Module 1 lecture notes role of NP questions with correct answers

According to a state nurse practitioner organization, What are NPs? CORRECT ANSWER Registered professional nurses, prepared through advanced graduate education and clinical training, to provide a range of health services What services do NP's provide? CORRECT ANSWER Diagnosis, and management of common, and complex medical conditions According to Federal Law. how are NPs are described? CORRECT ANSWER those who perform, such services as such individual is legally authorized to perform in accordance with state laws and who meets such training, education, and experience required as the Secretary has prescribed in regulations." Another definition of an NP is that they are clinicians that blend CORRECT ANSWER clinical expertise in diagnosis and treatment, with added emphasis on disease prevention, and health management. An NP is an RN who has earned a separate license CORRECT ANSWER as an NP through advanced clinical nursing education and experience in a distinct specialty area of practice. Other names for NP's CORRECT ANSWER -Physician extenders -Mid-level practitioners