Standard 2 Quiz: Knowledge-based Practice

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1.

RNs are responsible for establishing the initial nursing plan of care.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. RNs are responsible for establishing the initial nursing plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment. If the comprehensive assessment has been completed by an LPN, the RN is accountable to interpret the assessment an develop or approve a draft initial plan of care (indicator 2.2).

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2.

Appropriate documentation includes some of the following characteristics (choose all that apply):
- A.
  
  Clear
- B.
  
  Comprehensive
- C.
  
  Sporadically
- D.
  
  Chronological
Correct Answer(s)
A. Clear
B. Comprehensive
D. Chronological

Explanation
(A) Clear, (B) Comprehensive, and (C) Chronological. Appropriate documentation refers to it being clear, accurate, comprehensive, legible, chronological and reflective of relevant observations (indicator 2.9).

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3.

RNs can demonstrate Standard 2 by acting as a preceptor.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. Acting as a preceptor is one way RNs can demonstrate this standard (indicator 2.8).

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4.

What is Standard 2 in the 2019 Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses?
- A.
  
  Knowledge-Based Practice
- B.
  
  Education
- C.
  
  Continuing Competence
- D.
  
  Formal Leadership in Practice
Correct Answer
A. Knowledge-Based Practice

Explanation
(A) Knowledge-Based Practice. RNs must practise using evidence-informed knowledge relevant to their legislated and individual scope of practice to provide client-centred nursing care and services.

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5.

When RNs use social media, they must do so in a way that upholds the public’s trust in the nursing profession.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
True. When RNs use social media, they have an accountability to use it in a way which maintains the highest level of trust the public has in the nursing profession (indicator 2.10).

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Standard 2 Quiz: Knowledge-based Practice

RNs are responsible for establishing the initial nursing plan of care.

Appropriate documentation includes some of the following characteristics (choose all that apply):

RNs can demonstrate Standard 2 by acting as a preceptor.

What is Standard 2 in the 2019 Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses?

When RNs use social media, they must do so in a way that upholds the public’s trust in the nursing profession.