UPDATE 2026
Which role is not considered an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)?
A) Certified Nurse Anesthetist
B) Nurse Practitioner
C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Nurse Educator - Answers D
An individual educated as a_____________ is able to educate the future nursing
workforce to influence patient outcomes by focusing on evidence-based practice,
quality improvement, policy advocacy, and informatics.
A) Nurse Practitioner
B) Doctor of Nursing Practice
C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Clinical Nurse Leader - Answers B
Graduate-level nursing curriculum focuses on providing a strong background of
which course(s)?
A) Pathophysiology
B) Physical Assessment
C) Pharmacology
D) All of the above - Answers D
Which organization outlines the required curriculum and expected competencies for
baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral nursing practice programs?
A) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
B) National League of Nursing (NLN)
C) American Organization of Nurse Executives' (AONE)
D) National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (ACNS) - Answers A
In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?
A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology - Answers B
Which factor represents a potential barrier to the nurse practitioner's practice in a
primary care setting?
A) Cost effectiveness
B) Professional growth
C) Aging baby boomers
D) Collaboration agreements - Answers D
Which factor represents a potential barrier to the nurse practitioner's practice in a
primary care setting?
A) Cost effectiveness
B) Professional growth
C) Aging baby boomers
D) Collaboration agreements - Answers D
Which organization outlined core competencies for nurse practitioners in all tracks
and specialties?
A) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
C) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)