NRNP 6531 CARLOTTA A RUSSE V5 PC-INTERVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
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1. What is the primary role of the nurse practitioner in
primary care?
A. Performing only diagnostic tests
B. Managing acute conditions only
C. Providing comprehensive, continuous care
D. Referring all patients to specialists
✅ Correct Answer: C. Providing comprehensive, continuous
care
Rationale: Primary care NPs deliver holistic, continuous care
across the lifespan, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment,
and health promotion.
2. Which component is essential in a comprehensive health
history?
A. Insurance status
B. Chief complaint
C. Room assignment
D. Physician signature
,✅ Correct Answer: B. Chief complaint
Rationale: The chief complaint identifies the patient’s primary
reason for seeking care and guides the clinical interview.
3. During a PC-Interview, what is the most appropriate
opening question?
A. “Why didn’t you come earlier?”
B. “What brings you in today?”
C. “Are you taking your medications?”
D. “Is your pain severe?”
✅ Correct Answer: B. “What brings you in today?”
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to share
concerns freely and establish rapport.
4. Which communication technique best demonstrates
empathy?
A. Interrupting to clarify details
B. Using medical jargon
C. Reflecting the patient’s feelings
D. Giving immediate advice
✅ Correct Answer: C. Reflecting the patient’s feelings
Rationale: Reflective listening validates patient emotions and
strengthens therapeutic communication.
,5. What does SOAP documentation stand for?
A. Symptoms, Orders, Assessment, Plan
B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
C. Signs, Observations, Analysis, Procedure
D. Subjective, Orders, Action, Progress
✅ Correct Answer: B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Rationale: SOAP is a structured documentation format used in
clinical practice.
6. Which vital sign is most sensitive to early infection?
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation
✅ Correct Answer: C. Temperature
Rationale: Fever is often an early indicator of infection.
7. When obtaining informed consent, the NP must ensure the
patient:
A. Signs the form only
B. Understands risks, benefits, and alternatives
C. Agrees with the provider’s opinion
D. Has family approval
, ✅ Correct Answer: B. Understands risks, benefits, and
alternatives
Rationale: Informed consent requires patient understanding
and voluntary agreement.
8. Which age group requires the most emphasis on preventive
screening in primary care?
A. Neonates
B. Adolescents
C. Adults
D. Older adults
✅ Correct Answer: D. Older adults
Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk for chronic
diseases and benefit greatly from routine screening.
9. What is the purpose of a differential diagnosis?
A. To confirm a single disease
B. To list all possible causes of symptoms
C. To eliminate patient complaints
D. To determine insurance coverage
✅ Correct Answer: B. To list all possible causes of symptoms
Rationale: Differential diagnoses guide further testing and
clinical decision-making.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026|INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary role of the nurse practitioner in
primary care?
A. Performing only diagnostic tests
B. Managing acute conditions only
C. Providing comprehensive, continuous care
D. Referring all patients to specialists
✅ Correct Answer: C. Providing comprehensive, continuous
care
Rationale: Primary care NPs deliver holistic, continuous care
across the lifespan, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment,
and health promotion.
2. Which component is essential in a comprehensive health
history?
A. Insurance status
B. Chief complaint
C. Room assignment
D. Physician signature
,✅ Correct Answer: B. Chief complaint
Rationale: The chief complaint identifies the patient’s primary
reason for seeking care and guides the clinical interview.
3. During a PC-Interview, what is the most appropriate
opening question?
A. “Why didn’t you come earlier?”
B. “What brings you in today?”
C. “Are you taking your medications?”
D. “Is your pain severe?”
✅ Correct Answer: B. “What brings you in today?”
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to share
concerns freely and establish rapport.
4. Which communication technique best demonstrates
empathy?
A. Interrupting to clarify details
B. Using medical jargon
C. Reflecting the patient’s feelings
D. Giving immediate advice
✅ Correct Answer: C. Reflecting the patient’s feelings
Rationale: Reflective listening validates patient emotions and
strengthens therapeutic communication.
,5. What does SOAP documentation stand for?
A. Symptoms, Orders, Assessment, Plan
B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
C. Signs, Observations, Analysis, Procedure
D. Subjective, Orders, Action, Progress
✅ Correct Answer: B. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
Rationale: SOAP is a structured documentation format used in
clinical practice.
6. Which vital sign is most sensitive to early infection?
A. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation
✅ Correct Answer: C. Temperature
Rationale: Fever is often an early indicator of infection.
7. When obtaining informed consent, the NP must ensure the
patient:
A. Signs the form only
B. Understands risks, benefits, and alternatives
C. Agrees with the provider’s opinion
D. Has family approval
, ✅ Correct Answer: B. Understands risks, benefits, and
alternatives
Rationale: Informed consent requires patient understanding
and voluntary agreement.
8. Which age group requires the most emphasis on preventive
screening in primary care?
A. Neonates
B. Adolescents
C. Adults
D. Older adults
✅ Correct Answer: D. Older adults
Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk for chronic
diseases and benefit greatly from routine screening.
9. What is the purpose of a differential diagnosis?
A. To confirm a single disease
B. To list all possible causes of symptoms
C. To eliminate patient complaints
D. To determine insurance coverage
✅ Correct Answer: B. To list all possible causes of symptoms
Rationale: Differential diagnoses guide further testing and
clinical decision-making.
