NSG 3039 Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition New Update
Chapter 1: Highlights from the History of Advanced Practice
Nursing in the United States Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1.In which year did the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN)
introduced the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
a. 2006
b. 2004
c. 2000
d. 2002
ANS: B
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
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.