NR-667: APN CAPSTONE PRACT & INTENSIVE
Final Exam with 200+ Practice Questions, Verified
Answers & Detailed Rationales 2026/2027 Updated |
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Question 1:
A nurse practitioner (NP) graduate is preparing for national certification
as a Family NP. Which organization provides the Family NP certification
exam?
A. AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)
B. ANCC or AANP
C. NCC
D. PNCB
Rationale: Correct answer: B. ANCC (American Nurses
Credentialing Center) offers FNP-BC (Board Certified). AANP
(American Association of Nurse Practitioners) offers FNP (AANP).
AACN (A) certifies acute care NPs. NCC (C) certifies women's
health and neonatal NPs. PNCB (D) certifies pediatric NPs.
Question 2:
An NP is negotiating an employment contract. Which clause would be
most concerning (red flag) for a new graduate?
A. 30-day notice for termination without cause
,
B. Non-compete clause restricting practice within 50 miles for 2 years
(overly broad)
C. CME allowance of $2,000 per year
D. Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Rationale: Correct answer: B. A non-compete clause that is overly
broad (50 miles, 2 years) can prevent the NP from finding another
job in the same geographic area. It may be unenforceable in some
states but is a red flag. Options A, C, D are standard or favorable.
Question 3:
An NP in a full-practice authority state wants to start an independent
primary care practice. Which of the following is required to bill
Medicare for NP services?
A. Physician supervision agreement (not required in full practice
authority states)
B. NP's own NPI (National Provider Identifier) and Medicare PTAN
C. Collaboration agreement with a physician
D. Hospital privileges (not needed for outpatient clinic)
Rationale: Correct answer: B. To bill Medicare, the NP needs their
own NPI (Type 1) and Medicare PTAN (Provider Transaction Access
Number). Full practice authority states do not require physician
supervision (A, C). Hospital privileges (D) are for inpatient, not
outpatient clinic.
Question 4:
,
An NP is prescribing a Schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone).
Which of the following is required for the prescription?
A. Prescription can be faxed (Schedule II must be written or e-
prescribed; faxed only for emergency)
B. Prescription cannot be refilled (Schedule II: no refills)
C. Prescription valid for 12 months (Schedule II valid for 6 months in
most states)
D. Verbal order is acceptable (no, must be written or e-prescribed)
Rationale: Correct answer: B. Schedule II controlled substances
have no refills. Must be written or e-prescribed (not faxed or verbal
except emergency limited supply). Option A and D incorrect. Option
C: valid for 6 months typically.
Question 5:
A new NP is completing her first year of practice. According to Benner's
Novice to Expert Model, which stage is she likely in?
A. Novice (first few months to 1 year)
B. Advanced Beginner (1-2 years)
C. Competent (2-3 years)
D. Proficient (3-5 years)
Rationale: Correct answer: A. Novice stage: new graduate NP (first
6-12 months). Rule-based practice, needs supervision. Advanced
Beginner (B) is 1-2 years. Competent (C) is 2-3 years.
,
Question 6:
An NP is negotiating an employment contract. The contract includes a
non-compete clause that restricts the NP from practicing within 10 miles
of the clinic for 1 year. What should the NP do?
A. Refuse the job (non-compete may be acceptable if reasonable)
B. Accept as is (reasonable non-compete)
C. Ask to remove the non-compete entirely (unlikely)
D. Accept and ignore (not advisable)
Rationale: Correct answer: B (or A if not comfortable). A 10-mile, 1-
year non-compete is generally considered reasonable (not overly
broad). Option C (remove entirely) is unlikely. Option D is not
advisable (violation leads to lawsuit).
Question 7:
An NP is billing Medicare for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).
Which CPT code should the NP use?
A. 99213 (established patient office visit)
B. 99214 (established patient office visit)
C. G0439 (Annual wellness visit)
D. 99397 (preventive visit - for non-Medicare)
Rationale: Correct answer: C. G0439 is the Medicare-specific code
for Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). For non-Medicare preventive
visits, use 99381-99397 (age-based). 99212-99215 are problem-
focused E&M visits.
