NSG 3039 ADVANCED PRACTICE
NURSING
6TH EDITION NEW UPDATE 2025
Chapter 1: Highlights From The History Of Advanced Practice
Nursing In The United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. 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
Ans: 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.
2. Which Of The Following Is The Best Explanation For The Creation Of The
Doctorate Of Nursing Practice (Dnp) Degree?
,A. To Compete Against Master’s Degree Programs
B. To Ensure Standardized Curriculum Ensuring Independent Practice
C. To Validate Aprn’s For Financial Reimbursement
D. To Address Increasing Curriculum Requirements Of Master’s Degree
Programs
Ans: 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.
3. Which Of The Following Was The First Recognized Area Of Advanced
Practice Nursing?
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Family Nurse Practitioner
C. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Ans: 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.
,4. 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
Ans: B
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.
5. 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.Availability Of Training
Ans: 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.
6. 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.Anesthesia
C. Obstetrics
D. Research And Statistics
E. Family Nursing
Ans: B
In 1889, Dr. William Worrall Mayo Began Formally Training And Recognizing
Nurse Anesthetists. This Has Been Regarded As The Earliest Training In Nurse-
Provided Anesthesia.
7. In 1893, Lillian Wald Established The Henry Street Settlement (Hss)
House For Which Purpose?
NURSING
6TH EDITION NEW UPDATE 2025
Chapter 1: Highlights From The History Of Advanced Practice
Nursing In The United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. 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
Ans: 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.
2. Which Of The Following Is The Best Explanation For The Creation Of The
Doctorate Of Nursing Practice (Dnp) Degree?
,A. To Compete Against Master’s Degree Programs
B. To Ensure Standardized Curriculum Ensuring Independent Practice
C. To Validate Aprn’s For Financial Reimbursement
D. To Address Increasing Curriculum Requirements Of Master’s Degree
Programs
Ans: 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.
3. Which Of The Following Was The First Recognized Area Of Advanced
Practice Nursing?
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Family Nurse Practitioner
C. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Ans: 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.
,4. 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
Ans: B
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.
5. 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.Availability Of Training
Ans: 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.
6. 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.Anesthesia
C. Obstetrics
D. Research And Statistics
E. Family Nursing
Ans: B
In 1889, Dr. William Worrall Mayo Began Formally Training And Recognizing
Nurse Anesthetists. This Has Been Regarded As The Earliest Training In Nurse-
Provided Anesthesia.
7. In 1893, Lillian Wald Established The Henry Street Settlement (Hss)
House For Which Purpose?
