Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC®)
– Verified Questions & Correct Answers –
A+ Graded – 2026/2027 Edition
Scope of Practice -CORRECTANSWER Based on legal allowances in each state,
individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP role include -CORRECTANSWER integration of care across
the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based
clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning
Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... -CORRECTANSWER American
Nurses Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education
State Practice Acts -CORRECTANSWER Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to
establish statutory authority for licensure of RNs
State Practice Acts - authority includes: -CORRECTANSWER use of title, authorization
for scope of practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds
States vary in practice requirements, such as -CORRECTANSWER certification
,Prescriptive authority -CORRECTANSWER Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe
meds
DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. -CORRECTANSWER
registration numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed
Credentials encompass... -CORRECTANSWER required education, licensure and
certification to practice as an NP
Credentials establish... -CORRECTANSWER minimal levels of acceptable performance
Credentialing is necessary to: -CORRECTANSWER ensure that safe healthcare is
provided by qualified individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN
Credentials also... -CORRECTANSWER acknowledges the scope of practice of NP,
mandates accountability, enforces professional standards for practice
Licensure -CORRECTANSWER establishes that a person is qualified to perform in a
particular professional role
Licensure is granted as defined by rules and regulations set forth by -
CORRECTANSWER a governmental regulatory body (ie. state board of nursing)
,Certification -CORRECTANSWER Person has met certain standards that signify
mastery of specialized knowledge
Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies such as -CORRECTANSWER
ANCC, AANP
Admitting privileges to hospitals (non physican) were granted -CORRECTANSWER
1983 by JC
Credentialing and privileging -CORRECTANSWER process which an NP is granted
permission to practice in an inpt setting
Credentialing with hospital privileges is granted by a -CORRECTANSWER Hospital
Credentialing Committee
Pt Medical Abandoment -CORRECTANSWER When caregiver-pt relationship is
terminated w/o making reasonable arrangements w an appropriate person so that care
can be continued
Determination of pt abandonment depends on factors such as: -CORRECTANSWER
Whether NP accepted pt assignment, whether NP provided reasonable notice before
termination, whether reasonable arrangements could have been made
, Following do not constitute pt abandonment -CORRECTANSWER NP refuses to accept
responsibility for pt assignment when NP has given reasonable notice to proper
authority that NP lacks competence to carry out assignment; NP refuses assignment of
a double shift or addtl hrs beyond posted work schedule when proper notification has
been given..latter phrase can be controversial
Risk Mgmt -CORRECTANSWER Systematic effort to reduce risk begins w formal
written risk mgmt plan that includes: organizations goals, delineation of program's
scope, components, methods; delegating responsibility for implementation and
enforcement; demonstrating commitment by the board; confidentiality and immunity
from retaliation for those who report sensitive info
Most common method of documentation for risk mgmt -CORRECTANSWER incident
reports
Policies regarding incident reports should address: -CORRECTANSWER ppl authorized
to complete report; ppl responsible for review of a report, immediate actions needed to
minimize the effects of the event; ppl responsible for follow up; plan for monitoring
aftermath; security/storage of completed report
Risk mgmt - Satisfaction surveys -CORRECTANSWER Important for identifying
problems before they develop into incidents or claims; for pts and employees
Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC®)
– Verified Questions & Correct Answers –
A+ Graded – 2026/2027 Edition
Scope of Practice -CORRECTANSWER Based on legal allowances in each state,
individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP role include -CORRECTANSWER integration of care across
the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based
clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning
Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... -CORRECTANSWER American
Nurses Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education
State Practice Acts -CORRECTANSWER Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to
establish statutory authority for licensure of RNs
State Practice Acts - authority includes: -CORRECTANSWER use of title, authorization
for scope of practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds
States vary in practice requirements, such as -CORRECTANSWER certification
,Prescriptive authority -CORRECTANSWER Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe
meds
DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. -CORRECTANSWER
registration numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed
Credentials encompass... -CORRECTANSWER required education, licensure and
certification to practice as an NP
Credentials establish... -CORRECTANSWER minimal levels of acceptable performance
Credentialing is necessary to: -CORRECTANSWER ensure that safe healthcare is
provided by qualified individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN
Credentials also... -CORRECTANSWER acknowledges the scope of practice of NP,
mandates accountability, enforces professional standards for practice
Licensure -CORRECTANSWER establishes that a person is qualified to perform in a
particular professional role
Licensure is granted as defined by rules and regulations set forth by -
CORRECTANSWER a governmental regulatory body (ie. state board of nursing)
,Certification -CORRECTANSWER Person has met certain standards that signify
mastery of specialized knowledge
Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies such as -CORRECTANSWER
ANCC, AANP
Admitting privileges to hospitals (non physican) were granted -CORRECTANSWER
1983 by JC
Credentialing and privileging -CORRECTANSWER process which an NP is granted
permission to practice in an inpt setting
Credentialing with hospital privileges is granted by a -CORRECTANSWER Hospital
Credentialing Committee
Pt Medical Abandoment -CORRECTANSWER When caregiver-pt relationship is
terminated w/o making reasonable arrangements w an appropriate person so that care
can be continued
Determination of pt abandonment depends on factors such as: -CORRECTANSWER
Whether NP accepted pt assignment, whether NP provided reasonable notice before
termination, whether reasonable arrangements could have been made
, Following do not constitute pt abandonment -CORRECTANSWER NP refuses to accept
responsibility for pt assignment when NP has given reasonable notice to proper
authority that NP lacks competence to carry out assignment; NP refuses assignment of
a double shift or addtl hrs beyond posted work schedule when proper notification has
been given..latter phrase can be controversial
Risk Mgmt -CORRECTANSWER Systematic effort to reduce risk begins w formal
written risk mgmt plan that includes: organizations goals, delineation of program's
scope, components, methods; delegating responsibility for implementation and
enforcement; demonstrating commitment by the board; confidentiality and immunity
from retaliation for those who report sensitive info
Most common method of documentation for risk mgmt -CORRECTANSWER incident
reports
Policies regarding incident reports should address: -CORRECTANSWER ppl authorized
to complete report; ppl responsible for review of a report, immediate actions needed to
minimize the effects of the event; ppl responsible for follow up; plan for monitoring
aftermath; security/storage of completed report
Risk mgmt - Satisfaction surveys -CORRECTANSWER Important for identifying
problems before they develop into incidents or claims; for pts and employees
