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,Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
2006
2004
2000
2002
2. introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet
challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
3. Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree?
To compete against master’s degree programs
To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
ANS: D
4. Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program creation in
2004 by the AACN was designed to address curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs.
5. The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an
effort to standardize training?
1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
1000 supervised clinical hours
900 supervised clinical hours
800 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
ANS: B
6. In 2004, the AACN outlined the DNP curriculum in an effort to standardize and relieve
challenges of master’s degree programs. This includes a standardized curriculum requiring
1000 supervised clinical hours.
7. Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the
scope of practice of specialty nurses?
Idaho
Oklahoma
, South Dakota
Maryland
ANS: A
8. Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February
11, 1971. This amended the states’ nurse practice act making it the first state to
officially recognize diagnosis and treatment of specialty nurses. The
recognition of the abilityto diagnose and treat overcame an initial hurdle toward
independent nursing practice.
9. The American Nursing Association (ANA) defines which requirement for the
designation of a clinical nurse specialist in any specialty?
Specialty training certificate
Successful completion of certification examination
Masters or doctoral degree
1000 hours relevant supervised training
Two or more years of clinically relevant experience
ANS: C
10. In 1980, the ANA specifically outlined criteria for the acknowledgment of
clinical nurse specialist training programs. At that time they required graduate
level training to become an expert in a relevant specialty area of nursing.
Additionally, they must meet any requirements set forth by the specific
professional society.
11. Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family nurse practitioner
Pediatric nurse practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
, ANS: D
12. In 1931, the National Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA), renamed in 1939 to the
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) was the first recognized group promoting
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advanced nursing practice. Agatha Hodgins founded the AANM at Lakeside Hospital in
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Cleveland, Ohio.
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13. Whichfactorisbroadlyperceivedto solidifyandstandardizetheroleofthe APNsoverthelast25
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14. As the evolution of Advanced Practice Nursing advances specific specialties and needs are
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identified. Through the evolution of organization and standardization these roles have solidified
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the APN’s role in today’s health care environment.
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15.
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for access to health care?
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War
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16. Earliest demand for nursing-provided anesthesia spiked during periods of war when numbers of
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physicians were inadequate. The earliest records date back to the American Civil War with the
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administration of chloroform. During World War I in 1917 more than 1000 nurses, some trained
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anesthetists, traveled into battle. Other factors such as need for rural health care came later in the
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validation and need for APNs.
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17. In1889,Dr.WilliamWorrallMayobuiltandopenedSt.Mary’shospitalinRochester,NY.
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Heisknownforsomeoftheearliest recruitment and specializedtrainingofnurses inwhichof
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thefollowing roles?
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