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1. A nurse practitioner is educating a patient newly
diagnosed with hypertension. Which statement
best reflects the application of the Health Belief
Model?
A. The patient will change behavior only when
provided with positive reinforcement.
, B. The patient’s perception of susceptibility and
severity influences the likelihood of action.
C. Behavior change occurs in stages over a
period of time.
D. Social support systems are the primary
determinant of health behavior.
B
The Health Belief Model posits that perceived
susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived
benefits, and perceived barriers predict the
likelihood of engaging in health-promoting
behavior.
2. Which of the following is a core competency of
all advanced practice registered nurses
(APRNs)?
A. Prescriptive authority for controlled
substances
B. Independent practice without collaboration
C. Leadership and interprofessional
, collaboration
D. Performance of surgical procedures
C
Leadership, collaboration, and consultation are
identified by the National Organization of Nurse
Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) as core
competencies for all APRNs regardless of specialty.
3. A patient asks the nurse practitioner to explain
the difference between palliative care and
hospice care. Which response is most accurate?
A. Palliative care is only provided in the hospital,
while hospice is home-based.
B. Hospice care can be provided concurrently
with curative treatment.
C. Palliative care focuses on relief of symptoms
and may be provided alongside curative
treatment.
D. Hospice care requires a prognosis of less than
12 months.
, C
Palliative care is interdisciplinary care focused on
symptom relief and quality of life and can be
delivered at any stage of illness, including
alongside curative therapy. Hospice is typically
reserved for terminal illness with a prognosis of six
months or less.
4. Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse
practitioner withholds a terminal diagnosis from
a competent patient at the family’s request?
A. Beneficence
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
C
Autonomy respects the patient’s right to self-
determination and informed decision-making.
Withholding a diagnosis prevents the patient from
making informed choices about care.