APRN Final Competency Certification Study
Guide Exam Questions with Certified for
Accuracy Answers 2023/2024
NPs may construct a private practice - correct answer that
conforms to state law by hiring a physician consultant
NPs may prescribe with physician oversight - correct answer if
required by state law
NPs who cannot be designated as providers may perform -
correct answer the patient care if a physician is designated as
the official provider
First nurse-midwifery school - correct answer established in
1925
Today, nurse-midwifery programs - correct answer housed in
colleges and universities
Primary care management of women's health - correct answer -
Focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, care of
newborn, family planning, gynecologic needs of women
Nurse anesthetists - correct answer •Licensed as independent
practitioners
•Provide care autonomously in collaboration with surgeons,
dentists, podiatrists, anesthesiologists
,•Provide evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services to
patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for procedures
•Two organizations certify nurse administrators: - correct
answer -American Nurses Credentialing Center
-American Organization of Nurse Executives
-Both offer certification exams in basic and advanced nursing
administration
Np role was developed as a way to - correct answer provide
primary care for the underserved
Establishment of NP programs - correct answer from federal
funding in 1970s
•Definition of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) -
correct answer •Completed accredited graduate-level program
for a recognized APRN role
•Passed and maintains certification
•Acquired advanced clinical knowledge and skills for providing
direct care
•Builds on competencies of RNs
•Educationally prepared to assume responsibility and
accountability for health promotion and maintenance of patient
problems
•Has clinical experience of sufficient depth and breadth
•Has obtained a license to practice as an APRN in one of the four
APRN roles
,The Master's Essentials - correct answer •Background for
practice from sciences and humanities
•Organizational and systems leadership
•Quality improvement and safety
•Translating and integrating scholarship into practice
•Informatics and healthcare technologies
•Health policy and advocacy
•Interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and
population health outcomes
•Clinical prevention and population health for improving health
•Master's-level nursing practice
Scientific Foundation Competencies - correct answer •Critically
analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing
practice.
•Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within
the context of nursing science.
•Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improve
practice processes and outcomes.
•Develops new practice approaches based on the integration of
research, theory, and practice knowledge
Leadership Competencies - correct answer •Assumes complex
and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change.
•Provides leadership to foster collaboration with multiple
stakeholders (e.g., patients, community, integrated healthcare
teams, and policymakers) to improve health care.
•Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective
thinking.
, •Advocates for improved access, quality, and cost-effective health
care.
•Advances practice through the development and
implementation of innovations incorporating principles of
change.
•Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in
writing.
Participates in professional organizations and activities that
influence advanced practice nursing and/or health outcomes of a
population focus
Quality Competencies - correct answer •Uses best available
evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice.
•Evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, and
safety and their influence on health care.
•Evaluates how organizational structure, care processes,
financing, marketing, and policy decisions affect the quality of
health care.
•Applies skills in peer review to promote a culture of excellence.
Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in
implementing interventions to ensure quality
Practice Inquiry Competencies - correct answer •Provides
leadership in the translation of new knowledge into practice.
•Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice
and patient outcomes.
•Applies clinical investigative skills to improve health outcomes.
•Leads practice inquiry, individually or in partnership with
others.
Guide Exam Questions with Certified for
Accuracy Answers 2023/2024
NPs may construct a private practice - correct answer that
conforms to state law by hiring a physician consultant
NPs may prescribe with physician oversight - correct answer if
required by state law
NPs who cannot be designated as providers may perform -
correct answer the patient care if a physician is designated as
the official provider
First nurse-midwifery school - correct answer established in
1925
Today, nurse-midwifery programs - correct answer housed in
colleges and universities
Primary care management of women's health - correct answer -
Focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, care of
newborn, family planning, gynecologic needs of women
Nurse anesthetists - correct answer •Licensed as independent
practitioners
•Provide care autonomously in collaboration with surgeons,
dentists, podiatrists, anesthesiologists
,•Provide evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services to
patients at all acuity levels in a variety of settings for procedures
•Two organizations certify nurse administrators: - correct
answer -American Nurses Credentialing Center
-American Organization of Nurse Executives
-Both offer certification exams in basic and advanced nursing
administration
Np role was developed as a way to - correct answer provide
primary care for the underserved
Establishment of NP programs - correct answer from federal
funding in 1970s
•Definition of an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) -
correct answer •Completed accredited graduate-level program
for a recognized APRN role
•Passed and maintains certification
•Acquired advanced clinical knowledge and skills for providing
direct care
•Builds on competencies of RNs
•Educationally prepared to assume responsibility and
accountability for health promotion and maintenance of patient
problems
•Has clinical experience of sufficient depth and breadth
•Has obtained a license to practice as an APRN in one of the four
APRN roles
,The Master's Essentials - correct answer •Background for
practice from sciences and humanities
•Organizational and systems leadership
•Quality improvement and safety
•Translating and integrating scholarship into practice
•Informatics and healthcare technologies
•Health policy and advocacy
•Interprofessional collaboration for improving patient and
population health outcomes
•Clinical prevention and population health for improving health
•Master's-level nursing practice
Scientific Foundation Competencies - correct answer •Critically
analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing
practice.
•Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences within
the context of nursing science.
•Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improve
practice processes and outcomes.
•Develops new practice approaches based on the integration of
research, theory, and practice knowledge
Leadership Competencies - correct answer •Assumes complex
and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change.
•Provides leadership to foster collaboration with multiple
stakeholders (e.g., patients, community, integrated healthcare
teams, and policymakers) to improve health care.
•Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective
thinking.
, •Advocates for improved access, quality, and cost-effective health
care.
•Advances practice through the development and
implementation of innovations incorporating principles of
change.
•Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in
writing.
Participates in professional organizations and activities that
influence advanced practice nursing and/or health outcomes of a
population focus
Quality Competencies - correct answer •Uses best available
evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice.
•Evaluates the relationships among access, cost, quality, and
safety and their influence on health care.
•Evaluates how organizational structure, care processes,
financing, marketing, and policy decisions affect the quality of
health care.
•Applies skills in peer review to promote a culture of excellence.
Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in
implementing interventions to ensure quality
Practice Inquiry Competencies - correct answer •Provides
leadership in the translation of new knowledge into practice.
•Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice
and patient outcomes.
•Applies clinical investigative skills to improve health outcomes.
•Leads practice inquiry, individually or in partnership with
others.
