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NCA 622 & 623 Buppert Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
When allowed by state law, the AGACNP may own an independent
practice. Which type of practice is least acceptable for an Adult-Gero
Acute Care NP to own? Answer: Gerontology primary care.
What is a disadvantage of shared practice ownership? Answer: Liability
may be shared.
Which of the following is not necessary when starting an independent
NP run practice? Answer: Quality Improvement coordinator.
When deciding on the location of a practice, all of the following should
be considered by the prospective practice owner(s) except: Answer:
Cultural representation of population.
Which of the following is a barrier to practice ownership by a NP?
Answer: Reduced accessibility to commercial insurance provider panels.
The following represent care priorities of the APN except:
-Assisting patients in obtaining medical insurance.
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-Facilitation of entry into the healthcare system.
-Health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
-Facilitation of patient participation in care. Answer: Assisting patients
in obtaining medical insurance.
Which of the following statements about standard of care is true?
-Standard of care refers to the care that a reasonable, similarly
educated and situated professional would provide to a patient.
-Standard of care is rarely argued in court during malpractice claims.
-Standard of care is constant regardless of geographic location.
-Standard of care does not typically apply to NPs. Answer: Standard of
care refers to the care that a reasonable, similarly educated and
situated professional would provide to a patient.
Which of the following examples represents a potential malpractice
scenario?
-A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed an inappropriate
dose of insulin and experiences a severe hypoglycemic episode.
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-A patient with a known allergy to sulfa is prescribed trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) but no reaction occurs.
-A patient with acute bacterial sinusitis does not see improvement in
signs and symptoms after being given a dose appropriate prescription
for amoxicillin-clavulanate.
-Prior to taking a medication, a patient realizes the wrong drug was
dispensed at the pharmacy. Answer: A patient with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is prescribed an inappropriate dose of insulin and experiences
a severe hypoglycemic episode.
What is the primary goal of quality and performance improvement
initiatives?
-To improve safety and efficiency in health care.
-To avoid medical malpractice law suits.
-To identify unsafe healthcare providers.
-To demonstrate good outcomes that will generate business. Answer:
To improve safety and efficiency in health care.
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NCA 622 & 623 Buppert Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
When allowed by state law, the AGACNP may own an independent
practice. Which type of practice is least acceptable for an Adult-Gero
Acute Care NP to own? Answer: Gerontology primary care.
What is a disadvantage of shared practice ownership? Answer: Liability
may be shared.
Which of the following is not necessary when starting an independent
NP run practice? Answer: Quality Improvement coordinator.
When deciding on the location of a practice, all of the following should
be considered by the prospective practice owner(s) except: Answer:
Cultural representation of population.
Which of the following is a barrier to practice ownership by a NP?
Answer: Reduced accessibility to commercial insurance provider panels.
The following represent care priorities of the APN except:
-Assisting patients in obtaining medical insurance.
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-Facilitation of entry into the healthcare system.
-Health promotion, maintenance and restoration.
-Facilitation of patient participation in care. Answer: Assisting patients
in obtaining medical insurance.
Which of the following statements about standard of care is true?
-Standard of care refers to the care that a reasonable, similarly
educated and situated professional would provide to a patient.
-Standard of care is rarely argued in court during malpractice claims.
-Standard of care is constant regardless of geographic location.
-Standard of care does not typically apply to NPs. Answer: Standard of
care refers to the care that a reasonable, similarly educated and
situated professional would provide to a patient.
Which of the following examples represents a potential malpractice
scenario?
-A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed an inappropriate
dose of insulin and experiences a severe hypoglycemic episode.
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-A patient with a known allergy to sulfa is prescribed trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) but no reaction occurs.
-A patient with acute bacterial sinusitis does not see improvement in
signs and symptoms after being given a dose appropriate prescription
for amoxicillin-clavulanate.
-Prior to taking a medication, a patient realizes the wrong drug was
dispensed at the pharmacy. Answer: A patient with type 2 diabetes
mellitus is prescribed an inappropriate dose of insulin and experiences
a severe hypoglycemic episode.
What is the primary goal of quality and performance improvement
initiatives?
-To improve safety and efficiency in health care.
-To avoid medical malpractice law suits.
-To identify unsafe healthcare providers.
-To demonstrate good outcomes that will generate business. Answer:
To improve safety and efficiency in health care.
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