Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List the 5 education trends - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Knowledge expansion and use of
technology
2. Practice-based competency outcomes
3. Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, economic & political changes
4. Patient centered care: engagement, safety, and privacy
5. Shortage of nurses and faculty
Knowledge expansion/technology & informatics - CORRECT ANSWER - volume of info
growing exponentially;
instant communication
distance learning
computerized testing
Practice-based competency outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - measurable results
competence: purpose of study/target to be reached
think like a nurse
outcomes: implement, integrate, plan, conduct
validation of competencies
Sociodemographics, cultural diversity, economic & political changes - CORRECT
ANSWER - aging population
diverse population
increase in poverty/homelessness
domestic abuse/violence
substance abuse
suicide
, obesity
Patient-centered care - CORRECT ANSWER - shift from "giving care" to "working with"
increased number of medical errors
Shortage of nurses and faculty - CORRECT ANSWER - inadequate clinical staff
use of part-time and agency nurses
qualified applicants denied admission
4 Categories of Masters in Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nursing education
2. Health care administration
3. Advanced nurse practitioners
4. Clinical nurse leader
4 Types of Advanced Nurse Practitioners - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Nurse anesthetist
2. Nurse midwife
3. Clinical nurse specialist
4. Nurse practitioner
Clinical Nurse Leader - CORRECT ANSWER - MSN
oversees care coordination of a group of patients
evaluates outcomes
change plans when necessary
expert in quality improvement and cost-effectiveness
PhD - CORRECT ANSWER - Doctor of Philosophy (research)