Deck 1: Legal Scope of Practice and Clinical Guidelines

Question 1

The advanced practice registered nurse's scope of practice rests at the level of the:

A) Federal government
B) State government
C) Professional organization
D) Employing agency

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which statement accurately defines a professional practice statute for health professionals?

A) A law or act that explains the training requirements and allowed behaviors for healthcare professionals.
B) A code that delineates a legal and ethical framework for healthcare professional practice in a specific state.
C) A law that delineates legal and illegal behaviors for healthcare professionals.
D) A business code that outlines permissible and compensable healthcare functions per healthcare profession.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Regulations are specific rules that often delineate how to implement components of the statutes (e.g., regulations related to registered nurses performing overlapping functions with medicine).

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If part of a healthcare professional statute is confusing to professional agencies, resolution can best be facilitated via:

A) A position statement from healthcare professional organization(s)
B) The implementation of new regulations
C) An official opinion from the attorney general
D) A statement from the Federal Trade Commission

Question 5

You are an advanced practice registered nurse working in a state that requires supervision by a physician when performing overlapping functions with medicine. You have just accepted a new job in small private practice with a physician. The physician states given this requirement that she will determine which functions you may and may not perform. An appropriate response would be:

A) "This sounds reasonable. Let's put this information in writing."
B) "Let's review the available resources on my scope of practice from the Board of Registered Nursing to note the conditions of supervision and allowable functions."
C) "We should consult your attorney about our scopes of practice. We can then finalize my employment contract."
D) None of the above are appropriate.

Question 6

You and several advanced practice registered nurse colleagues are discussing the possibility of opening a practice together. The best approach to getting an initial understanding of scope of practice and other legal issues would be:

A) Hire an attorney for a legal opinion
B) Discuss the issue with other advanced practice registered nurses
C) Consult the legal and regulatory section of your professional agency's website
D) Seek advice from the office of the attorney general

Question 7

Advanced practice registered nurses must always act under defined standardized procedures.