Deck 2: The DNP Graduate As Expert Clinician

Question 1

Contemporary nursing practice has been defined as including all of the following EXCEPT ________?

A) provision of a caring relationship
B) becoming an advanced clinician
C) application of scientific knowledge
D) integration of objective data

Answer 1

B
Explanation: ANA has outlined essential features of contemporary nursing practice but becoming an advanced clinician is not one of them.

Question 2

The _________ is a model that defines APRN licensure, accreditation, certification and education.

A) APRN Consensus Model
B) APRN Joint Dialogue Group
C) LACE Working Model
D) Sigma Theta International Pyramid

Answer 2

A
Explanation: The APRN Consensus Model is a regulatory model, while the others are not.

Question 3

Why do DNPs have a singular perspective on integrating evidence-based practices (EBP) in their work?

A) DNPs have less resistance to integrating EBPs due to experience.
B) Life-long learning results in higher levels of work satisfaction.
C) Research shows higher pay with the use of EBPs.
D) They can see the direct impact of EBPs in patient care.

Answer 3

D
Explanation: While some of the answers may have relevance, only direct impact of EBPs in patient care has been demonstrated by the literature.

Question 4

DNPs can employ evidence-based practices within their own work by doing all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) conducting literature reviews
B) collaborating with a librarian
C) conducting a clinical trial
D) identifying unmet needs

Question 5

Which technique enables nursing leaders to reveal data from large groups to identify patterns useful in improving patient care?

A) Nursing informatics
B) Systems management
C) Data collation
D) Data mining

Question 6

Advanced nursing practice and advanced-practice nursing are often confused or thought to be the same thing, but they aren't. Evaluating the similarities and differences can assist you in explaining the importance of these to others you work with. Thus, differentiate between advanced nursing practice and advanced-practice nursing. Provide evidence about why it is important to differentiate between the two as a DNP.
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.

Question 7

Analyze the barriers to evidence-based practice and design a plan or program to reduce those barriers. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: There are several barriers described in Chism, and you may have your own experiences of barriers to draw from. Consider how you have broken down resistance in other ways during your career.

Question 8

How would you persuade someone in your hierarchy that information technology is a vital component to the nursing profession and is worth expending time and money to train healthcare professionals? Defend your position by crafting an effective debate in at least two paragraphs.
Tips: You might start by defining information technology, outline its noted benefits, and identify literature that supports your position.

Question 9

Chism reports that information technology is a vital component to incorporating evidence-based practices (EBP). Dispute or defend this position, providing evidence to support your position, and include details about informatics.
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: Identify the components of information technology, as well as informatics. Address the information explosion and how technology and informatics may or may not help in dealing with it.

Question 10

Analyze the benefits of telehealth. Create a case scenario that provides support for the benefits of telehealth and a specific case where it would be very effective. Include such components as interprofessional collaboration. Defend your answer.
Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.
Tips: You might start by defining telehealth, as well as describe aspects of it that are beneficial in nursing, especially for patients. You might already know of a case that you can utilize from your nursing experience that you can modify to demonstrate the benefits of telehealth and the value of it in interprofessional collaboration.