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Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession Fifth Edition Susan M. DeNisco
Chapter 1-32
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which role is not considered an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)?
A) Certified registered nurse anesthetist
B) Nurse practitioner
C) Certified nurse–midwife
D) Nurse educator
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
2. An individual educated as a _____________ is able to educate the future nursing workforce to
influence patient outcomes by focusing on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership,
policy advocacy, informatics, and healthcare systems.
A) nurse practitioner
B) doctor of nursing practice
C) certified nurse–midwife
D) clinical nurse leader
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. A graduate-level nursing curriculum focuses on providing a strong background of which course(s)?
A) Pathophysiology
B) Health assessment
C) Pharmacology
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Other Advanced Practice Nursing Roles and the Nursing Curriculum
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
4. Which organization outlines necessary curriculum and expected competencies for baccalaureate,
master’s, and doctoral nursing practice programs?
A) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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,B) National League of Nursing (NLN)
C) American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
D) National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Other Advanced Practice Nursing Roles and the Nursing Curriculum
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
True/False
1. True or False? The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) must hold a master’s degree or
higher in nursing.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
2. True or False? The largest group of advanced practice nurses are clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. True or False? A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is only licensed to work as an
independent practitioner.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
Essay
1. Which factors have an impact on future supply and demand for nurses?
Ans: Multiple factors influence future supply and demand for nurses, including population growth, an
aging population, economic conditions, expanded health insurance coverage, changes in healthcare
reimbursement, geographic location, and health workforce availability.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
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,2. What are contributing factors to today’s nursing shortage?
Ans: Contributing factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, an aging workforce and population, and
changes in state and federal policies.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. Some nurse administrators are ill-prepared for the role in which they are working. Describe potential
causes of lack of preparation.
Ans: Some facilities promote nurses to an administrative role because they are good bedside nurses;
however, not all nurses who work at the bedside are meant to be administrators. Furthermore, hospitals
are not requiring advanced training or providing adequate training for nurse administrators, causing them
to be poorly prepared for this role.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?
A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Role of the Nurse Practitioner: Historical Perspective
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
2. Which topic is designated a major domain of professional nursing practice by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in The Essentials: Core
Competencies for Professional Nursing Education?
A) Clinical judgment
B) Pathophysiology
C) Population health
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, D) Pharmacology
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Educational Foundation for the Advanced Practice Nurse—The Essentials: Core Competencies
for Professional Nursing Education
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
3. Which organization outlined core competencies for nurse practitioners in all tracks
and specialties?
A) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
C) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Educational Foundation for the Advanced Practice Nurse—The Essentials: Core Competencies
for Professional Nursing Education
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
4. Which doctorate in nursing focuses on research?
A) DNS
B) DNP
C) PhD
D) MD
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
5. Which author formulated the 10 Carative Processes nursing philosophy?
A) King
B) Peplau
C) Swanson
D) Watson
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Nurse Practitioners’ Approach to Patient Care
Subject: Chapter 2
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Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession Fifth Edition Susan M. DeNisco
Chapter 1-32
Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which role is not considered an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)?
A) Certified registered nurse anesthetist
B) Nurse practitioner
C) Certified nurse–midwife
D) Nurse educator
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Introduction
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
2. An individual educated as a _____________ is able to educate the future nursing workforce to
influence patient outcomes by focusing on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership,
policy advocacy, informatics, and healthcare systems.
A) nurse practitioner
B) doctor of nursing practice
C) certified nurse–midwife
D) clinical nurse leader
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. A graduate-level nursing curriculum focuses on providing a strong background of which course(s)?
A) Pathophysiology
B) Health assessment
C) Pharmacology
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Other Advanced Practice Nursing Roles and the Nursing Curriculum
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
4. Which organization outlines necessary curriculum and expected competencies for baccalaureate,
master’s, and doctoral nursing practice programs?
A) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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,B) National League of Nursing (NLN)
C) American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
D) National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Other Advanced Practice Nursing Roles and the Nursing Curriculum
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
True/False
1. True or False? The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) must hold a master’s degree or
higher in nursing.
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
2. True or False? The largest group of advanced practice nurses are clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).
Ans: False
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. True or False? A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is only licensed to work as an
independent practitioner.
Ans: True
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
Essay
1. Which factors have an impact on future supply and demand for nurses?
Ans: Multiple factors influence future supply and demand for nurses, including population growth, an
aging population, economic conditions, expanded health insurance coverage, changes in healthcare
reimbursement, geographic location, and health workforce availability.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
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,2. What are contributing factors to today’s nursing shortage?
Ans: Contributing factors include the COVID-19 pandemic, an aging workforce and population, and
changes in state and federal policies.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. Some nurse administrators are ill-prepared for the role in which they are working. Describe potential
causes of lack of preparation.
Ans: Some facilities promote nurses to an administrative role because they are good bedside nurses;
however, not all nurses who work at the bedside are meant to be administrators. Furthermore, hospitals
are not requiring advanced training or providing adequate training for nurse administrators, causing them
to be poorly prepared for this role.
Complexity: Difficult
Ahead: Supply and Demand for Nurses
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?
A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Role of the Nurse Practitioner: Historical Perspective
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
2. Which topic is designated a major domain of professional nursing practice by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in The Essentials: Core
Competencies for Professional Nursing Education?
A) Clinical judgment
B) Pathophysiology
C) Population health
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, D) Pharmacology
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Educational Foundation for the Advanced Practice Nurse—The Essentials: Core Competencies
for Professional Nursing Education
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
3. Which organization outlined core competencies for nurse practitioners in all tracks
and specialties?
A) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
B) National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
C) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
D) National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Educational Foundation for the Advanced Practice Nurse—The Essentials: Core Competencies
for Professional Nursing Education
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
4. Which doctorate in nursing focuses on research?
A) DNS
B) DNP
C) PhD
D) MD
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Historical Perspectives: The Art and Science of Nurse Practitionering and Advanced Practice
Nursing
5. Which author formulated the 10 Carative Processes nursing philosophy?
A) King
B) Peplau
C) Swanson
D) Watson
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Nurse Practitioners’ Approach to Patient Care
Subject: Chapter 2
Copyright 2024 by Jones & Bartlett, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
