Question 1

An advanced practice nurse is pursuing professional certification.Who will the nurse need to contact to obtain certification?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Nurses Association
B)   National League for Nursing
C)   State board of nursing
D)   Department of Health and Human ServicesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 2

An APHN is working as an administrator.Which of the following would the nurse most likely be doing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Engaging in consultation and problem solving with individuals, families, and the community
B)   Providing direct authority and supervision over the staff and client care
C)   Working with doctorate-prepared nurses on research projects
D)   Educating the public on current health care practicesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

An APHN is completing the process for certification renewal in the specialty.What time period has passed making renewal necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 year
B)   3 years
C)   5 years
D)   7 yearsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

An NP has recently been hired by a public health department.Which of the following best describes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?

Accepted Answer

A)   Disease prevention activities
B)   Deciding on a treatment plan
C)   Identifying needs of populations at risk
D)   Identifying health needs of the communityE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

An NP recently obtained licensure and certification as an advanced RN.Where would the nurse find information about prescriptive privileges?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reimbursement policies
B)   Certification requirements
C)   Educational preparation
D)   Nurse practice actsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an APHN?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy of practice
B)   Professional isolation
C)   Flexible work hours
D)   CollaborationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The NP movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing _____ care.

Accepted Answer

A)   maternity
B)   well-child
C)   nursing home
D)   diabetesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

A student is pursuing a graduate nursing education with preparation as a generalist,functioning at the micro-systems level,and assuming accountability for health care outcomes for a specific group of clients.Which educational preparation is this student receiving?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clinical nurse leader
B)   APHN
C)   NP
D)   Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

An APHN is offering classes on breast self-exam.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary prevention
B)   Secondary prevention
C)   Tertiary prevention
D)   AssessmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

An advanced practice nurse uses knowledge and physical,psychosocial,and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems.Which of the following best describes this individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advanced practice nurse
B)   APHN
C)   NP
D)   Clinical nurse specialistE) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 11

A registered nurse (RN) would like to become an NP.Which level of education is required?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bachelor of science in nursing degree
B)   Master's or higher degree in nursing and NP education
C)   Bachelor of science in nursing degree and completion of a formal NP program
D)   Master's degree with a specialty in public health nursingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which statement accurately describes how NP programs began?

Accepted Answer

A)   Started as a physician's assistant program
B)   Were an offshoot of midwifery
C)   Have not always required a master's degree
D)   Began in Europe and didn't reach the United States until 1970E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which statement about advanced public health nurses (APHNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   They often work in similar settings.
B)   They have identical educational preparation.
C)   Their practices have become more similar during the past decade.
D)   The clinical nurse specialist role always involves prescriptive practice.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which factors cause stress for advanced practice nurses? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal issues
B)   Professional isolation
C)   Conflicting expectations
D)   Role confusion
E)   Advanced educationF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

In which role are the most differences seen between the APHN and the NP?

Accepted Answer

A)   Administrator
B)   Clinician
C)   Consultant
D)   EducatorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

An NP is employed in a primary health care setting.Which services are most likely provided in this setting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary health services and prison medicine services
B)   Public health and primary care services
C)   Family practice and geriatrics care
D)   Home health and school health servicesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

An APHN wants to establish an independent practice.Which is the best method to achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Act as a legal expert
B)   Learn complex assessment skills
C)   Market a service package
D)   Serve as a liaison for community programsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) C

Question 18

A nurse is performing a population-focused intervention.Which of the following activities is the nurse most likely completing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Setting up a health fair with nursing students at a local university
B)   Teaching a new mother how to breastfeed
C)   Completing a physical examination on a preschool child
D)   Contacting local officials about the rise in crime in one area of the cityE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

An advanced practice nurse has obtained certification.Which of the following provides the rationale for receiving certification?

Accepted Answer

A)   To assure competence at an advanced level
B)   To verify minimal competency levels of practice
C)   To create a network for nurses to collaborate
D)   To make it difficult to become a nurseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

An APHN has been working with multiple agencies to establish a nursing center in the community.What is the purpose of creating a nursing center?

Accepted Answer

A)   To provide opportunities for collaborative relationships
B)   To offer specialized care for certain medical conditions
C)   To promote the autonomy of NPs
D)   To focus on primary prevention for the communityE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 39: The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community

An advanced practice nurse is pursuing professional certification.Who will the nurse need to contact to obtain certification?

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An APHN is working as an administrator.Which of the following would the nurse most likely be doing?

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An APHN is completing the process for certification renewal in the specialty.What time period has passed making renewal necessary?

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An NP has recently been hired by a public health department.Which of the following best describes what the NP will most likely be doing in this role?

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An NP recently obtained licensure and certification as an advanced RN.Where would the nurse find information about prescriptive privileges?

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Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an APHN?

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The NP movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing _____ care.

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A student is pursuing a graduate nursing education with preparation as a generalist,functioning at the micro-systems level,and assuming accountability for health care outcomes for a specific group of clients.Which educational preparation is this student receiving?

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An APHN is offering classes on breast self-exam.Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

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An advanced practice nurse uses knowledge and physical,psychosocial,and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems.Which of the following best describes this individual?

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A registered nurse (RN) would like to become an NP.Which level of education is required?

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Which statement accurately describes how NP programs began?

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Which statement about advanced public health nurses (APHNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) is correct?

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Which factors cause stress for advanced practice nurses? (Select all that apply.)

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In which role are the most differences seen between the APHN and the NP?

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An NP is employed in a primary health care setting.Which services are most likely provided in this setting?

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An APHN wants to establish an independent practice.Which is the best method to achieve this goal?

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A nurse is performing a population-focused intervention.Which of the following activities is the nurse most likely completing?

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An advanced practice nurse has obtained certification.Which of the following provides the rationale for receiving certification?

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An APHN has been working with multiple agencies to establish a nursing center in the community.What is the purpose of creating a nursing center?

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