Question 1

In 2004,the American Association of Colleges of Nursing published a position paper stating that the preparation for advanced nursing practice should be at which education level?

Accepted Answer

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in 2004 recommended that the preparation for advanced nursing practice should be at the doctoral level, specifically the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Question 2

Which advanced practice role incorporates the subroles of expert clinician,consultant,educator,and researcher?

Accepted Answer

The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role incorporates the subroles of expert clinician, consultant, educator, and researcher, focusing on a specific patient population, disease category, or clinical setting. The other roles have specific areas of focus but do not necessarily encompass all four subroles.

Question 3

Which advanced practice role uses comprehensive assessment,clinical reasoning,and differential diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Nurse practitioners use comprehensive assessment, clinical reasoning, and differential diagnosis as part of their advanced practice role. Nurse-midwives also perform assessments and diagnosis, but they focus primarily on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Clinical nurse specialists typically have a more specialized role and may not necessarily perform differential diagnosis. Nurse anesthetists are primarily focused on providing anesthesia during surgical procedures.

Question 4

What did Dr.Loretta Ford and Dr.Henry Silver at the University of Colorado develop first?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Loretta Ford and Dr. Henry Silver at the University of Colorado developed the nurse practitioner role in the mid-1960s.

Question 5

Which advanced practice role's participation is preoperative teaching and administering anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Only nurse anesthetists are specifically trained to administer anesthesia. Nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse-midwives all have their own unique roles and do not typically administer anesthesia.

Question 6

Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)for APNs is offered to which group of nurses? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What do Ph.D.programs in nursing emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Ph.D. programs in nursing emphasize research and building nursing science. While nursing skills and case management may be covered in some courses, the primary focus is on producing original research and contributing to the development of the nursing profession through scholarship. Biomedical science may also be a component of a Ph.D. in nursing program, but it is not the sole emphasis.

Question 8

What should be the motivation behind the evolution of advanced practice nursing becoming more autonomous?

Accepted Answer

The nursing profession's vision should be the motivation behind the evolution of advanced practice nursing becoming more autonomous. This vision focuses on increasing access to high-quality healthcare, improving patient outcomes and promoting the role of nurses as leaders in the healthcare system. Autonomy for advanced practice nurses allows them to work to their full scope of practice and provide patients with timely and cost-effective care.

Question 9

Which nurse founded the Frontier Nursing Service and was a pioneer in nurse-midwifery?

Accepted Answer

Mary Breckinridge founded the Frontier Nursing Service in 1925 as a way to provide healthcare to rural areas in the Appalachian Mountains. She also introduced and helped to develop nurse-midwifery in the United States.

Question 10

What is the focus of a nurse practicing as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)?

Accepted Answer

The focus of a nurse practicing as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is the improvement of client care and nursing practice, including providing education and guidance to other nurses and healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. The other options listed (B, C, and D) may be part of a CNS's role, but they are not the primary focus of the position.

Question 11

Complying with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing,what would a graduate-level nurse-educator's instruction include?

Accepted Answer

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, a graduate-level nurse-educator's instruction should include an area of clinical competence, meaning they should have expertise in a particular clinical specialty. Malpractice insurance coverage is not relevant to their instruction, critical care skills and medical diagnosis are aspects of clinical competence that may be included, but not necessarily required.

Question 12

Which role can be practiced without an advanced nursing education degree?

Accepted Answer

Nurse administrator can often be practiced without an advanced nursing education degree, as many entry-level administrative positions require only a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Question 13

Worldwide,there is growing consensus that basic preparation for advanced practice nursing roles should be at what level?

Accepted Answer

The majority of countries, including the United States, Canada, and many European countries, require a master's degree as the minimum level of preparation for advanced practice nursing roles. The master's level provides in-depth knowledge and skills for advanced nursing practice, including clinical management, health promotion, and disease prevention. It also prepares nurses for leadership and management roles, research, and policy development. While some countries have moved towards the doctoral level as the minimum requirement, the master's degree remains the accepted standard worldwide.

Question 14

A nurse with mental health experience wants to return to school for a graduate degree to teach Psychiatric Nursing at the local nursing college.To be qualified to teach,what master's degree should this nurse obtain?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which advanced practice role's preparation includes theory and extensive supervised clinical experiences in prenatal care,management of labor and delivery,and postpartum care?

Accepted Answer

Nurse-midwives are specifically prepared to provide prenatal care, manage labor and delivery, and provide postpartum care. They receive extensive clinical experience and education in these areas. Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists have a broader scope of practice, while nurse-anesthetists focus on anesthesia administration.

Question 16

What is one challenge when working as an advanced practice nurse?

Accepted Answer

One challenge when working as an advanced practice nurse is the lack of prescriptive authority and reimbursement by third-party payers. While licensure and certification are necessary requirements, they are not necessarily a challenge for the advanced practice nurse. Lack of education and experience would also not be a challenge as this level of nursing requires advanced education and specialized training. Lack of formal recognition and acceptance by the public may be an issue; however, it is not a significant challenge specific to working as an advanced practice nurse.

Question 17

What certification can a nurse working in Canada obtain?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

A nurse moving from one state to another knows that licensure requirements fall under which jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Licensure requirements for nurses fall under the jurisdiction of individual state boards of nursing, so the state has authority over the issuance and regulation of nursing licenses. The federal government, the National League for Nursing, and the International Council of Nurses do not have direct authority over licensure requirements for nurses in individual states.

Question 19

On what would an advanced practice nurse using the Strong Model of Advanced Practice focus?

Accepted Answer

The Strong Model of Advanced Practice focuses on direct comprehensive care and education, promoting the advanced practice nurse's role as a clinical leader and educator in providing patient-centered care. Research, healthcare technology, and hiring of nurses may be important aspects of an advanced practice nurse's role, but they are not the main focus of the Strong Model.

Question 20

What is a voluntary process by which an agency or an association grants recognition to a person for meeting specified qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Certification is a voluntary process by which an agency or an association grants recognition to a person for meeting specified qualifications. Licensure is a mandatory process required for certain professions to practice legally. Entitlement refers to a legal right to something. Promotion refers to advancing to a higher position within an organization.

Quiz 24: Advanced Nursing Education and Practice