Chapter 5: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

Nursing Now, Today's Issues, Tomorrows Trends 7th Edition by Joseph T. Catalano

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Chapter 5: The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What measure can nurses use to establish a nurse support network?
A) Insist that all nurses follow the same path to success.
B) Avoid criticizing each other in public.
C) Set very high standards for care.
D) Advocate for a multi-entry level education system.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What is the primary goal for establishing licensure of nurses?
A) Guarantee high-quality nurses.
B) Increase tax revenues for the state.
C) Set a minimum level of competency to protect the public.
D) Maintain high numbers of nurses in the profession.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. Identify the basic requirement found in a mandatory nurse practice act.
A) Nurses must be employed under the general supervision of a licensed physician.
B) Nurses must be currently licensed in the state where they wish to practice nursing.
C) Nurses must graduate from a school accredited by a national nursing organization.
D) Nurses must be enrolled at least yearly in courses approved by the state to meet requirements for continuing education.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Problem Identification | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. What is the primary form of RN licensure currently used in the United States?
A) Optional
B) Compulsory
C) Customary
D) Traditional

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy

TOP:   The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. In relationship to a profession, what is the primary purpose of professional organizations?
A) Collect dues and fund research.
B) Monitor professional practice and discipline incompetent practitioners.
C) Fund political actions groups.
D) Establish standards for maintaining high-quality practice in the profession.

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   The Evolution of Licensure, Certification, and Nursing Organizations

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Integrity

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