NURS 5432 Family I Midterm Exam University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). This exam
includes Modules 1-6 Questions With Complete Solutions
NURS 5432
Module 1: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Question 1
Which statement best describes the primary role of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
A. Focuses solely on acute care management
B. Provides episodic care under physician supervision
C. Delivers comprehensive, continuous care across the lifespan
D. Specializes only in chronic disease management
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
FNPs provide comprehensive, continuous, and preventive care to individuals and families
across the lifespan, including health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute
and chronic conditions.
Question 2
Which organization primarily defines the scope and standards of practice for nurse practitioners?
A. American Medical Association
B. State Board of Nursing
C. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
D. Joint Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each State Board of Nursing legally defines NP scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and
licensure requirements.
Module 2: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Question 3
Which screening is recommended for an asymptomatic 55-year-old male with average
colorectal cancer risk?
, A. Colonoscopy every year
B. Colonoscopy every 10 years
C. Fecal occult blood test every 10 years
D. Sigmoidoscopy every 15 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45–50, with colonoscopy
every 10 years as a standard option.
Question 4
A patient asks about the goal of primary prevention. The FNP should respond that primary
prevention:
A. Detects disease early
B. Reduces complications of disease
C. Prevents disease before it occurs
D. Restores function after illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease onset, such as immunizations and lifestyle
counseling.
Module 3: Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision-Making
Question 5
Which source provides the highest level of evidence?
A. Expert opinion
B. Case-control study
C. Randomized controlled trial
D. Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy.
includes Modules 1-6 Questions With Complete Solutions
NURS 5432
Module 1: Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse
Question 1
Which statement best describes the primary role of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
A. Focuses solely on acute care management
B. Provides episodic care under physician supervision
C. Delivers comprehensive, continuous care across the lifespan
D. Specializes only in chronic disease management
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
FNPs provide comprehensive, continuous, and preventive care to individuals and families
across the lifespan, including health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute
and chronic conditions.
Question 2
Which organization primarily defines the scope and standards of practice for nurse practitioners?
A. American Medical Association
B. State Board of Nursing
C. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
D. Joint Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Each State Board of Nursing legally defines NP scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and
licensure requirements.
Module 2: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Question 3
Which screening is recommended for an asymptomatic 55-year-old male with average
colorectal cancer risk?
, A. Colonoscopy every year
B. Colonoscopy every 10 years
C. Fecal occult blood test every 10 years
D. Sigmoidoscopy every 15 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Average-risk adults should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45–50, with colonoscopy
every 10 years as a standard option.
Question 4
A patient asks about the goal of primary prevention. The FNP should respond that primary
prevention:
A. Detects disease early
B. Reduces complications of disease
C. Prevents disease before it occurs
D. Restores function after illness
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Primary prevention aims to prevent disease onset, such as immunizations and lifestyle
counseling.
Module 3: Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision-Making
Question 5
Which source provides the highest level of evidence?
A. Expert opinion
B. Case-control study
C. Randomized controlled trial
D. Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy.
