NP Professional Standards & Competencies 2

Question 1

According to the NONPF NP Core Competencies, which domain specifically addresses the NP's ability to use evidence to guide clinical decision-making?

Accepted Answer

Practice Inquiry

Answer

Practice Inquiry competencies encompass the NP's ability to apply evidence-based practice and translate research into clinical decisions.

Question 2

An NP is asked to participate in a root cause analysis after a patient safety event. This activity best reflects which professional standard?

Accepted Answer

Quality of Practice

Answer

Quality of Practice standards include participation in quality improvement initiatives such as root cause analyses to prevent future errors.

Question 3

Which statement best describes the NP's scope of practice?

Accepted Answer

It is determined by state law, national certification, and institutional policy

Answer

NP scope of practice is determined by a triad of state law, national certification standards, and individual institutional or facility policies.

Question 4

An NP in a collaborative practice state must have a written collaborative agreement with a physician. If the collaborating physician retires unexpectedly, the NP should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Notify the state board of nursing and seek a new collaborating physician promptly

Answer

The NP must notify the state board and arrange a new collaboration promptly to remain in legal compliance with state scope of practice requirements.

Question 5

Which behavior BEST demonstrates the NP standard of 'professional practice evaluation'?

Accepted Answer

Seeking peer feedback and reflecting on one's own practice outcomes

Answer

Professional practice evaluation involves self-reflection and peer review of one's own practice to identify areas for improvement.

NP - Nurse Practitioner Practice Test

NP - Nurse Practitioner Practice Test

NP Professional Standards & Competencies 2