Test Bank Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge
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,Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
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
TAhNeSA: ABCN 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.
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,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
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, 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
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For The Profession 5th Edition Author:Denisco All Chapters
Covered 100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest Version
FULL TEST BANK!!!
1|Page
,Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
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
TAhNeSA: ABCN 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.
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,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
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, 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
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