Role Comp Final Exam Questions and
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Define APRN - CORRECT ANSWER- A. An APRN is a nurse that has completed advanced educational
requirements in a selected setting. They are able to assess, diagnose, order test, and prescribe
medication to treat patients suffering from a variety disorders.
3 primary criteria to be an APRN - CORRECT ANSWER- a) The APRN must possess an earned graduate
degree with a concentration in an APRN role. This must be a Master's or Doctorate degree. The
curricular must include theories and research findings relevant to the selected core discipline. Clinical
training must include a minimum of 500 clinical hours for Master's degree and 1000 clinical hours for
Doctorate.
b) Professional certifications for practice at the level within a clinical population focus.
c) A practice focused on patients and their families.
List AND describe the 4 types of APRNs - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The Clinical Nurse Specialist: Care for
complex and vulnerable populations, educate, support interprofessional staff, and provide clinical
expertise to facilitate change in a health care system.
B. Certified Nurse Practitioner: Provide primary, acute or specialty care across lifespans. NP's are
licensed in all states and practice under the rules and regulations of that state. There are several
specialties of Nurse Practitioner: Primary care, Acute Care, Neonatal, Pediatric, Psychiatric, and
Women's health.
C. Certified Nurse-Midwives: Provide primary, gynecological, and reproductive health care. Midwives
must obtain a graduate degree from an accredited program.
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Provide a full range of anesthesia and pain management
across lifespans. The CRNA is the oldest APRN specialty.
How does Louisiana define the APRN? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Advanced practice registered nurse" or
"APRN" means a licensed registered nurse who is certified by a nationally recognized certifying body,
such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as having an advanced nursing specialty as described
in this Part and who meets the criteria for an advanced practice registered nurse as established by the
board.
, Louisiana's regulatory requirements for APRN Licensure comply with the Consensus Model for
Regulation: LACE. Considering this, what are Louisiana's regulatory requirements for an APRN? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A. "Advanced practice registered nursing" means nursing by a certified registered
nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse practitioner which is based
on knowledge and skills acquired in a basic nursing education program, licensure as a registered nurse,
and a minimum of a master's degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing
specialty which includes both didactic and clinical components, advanced knowledge in nursing theory,
physical and psychosocial assessment, nursing interventions, and management of health care. The APRN
must hold a current, unencumbered nursing license in Louisiana. Continuing education is required
annually for licensure and the APRN that has prescriptive authority and active controlled dangerous
substance (CDS) license must complete an additional 3 hours of education that includes best practices
for the prescribing of CDS, drug diversion training, appropriate treatment for addiction, and the
treatment of chronic pain
Define NP (include - what does an NP do? What services do NPs provide??) - CORRECT ANSWER- A.
Nurse Practitioners Are Advanced Nurse Practitioner's that specialize in areas of care. The specialties
include: Family Practice, Adult-Geriatric (Acute or Primary), Pediatric (Acute or Primary), Psychiatric
Mental Health, Neonatal, and Women's Health. NP's provide care in almost all clinical setting such as in
hospital, clinics, or primary care provider offices. NP's have the ability to assess, order diagnostic test,
labs, and order prescriptions to prevent or treat diseases on all spectrums.
Define AND describe (1-2 sentences) YOUR specific clinical role concentration (FNP, WHNP, PCPNP,
AGACNP, PCMHNP, etc.). (Make sure to identify your patient population) - CORRECT ANSWER- My
specific concentration will be Adult Geriatric Acute Care. My discipline will focus on the adult population
requiring advanced assessments and treatments for acute problems. My setting will include patients 13
years and older admitted to the hospital for exacerbation of chronic conditions or admitted for life
threatening complications
Identify what organization determines YOUR standards of care (or practice guidelines) for YOUR specific
clinical concentration - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
establishes the scope and standards for acute and critical care nursing, acute care clinical nurse
specialists and acute care nurse practitioners.
B. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Identify the organization(s) that provide national certification for YOUR specific clinical concentration
(some but not all provide both standards & certification). - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The American
Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Certification includes Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Certification Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
Answers 100% Verified 2026
Define APRN - CORRECT ANSWER- A. An APRN is a nurse that has completed advanced educational
requirements in a selected setting. They are able to assess, diagnose, order test, and prescribe
medication to treat patients suffering from a variety disorders.
3 primary criteria to be an APRN - CORRECT ANSWER- a) The APRN must possess an earned graduate
degree with a concentration in an APRN role. This must be a Master's or Doctorate degree. The
curricular must include theories and research findings relevant to the selected core discipline. Clinical
training must include a minimum of 500 clinical hours for Master's degree and 1000 clinical hours for
Doctorate.
b) Professional certifications for practice at the level within a clinical population focus.
c) A practice focused on patients and their families.
List AND describe the 4 types of APRNs - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The Clinical Nurse Specialist: Care for
complex and vulnerable populations, educate, support interprofessional staff, and provide clinical
expertise to facilitate change in a health care system.
B. Certified Nurse Practitioner: Provide primary, acute or specialty care across lifespans. NP's are
licensed in all states and practice under the rules and regulations of that state. There are several
specialties of Nurse Practitioner: Primary care, Acute Care, Neonatal, Pediatric, Psychiatric, and
Women's health.
C. Certified Nurse-Midwives: Provide primary, gynecological, and reproductive health care. Midwives
must obtain a graduate degree from an accredited program.
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Provide a full range of anesthesia and pain management
across lifespans. The CRNA is the oldest APRN specialty.
How does Louisiana define the APRN? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Advanced practice registered nurse" or
"APRN" means a licensed registered nurse who is certified by a nationally recognized certifying body,
such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as having an advanced nursing specialty as described
in this Part and who meets the criteria for an advanced practice registered nurse as established by the
board.
, Louisiana's regulatory requirements for APRN Licensure comply with the Consensus Model for
Regulation: LACE. Considering this, what are Louisiana's regulatory requirements for an APRN? -
CORRECT ANSWER- A. "Advanced practice registered nursing" means nursing by a certified registered
nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse practitioner which is based
on knowledge and skills acquired in a basic nursing education program, licensure as a registered nurse,
and a minimum of a master's degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing
specialty which includes both didactic and clinical components, advanced knowledge in nursing theory,
physical and psychosocial assessment, nursing interventions, and management of health care. The APRN
must hold a current, unencumbered nursing license in Louisiana. Continuing education is required
annually for licensure and the APRN that has prescriptive authority and active controlled dangerous
substance (CDS) license must complete an additional 3 hours of education that includes best practices
for the prescribing of CDS, drug diversion training, appropriate treatment for addiction, and the
treatment of chronic pain
Define NP (include - what does an NP do? What services do NPs provide??) - CORRECT ANSWER- A.
Nurse Practitioners Are Advanced Nurse Practitioner's that specialize in areas of care. The specialties
include: Family Practice, Adult-Geriatric (Acute or Primary), Pediatric (Acute or Primary), Psychiatric
Mental Health, Neonatal, and Women's Health. NP's provide care in almost all clinical setting such as in
hospital, clinics, or primary care provider offices. NP's have the ability to assess, order diagnostic test,
labs, and order prescriptions to prevent or treat diseases on all spectrums.
Define AND describe (1-2 sentences) YOUR specific clinical role concentration (FNP, WHNP, PCPNP,
AGACNP, PCMHNP, etc.). (Make sure to identify your patient population) - CORRECT ANSWER- My
specific concentration will be Adult Geriatric Acute Care. My discipline will focus on the adult population
requiring advanced assessments and treatments for acute problems. My setting will include patients 13
years and older admitted to the hospital for exacerbation of chronic conditions or admitted for life
threatening complications
Identify what organization determines YOUR standards of care (or practice guidelines) for YOUR specific
clinical concentration - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
establishes the scope and standards for acute and critical care nursing, acute care clinical nurse
specialists and acute care nurse practitioners.
B. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Identify the organization(s) that provide national certification for YOUR specific clinical concentration
(some but not all provide both standards & certification). - CORRECT ANSWER- A. The American
Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Certification includes Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Certification Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
