NBCRNA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are 5 characteristics of a profession/ professional organization? - Answers- -
Specialized knowledge
- Institutional preparation
- Code of Ethics
- Obligation to the public
- Autonomy
What do professions ultimately exist for? - Answers- To serve the public, especially
altruistic professions
What is the difference between a guild/union vs a profession? - Answers- Guilds/unions
do not have a public obligation
What does the acronym LACE represent? - Answers- Different levels of regulation of
CRNAs
What does LACE stand for? - Answers- L- Licensure (BRNs)
A- Accreditation (COA)
C- Certification (NBCRNA)
E- Education (AANA education committee)
Who does the COA protect? - Answers- Protects the public and students
What is the importance of credentialing? - Answers- - To protect and benefit the public
- Provide assurance to the public that individuals have met predetermined qualifications
for providing nurse anesthesia services
What are the 3 components of credentialing? - Answers- 1. Licensure- granted by the
state, you are legally and ethically ok to practice
2. Certification- ensuring that the individual has specialized knowledge in the profession
3. Grant of privileges- specific to local setting and where you get a job/institution
Discuss the evolution of the certification of nurse anesthetists. - Answers- 1933-
Qualifying test to prove competency of CRNA, not in effect until 1945
1952- Certifying exams being accredited
1975- split to CCNA from AANA, wanted difference in advocacy body vs certifying body
1978- first advanced practice discipline to certify the body, establishment of COR
1996- first CAT test, no more paper/pencil tests
What is the mission of the NBCRNA? - Answers- To promote patient safety through
credentialing programs that support lifelong learning
What is the vision of the NBCRNA? - Answers- To be recognized as the leader in
advanced practice nurse credentialing
, What is the difference between the roles of the NBCRNA vs AANA? - Answers- -
NBCRNA = mission for public protection
- AANA = mission for CRNA advocacy
- Regulators require a separation between membership org and credentialing body
- Separation is to protect the credibility of the certification
What are the 3 main accrediting bodies that the NBCRNA answers to? - Answers- -
ABSNC (Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certifications)
- NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
- BONs ( State boards of nursing)
Who does the NBCRNA advocate for? - Answers- Patients
CRNAs
Who does the AANA answer to? - Answers- Association members
Who does the AANA advocate for? - Answers- Association members
Who comprises the NBCRNA board? - Answers- Consists of 11 members
- 8 CRNAs- practitioners and eduacators
- 1 Public member
- 1 Board certified Anesthesiologist
- 1 Board certified surgeon
What must you do to be eligible to apply for the NCE? - Answers- - Comply with all
state requirements for RN licensure
- Complete a nurse anesthesia program accredited by the COA within previous 2 years
of taking the NCE
- Attest that you don't suffer from a mental or physical condition
What is required for the application for the NCE? - Answers- - Complete an accurate
exam application form
- Official notarized transcript of the student record
- Copy of a current valid RN license
- Authentication of Applicant Identity form- signed, notarized, and digitalized photo taken
within 6 months
- Online payment
What is Pearson Vue? - Answers- An authorized test center contracted with NBCRNA
to give the exam
What are the 5 different types of question formats on the NCE? - Answers- - Multiple
choice
- Multiple correct response
- Short answer/numerical response
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