Which option(s) are generally included in nurse practice acts? (Select

QUESTION

Which option(s) are generally included in nurse practice acts? (Select all that apply.)

1. A definition of the authority of the board of nursing.
2. Specific guidelines for policy and procedures for nurses.
3. A definition of nursing.
4. The requirements for licensure.
5. Statements outlining clinical responsibilities of nurses.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4

The nurse practice act usually defines the authority of the board of nursing, its composition, and its powers; defines nursing and the boundaries of the scope of nursing practice; identifies types of licenses and titles; states the requirements for licensure; protects titles; and identifies grounds for disciplinary action. Nurse practice acts do not generally offer specific guidelines for policies and procedures or statements of clinical responsibilities.