Final Exam with 200+ Practice Questions, Verified
Answers & Detailed Rationales 2026/2027 Updated |
Already Graded A+ Brand New Alert!!
Question 1:
A nurse practitioner (NP) graduate is preparing for national certification
as a Family NP. Which organization provides the Family NP certification
exam?
A. AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)
B. ANCC or AANP
C. NCC
D. PNCB
Rationale: Correct answer: B. ANCC (American Nurses
Credentialing Center) offers FNP-BC (Board Certified). AANP
(American Association of Nurse Practitioners) offers FNP (AANP).
AACN (A) certifies acute care NPs. NCC (C) certifies women's
health and neonatal NPs. PNCB (D) certifies pediatric NPs.
Question 2:
An NP is negotiating an employment contract. Which clause would be
most concerning (red flag) for a new graduate?
A. 30-day notice for termination without cause
,
B. Non-compete clause restricting practice within 50 miles for 2 years
(overly broad)
C. CME allowance of $2,000 per year
D. Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Rationale: Correct answer: B. A non-compete clause that is overly
broad (50 miles, 2 years) can prevent the NP from finding another
job in the same geographic area. It may be unenforceable in some
states but is a red flag. Options A, C, D are standard or favorable.
Question 3:
An NP in a full-practice authority state wants to start an independent
primary care practice. Which of the following is required to bill
Medicare for NP services?
A. Physician supervision agreement (not required in full practice
authority states)
B. NP's own NPI (National Provider Identifier) and Medicare PTAN
C. Collaboration agreement with a physician
D. Hospital privileges (not needed for outpatient clinic)
Rationale: Correct answer: B. To bill Medicare, the NP needs their
own NPI (Type 1) and Medicare PTAN (Provider Transaction Access
Number). Full practice authority states do not require physician
supervision (A, C). Hospital privileges (D) are for inpatient, not
outpatient clinic.
Question 4:
,
An NP is prescribing a Schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone).
Which of the following is required for the prescription?
A. Prescription can be faxed (Schedule II must be written or e-
prescribed; faxed only for emergency)
B. Prescription cannot be refilled (Schedule II: no refills)
C. Prescription valid for 12 months (Schedule II valid for 6 months in
most states)
D. Verbal order is acceptable (no, must be written or e-prescribed)
Rationale: Correct answer: B. Schedule II controlled substances
have no refills. Must be written or e-prescribed (not faxed or verbal
except emergency limited supply). Option A and D incorrect. Option
C: valid for 6 months typically.
Question 5:
A new NP is completing her first year of practice. According to Benner's
Novice to Expert Model, which stage is she likely in?
A. Novice (first few months to 1 year)
B. Advanced Beginner (1-2 years)
C. Competent (2-3 years)
D. Proficient (3-5 years)
Rationale: Correct answer: A. Novice stage: new graduate NP (first
6-12 months). Rule-based practice, needs supervision. Advanced
Beginner (B) is 1-2 years. Competent (C) is 2-3 years.
,
Question 6:
An NP is negotiating an employment contract. The contract includes a
non-compete clause that restricts the NP from practicing within 10 miles
of the clinic for 1 year. What should the NP do?
A. Refuse the job (non-compete may be acceptable if reasonable)
B. Accept as is (reasonable non-compete)
C. Ask to remove the non-compete entirely (unlikely)
D. Accept and ignore (not advisable)
Rationale: Correct answer: B (or A if not comfortable). A 10-mile, 1-
year non-compete is generally considered reasonable (not overly
broad). Option C (remove entirely) is unlikely. Option D is not
advisable (violation leads to lawsuit).
Question 7:
An NP is billing Medicare for a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).
Which CPT code should the NP use?
A. 99213 (established patient office visit)
B. 99214 (established patient office visit)
C. G0439 (Annual wellness visit)
D. 99397 (preventive visit - for non-Medicare)
Rationale: Correct answer: C. G0439 is the Medicare-specific code
for Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). For non-Medicare preventive
visits, use 99381-99397 (age-based). 99212-99215 are problem-
focused E&M visits.
