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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
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c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: B
Introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet
challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
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2. Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree?
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a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
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c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
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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
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programs.
3. Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
a. Clinical Nurse Specialist
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b. Family nurse practitioner
c. Pediatric nurse practitioner
d. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
ANS: 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?
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a. Lack of access to health care providers
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b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
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Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential knowledge for
the profession,3rd edition.
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, Test bank Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession 3rd Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
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c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: B
Introduced the DNP degree in 2004 to prepare advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to meet
challenges and standardize practice beyond master’s degree programs.
add
2. Which of the following is the best explanation for the creation of the Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree?
u
a. To compete against master’s degree programs
b. To ensure standardized curriculum ensuring independent practice
esNe
c. To validate APRN’s for financial reimbursement
d. To address increasing curriculum requirements of master’s degree programs
y
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
plst
programs.
3. Which of the following was the first recognized area of advanced practice nursing?
a. Clinical Nurse Specialist
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b. Family nurse practitioner
c. Pediatric nurse practitioner
d. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
ANS: 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?
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a. Lack of access to health care providers
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y
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b. Standardized curriculum development
c. Payment for services
d. Societal forces
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