Question 1

To become registered as a nurse practitioner,what is the minimum level of education required?&#10;A)Bachelor of Nursing&#10;B)Bachelor of Nursing and Associate Degree of Nursing Practice&#10;C)Bachelor of Nursing and appropriate Master's degree&#10;D)Bachelor of Nursing,a postgraduate qualification in a clinical specialty and an approved Master's degree

Accepted Answer

To become a nurse practitioner, one must have a Bachelor of Nursing, a postgraduate qualification in a clinical specialty, and an approved Master's degree. This path ensures advanced clinical training and education.

Question 2

What is the law that stipulates that each nurse must be registered or enrolled with AHPRA?&#10;A)The National Nurse Practitioner Regulation Law Act&#10;B)The Australian Health Practitioner Act&#10;C)The National Nurses and Midwifery Law Act&#10;D)The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act

Accepted Answer

The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act stipulates that each nurse must be registered or enrolled with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Question 3

The scope of practice of nurse practitioners is set by:&#10;A)the Australian Nursing Federation competency standards for the advanced registered nurse.&#10;B)the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia national competency standards for the registered nurse.&#10;C)the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia nurse practitioner standards for practice.&#10;D)the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency nurse practitioner's scope of practice.

Accepted Answer

The scope of practice of nurse practitioners is specifically set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia nurse practitioner standards for practice. This document outlines the education, experience, and capabilities required of nurse practitioners, as well as the specific activities and interventions they are authorized to perform within their scope of practice. It also sets standards for ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure that nurse practitioners maintain competence and provide safe and effective care.

Question 4

In Australia the nursing workforce is divided into three levels:&#10;A)primary health care nursing as a specialisation.&#10;B)registered nurses,midwives and enrolled nurses.&#10;C)registered nurses and enrolled nurses based on their level of functioning and nurse practitioners.&#10;D)hospital and community nurses,registered nurses,registered midwives and enrolled nurses.

Accepted Answer

The nursing workforce in Australia is divided into registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and nurse practitioners based on their level of functioning.

Question 5

A registered nurse is authorised to practise without supervision and is accountable and responsible for the provision of nursing care.Which of the following statements about RNs is the most accurate?&#10;A)RNs have completed a 4-year Bachelor of Nursing program.&#10;B)The RN is accountable for assessment of patients and decisions in relation to delegation and supervision of enrolled nurse and unlicensed health care workers.&#10;C)RNs can supervise aged-care workers or care assistants.&#10;D)RNs are usually educated to Australian Quality Framework level 6 or 7.

Accepted Answer

RNs are responsible for the assessment of patients and making decisions in relation to the delegation and supervision of enrolled nurses and unlicensed healthcare workers. Option A is incorrect as RNs can obtain degrees through a variety of programs, not just 4-year Bachelor of Nursing programs. Option C is incorrect as RNs can only supervise other registered or enrolled nurses, not aged-care workers or care assistants. Option D is partially correct but not the most accurate statement. RNs are educated to a minimum of Australian Quality Framework level 7, but some may have education up to level 8 or higher.

Question 6

In Australia,all courses leading to registration as an enrolled nurse (EN),registered nurse (RN)or nurse practitioner (NP)are accredited through:&#10;A)the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.&#10;B)the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.&#10;C)the National Nursing and Midwifery Organisation.&#10;D)the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.

Accepted Answer

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council accredits courses leading to registration as an EN, RN, or NP in Australia.

Question 7

The health care system needs nurses who can critique the system not only for what it does to their practice,but also for how it:&#10;A)disrespects and disempowers the patients / clients / consumers of that system.&#10;B)empowers the patients / clients / consumers of that system.&#10;C)advocates for / clients / consumers of that system.&#10;D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Nurses should critique the system for how it disrespects and disempowers patients, as this is a critical issue in healthcare that affects patient care and outcomes.

Question 8

Nursing has a long history of co-development alongside changes in health care,from its earliest role in nursing by religious women and men through:&#10;A)to development of the tertiary sector.&#10;B)developments of hospitals to the provision of health care in the community.&#10;C)to development of an Australian Quality Framework.&#10;D)to the RN being an accountable and autonomous practitioner.

Accepted Answer

Nursing has developed alongside changes in health care, including the development of hospitals to the provision of health care in the community. As health care has shifted towards more community-based care, nursing has evolved to meet the changing needs of patients and the health care system. This has included the development of new roles and responsibilities for nurses, such as primary care nursing and nurse practitioners. The other choices listed (A, C, and D) are not directly related to the historical development of nursing in relation to changes in health care.

Question 9

Which agency in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)has regulated practices for all nurses since 2009 in Australia?&#10;A)The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)&#10;B)The Agency for Australian Registered Nurses (AARN)&#10;C)The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)&#10;D)The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)

Accepted Answer

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has regulated practices for all nurses since 2009 in Australia. The other options such as ANMAC and ANF are organizations that exist but they do not regulate practices for all nurses.

Question 10

'Practice nursing' is the colloquial term given to nurses who work in clinics alongside general practitioners (GPs).As a specialisation,practice nursing is referred to as:&#10;A)clinic nursing.&#10;B)GP nursing.&#10;C)primary health care nursing.&#10;D)community nursing.

Accepted Answer

Primary health care nursing is the most appropriate specialisation for practice nursing as it involves providing basic healthcare services in a community setting, which is the primary focus of practice nursing. Clinic nursing and GP nursing do not accurately encompass the broad scope of practice nursing, as nurses in this field may work in a variety of settings, not just clinics or alongside GPs. Community nursing is a larger category that includes practice nursing but also encompasses other types of nursing such as home health nursing and public health nursing. Therefore, the best choice for the specialisation of practice nursing is primary health care nursing.

Question 11

A nurse is permitted to undertake procedures,actions and processes only at his / her distinct level of professional regulation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The scope of practice allows a NP to practise across which domains?&#10;A)Management,leadership,research and education&#10;B)Culturally safe practice,midwifery,management and leadership&#10;C)Clinical,educational,research and leadership&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

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Deck 23: Advancing Nursing in the Australian Health Care System