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What is the minimum license required for every nurse wanting to become a CRNA?
A. Driver’s license
B. RN License
C. Public Health Nurse (PHN)
D. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
B. RN License
To become a CRNA, you must acquire your RN license first as a foundation for the process
In what setting do CRNA’s most commonly work?
A. Pharmacies
B. Urgent Care Clinics
C. Chiropractic Clinics
D. Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics
D. Hospitals and Outpatient Clinics
CRNA’s most commonly work in settings where they provide anesthesia care and pain management. This includes operating rooms, outpatient clinics, dental offices, etc..
What specialty organization for certified registered nurse anesthetists in the United States represents more than 71,000 CRNAs?
A. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
B. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
C. American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
D. American Nurse Association (ANA)
B. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
AANA represents more than 71,000 CRNAs and nurse anesthesia residents nationwide while serving as the leading body for practices and education.
Which of the following is a major contribution CRNAS makes to the healthcare system?
A. They only do paperwork for anesthesiologists
B. They only provide physical therapy for the patients during post-op
C. They only administer pain medications
D. They provide anesthesia care to the patient throughout the operational process
D. They provide anesthesia care to the patient throughout the operational process
CRNAs are advanced nurses who provide care for patients before, during, and after procedures, including but not limited to medication administration, preoperative assessment, and patient monitoring.
Who is known as the “Mother of Anesthesia,” who pioneered nursing into anesthesia?
A. Chris Lorenzo
B. Alice Magaw
C. Bernard Kim
D. Florence Nightingale
B. Alice Magaw
Alice Magaw administered anesthesia to over 10,000 patients with no documented fatalities. She developed the open-drop technique which is when an anesthetic was dripped onto a cloth that covered the patient’s mouth and nose and then they would breathe it in.
What exam must you complete to become a CRNA?
A. PANCE
B. NCE
C. NCLEX-RN
D. NCLEX-PN
B. NCE
To become a CRNA, you must complete the NCE
What is the primary role of the CRNA?
A. Provide anesthesia and pain management
B. Provide wound care
C. Prescribe patients with antibiotics
D. Discharge patients from the hospital
A. Provide anesthesia and pain management
CRNA’s main role is to provide anesthesia and pain management to patients during procedures. They are also responsible for closely monitoring vital signs and airway patency during procedures.
What is the primary role of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)?
A. Issues state licenses and handles disciplinary actions for practicing nurse anesthetists.
B. Administers the initial national certification exam and recertification programs for CRNAs.
C. Accredit nursing schools and clinical sites for entry-level registered nurse programs.
D. Serves as the professional association that advances patient safety and advocates for the profession of nurse anesthesiology.
D. Serves as the professional association that advances patient safety and advocates for the profession of nurse anesthesiology.
The AANA focuses on health policy, federal/state advocacy, education, and practice standards.
Which of the options listed is a current professional challenge that CRNAs may encounter during practice
A. CRNAs are confined in work to only being in dental work
B. CRNAs are not permitted to administer anesthesia
C. Independence in practice differ from state to state
D. CRNA programs will end next year
C. Independence in practice differ from state to state
CRNA scope of practice for involvement in care varies from state to state, making regulation and practice a prevalent professional issue.
In what year was the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists founded?
A. 1776
B. 1867
C. 1931
D. 1999
C. 1931
The AANA was founded by Agatha Hodgins in 1931 to standardize the education of nurse anesthesia and establish professional standards.
To become a CRNA, how many years and what type of nursing experience must you have?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
D. 1
For CRNA’s it is important to have critical care experience before entering an accredited nurse anesthesia program. The Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) states that there needs to be a minimum of at least one year of full-time critical care RN experience for this preparation
In what Care Model does the CRNA practice independently?
A. Collaborative Care Model
B. CRNA-Only Model
C. Anesthesia Care (ACT) Model
D. Physician Only Model
B. CRNA-Only Model
The only Care Model in which the CRNA works independently is the CRNA-Only model. The other Care Models involve the assistance of another anesthesiologist or physician.
A student graduating from an accredited nurse anesthesia program must apply to which organization to take the National Certification Examination (NCE) for initial credentialing as a CRNA?
A. The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
B. American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
C. Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
D. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
A. The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
The NBCRNA is the credentialing body responsible for initial certification and ongoing maintenance of certification.
Why are CRNAs important in underserved communities?
A. The provide anesthesia services in areas that may lack access to anesthesia providers
B. They only provide dental work to patients in these communities
C. They are in charge of the vital signs and ADLs outside of the hospital
D. They replace all healthcare providers
A. The provide anesthesia services in areas that may lack access to anesthesia providers
CRNAs are particularly important in maintaining access to all anesthesia dependent services. In some rural hospitals, they may be the primary source of anesthesia care, so it is important to advocate for the care that CRNAs do and their job in maintaining access to those who deal with health disparities.
During a procedure, the patient’s BP and oxygen saturation becomes critically low. What should the CRNA do?
