Download THE ROLE OF NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2023- and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! THE ROLE OF NURSE PRACTITIONER EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2023- 2024 1. Agreements With Physicians and Dentists – ANS-Who NPs can sign collaborative practice with. 2. Baby boomers – ANS-Born from 1946 to 1964. Hard workers. Like to achieve. More susceptible to burnout and stress-related illness. 3. Certification – ANS-is generally a "voluntary" process and is done through a nongovernmental entity such as a professional nursing association or specialty organization. The majority of states in the United States now mandate this as a condition to obtain licensure. 4. Chiropractors and Naturopaths – ANS-are not considered physicians under nurse practice acts. 5. Collaborative Practice Agreements – ANS-A written agreement between a supervising physician and NP outlining the NP's role and responsibility to the clinical practice. A copy of this agreement must be kept at the NP's practice setting and mailed to the state board of nursing. Most states require an annual review of the agreement that contains signatures of the individuals involved and dates. 6. Dr. Loretta Ford & Dr. Henry Silver – ANS-started the first nurse practitioner (NP) program at the University of Colorado in 1965. 7. E-Prescribing (Electronic Prescriptions) – ANS-A method of sending prescriptions electronically directly to the pharmacy Preferred method of prescribing by Medicare and Medicaid 8. Four generations of nurses – ANS-silent. baby boomers. generation x generation y 9. Generation x – ANS-Born from 1965 to 1980. Question authority, expect immediate results. Loyalty to peers more than company. 10. Generation y – ANS-Born from 1981 to 2000. Multitaskers who seek learning and career development, but also value free time to socialize. 11. Licensure – ANS-is a legal requirement to practice as an NP. It is obtained through a governmental entity, the SBON. The NP must meet the minimal educational and clinical requirements in order to become ________. 12. Physicians – ANS-Who can sign the death certificate? 13. Prescription Pads – ANS-The NP's prescription pad should contain the following: NP's name, designation, and license number Clinic's name, address, and phone number; if the practice has several clinics, the other clinics where the NP practices should also be listed on the pad 14. To reduce fraud, it is best if the Drug Enforcement Agent (DEA) number is not listed (only for controlled substance prescriptions) 15. Prescription Privileges – ANS-The majority of states require NPs to have a written practice protocol with a supervising -physician in order to prescribe drugs. All states now allow NPs to prescribe certain controlled drugs but with limitations. 16. silent generation – ANS-Born from 1925 to 1945. Disciplined and loyal. Traditional work ethic. More action oriented. The youngest nurses from this generation are now in their 70s and most have retired. 17. Standards of Professional Nursing Practice - ANSauthoritative statements of the duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, population, or specialty are expected to perform. It includes both the Standards of Practice and the Standards of Professional Performance. They are developed by professional societies (e.g., ANA) as well as specialty organizations. For example, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners - publishes Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners. 18. State Board of Nursing - ANSis responsible for enforcing the state's nurse practice act. The __________ is a formal governmental agency that has the statutory authority to regulate nursing practice. The ________ has the legal authority to license, monitor, and discipline nurses. The _________ is also authorized to revoke a nurse's license (after formal hearings). 19. State Nurse Practice Act - ANSis enacted into law by the state legislature. Therefore the NP's legal right to practice is derived from the state legislature. Each state has its own ________ that contains regulations that dictate the educational requirements, responsibilities, and the scope of practice for NPs and for other nurses (e.g., RNs, licensed practical nurses, midwives, etc.) who practice in the state. NP practice is not regulated by the federal government, the AMA, or the DHHS. 20. Title Protection - ANSProfessional designations such as RN or NP, advanced registered nurse practitioner [ARNP], and advanced practice registered nurse [APRN]) are protected by law. It is illegal for any person to use these titles without a valid license.
