TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition by Mary
Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
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, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
Correct answer: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to
meet challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
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
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To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
Correct answer: D
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.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
A. A Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. B Family nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric nurse practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Correct answer: D
In 1931, the National Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA), renamed in 1939 to the
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) was the first recognized group promoting
advanced nursing practice. Agatha Hodgins founded the AANM at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland,
Ohio.
Which factor is broadly perceived to solidify and standardize the role of the APNs over the last 25
years?
a. Lack of access to health care providers
b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
Correct answer: B
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6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
As the evolution of Advanced Practice Nursing advances specific specialties and needs are
identified. Through the evolution of organization and standardization these roles have solidified
the APN’s role in today’s health care environment.
During the formation of early APN roles in anesthesia, which of the following increased demand
for access to health care?
a. Poverty
b. War
c. Rural access to care
d. d.Availability of training
Correct answer: B
Earliest demand for nursing-provided anesthesia spiked during periods of war when numbers of
physicians were inadequate. The earliest records date back to the American Civil War with the
administration of chloroform. During World War I in
1917 more than 1000 nurses, some trained anesthetists, traveled into battle. Other factors such as
need for rural health care came later in the validation and need for APNs.
In 1889, Dr. William Worrall Mayo built and opened St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, NY. He is
known for some of the earliest recruitment and specialized training of nurses in which of the
following roles?
a. Pediatrics
b. b.Anesthesia Obstetrics
c. Research and statistics
d. Family nursing
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6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition by Mary
Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
pg. 1
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
Correct answer: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to
meet challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
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
pg. 2
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
Correct answer: D
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.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
A. A Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. B Family nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric nurse practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Correct answer: D
In 1931, the National Association of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA), renamed in 1939 to the
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) was the first recognized group promoting
advanced nursing practice. Agatha Hodgins founded the AANM at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland,
Ohio.
Which factor is broadly perceived to solidify and standardize the role of the APNs over the last 25
years?
a. Lack of access to health care providers
b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
Correct answer: B
pg. 3
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
As the evolution of Advanced Practice Nursing advances specific specialties and needs are
identified. Through the evolution of organization and standardization these roles have solidified
the APN’s role in today’s health care environment.
During the formation of early APN roles in anesthesia, which of the following increased demand
for access to health care?
a. Poverty
b. War
c. Rural access to care
d. d.Availability of training
Correct answer: B
Earliest demand for nursing-provided anesthesia spiked during periods of war when numbers of
physicians were inadequate. The earliest records date back to the American Civil War with the
administration of chloroform. During World War I in
1917 more than 1000 nurses, some trained anesthetists, traveled into battle. Other factors such as
need for rural health care came later in the validation and need for APNs.
In 1889, Dr. William Worrall Mayo built and opened St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, NY. He is
known for some of the earliest recruitment and specialized training of nurses in which of the
following roles?
a. Pediatrics
b. b.Anesthesia Obstetrics
c. Research and statistics
d. Family nursing
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