ANCC non-clinical exam question and
answers
State Nurse Practice Act. - CORRECT ANSWER-THE LEGAL RIGHT
TO PRACTICE BY STATE legislature- Scope of practice that vary
state-to-state). Contains regulations that mandate education and
requirements and responsibilities and the scope of practice for NP and
other nurses within the state. Rx, use of title, protects public. NP
Practice is not regulated by the federal government, the AMA or the
department of health and human services.
State Board of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for
ENFORCING the State nurse practice act. Has the statutory authority
to regulate nursing practice. Legal authority to monitor and discipline
nurses issue and revoke license.
Scope and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER-A document
that contains authoritative statements that were used to evaluate and
measure the nurses' quality of practice, service and education.
Developed by professional societies such as the American academy of
NP
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-is the legal REQUIREMENT TO
PRACTICE as an RN or APRN done through government entity such
,as the state board of nursing. Must meet the minimal clinical
requirements and education to become licensed.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-is a voluntary process/BOARDS by
a nongovernmental entity such as a professional association ANCC,
AANP, Majority of states have required nurses to be certified to obtain
a license. Establishes mastery of specialized knowledge and skills
Collaborative Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER-A written agreement
between a supervising physician and a NP outlining the NP role and
responsibilities in clinical practice also know as protocols
Physicians and Dentist - CORRECT ANSWER-A NP can sign a
collaborative agreement with MD, DO, and DDS, DMV - Physicians are
the only ones legally sign death certificate. Chiropractors are NOT
considered physicians under the Nurse Practice Act.
The Role of the NP - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinician,
Consultant/collaborator, Educator, Researcher
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-is the integration of
solid clinical evidence into clinical care for optimal health. Research
from experimental studies is critically evaluated for validity, impact and
applicability.
, Treatment Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-Guidelines based on
systematic review of available clinical evidence. National expert panels
such as JNC-8, American academy of pediatrics, national guidelines
clearinghouse.
Case management - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of controlled
OVERSIGHT and authorization of SERVICES and benefits provided to
clients consisting of coordinating care, ensuring quality outcomes,
monitoring plan of care, and doing advocacy. Overall goal - Overall
goal is to promote quality, cost effective outcomes
Health Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER-A systematic
organizational process to identify risky practices to minimize adverse
patient outcomes and corporate liability. HAI (health care associated
infection)
Quality Assurance - CORRECT ANSWER-A process for evaluating the
care of patients using established standards of care to ensure quality
Quality Improvement - CORRECT ANSWER-Use data to monitor the
outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design
and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of
health care systems.
answers
State Nurse Practice Act. - CORRECT ANSWER-THE LEGAL RIGHT
TO PRACTICE BY STATE legislature- Scope of practice that vary
state-to-state). Contains regulations that mandate education and
requirements and responsibilities and the scope of practice for NP and
other nurses within the state. Rx, use of title, protects public. NP
Practice is not regulated by the federal government, the AMA or the
department of health and human services.
State Board of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-Responsible for
ENFORCING the State nurse practice act. Has the statutory authority
to regulate nursing practice. Legal authority to monitor and discipline
nurses issue and revoke license.
Scope and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER-A document
that contains authoritative statements that were used to evaluate and
measure the nurses' quality of practice, service and education.
Developed by professional societies such as the American academy of
NP
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER-is the legal REQUIREMENT TO
PRACTICE as an RN or APRN done through government entity such
,as the state board of nursing. Must meet the minimal clinical
requirements and education to become licensed.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER-is a voluntary process/BOARDS by
a nongovernmental entity such as a professional association ANCC,
AANP, Majority of states have required nurses to be certified to obtain
a license. Establishes mastery of specialized knowledge and skills
Collaborative Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER-A written agreement
between a supervising physician and a NP outlining the NP role and
responsibilities in clinical practice also know as protocols
Physicians and Dentist - CORRECT ANSWER-A NP can sign a
collaborative agreement with MD, DO, and DDS, DMV - Physicians are
the only ones legally sign death certificate. Chiropractors are NOT
considered physicians under the Nurse Practice Act.
The Role of the NP - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinician,
Consultant/collaborator, Educator, Researcher
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-is the integration of
solid clinical evidence into clinical care for optimal health. Research
from experimental studies is critically evaluated for validity, impact and
applicability.
, Treatment Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER-Guidelines based on
systematic review of available clinical evidence. National expert panels
such as JNC-8, American academy of pediatrics, national guidelines
clearinghouse.
Case management - CORRECT ANSWER-a system of controlled
OVERSIGHT and authorization of SERVICES and benefits provided to
clients consisting of coordinating care, ensuring quality outcomes,
monitoring plan of care, and doing advocacy. Overall goal - Overall
goal is to promote quality, cost effective outcomes
Health Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER-A systematic
organizational process to identify risky practices to minimize adverse
patient outcomes and corporate liability. HAI (health care associated
infection)
Quality Assurance - CORRECT ANSWER-A process for evaluating the
care of patients using established standards of care to ensure quality
Quality Improvement - CORRECT ANSWER-Use data to monitor the
outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design
and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of
health care systems.
