A nurse is aware that the nurse practice act in her state ...

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A nurse is aware that the nurse practice act in her state provides the legal framework for her scope of practice. A nurse practice act is an example of
 
  A) common law.
  B) constitutional law.
  C) enacted law.
  D) judicial law.

Question 2

After several months of working on an acute care for elders (ACE) unit following her graduation, Theresa has decided to focus her nursing career on working with older adults. What action is most likely to help Theresa meet this career goal?
 
  A) Cultivating a passion for the health of the older adult population
  B) Networking with prominent older adults in the community
  C) Performing original research that adds to the knowledge of this population's needs
  D) Working toward certification in gerontological nursing

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Enacted law includes all bills passed by legislative bodies; nurse practice acts in the
various states are examples of enacted law at the state level. A nurse practice act is not an
example of constitutional law or common law. Judicial law consists of decrees or judgments
from the courts.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Certification in a particular nursing specialty has the potential to increase a nurse's
opportunities in that field. Passion, networking, and research may all be of some benefit, but
certification is more likely to create tangible career opportunities.

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