Question 1

The NP is more likely than the CNS to be involved with:

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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 D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true about clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners?

Accepted Answer

A)   They often work in similar settings.
B)   They have identical educational preparation.
C)   Debate on similarities has settled the similarities and differences.
D)   The clinical nurse specialist role always involves prescriptive practice.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 3

The CNS or NP functioning in the role of administrator:

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A)   Engages in consultation and problem solving with individuals, families, and the community
B)   Is often responsible for and has direct authority and supervision over the staff and client care
C)   Works with doctorally prepared nurses on research projects
D)   Educates the public on current health care practicesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

In which role are the most differences seen between the community health clinical nurse specialist and the nurse practitioner?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

As of 1992, the ANCC required which of the following for NP certification?

Accepted Answer

A)   BSN
B)   Master's or higher degree in nursing and NP education
C)   BSN and completion of a formal NP program
D)   MPH or MSN with a specialty in Community Health Nursing or Public Health NursingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

One of the best ways for an interested clinical nurse specialist to establish an independent practice is to:

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

Question 7

Certification for the community health CNS and NP is for:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is defined by:

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A)   Reimbursement policies
B)   Certification requirements
C)   The nurse's educational preparation
D)   The state's nurse practice actE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The purpose of certification is to:

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A)   Assure the public that nurses who claim to be competent at an advanced level have had their credentials verified through examination
B)   Verify minimal competency levels of practice
C)   Create a network for nurses to collaborate
D)   Make it difficult to become a nurseE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

In the 1960s, a shortage of physicians occurred and there was a tendency for physicians to specialize. As this trend continued, a serious gap in primary health care services developed. Primary health care includes:

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary health services and prison medicine services
B)   Public health and primary care services
C)   Family practice and geriatrics
D)   Home health and school healthE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Nursing centers or clinics are a type of joint practice developed by advanced practice nurses. These centers provide:

Accepted Answer

A)   Opportunities for collaborative relationships for CNS, NPs, baccalaureate-prepared nurses, and community members
B)   Specialized care for certain medical conditions
C)   A place for NPs to practice without worrying about autonomy
D)   A center for primary preventionE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Classes on breast self-exam are an example of which of the following levels of prevention with regard to population-focused CNS activities?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Factors causing stress for advanced practice nurses include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal issues
B)   Professional isolation
C)   Conflicting expectations
D)   Role confusionE) None of the above
F) A) and D) A,B,C

Question 14

The primary role of the nurse practitioner in emergency departments is usually to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Triage clients
B)   Manage nonemergent client problems
C)   Assess medically uninsured clients
D)   Provide health education about preventive health careE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Educational preparation for public health and community health CNS includes a master's degree. In contrast, the nurse practitioner (NP)  degree:

Accepted Answer

A)   Started as a physician's assistant program
B)   Was an offshoot of midwifery
C)   Has not always required a master's degree
D)   Began in Europe and didn't reach the United States until 1970E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

When the advanced practice nurse applies nursing knowledge with physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems, the nurse is referred to as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Advanced practice nurse
B)   Community health nurse specialist
C)   Nurse practitioner
D)   Public health clinical nurse specialistE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

An example of secondary prevention of a population-focused CNS activity is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Flu immunizations at churches
B)   Education on need for early detection
C)   "Men's Night Out" event with screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol
D)   Follow-up clinics for diabeticsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Population-focused interventions are often implemented to meet the needs of the communities. The CNS wishes to use this approach. Which of the following is an example of this type of intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Setting up a health fair with nursing students at a local university to take blood pressures and do diabetic screening for a group of migrant workers
B)   Teaching a new mother how to breastfeed
C)   Doing physical examinations on preschool children at the clinic one at a time
D)   Contacting local officials about the rise in crime in one area of the cityE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The major stressor for the family nurse practitioner or clinical specialist is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy of practice
B)   Professional isolation
C)   Long work hours
D)   CollaborationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Parish nursing is a concept that began in the 1960s. What is the purpose of parish nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)   A nurse to function as health counselor, educator, and advocate for a group of people who worship together
B)   To provide members of a congregation access to registered nurses
C)   The primary care provider for a church group
D)   A nurse of the same religion who can practice nursing that conforms to religious practices and rulesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 39: The Advanced Practice Nurse in the Community

The NP is more likely than the CNS to be involved with:

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Which of the following is true about clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners?

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The CNS or NP functioning in the role of administrator:

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In which role are the most differences seen between the community health clinical nurse specialist and the nurse practitioner?

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As of 1992, the ANCC required which of the following for NP certification?

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One of the best ways for an interested clinical nurse specialist to establish an independent practice is to:

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Certification for the community health CNS and NP is for:

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The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is defined by:

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The purpose of certification is to:

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In the 1960s, a shortage of physicians occurred and there was a tendency for physicians to specialize. As this trend continued, a serious gap in primary health care services developed. Primary health care includes:

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Nursing centers or clinics are a type of joint practice developed by advanced practice nurses. These centers provide:

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Classes on breast self-exam are an example of which of the following levels of prevention with regard to population-focused CNS activities?

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Factors causing stress for advanced practice nurses include which of the following? Select all that apply.

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The primary role of the nurse practitioner in emergency departments is usually to:

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Educational preparation for public health and community health CNS includes a master's degree. In contrast, the nurse practitioner (NP) degree:

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When the advanced practice nurse applies nursing knowledge with physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems, the nurse is referred to as a(n) :

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An example of secondary prevention of a population-focused CNS activity is:

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Population-focused interventions are often implemented to meet the needs of the communities. The CNS wishes to use this approach. Which of the following is an example of this type of intervention?

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The major stressor for the family nurse practitioner or clinical specialist is likely to be:

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Parish nursing is a concept that began in the 1960s. What is the purpose of parish nursing?

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