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Under the APRN Consensus Model, is it within an FNP's scope of practice to manage unstable, critically ill patients in an ICU?
Show answer →No. The APRN Consensus Model defines scope by population (Family/Lifespan) and acuity (Primary vs. Acute). FNPs are educated/certified for Primary Care (stable chronic/acute conditions). Managing unstable, critically ill patients requires Acute Care NP (AGACNP) certification. Exam Tip: ANCC emphasizes Population Focus. FNPs treat primary care needs across the lifespan, not critical care.
To bill Medicare at 100% of the physician rate for an NP's service (Incident-to), which condition must be met regarding the physician's location?
Show answer →The physician must be physically present in the office suite and immediately available to provide assistance. Other requirements: the physician initiated the plan of care for that specific diagnosis, and the NP is an employee. If these aren't met, NPs bill under their own NPI at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Exam Tip: Physical presence is the most frequently tested requirement.
Distinguish between Credentialing and Privileging for an NP joining a new hospital system.
Show answer →Credentialing is the process of verifying education, licensure, and certification to ensure the NP is qualified. Privileging is the process where the facility's governing body grants the NP the right to perform specific tasks (e.g., suturing, admitting) based on proven competency. Exam Tip: Credentialing is Who are you and are you qualified? while Privileging is What are you allowed to do here?
An NP is using a PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle to improve clinic flow. During which phase does the NP analyze data to see if the change was effective?
Show answer →The Study phase. During this phase, the team examines the results of the Do phase (the intervention) and compares them against the predictions made in the Plan phase. Exam Tip: Plan = Design/Predict. Do = Implement small scale. Study = Analyze/Compare. Act = Adopt, Adapt, or Abandon based on the study findings.
Under EMTALA, what is the primary obligation of a provider when a patient presents to the emergency department with a potential emergency?
Show answer →The provider must perform a Medical Screening Examination (MSE) to determine if an emergency medical condition exists. If it does, the facility must stabilize the patient or provide an appropriate transfer, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Exam Tip: EMTALA prevents patient dumping. It applies to any facility that accepts Medicare and has an emergency department.
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