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1. Which of the following is a key component of the Texas Nursing Practice Act in regulating nursing practice?
A. Delegation guidelines for unlicensed personnel
B. Historical development of nursing regulation
C. Ethical obligations and duties of nurses
D. Licensure requirements and disciplinary procedures
2. According to the Board's rules, how can nurses ensure compliance with §217.11 Standards of Nursing Practice in their daily activities?
A. By maintaining competence in their practice areas without considering regulations
B. By delegating all nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel
C. By adhering to evidence-based practices and accountability
D. By focusing solely on patient advocacy without considering delegation guidelines
3. The Board's position statements and principles of nursing ethics emphasize which aspect of professional conduct?
A. Providing care that respects human dignity and upholds patient rights
B. Prioritizing personal beliefs over professional guidelines
C. Exclusively following state laws without integrating ethical principles
D. Focusing primarily on discipline and legal obligations
4. When discussing professional boundaries in nursing, which strategy is important for maintaining a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
A. Avoiding all forms of personal interaction with patients
B. Acknowledging and respecting the space between professional power and patient vulnerability
C. Sharing personal experiences to build empathy
D. Using empathy to minimize professional boundaries
5. In evaluating case studies to apply legal and ethical principles, what is a critical consideration for nurses to ensure compliance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act?
A. Relying solely on historical cases without assessing current regulations
B. Evaluating personal beliefs as primary decision drivers
C. Balancing adherence to ethical standards with legal responsibilities
D. Understanding licensure requirements and scope of practice but disregarding disciplinary actions
6. Which of the following best demonstrates understanding of professional accountability as per the Texas Nursing Practice Act?
A. Ensuring patient safety solely by following hospital protocols without considering additional patient-specific factors
B. Reporting unsafe practices only when they impact current patients
C. Delegating tasks entirely based on workload management
D. Recognizing personal limitations and seeking supervision when needed
7. In the context of §217.11 Standards of Nursing Practice, how does competence influence safe practice?
A. Competence enhances professional boundaries by restricting the scope of practice
B. Competence ensures up-to-date knowledge, reducing risk of errors
C. Competence relies on previous education and eliminates the need for continuing professional development
D. Competence focuses on administrative tasks over patient care delivery
8. How does the Board's position on ethical principles affect professional conduct?
A. By allowing nurses to use personal judgment over established ethical standards
B. By providing flexibility in ethical decision-making according to individual nurse perspective
C. By reinforcing the principles of autonomy, beneficence, and justice in day-to-day practice
D. By prioritizing ethical considerations only when legal frameworks are insufficient
9. What strategy is essential for maintaining professional boundaries in nursing practice?
A. Relying on formal written warnings to manage all boundary issues
B. Engaging in personal relationships with patients for better understanding
C. Discussing personal experiences to build rapport
D. Setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent professional behavior
10. In evaluating the impact of legal and ethical principles through case studies, what is crucial for enhanced patient safety?
A. Applying both ethical principles and legal guidelines to real-world scenarios
B. Focusing primarily on the legal aspects without regard to ethical considerations
C. Analyzing case studies solely based on emotional outcomes
D. Ignoring case studies that do not have clear solutions
11. What key responsibility does §217.11 emphasize in regards to maintaining patient safety?
A. Delegating tasks appropriately within the healthcare team
B. Documenting all patient interactions comprehensively
C. Identifying and mitigating potential safety hazards
D. Reporting any non-compliance with safety protocols
12. According to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, how are professional boundaries sustained in nurse-patient relationships?
A. By expressly avoiding conflict with patients' families
B. By discouraging any form of personal relationships
C. Through recognizing the limits of the professional relationship
D. By maintaining emotional detachment from patients
13. Among the principles of nursing ethics, which principle stresses the importance of fairness and equity in patient care?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Non-Maleficence
D. Beneficence
14. In the scenario where a patient refuses treatment based on personal beliefs, which ethical principle should the nurse prioritize?
A. Confidentiality
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
15. Which strategy is particularly useful in maintaining professional boundaries in light of increased social media use?
A. Limiting engagement with patients on social media platforms
B. Prohibiting any form of communication through social networks
C. Sharing medical advice through regulated online forums only
D. Following guidelines regarding appropriate social media use
16. What is a consequence of boundary violations in nursing practice?
A. Increase in patient trust
B. Improvement in patient relationships
C. Risk of ethical dilemmas and legal consequences
D. Enhanced professional reputation
17. When a nurse shares personal experiences with a patient, which boundary issue might this relate to?
A. Gifts and favors
B. Self-disclosure
C. Dual relationships
D. Under-involvement
18. How can a nurse maintain professional boundaries in a challenging situation?
A. Seek guidance from supervisors and maintain policy adherence
B. Regularly socialize with former patients
C. Share personal opinions openly
D. Accept personal gifts carefully
19. What is an effective strategy for setting professional boundaries with patients and colleagues?
A. Allowing flexibility in boundaries based on personal discretion
B. Engaging in dual relationships to build trust
C. Consistently disregarding organizational policies
D. Clear communication and setting expectations from the outset
20. Which scenario represents an over-involvement boundary issue?
A. Ignoring patient needs due to time constraints
B. Sharing limited personal details with a patient
C. Forming a personal relationship with a patient's family outside of work
D. Avoiding social media interactions with patients
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