TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s
Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition by Mary
Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
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, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the
United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
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
Correct answer: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses
(APRNs) to meet challenges and standardize 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?
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To compete against master’s degree programs
To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
Correct answer: 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.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
A. A Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. B Family nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric nurse practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Correct 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.
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6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Which factor is broadly perceived to solidify and standardize the role of the APNs
over the last 25 years?
a. Lack of access to health care providers
b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
Correct 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.
During the formation of early APN roles in anesthesia, which of the following
increased demand for access to health care?
a. Poverty
b. War
c. Rural access to care
d. d.Availability of training
Correct 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
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6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s
Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition by Mary
Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
pg. 1
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice Nursing in the
United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
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
Correct answer: B
The AACN introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses
(APRNs) to meet challenges and standardize 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?
pg. 2
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
To compete against master’s degree programs
To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
Correct answer: 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.
Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
A. A Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. B Family nurse practitioner
C. Pediatric nurse practitioner
D. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Correct 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.
pg. 3
, TEST BANK FOR Hamric and Hanson-s Advanced Practice Nursing
6th Edition by Mary Fran Tracy-100% Top scores-2024-2025-2026
Which factor is broadly perceived to solidify and standardize the role of the APNs
over the last 25 years?
a. Lack of access to health care providers
b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
Correct 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.
During the formation of early APN roles in anesthesia, which of the following
increased demand for access to health care?
a. Poverty
b. War
c. Rural access to care
d. d.Availability of training
Correct 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
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