A nurse who has provided care in acute settings for several years has begun the process of gaining additional credentials. Which of the following statements best describes credentials?
A) Credentials indicate that an individual has demonstrated a continuing commitment to
competence.
B) Credentials recognize an individual's professional superiority to his or her peers.
C) Credentials indicate that an individual has met specific criteria and standards.
D) Credentials indicate that an individual has the authority to direct practice in a particular care
setting.
Question 2. A nurse administers insulin to a diabetic patient via an insulin pump. Based on the NCLEX examination, this action would fall under which of the categories of client needs?
A) Safe effective care environment
B) Health promotion and maintenance
C) Psychosocial integrity
D) Physiological integrity
Question 3A nursing board asks the court to stop a nurse from practicing until it investigates allegations that the nurse was providing care while under the influence of alcohol. What is the name of the process that allows this action?
A) Revocation
B) Suspension
C) Injunctive relief
D) Court investigation
Question 4A nurse who is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania decides to seek a nursing position in Florida. This nurse would obtain this license by which of the following methods?
A) Licensure by endorsement
B) Licensure by examination
C) Licensure by renewal
D) Reciprocal licensure