ANCC FNP COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE WITH
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Health People 2020.
Answer: The program is an initiative that develops evidence-based
practice objectives designed to improve the health of all Americans.
The objectives are targeted to be followed over a 10-year period.
4 Foundational Healthcare measures:
1) General health status.
2) Health-related quality of life and well being.
3) Determinants of Health - aim to create social & physical
environments that promote good health for all.
4) Reduce Health Disparities.
◉ Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Answer: Pros: allows for sharing of health information between
healthcare entities & with patients, thereby reducing the cost of
care, improving care efficiency, avoiding readmission and decreasing
duplicate testing. Cons: the potential for data loss in the event of
computer or system failure.
◉ Medicaid.
,Answer: A federal and state assistance program that pays for health
care services for people who cannot afford them. Varies from state to
state.
◉ Medicare.
Answer: A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years
of age and older. Those with severe disability no matter income level
or those with ESRD. Qualifying conditions must be a US Citizen, non-
US citizens after 5 years of permanent residency. US Veterans are
eligible after 65 years.
* Medicare Part A covers medically necessary inpatient care and
supplies; skilled nursing facility.
* Medicare Part B covers nursing home/custodial care (ADL's), home
health services, durable medical equipment, outpatient care &
preventive services (i.e. 1 mammogram every 12 months) in women
40 and older. Part B does not include routine dental care of
eyeglasses.
* Part C - HMO
* Part D covers prescriptions.
◉ Single payer healthcare system.
Answer: refers to a system where in essence the government runs a
nationwide insurance plan that pays all healthcare cost for its
members.
,◉ Peer Review / 360 degree Evaluation.
Answer: employees rate other employees in the same job
classification, through the use of established criteria. The system has
the potential to offer honest & specific feedback that allows the
individual to make improvements or adjustments to meet objectives
and performance standards.
◉ Fidelity.
Answer: Loyalty & dedication; keeping a promise.
◉ Beneficence.
Answer: promote good and prevent harm.
◉ Non-Maleficence.
Answer: duty to do no harm
◉ Justice.
Answer: Right to fair and equitable treatment.
◉ Automony.
, Answer: The right of the patient to make clinical decisions about
their medical care, assuming the patient is rational & can make
informed decisions about care.
◉ Veracity.
Answer: truthfulness
◉ Utilitarianism.
Answer: Greatest good for the greatest number of people
◉ State Nurse Practice Act.
Answer: (NPA) approved by vote through the processes of each
individuals states legislature. The act delineates the legal scope of
practice within the geographical boundaries of the jurisdiction. The
purpose of the state nurse practice act is to protect the public.
◉ State Board of Nursing.
Answer: (BON) determines laws governing nurse practice authority;
has the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations that
clarify the NPA & make scope of practice interpretations more
specific. The state BON rules and regulations must be consistent
with the legislature.
◉ Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA).
SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ Health People 2020.
Answer: The program is an initiative that develops evidence-based
practice objectives designed to improve the health of all Americans.
The objectives are targeted to be followed over a 10-year period.
4 Foundational Healthcare measures:
1) General health status.
2) Health-related quality of life and well being.
3) Determinants of Health - aim to create social & physical
environments that promote good health for all.
4) Reduce Health Disparities.
◉ Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Answer: Pros: allows for sharing of health information between
healthcare entities & with patients, thereby reducing the cost of
care, improving care efficiency, avoiding readmission and decreasing
duplicate testing. Cons: the potential for data loss in the event of
computer or system failure.
◉ Medicaid.
,Answer: A federal and state assistance program that pays for health
care services for people who cannot afford them. Varies from state to
state.
◉ Medicare.
Answer: A federal program of health insurance for persons 65 years
of age and older. Those with severe disability no matter income level
or those with ESRD. Qualifying conditions must be a US Citizen, non-
US citizens after 5 years of permanent residency. US Veterans are
eligible after 65 years.
* Medicare Part A covers medically necessary inpatient care and
supplies; skilled nursing facility.
* Medicare Part B covers nursing home/custodial care (ADL's), home
health services, durable medical equipment, outpatient care &
preventive services (i.e. 1 mammogram every 12 months) in women
40 and older. Part B does not include routine dental care of
eyeglasses.
* Part C - HMO
* Part D covers prescriptions.
◉ Single payer healthcare system.
Answer: refers to a system where in essence the government runs a
nationwide insurance plan that pays all healthcare cost for its
members.
,◉ Peer Review / 360 degree Evaluation.
Answer: employees rate other employees in the same job
classification, through the use of established criteria. The system has
the potential to offer honest & specific feedback that allows the
individual to make improvements or adjustments to meet objectives
and performance standards.
◉ Fidelity.
Answer: Loyalty & dedication; keeping a promise.
◉ Beneficence.
Answer: promote good and prevent harm.
◉ Non-Maleficence.
Answer: duty to do no harm
◉ Justice.
Answer: Right to fair and equitable treatment.
◉ Automony.
, Answer: The right of the patient to make clinical decisions about
their medical care, assuming the patient is rational & can make
informed decisions about care.
◉ Veracity.
Answer: truthfulness
◉ Utilitarianism.
Answer: Greatest good for the greatest number of people
◉ State Nurse Practice Act.
Answer: (NPA) approved by vote through the processes of each
individuals states legislature. The act delineates the legal scope of
practice within the geographical boundaries of the jurisdiction. The
purpose of the state nurse practice act is to protect the public.
◉ State Board of Nursing.
Answer: (BON) determines laws governing nurse practice authority;
has the authority to develop administrative rules or regulations that
clarify the NPA & make scope of practice interpretations more
specific. The state BON rules and regulations must be consistent
with the legislature.
◉ Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA).
