Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Assures competence at an advanced level. 
B)  Verifies minimal competency levels of practice. 
C)  Creates a network for nurses to collaborate. 
D)  Making becoming a nurse a challenging process. 
A)  Assures competence at an advanced level. 
B)  Verifies minimal competency levels of practice. 
C)  Creates a network for nurses to collaborate. 
D)  Making becoming a nurse a challenging process. A

Question 2

A nurse practitioner (NP) is investigating regulations for third-party reimbursement. Which information will the NP most likely discover?

Accepted Answer

A)  NPs are reimbursed when directly supervised by a physician. 
B)  NPs only receive reimbursement when working in rural areas. 
C)  NPs are reimbursed at 85% of the physician rate. 
D)  NPs are unable to be reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid. 
A)  NPs are reimbursed when directly supervised by a physician. 
B)  NPs only receive reimbursement when working in rural areas. 
C)  NPs are reimbursed at 85% of the physician rate. 
D)  NPs are unable to be reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid. C

Question 3

An advanced public health nurse (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 practices 
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 practices B

Question 4

The nurse practitioner (NP) movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing what type of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maternity 
B)  Well-child 
C)  Nursing home 
D)  Diabetes 
A)  Maternity 
B)  Well-child 
C)  Nursing home 
D)  Diabetes

Question 5

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) provides other nurses with information about how to improve client care. Which of the following roles is being performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researcher 
B)  Administrator 
C)  Educator 
D)  Consultant 
A)  Researcher 
B)  Administrator 
C)  Educator 
D)  Consultant

Question 6

An advanced practice nurse (APN) 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)  Clinical nurse leader 
B)  Advanced public health nurse (APHN) 
C)  Nurse practitioner (NP) 
D)  Clinical nurse specialist 
A)  Clinical nurse leader 
B)  Advanced public health nurse (APHN) 
C)  Nurse practitioner (NP) 
D)  Clinical nurse specialist

Question 7

A nurse practitioner (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 services 
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 services

Question 8

An advanced public health nurse (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 programs. 
A)  Act as a legal expert. 
B)  Learn complex assessment skills. 
C)  Market a service package. 
D)  Serve as a liaison for community programs.

Question 9

In which role are the most differences seen between the advanced public health nurse (APHN) and the nurse practitioner (NP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrator 
B)  Clinician 
C)  Consultant 
D)  Educator 
A)  Administrator 
B)  Clinician 
C)  Consultant 
D)  Educator

Question 10

Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an advanced public health nurse (APHN)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy of practice 
B)  Professional isolation 
C)  Flexible work hours 
D)  Collaboration 
A)  Autonomy of practice 
B)  Professional isolation 
C)  Flexible work hours 
D)  Collaboration

Question 11

A registered nurse (RN) would like to become a nurse practitioner (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 nursing 
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 nursing

Question 12

Which statement accurately describes how nurse practitioner (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 1970. 
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 1970.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosing health problems 
B)  Managing chronic disease 
C)  Limiting disability 
D)  Conducting community assessments 
A)  Diagnosing health problems 
B)  Managing chronic disease 
C)  Limiting disability 
D)  Conducting community assessments

Question 14

A population-focused advanced public health nursing (APHN) activity is implementing a secondary prevention strategy. Which of the following best describes the intervention that is being completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flu immunizations at churches 
B)  Education on need for early detection 
C)  Screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol 
D)  Follow-up clinics for diabetics 
A)  Flu immunizations at churches 
B)  Education on need for early detection 
C)  Screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol 
D)  Follow-up clinics for diabetics

Question 15

An advanced practice nurse (APN) 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 Services 
A)  American Nurses Association 
B)  National League for Nursing 
C)  State board of nursing 
D)  Department of Health and Human Services

Question 16

An advanced public health nurse (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)  Assessment 
A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  Assessment

Question 17

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 (CNL) 
B)  Advanced public health nurse (APHN) 
C)  Nurse practitioner (NP) 
D)  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 
A)  Clinical nurse leader (CNL) 
B)  Advanced public health nurse (APHN) 
C)  Nurse practitioner (NP) 
D)  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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 city 
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 city

Question 19

A nurse practitioner (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 community 
A)  Disease prevention activities 
B)  Deciding on a treatment plan 
C)  Identifying needs of populations at risk 
D)  Identifying health needs of the community

Question 20

An advanced public health nurse (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 years 
A)  1 year 
B)  3 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  7 years

Exam 39: The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community

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

A nurse practitioner (NP) is investigating regulations for third-party reimbursement. Which information will the NP most likely discover?

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) is working as an administrator. Which of the following would the nurse most likely be doing?

The nurse practitioner (NP) movement began at the University of Colorado with nurses providing what type of care?

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) provides other nurses with information about how to improve client care. Which of the following roles is being performed?

An advanced practice nurse (APN) 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?

A nurse practitioner (NP) is employed in a primary health care setting. Which services are most likely provided in this setting?

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) wants to establish an independent practice. Which is the best method to achieve this goal?

In which role are the most differences seen between the advanced public health nurse (APHN) and the nurse practitioner (NP)?

Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an advanced public health nurse (APHN)?

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

Which statement accurately describes how nurse practitioner (NP) programs began?

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

A population-focused advanced public health nursing (APHN) activity is implementing a secondary prevention strategy. Which of the following best describes the intervention that is being completed?

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

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) is offering classes on breast self-exam. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

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?

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

A nurse practitioner (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?

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) is completing the process for certification renewal in the specialty. What time period has passed making renewal necessary?

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