A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements. What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?
a. Auxiliary
b. Co-licensure
c. Endorsement
d. Qualified licensure
ANS: C
This licensure transfer from one state to another is called endorsement.
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A) "Continue the prescribed dose. It may take several days to work." B) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the dosage can be increased." C) "I'll ask the nurse practitioner if the haloperidol can be discontinued and another drug started." D) "I'll report this to the nurse practitioner and see if he will add another drug to enhance the effects of the haloperidol."
The nurse is concerned that a patient is at increased risk of developing a pulmonary embolus and develops a plan of care for prevention to include which of the following?
a. Antiseptic oral care b. Bed rest with head of bed elevated c. Coughing and deep breathing d. Mobility
A group of nursing students are discussing job options. One of the students states that a position as a school nurse sounds interesting. In discussing the roles of the school nurse, the students will include: (Select all that apply.)
1. Screening for head lice. 2. Prescribing antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis. 3. Developing a plan for emergency care of injured children. 4. Diagnosing an ear infection. 5. Teaching a class on wellness to teachers and staff.
The nurse would record the presence of a lichenification as a
a. complicated lesion. b. primary lesion. c. secondary lesion. d. simple lesion.