Question 1

Which of the following clarifies the nature and scope of nursing practice?&#10;A) A provincial regulatory body&#10;B) A national nursing association&#10;C) A nurse practitioner regulation&#10;D) The Criminal Code of Canada

Accepted Answer

A provincial regulatory body is responsible for defining the standards of nursing practice within their jurisdiction. They establish the authority to regulate the profession and ensure that nursing practice is safe, competent, ethical, and in compliance with legislative requirements. They provide guidance and support to nurses and promote public trust and confidence in the nursing profession.

Question 2

A nurse teaches an unregulated care provider to administer medication through a nasogastric tube.Which of the following terms describes this nurse's actions?&#10;A) Assignment&#10;B) Delegation&#10;C) Reassignment&#10;D) Regulation

Accepted Answer

The nurse is delegating the task of administering medication through a nasogastric tube to an unregulated care provider, which involves transferring the responsibility of performing the task to another person while retaining accountability for the outcome.

Question 3

Professional standards and practice standards of a nursing regulatory body describe the ability and functioning of the majority of registrants.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The terms &#34;controlled acts&#34; and &#34;reserved acts&#34; are specific to the nursing profession.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The primary purpose of nursing regulatory bodies is the protection of the public.

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of nursing regulatory bodies is to ensure that nurses meet the minimum standards of competency and professionalism to provide safe and effective care to the public. This is done through licensing, accreditation, and disciplinary processes, which ultimately aim to protect the health and welfare of the public.

Question 6

What is the main purpose of having nursing students and nurses seeking employment complete a criminal background check?&#10;A) To exclude anyone with a criminal record from practising nursing or entering the profession&#10;B) To avoid threats to the safety of vulnerable patients&#10;C) To identify those at risk for misappropriating narcotics&#10;D) To keep records on the number of nurses with criminal records

Accepted Answer

The main purpose of having nursing students and nurses seeking employment complete a criminal background check is to avoid threats to the safety of vulnerable patients. This is important to ensure that those with a history of violent behavior or abuse are not allowed to practice nursing and potentially harm patients.

Question 7

Which of the following is an objective of a nursing regulatory body?&#10;A) The regulation of nursing education&#10;B) The promotion and advancement of nursing regulation issues on a national level&#10;C) The day-to-day governance of the affairs of the regulatory body&#10;D) The support of a high-quality and publicly funded health system

Accepted Answer

The regulation of nursing education is an objective of a nursing regulatory body as it ensures that only qualified individuals are licensed as nurses and that they receive appropriate education and training. The other options are not specific objectives of a nursing regulatory body.

Question 8

The use of registration assures the public that nurses meet appropriate standards and can safely practise.

Accepted Answer

Registration ensures that nurses have met certain qualifications and standards, which helps to ensure the safety and competence of nurses in their practice.

Question 9

What is the main difference between a two-tier regulatory system for nurses and a single-tier system?&#10;A) A two-tier system ensures due process in the complaint resolution process.&#10;B) A single-tier system does not deal with complaints about a nurse's practice.&#10;C) A single-tier system is not self-regulatory.&#10;D) A two-tier system has a regulatory branch underneath a higher-level body.

Accepted Answer

In a two-tier system, there is a regulatory branch that operates beneath a higher-level regulatory body, while in a single-tier system, there is no such division.

Question 10

A nurse who continues to practise while under suspension is guilty of which of the following?&#10;A) Professional negligence&#10;B) Professional incompetence&#10;C) Professional misrepresentation&#10;D) Professional misconduct

Accepted Answer

Practising while under suspension is a violation of professional standards and is considered professional misconduct. It is unethical and can harm patients, and therefore, is a serious offense.

Question 11

Which of the following is an aspect of self-regulation?&#10;A) Setting standards of entry into a profession&#10;B) Representing coworkers during disciplinary meetings with an employer&#10;C) Self-evaluating practice&#10;D) Determining the length of shift

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Question 12

Which of the following sequences best describes the investigation process of disciplinary and competency matters?&#10;A) Complaint,investigation,interim investigation,disciplinary committee&#10;B) Complaint,disciplinary committee,investigation,discipline&#10;C) Interim investigation,complaint,investigation,discipline&#10;D) Discipline,complaint,interim investigation,investigation

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Question 13

The investigation of a nurse's fitness and capacity to practise indicates a likelihood of professional misconduct.

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Question 14

Regulatory bodies are responsible for maintaining processes to support the evaluation of the ongoing competence of nurses.

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Deck 5: Regulation of the Nursing Profession