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 accountable for their actions, and establishes State Boards of Nursing.
- Defines the practice of professional nursing
- Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for
- Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
- Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
licensure
*defines nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in your state.
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Question:
A common board of Nursing Function is?
Answer:
Carrying out displinary action for violators.
Question:
- 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
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Common Law
Answer:
a system of law based on precedent and customs
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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.
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Statutory Law
Answer:
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
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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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