Before the nurse can apply for re-licensure, the state board of ...

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Before the nurse can apply for re-licensure, the state board of nursing requires a specific number of hours of continuing education in nursing in-service or education. This practice best exemplifies which of the following?
 
  1. Licensure
  2. Competency
  3. Credentialing
  4. Certification

Question 2

A nurse forgets to put the call light within the client's reach and then leaves the room. The client reaches for it and falls out of bed. The nurse could be charged with which of the following?
 
  1. Assault
  2. Battery
  3. Negligence
  4. Criminal intent

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Licensure is the process of granting a legal permit to practice or engage in a profession, such as nursing.
Rationale 2: Competency is a level of acceptable performance, and credentialing ensures this in licensure. Certification is also part of credentialing. It validates that an individual has met minimum standards of nursing competency in a specialty area.
Rationale 3: Credentialing is the process of determining and maintaining competence in general nursing practice. It is one way to maintain the professional standards of practice and accountability for the members' educational preparation.
Rationale 4: Certification validates that an individual has met minimum standards of nursing competency in a specialty area.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Assault is the threat to touch another person unjustifiably.
Rationale 2: Battery is the willful touching of a person that may cause harm.
Rationale 3: Negligence is an example of a tort law. Negligence occurs when something is accidental and harm results, as in this case. Another example of negligence would be if surgical instruments or bandages are accidentally left in a client during surgery.
Rationale 4: Criminal intent implies preplanned actions that are illegal.