this person take in order to practice nursing in Kentucky? - ANSWER Apply for licensure by endorsement A new nursing graduate is working in a health care setting as a registered nurse applicant (RNA). Which of the following statements correctly reflects the parameters of this licensure status? – ANSWER The provisional license is valid for 6 months or until the KBN receives notification that the RNA was unsuccessful on NCLEX The advanced practice registered nurse is also a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). What must the APRN do to maintain this SANE credential? – ANSWER Renew the credential every year The nurse is applying for a job and attaches a copy of the email notification of licensure with a resume. The nurse manager accesses the KBN Web site to verify licensure, but the resource is temporarily unavailable. What should the nurse manager do next? - ANSWER Check back later to verify licensure online The nursing instructor is reviewing application for licensure with a group of nursing students. Which statement made by a student is accurate? – ANSWER "If you have insufficient funds in your bank account and the application fee isn't paid, it can result in temporary suspension of your license." According to Kentucky Nursing Law, which of the statements below best describes one of the roles of the registered nurse (RN)? – ANSWER The supervision, teaching of, and delegation to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care Select the statement that best describes licensed practical nursing practice. – ANSWER Observes and cares for the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a RN, APRN, licensed physician or dentist Which of these statements best reflects a requirement of being an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in Kentucky? – ANSWER The APRN must be certified in at least one population focus The KBN issues credentials for which of the following health care providers? – ANSWER Dialysis Technicians In which case does Kentucky Nursing Law allow for the practice of nursing without a Kentucky nursing license? – ANSWER Continuing Education Which of the following statements accurately describes what it means for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to "dispense" medications? – ANSWER To distribute noncontrolled legend drugs from a local, district or an independent health department A nurse is assigned to care for an acutely ill client who will undergo peritoneal dialysis. The nurse, who has never performed peritoneal dialysis, reads the policy manual and carefully infuses the dialysate; the nurse does not ask for assistance. The client later develops peritonitis, becomes septic and dies. Is the nurse potentially liable for the client outcome? – ANSWER Yes, because the nurse is obligated to ask for the help of a nurse who is competent to perform the procedure To be eligible for a provisional license, which of the following requirements must be completed by an applicant? – ANSWER Jurisprudence examination Which nurse must have an active nursing license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)? – ANSWER The RN who volunteers 30-hours a week in a free-standing clinic to treat the homeless in a Kentucky municipality A graduate of a BSN program is unsuccessful passing the NCLEX-RN examination. What is required if this BSN graduate now wants to take the NCLEX-PN? – ANSWER The BSN graduate may not sit for the NCLEX-PN; s/he may only retake the NCLEX-RN An employer asks the nurse for a copy of a license to practice in Kentucky. Based on the KBN recommendation, how should the nurse respond? – ANSWER "The KBN does not provide a license card; you may verify my license online at http://kbn.ky.gov" Which of the following statements about license renewal is correct? – ANSWER The renewal period for licensure ends at midnight October 31st ET every year According to KBN practice guidelines, which activity is outside the scope of practice for dialysis technicians? – ANSWER Administration of blood or blood products under the supervision of the RN Of the health care workers who are licensed or credentialed by the KBN, which one can dispense non-controlled legend medications? – ANSWER Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, if employed by a health department In which of the following circumstances can the nurse pronounce a person dead? - ANSWER The registered nurse (RN), employed by an ambulance service, who has completed training in determination of death and preservation of evidence The licensed practical nurse (LPN) has demonstrated clinical competency in intravenous (IV) therapy. The registered nurse (RN), who understands the Kentucky Nursing Law, will assign the LPN to perform which of the following IV therapy skills? - ANSWER Administer, monitor, and discontinue IV medications and fluids given via a patient controlled administration system The client has an order to be out of bed and sitting in a chair. The client is demonstrating behaviors of acute confusion. To whom should the RN assign the task of helping the client move from the bed to the chair? – ANSWER Licensed practical nurse (LPN) The nurse working in a skilled nursing facility is considering the list of assigned clients and their nursing needs. Which nursing task can be safely delegated to the unlicensed assistant? – ANSWER The stable stroke victim who was admitted 1 week ago for physical therapy and needs to have range of motion exercises performed A newly licensed registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client who needs tracheotomy or tracheostomy care. The nurse has performed the procedure on a manikin while in nursing school, but never on an actual person. What action should the RN take? - ANSWER Request a nursing supervisor to assist with the procedure The registered nurse (RN) arrives at work to find that all other scheduled nurses have notified the supervisor that they are "sick" and will not work the shift. The RN decides to stay and takes report on all 24 patients after being told that she will get more help. When help does not arrive, the nurse decides to leave. What action must she take before leaving the unit? – ANSWER Communicate to supervisory nursing personnel about the staffing needs and demonstrate reasonable and prudent efforts to place the clients in another nurse's care What is one of the functions of the Consumer Protection Branch of the Kentucky Board of Nursing? – ANSWER To monitor nurses on probation The nurse receives a CE audit notice but cannot complete the continuing education competency requirements in time to renew his license. What could happen if the nurse decides to "correct" the dates on old certificates of completion and submit photocopies of the documents to the KBN? – ANSWER The KBN may initiate an investigation The nurse has been found guilty of failure to pay legal child support obligations and does not report this to the KBN. What are the implications for licensure? – ANSWER The KBN can initiate an investigation for failure to report the conviction A Notice of Complaint letter, a copy of the complaint, and a Response to Complaint form are mailed to the nurse. What action must the nurse take in response to receiving these documents? – ANSWER Provide a written response to the allegations using the Response to Complaint form within 30 days During an investigation it has been determined that the nurse represents a substantial danger to the public. What should the nurse expect to happen next? – ANSWER The KBN can immediately suspend the nurse's license and continue the investigation In addition to denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or certificate, what other action can the KBN take on a license when a licensee or certificate holder violates Kentucky Nursing Laws? – ANSWER Place conditions, limitations, or restrictions on the license or certificate The nurse has failed to maintain any contact with the KBN after entering the KARE program and ignored all correspondence from the KBN. What action can the KBN now take? – ANSWER Suspend the nurse's license Which nurse qualifies for a multi-state license to practice in other compact states? - ANSWER An RN or LPN who has declared permanent residency in a state that is a member of the compact agreement and has an unencumbered license A candidate for licensure by endorsement is seeking a nursing license in Kentucky. What should the candidate know about continuing education requirements? – ANSWER Continuing education hours in several content areas are required within a prescribed period of time following licensure The health care provider prescribes a medication for a hospitalized client in a dose that exceeds the maximum dose recommended by the manufacturer. How can the nurse best handle this situation? – ANSWER Contact the prescriber and ask for clarification of the dose Which statement most accurately reflects the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Kentucky? – ANSWER Must work under the direction of an RN, APRN, MD, or dentist A client has just returned from surgery and there is an order to ambulate in the hallway. The nurse tells the unlicensed assistant to "go in and get the client up and moving right away." Can this nursing task be delegated to the unlicensed assistant? – ANSWER No, because the postoperative assessment of the client must be completed first [Show More]

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