Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession 3rd Edition Denisco Test Bank

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Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession 3rd Edition Denisco Test Bank Chapter1 Introduction to the Role of Advanced Practices Nursing Multiple Choice 1. In which year di... d the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) introduced the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)? 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 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 a. 2006 b. 2004 c. 2000 d. 2002 ANS: B www.testbanktank.com 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 last 25 years? a. Lack of access to health care providers b. Standardized curriculum development c. Payment for services d. Societal forces ANS: 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 increased demand for access to health care? a. Poverty b. War c. Rural access to care d. Availability of training ANS: 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 factors such as need for rural health care came later in the [Show More]

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