#1
Which organization establishes nursing practice standards in the United States?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Nursing Association (ANA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
International Council of Nurses (ICN)
#2
What is the primary purpose of nursing practice standards?
To ensure nurses follow strict guidelines
To provide a framework for evaluating nursing care
To restrict the autonomy of nurses
To increase healthcare costs
#3
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare regulations?
Health Insurance Portability and Administrative Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
#4
Which regulatory body oversees the approval of new drugs in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
#5
Which of the following is NOT a component of the nursing process?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Treatment
Evaluation
#6
In the United States, which entity typically grants nursing licenses?
State boards of nursing
Federal Nursing Commission
National Nursing Association
American Medical Association
#7
Which organization is responsible for accrediting nursing education programs in the United States?
National League for Nursing (NLN)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
#8
Which entity publishes the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
World Health Organization (WHO)
American Nursing Association (ANA)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#9
What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
To provide guidelines for nurse-patient interactions
To establish the scope of nursing practice
To regulate nurse staffing ratios
To govern the use of medical equipment
#10
What is the purpose of continuing education requirements for nurses?
To increase healthcare costs
To ensure nurses remain updated and competent in their practice
To limit the number of nurses in the workforce
To decrease patient safety
#11
What is the purpose of nursing regulations?
To ensure nurses adhere to strict protocols
To protect the public's health and safety
To limit the scope of nursing practice
To increase healthcare disparities
#12
Which organization is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice?
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
National League for Nursing (NLN)
American Nursing Association (ANA)
#13
Which entity provides oversight for the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
American Nursing Association (ANA)
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
#14
Which entity is responsible for enforcing nursing regulations in healthcare facilities?
State boards of nursing
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
#15
What is the primary goal of the Institute of Medicine's report, 'The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health'?
To decrease healthcare costs
To reduce the number of nursing education programs
To increase the number of nursing students
To improve the quality and safety of patient care
#16
Which entity is responsible for setting standards for nursing informatics practice?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)