A nursing instructor asks a group of nursing students to give examples of questions they would need to ask themselves to determine whether they are practicing within the scope and standards of nursing
Which response by the students would indicate that further teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Is the activity supported by what I feel I should do?
b. Do I possess the required knowledge and demonstrated competency in performing the activity?
c. Am I prepared to assume accountability for the provision of safe care and the outcomes rendered?
d. Will my supervisor support me if I make a mistake?
e. Is the activity consistent with the state's Nurse Practice Act and rules and regulations of the Board of Nursing?
f. Is the activity consistent with the beliefs of the National League of Nursing?
A, D, F
Questions the nurse should ask do not specifically address what a nurses feels should be done, whether a supervisor will support the nurse, or the specific beliefs of the NLN. Suggested questions that nurses may ask to determine the acceptability of their practices or any given activity include 1) Is the activity consistent with the state's Nurse Practice Act and rules and regulations of the Board of Nursing? 2) Is the activity in accordance with established policies and procedures of the institution? 3) Is the activity supported by research or in the scope and standards of practice statements? 4) Does the nurse possess the required knowledge and demonstrated competency in performing the activity? 5) Would a reasonable and prudent nurse perform the activity in this setting? 6) Is the nurse prepared to assume accountability for the provision of safe care and the outcomes rendered?
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