There are no minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Applicable
• D. Cannot Determine

Answer: (B)

There is a defined baseline for nursing practice in Florida. The standard of care is the level of care a reasonably prudent nurse would provide under similar circumstances, representing the minimal acceptable performance. This standard is described in the Nurse Practice Act and Board rules as the prevailing standard of practice, which can evolve with advances in the profession. So, the statement that there are no minimal standards is incorrect; nurses are expected to meet this baseline, and failing to do so can lead to disciplinary action or malpractice claims.