COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUIZ
GRADED A!
1. What is the main difference between certification and licensure for nurse practitioners?
A. Certification is mandatory, licensure is voluntary.
B. Licensure is state-regulated, certification is national.
C. Licensure applies only to RNs, certification applies to NPs.
D. Certification is only needed for specialty areas.
Correct Answer: B. Licensure is state-regulated, certification is national.
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2. Which organization provides board certification for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs)?
A. ANA
B. AACN
C. AANP
D. NCSBN
, Correct Answer: C. AANP
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3. Which of the following governs the scope of practice for an APRN in a specific state?
A. The federal government
B. The APRN Consensus Model
C. The State Nurse Practice Act
D. The APRN's employer policies
Correct Answer: C. The State Nurse Practice Act
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4. Which is a key component required to obtain NP licensure?
A. Completion of an associate degree in nursing
B. Minimum of 10 years of RN experience
C. Graduation from an accredited NP program
D. Holding a physician recommendation
Correct Answer: C. Graduation from an accredited NP program
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