3RD EDITION TEST BANK COMPLETE ALL CHAPTERS
Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
TAhNeSA: ABCN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses
(APRNs) to meet challenges and standaize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
• Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree?
a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standaized curriculum ensuring independent practice
c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
ANS: D
Although all answers are influenced by the DNP core competencies, the DNP program creation in
2004 by the AACN was designed to address curriculum requirements of master’s degree
programs.
• In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
• The DNP program curriculum outlined which of the following clinical requirements in an
effort to standaize training?
a. 1000 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
b. 1000 supervised clinical hours
c. 900 supervised clinical hours
d. 800 supervised clinical hours and 200 unsupervised clinical hours
,ANS: B
In 2004, the AACN outlined the DNP curriculum in an effort to standaize and relieve challenges
of master’s degree programs. This includes a standaized curriculum requiring 1000 supervised
clinical hours.
• Which state became the first to recognize diagnosis and treatment as part of the scope of
practice of specialty nurses?
a. Idaho
b. Oklahoma
c. South Dakota
d. Maryland
ANS: A
Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus signed HB 46 and HB 207 into law on February 11,
1971. This amended the states’ nurse practice act making it the first state to officially
recognize diagnosis and treatment of specialty nurses. The recognition of the ability
to diagnose and treat overcame an initial hule towa independent Nursing Practice.
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