NPD CERTIFICATION FLASHCARDS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Used to seek and identify
potential failures before they occur.
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) have increased in the critical care units. As a
result, additional education has been requested. What method of needs assessment by the NPD
practitioner is most effective in determining the content of the education? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Observe nursing practice: Observation allows the observer to compare actual
practice to desired practice and identify gaps, if present.
(Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD 5th ed., p. 102; Gap Analysis and Learning Needs Assessment Quick
Reference Guide, 2nd ed., p. 25)
An NPD department has planned a retreat to review the department's mission, vision, and goals. In
revising the vision, which phrase should be included? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To become a
revenue generating department.
Future view should be included in the vision statement!
Reference: Leadership in NPD, p. 112
What closes the communication loop and conveys to the sender whether the message has been
understood? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Feedback
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 72-73
Managers are confused about which skills certified nursing assistants (CNA) are allowed to perform
within the organization. Which document provides this information for the NPD practitioner? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Organizational Policy
Rationale: While each state has different regulations, organizations may more narrowly define scopes of
practice. Since the organizational policy may be more limiting that state law, organizational policy is
correct.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 84
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Used to seek and identify
potential failures before they occur.
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) have increased in the critical care units. As a
result, additional education has been requested. What method of needs assessment by the NPD
practitioner is most effective in determining the content of the education? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Observe nursing practice: Observation allows the observer to compare actual
practice to desired practice and identify gaps, if present.
(Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD 5th ed., p. 102; Gap Analysis and Learning Needs Assessment Quick
Reference Guide, 2nd ed., p. 25)
An NPD department has planned a retreat to review the department's mission, vision, and goals. In
revising the vision, which phrase should be included? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To become a
revenue generating department.
Future view should be included in the vision statement!
Reference: Leadership in NPD, p. 112
What closes the communication loop and conveys to the sender whether the message has been
understood? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Feedback
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 72-73
Managers are confused about which skills certified nursing assistants (CNA) are allowed to perform
within the organization. Which document provides this information for the NPD practitioner? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Organizational Policy
Rationale: While each state has different regulations, organizations may more narrowly define scopes of
practice. Since the organizational policy may be more limiting that state law, organizational policy is
correct.
Reference: Core Curriculum for NPD, 5th ed., p. 84
