AGACNP Exam Review With 100%Correct Answers (VERIFIED).
Scope of Practice - Correct Answer-Based on legal allowances in each state, individual
state
... [Show More] nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice
Key elements of the NP role include - Correct Answer-integration of care across the
acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based
clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning
Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... - Correct Answer-American Nurses
Association which measure quality of practice, service, or education
State Practice Acts - Correct Answer-Authorize Boards of Nursing in each state to
establish statutory authority for licensure of RNs
State Practice Acts - authority includes: - Correct Answer-use of title, authorization for
scope of practice including prescriptive authority, and disciplinary grounds
States vary in practice requirements, such as - Correct Answer-certification
Prescriptive authority - Correct Answer-Ability and extent of NPs ability to prescribe
meds
DEA has ruled that nurses in advanced practice may obtain.. - Correct Answerregistration numbers, state practice acts dictate level of prescriptive authority allowed
Credentials encompass... - Correct Answer-required education, licensure and
certification to practice as an NP
Credentials establish... - Correct Answer-minimal levels of acceptable performance
Credentialing is necessary to: - Correct Answer-ensure that safe healthcare is provided
by qualified individuals; comply with federal and state laws r/t APN
Credentials also... - Correct Answer-acknowledges the scope of practice of NP,
mandates accountability, enforces professional standards for practice
Licensure - Correct Answer-establishes that a person is qualified to perform in a
particular professional role
Licensure is granted as defined by rules and regulations set forth by - Correct Answer-a
governmental regulatory body (ie. state board of nursing)
AGACNP Exam Review With 100%Correct
Answers (VERIFIED).
Certification - Correct Answer-Person has met certain standards that signify mastery of
specialized knowledge
Certification is granted by nongovernmental agencies such as - Correct Answer-ANCC,
AANP
Admitting privileges to hospitals (non physican) were granted - Correct Answer-1983 by
JC
Credentialing and privileging - Correct Answer-process which an NP is granted
permission to practice in an inpt setting
Credentialing with hospital privileges is granted by a - Correct Answer-Hospital
Credentialing Committee
Pt Medical Abandoment - Correct Answer-When caregiver-pt relationship is terminated
w/o making reasonable arrangements w an appropriate person so that care can be
continued
Determination of pt abandonment depends on factors such as: - Correct AnswerWhether NP accepted pt assignment, whether NP provided reasonable notice before
termination, whether reasonable arrangements could have been made
Following do not constitute pt abandonment - Correct Answer-NP refuses to accept
responsibility for pt assignment when NP has given reasonable notice to proper
authority that NP lacks competence to carry out assignment; NP refuses assignment of
a double shift or addtl hrs beyond posted work schedule when proper notification has
been given..latter phrase can be controversial
Risk Mgmt - Correct Answer-Systematic effort to reduce risk begins w formal written risk
mgmt plan that includes: organizations goals, delineation of program's scope,
components, methods; delegating responsibility for implementation and enforcement;
demonstrating commitment by the board; confidentiality and immunity from retaliation
for those who report sensitive info
Most common method of documentation for risk mgmt - Correct Answer-incident reports
Policies regarding incident reports should address: - Correct Answer-ppl authorized to
complete report; ppl responsible for review of a report, immediate actions needed to
minimize the effects of the event; ppl responsible for follow up; plan for monitoring
aftermath; security/storage of completed report
Risk mgmt - Satisfaction surveys - Correct Answer-Important for identifying problems
before they develop into incidents or claims; for pts and employees. [Show Less]