CRNA BOARDS SCRIPT COMPLETE
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Neither ______________ or _______________ require anesthesiologist
supervision of CRNAs.
Answer: JCAHO, nor Medicare
◉ Despite having no state where physician supervision of CRNA is
mandatory, what must we consider once practicing as a CRNA?
Why does this matter?
Answer: Bylaws determined by each individual facility may
require the supervision of CRNAs by an anesthesiologist in spite
of state law.
Why does this matter? Such restrictions have denied some
patients access to the full scope of anesthesia services which
should be available to them!
◉ What is the primary purpose of the AANA code of ethics?
Answer: -AANA Code of Ethics a guide CRNA to make ethical
decisions in all practice roles.
-Consists of principles of conduct and professional integrity to
guide decision making and behavior.
,-The CRNA's ethical responsibility is primarily to the patient
◉ What does the AANA recognize as the foundation for ethical
values, duties, and responsibilities in nursing practice?
Answer: The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
◉ What are the 6 responsibilities outlined by the AANA Code of
Ethics?
Answer: New version, adopted by AANA, July 2018:
1.Responsibility to Patient
2.Responsibilities as a Professional
3.Responsibility in Research
4.Responsibility in Business Practices
5.Responsibility when Endorsing Products and Services
6.Responsibility to Society
, ◉ How can we further breakdown our responsibility as a
professional under the AANA Code of Ethics?
Answer: -Competence and Responsibility in Professional Practice
-Leadership
-Clinical Practice and the Interdisciplinary Team
-Role Modelling and Education of Others
-The Profession
◉ What 3 things is nurse anesthesia scope governed by?
Answer: -Your expertise
-State statues and regulations
-Institutional policy
◉ What are 4 general categories where CRNAs provide care?
Answer: -Preanesthetic preparation
-Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Neither ______________ or _______________ require anesthesiologist
supervision of CRNAs.
Answer: JCAHO, nor Medicare
◉ Despite having no state where physician supervision of CRNA is
mandatory, what must we consider once practicing as a CRNA?
Why does this matter?
Answer: Bylaws determined by each individual facility may
require the supervision of CRNAs by an anesthesiologist in spite
of state law.
Why does this matter? Such restrictions have denied some
patients access to the full scope of anesthesia services which
should be available to them!
◉ What is the primary purpose of the AANA code of ethics?
Answer: -AANA Code of Ethics a guide CRNA to make ethical
decisions in all practice roles.
-Consists of principles of conduct and professional integrity to
guide decision making and behavior.
,-The CRNA's ethical responsibility is primarily to the patient
◉ What does the AANA recognize as the foundation for ethical
values, duties, and responsibilities in nursing practice?
Answer: The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
◉ What are the 6 responsibilities outlined by the AANA Code of
Ethics?
Answer: New version, adopted by AANA, July 2018:
1.Responsibility to Patient
2.Responsibilities as a Professional
3.Responsibility in Research
4.Responsibility in Business Practices
5.Responsibility when Endorsing Products and Services
6.Responsibility to Society
, ◉ How can we further breakdown our responsibility as a
professional under the AANA Code of Ethics?
Answer: -Competence and Responsibility in Professional Practice
-Leadership
-Clinical Practice and the Interdisciplinary Team
-Role Modelling and Education of Others
-The Profession
◉ What 3 things is nurse anesthesia scope governed by?
Answer: -Your expertise
-State statues and regulations
-Institutional policy
◉ What are 4 general categories where CRNAs provide care?
Answer: -Preanesthetic preparation
-Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence
