Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for
Texas Nurses (2022/2023) Already
Passed
According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed
Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of prac
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Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for
Texas Nurses (2022/2023) Already
Passed
According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed
Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube
provided that
A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the
tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube.
B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube
with a specific physician's order, and the nurse has not completed the required skills check-off.
C. the tube has been in place for 4-6 weeks and the nurse observed a supervisor completed the
procedure.
D. the tube has been in place 4-6 weeks and the nurse as been determined to be competent in
reinserting permanently placed tubes that have an established fistulous tract. ✔✔A. the tube has
been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physicians to replace the tube, and the nurse has
completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube.
The BON differs from nursing and healthcare specialty associations since the BON
A. lobbies for legislation favorable to the practice of nursing.
B. sets criteria for evaluating nursing career ladders.
C. offers liability insurance at discounted rates for members
D. protects and promotes the welfare of the people of Texas ✔✔D. protects and promotes the
welfare of the people of Texas.
The Standards of Nursing Practice, Board Rule 217.11 state that the LVN scope of practice
includes including doing which of the following with regard to care plans?
A. Initiate the development of a comprehensive nursing care plan independently
B. May not document on the nursing care plan
C. Participate in the modification and development of the nursing care plan.
D. Review the nursing care plan only if directed t
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