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, NURS8024 Final Exam: Ultimate Guide
1. Who is the certifying body we take the WHNP boards through?
Answer: NCC (National Certification Corporation)
Explanation: The National Certification Corporation is the certifying body for Women's Health
Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs).
2. This is a nurse who has graduate-level education, passed national certification, built on
competencies of an RN, and is educationally prepared to take on the responsibility/accountability
of patient issues.
Answer: Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
Explanation: An APRN has advanced education and training beyond the RN level, including
certification and specialized competencies.
3. What are the four APRN roles?
Answer:
o NP (Nurse Practitioner)
o CNM (Certified Nurse-Midwife)
o CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
o CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
Explanation: These are the four recognized roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
4. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) describes NINE core
competencies. What are they?
Answer:
o Scientific foundation
o Leadership
o Quality
o Practice inquiry
o Technology/information literacy
o Policy
o Health delivery system
o Ethics
, o Independent practice
Explanation: These competencies outline the essential skills and knowledge for nurse
practitioners.
5. Name two national organizations that provide guidelines for WHNP practice and education.
Answer:
o American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
o National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
Explanation: These organizations set standards and guidelines for WHNP education and
practice.
6. What is the process for certification maintenance for an NP?
Answer:
o Certification is valid for 3 years.
o Complete a continuing competency assessment at the start of the maintenance cycle.
o Earn continuing education based on the assessment.
o Maintain current, active, unencumbered licensure.
Explanation: NPs must meet these requirements to maintain their certification.
7. What are the main provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
Answer:
o Increased access to insurance
o Reduced healthcare costs
o Consumer protections
o Emphasis on wellness/prevention
o Improved healthcare quality
o Expanded healthcare workforce
Explanation: These provisions aim to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability.
8. What is the scope of practice of a WHNP?
Answer: Providing gynecologic, sexual, obstetric, and reproductive care, including family
planning, STI diagnosis/treatment, menopause management, postmenopausal care, and primary
care for women.
Explanation: WHNPs specialize in comprehensive women's health services.