FNP 4 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS.
Who are 2 key figures in the history of creating the NP role? - CORRECT ANSWER Loretta Ford & Dr.
Henry Silver
When was the first NP program established by Loretta Ford & Henry Silver? - CORRECT ANSWER 1965
What decade was very impactful for leading up to the new NP role and why? - CORRECT ANSWER
1960s-lots of social unrest, civil rights movement, & Vietnam War. A big driver was a lack of access to
medical care, especially for women, children, & older adults. Despite Medicare being established, a lack
of providers still existed.
What scope of practice do NPs in IL have? - CORRECT ANSWER IL is a *reduced practice state*, meaning
state laws dictate that NPs need SOME oversight in at least one aspect of practice
In Illinois, can NPs practice independently and what is this called? - CORRECT ANSWER *Yes*, nurse
practitioners can practice independently if granted *full practice authority* (FPA) if certain requirements
are met
What types of principles guide the NP's scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER *Education, ethics,
laws/Nurse Practice Act, and patient rights.* NPs have accountability to patients, the nursing
profession/upholding the profession, AND the state board.
True or false: The collaborating physician has influence/guidance over the NP's scope of practice -
CORRECT ANSWER False. Even though our collaborating physician is involved with our prescriptive
authority from a delegation standpoint, they do NOT determine our scope of practice. Collaborating
physician cannot tell you what you can and cannot do—this is done by the state board, pt rights, etc
What is an NP required to have to practice? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER advanced degree, National board
certification, NP license, & a collaborating physician
, In Illinois, does an NP need an employment contract to practice? - CORRECT ANSWER Nope! Can be an
at-will employee, practice independently, etc.
Teresa is the job search wizard! What are some good sources she might be using as she peruses the job
market for NPs? - CORRECT ANSWER *directly from healthcare organization's website, state and
national organizations, job search engines such as Indeed, job fairs, recruiters, and networking.*
ppt adds: AANP job center, Google, LinkedIn
Desirae was asked the following questions during an interview. Were all of these legal?
1. Tell me about a time when...(situational questions)
2. What is your availability?
3. Have you ever had a problem with a colleague/;co-worker?
4. This job is very stressful, do you have any young children adding to your load? - CORRECT ANSWER #4
asking about children was an illegal question.
*CANNOT ask about: marital status/sexual orientation, race, age, national origin, pregnancy status or
plans, religion, politics, disability status, genetic information, medical history/conditions, worker's comp
claims*
What types of questions CAN be asked legally during an interview? - CORRECT ANSWER work history,
clinical experience, resume questions, why you want the job, career goals, personal questions relating to
work ethic, work values, personal strengths and weaknesses, situational questions, if interviewee will
need a reasonable accommodation (in certain circumstances), why you left a previous job, questions
related to the job description such as willingness and availability for on-call hours or weekends
Dr. Morgan, a beloved urologist is finally returning to Bloomington after leaving OSF previously due to a
restrictive covenant. What does this mean and what does it entail? - CORRECT ANSWER Restrictive
covenant AKA non-compete clause. Clause in contract that says after employment is terminated, he/she
is restricted from practicing at a competing practice within a certain radius for a certain amount of time.
These are usually specialty specific. Usually includes a mileage range and a time frame (typically 25-
50miles and 1-2 years). Also includes details specific to similar work provided for the employer.
Jessica is ready to bank roll once she lands a new NP job to buy a beautiful house on lots of land. How
would you tell her she could maximize her income as an FNP? - CORRECT ANSWER She should *code
visits accurately, bill for procedures, find a job that includes productivity or some kind of bonus in
