S ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING 6TH
EDITION BY MARY FRAN TRACY-100%
TOP SCORES-2025/2026
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Historical and Developmental Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
1. Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the United States
2. Conceptualizations of Advanced Practice Nursing
3. A Definition of Advanced Practice Nursing
4. Role Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse
5. Evolving and Innovative Opportunities for Advanced Practice Nursing
6. International Development of Advanced Practice Nursing NEW more global focus
Part II: Competencies of Advanced Practice Nursing
7. Direct Clinical Practice
8. Coaching and Guidance
9. Consultation
10. Evidence-Based Practice and Research
11. Leadership
12. Collaboration NEW emphasis on interprofessional collaborative practice
13. Ethical Decision Making
Part III: Advanced Practice Roles: The Operational Definitions of Advanced Practice Nursing
14. The Clinical Nurse Specialist
15. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
16. The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
17. The Certified Nurse-Midwife
18. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Part IV: Critical Elements in Managing Advanced Nursing Practice Environments
19. Business Planning and Reimbursement Mechanisms
20. Marketing and Negotiation
21. Understanding Regulatory, Legal, and Credentialing Requirements
22. Health Policy Issues in Changing Environments
23. An Integrative Review of APRN Outcomes and Performance Improvement
24. Using Outcomes and Performance Improvement Data to Evaluate and Improve Practice
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,Multiple Choice
1. In Which Year Did The American Association Of College Of Nursing (AACN) Introduced
Thedoctorate Of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANSWER: B
The AACN Introduced The DNP Degree In 2004 To Prepare Advanced Practice Nurses (Aprns) Tomeet
Challenges And Standardize Practice Beyond Master’s Degree Programs.
2. Which Of The Following Is The Best Explanation For The Creation Of The Doctorate
Of Nursingpractice (DNP) Degree?
a. To Compete Against Master’s Degree Programs
b. To Ensure Standardized Curriculum Ensuring Independent Practice
c. To Validate APRN’s For Financial Reimbursement
d. To Address Increasing Curriculum Requirements Of Master’s Degree Programs
ANSWER: D
Although All Answers Are Influenced By The DNP Core Competencies, The DNP Program Creation
In2004 By The AACN Was Designed To Address Curriculum
Requirements Of Master’s Degree Programs.
3. Which Of The Following Was The First Recognized Area Of Advanced Practice Nursing?
a. Clinical Nurse Specialist
b. Family Nurse Practitioner
c. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
d. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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, ANSWER: D
In 1931, The National Association Of Nurse Anesthetists (NANA), Renamed In 1939 To The American
Association Of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Was The First Recognized Group Promoting Advanced
Nursing Practice. Agatha Hodgins Founded The AANM At Lakeside Hospital In Cleveland, Ohio.
4. Which Factor Is Broadly Perceived To Solidify And Standardize The Role Of The Apns Over
The Last25 Years?
a. Lack Of Access To Health Care Providers
b. Standardized Curriculum Development
c. Payment For Services
d. Societal Forces
ANSWER: B
As The Evolution Of Advanced Practice Nursing Advances Specific Specialties And Needs Are
Identified. Through The Evolution Of Organization And Standardization These Roles Have Solidified
The APN’s Role In Today’s Health Care Environment.
5. During The Formation Of Early APN Roles In Anesthesia, Which Of The Following
Increaseddemand For Access To Health Care?
a. Poverty
b. War
c. Rural Access To Care
d. Availability Of Training
ANSWER: B
Earliest Demand For Nursing-Provided Anesthesia Spiked During Periods Of War When Numbers Of
Physicians Were Inadequate. The Earliest Records Date Back To The American Civil War With The
Administration Of Chloroform. During World War I In 1917 More Than 1000 Nurses, Some Trained
Anesthetists, Traveled Into Battle. Other
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