NBCRNA TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEW UPDATED
What are 5 attributes of a profession/professional group? - ANSWER -
Expertise
- Preparation by an institution
- Code of Ethics
- Responsibility to the public
- Self-governance
What are professions ultimately for? - ANSWER To act in the best interests of
the public, esp. altruistic professions
What is the difference between a guild/union compared to a profession? -
ANSWER Guilds/unions lack responsibility to the public
What is LACE an acronym for? - ANSWER Different levels of regulation of
CRNAs
What is LACE an abbreviation for? - ANSWER L- Licensure (BRNs)
A- Accreditation (COA)
C- Certification (NBCRNA)
E- Education (AANA education committee)
Who does the COA protect? - ANSWER Protects the public and students
What is the importance of credentialing? - ANSWER - To protect and benefit
the public
- Provide public trust that people have met pre-established standards for
providing nurse anesthesia care
, What are the 3 components of credentialing? - ANSWER
1. Licensure- state, you are legally and ethically qualified to practice
2. Certification- assuring that the person has higher knowledge in the area
3. Grant of privileges- local specific environment and where you get
hired/institution
Describe the history of certification of nurse anesthetists. - ANSWER 1933-
Qualifying exam to determine competence of CRNA, not in operation until
1945
1952- Certification exams accredited
1975- separation of CCNA from AANA, wanted distinction between advocacy
organization and certifying organization
1978- first advanced practice profession to certify the body, establishment of
COR
1996- first CAT test, no longer paper/pencil tests
What is the NBCRNA mission? - ANSWER To promote patient safety through
credentialing programs that support lifelong learning
What is the NBCRNA vision? - ANSWER To be the leader in advanced
practice nurse credentialing
What is the difference in roles between NBCRNA vs AANA? - ANSWER -
NBCRNA = public protection mission
- AANA = CRNA advocacy mission
- Regulators require there to be segregation between membership org and
credentialing body
- Segregation is to uphold the credibility of the certification
Who are the 3 major accrediting bodies that the NBCRNA is responsible to? -
ANSWER - ABSNC (Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certifications)
- NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
- BONs (State boards of nursing)
ANSWERS NEW UPDATED
What are 5 attributes of a profession/professional group? - ANSWER -
Expertise
- Preparation by an institution
- Code of Ethics
- Responsibility to the public
- Self-governance
What are professions ultimately for? - ANSWER To act in the best interests of
the public, esp. altruistic professions
What is the difference between a guild/union compared to a profession? -
ANSWER Guilds/unions lack responsibility to the public
What is LACE an acronym for? - ANSWER Different levels of regulation of
CRNAs
What is LACE an abbreviation for? - ANSWER L- Licensure (BRNs)
A- Accreditation (COA)
C- Certification (NBCRNA)
E- Education (AANA education committee)
Who does the COA protect? - ANSWER Protects the public and students
What is the importance of credentialing? - ANSWER - To protect and benefit
the public
- Provide public trust that people have met pre-established standards for
providing nurse anesthesia care
, What are the 3 components of credentialing? - ANSWER
1. Licensure- state, you are legally and ethically qualified to practice
2. Certification- assuring that the person has higher knowledge in the area
3. Grant of privileges- local specific environment and where you get
hired/institution
Describe the history of certification of nurse anesthetists. - ANSWER 1933-
Qualifying exam to determine competence of CRNA, not in operation until
1945
1952- Certification exams accredited
1975- separation of CCNA from AANA, wanted distinction between advocacy
organization and certifying organization
1978- first advanced practice profession to certify the body, establishment of
COR
1996- first CAT test, no longer paper/pencil tests
What is the NBCRNA mission? - ANSWER To promote patient safety through
credentialing programs that support lifelong learning
What is the NBCRNA vision? - ANSWER To be the leader in advanced
practice nurse credentialing
What is the difference in roles between NBCRNA vs AANA? - ANSWER -
NBCRNA = public protection mission
- AANA = CRNA advocacy mission
- Regulators require there to be segregation between membership org and
credentialing body
- Segregation is to uphold the credibility of the certification
Who are the 3 major accrediting bodies that the NBCRNA is responsible to? -
ANSWER - ABSNC (Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certifications)
- NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
- BONs (State boards of nursing)
