TEST BANK FOR ADVANCED
PRACTICE NURSING: ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE FOR THE
PROFESSION, 3RD EDITION BY
DENISCO – COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
,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
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: 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.
,2. 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 standardized 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 bythe 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
PRACTICE NURSING: ESSENTIAL
KNOWLEDGE FOR THE
PROFESSION, 3RD EDITION BY
DENISCO – COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
,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
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: 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.
,2. 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 standardized 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 bythe 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
