Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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According to the NONPF NP Core Competencies, which domain specifically addresses the NP's ability to use evidence to guide clinical decision-making?
Answer: Practice Inquiry
Practice Inquiry competencies encompass the NP's ability to apply evidence-based practice and translate research into clinical decisions.
An NP is asked to participate in a root cause analysis after a patient safety event. This activity best reflects which professional standard?
Answer: Quality of Practice
Quality of Practice standards include participation in quality improvement initiatives such as root cause analyses to prevent future errors.
Which statement best describes the NP's scope of practice?
Answer: It is determined by state law, national certification, and institutional policy
NP scope of practice is determined by a triad of state law, national certification standards, and individual institutional or facility policies.
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:
Answer: Notify the state board of nursing and seek a new collaborating physician promptly
The NP must notify the state board and arrange a new collaboration promptly to remain in legal compliance with state scope of practice requirements.
Which behavior BEST demonstrates the NP standard of 'professional practice evaluation'?
Answer: Seeking peer feedback and reflecting on one's own practice outcomes
Professional practice evaluation involves self-reflection and peer review of one's own practice to identify areas for improvement.
The concept of 'full practice authority' for NPs refers to:
Answer: State regulatory authority allowing NPs to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe independently
Full practice authority means state law allows NPs to practice to the full extent of their education and certification without required physician collaboration.
Which ANCC Magnet standard most directly supports the NP role in a hospital setting?
Answer: Exemplary Professional Practice
Exemplary Professional Practice encompasses the professional role expectations, including advanced practice roles, care delivery, and interdisciplinary relationships.