Author Question: The graduate nurse is researching the state's nursing practice act, which varies from state to ... (Read 76 times)

savannahhooper · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The graduate nurse is researching the state's nursing practice act, which varies from state to state. Which of the following accurately describes a state ruling?

A) In all states, new graduate nurses must work as assistants until they obtain a license.
B) Most states allow an unlimited number of attempts to pass the examination.
C) Some states issue new nursing graduates a permit to practice before licensure.
D) New nurses are always paid less until they have passed the licensure examination.

Question 2

A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider performing a digital rectal examination of a 65-year-old African American client. This test, along with the PSA blood test, is used as an early detection of what disease?

A) Prostate cancer
B) Colorectal cancer
C) Erectile dysfunction
D) Orchitis

choc0chan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
In some states, new nursing graduates are issued a permit to practice and are called graduate nurses or graduate practical nurses until they receive a license. Other states do not issue permits; new graduates are required to practice as nursing assistants until licensed. Usually, these nurses are paid less until they prove they have passed the licensure examination. Most states allow only a limited number of attempts to pass the examination; then, the graduate who has not passed must take a refresher course and pay an additional fee to be allowed to take the examination again.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The PSA is a blood test that detects a glycoprotein found only in the tissue of the prostate gland. PSA is best used in combination with a digital rectal examination for early detection of prostate cancer. The PSA test is not associated with diagnosis of colorectal cancer, erectile dysfunction, or orchitis (inflammation of the testes).