A. Assess the patient, identify the cause, and intervene.
B. Nothing because the patient is sleeping.
C. Wait for the surgeon to notice.
D. Tell the surgeon and wait for further instructions.
A. Assess the patient, identify the cause, and intervene.
The CRNA has the capability to assess and intervene in emergent situations without the approval of a medical doctor. This is why CRNA’s hold a high importance in the operating room.
With current nursing anesthesia programs changing, what degree is now required for an individual to enter the CRNA profession?
A. DNP
B. MSN
C. ADN
D. RN
A. DNP
Originally, a CRNA only required an MSN for entry, however, it is now seen that students are now prepared at the doctoral level of practice
Which state allows CRNA’s to work independently?
A. Texas
B. New York
C. Florida
D. California
D. California
California is one of the 23 states in which CRNA’s can begin working independently as soon as they receive their license.
How often must a CRNA complete the Continued Professional Certification (CPC) program requirements administered by the NBCRNA?
A. Every 2 years, following state nursing licensure renewal periods.
B. Every 5 years, with a single comprehensive exam at the end of the term.
C. Every 10 years, matching the physician recertification framework (MOC).
D. Every 8 years, divided into two 4-year cycles.
D. Every 8 years, divided into two 4-year cycles.
The NBCRNA CPC program operates on an 8-year cycle which is divided into two distinct 4-year periods focused on continuing education, development, and core modules.
A rural hospital is having challenges to maintain surgical services because of limited access to anesthesia providers. The hospital management is considering increasing the number of CRNAs on staff. Which of the following outcomes would be indicative that the change is benefitting the community?
A. An increase in the number of anesthesia providers employed by the hospital
B. Improved access to anesthesia-dependent procedures while maintaining safe patient outcomes
C. A decrease in the amount of time spent that CRNAs spend consulting other healthcare professionals
D. An increase in the number of performed procedures despite patient complexity
B. Improved access to anesthesia-dependent procedures while maintaining safe patient outcomes
The wider goal of the contribution of CRNAs in underserved communities is not measured by the number of providers employed or number of procedures performed but rather to increase the access while ensuring quality standards and patient safety are met.
How can AI assist or change the field of nurse anesthesia in the future?
A. Replacing all CRNAs
B. No need to communicate with patients
C. Administering anesthesia on its own
D. Analyzing patient data to help predict potential risks
D. Analyzing patient data to help predict potential risks
Being a CRNA requires continuous assessment, hands-on skills, and quick clinical judgment. AI can’t fully replace CRNAs but it can be used as a helping tool and predict patient outcomes.
An RN has completed a doctoral nurse anesthesia program and possesses the required critical care experience but has not yet passed the National Certification Examination (NCE). Which of the following statements best describes the nurse’s current status?
A. The nurse can practice independently as a CRNA because the doctoral degree meets the certification requirement.
B. The nurse must obtain a second master’s degree before becoming eligible for CRNA certification.
C. The nurse can practice as a CRNA as long as they maintain an active RN license.
D. The nurse has completed the educational preparation but needs to successfully obtain national certification before practicing as a CRNA
D. The nurse has completed the educational preparation but needs to successfully obtain national certification before practicing as a CRNA
Graduation of a doctoral nurse anesthesia program alone does not grant CRNA certification. It does prepare the individual for entry into the profession but they must pass the NCE in order to begin practicing as CRNA.
Which of the following statements are not included as “Anesthesia Services” allowed by the certification of CRNA as outlined under the Nurse Practice Act, Article 7:
A. Preop, intraop, and postop care and pain mgmt provided by a CRNA for patients…pursuant to an order by a physician for anesthesia services.
B. Prescribing medication in emergent situations for pain management…as necessitated in emergent situations.
C. Selecting and administering medication pursuant to an order for anesthesia services by a physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
D. Providing emergency, critical care, and resuscitation services.
B. Prescribing medication in emergent situations for pain management…as necessitated in emergent situations.
Which of the Nurse Anesthetist associations was the first state association and was founded by the WWI nurse Sophie Gran Winton:
A. California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
B. New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists
C. New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists
D. The New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
A. California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
CANA was founded in 1931, the same year the AANA was formed. The CANA fought to preserve the rights of nurses to provide anesthesia, fighting for that right in the California Courts.
A CRNA moves from a state with broad autonomy practices to a state with different requirements related to physician involvement. What is the most appropriate consideration for the CRNA when determining how they may practice?
A. Their previous level of autonomy should determine their practice authority in the new state
B. Their doctoral education supersedes state specific practice standards and requirements
C. Their scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state that they are practicing in
D. The hospital is allowed to establish practice authority despite state regulations
C. Their scope of practice is determined by the laws and regulations of the state that they are practicing in
A CRNA’s practice is influenced and determined by state specific laws and regulations. Their authority and scope of practice will differ depending on where they practice.
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To the nearest $10,000, this number is the median salary of a CRNA in Los Angeles, CA
$290,000