what is prescriptive authority? Correct Ans-The ability and extent of NP's ability to
prescribe medication; is dependent on state nurse practice act
what are the 4 levels of management of care? Correct Ans-independent
consultation
referral
collaboration
example of independent level management of care Correct Ans-functioning as a lone
provider that manages previously and undiagnosed patients.
example of consultation level management of care Correct Ans-request for direction or
help on a dx/tx plan from another provider
example of referral level management of care Correct Ans-another provider accepting the
ongoing treatment/care for a problem
example of collaboration level management of care Correct Ans-joint communication and
decision-making between healthcare professionals that are working towards mutual goals of
patient care
, NURS8024 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
this is the process by which an NP will receive the authority of bill insurance companies for
the services they provide; this is usually completed by the practice manager.
Involves a provider obtaining authorization to practice Correct Ans-
credentialing/privileging process
these are considered "practice guidelines"; the "how to" of a discipline or specialty. they
clarify scope and authority r/t a specific activity by defining who can do what activity, with
what level of supervision, and when (stated at the state board/institution level) Correct
Ans-standards of practice
provision of services in a manner consistent with care as a another professional with similar
training and experience faced with a similar situation would provide; sets minimum criteria
for job proficiency (stated by medicare, joint commission) Correct Ans-standards of care
independence; capacity for making decisions, judgement, knowledge, and self-determination.
ex: clinical decision making Correct Ans-autonomy
Obligation to promote patient's well being, or an act of kindness/charity.
ex: holding a dying patients hand; "do good" Correct Ans-Beneficence
, NURS8024 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
the obligation not to harm or cause injury
ex: stopping a medication that is causing harmful SE's Correct Ans-nonmalifience
remaining TRUTHFUL w/ the patients regardless of any circumstances
ex: telling the patient the truth, never lying, even if it may cause distress Correct Ans-
veracity
moral and ethics of a provider; keeping your promise
ex: telling a patient you will come back and check on their pain, and actually doing so
Correct Ans-fidelity
unity and mutuality; FAIR distribution of resources and care in healthcare
ex: providing the same treatment options to two different patients Correct Ans-justice
integration of clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence from research; is the
"conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory-derived, research-based information in
making decisions about care delivery to patients and in consideration of individual needs and
preferences. Correct Ans-evidence-based practice
, NURS8024 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What does HIPAA stand for? Correct Ans-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (1996)
who is the certifying body we take the WHNP boards through? Correct Ans-NCC (National
Certification Corporation)
this is a nurse who has graduate level of education; passed national certification, built on
competencies of an RN, is educationally prepared to take on the responsibility/accountability
of patient issues Correct Ans-Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
What are the four APRN roles? Correct Ans-NP
CNM
CNS
CRNA
The national organization of nurse practitioner faculties (NONPF) describes NINE core
competencies...what are they Correct Ans-scientific foundation
leadership
quality
practice inquiry
technology/information literacy
policy
health delivery system
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