NR 503 MIDTERM EXAM – QUESTION AND ANSWERS ( LATEST UPDATE )

NR 503 MIDTERM EXAM – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. The nurse practitioner is reviewing a recent study that utilizes analytic epidemiology by means of a cohort study design. The cohort study design informs the practitioner about which of the following: 2. A group of providers have implemented population-based interventions and are now assessing the efficacy of the intervention. Which of the following would be an example of a population based outcome? 3. Appraisal of research publications is critical as providers assess for relevance to population health. Which of the following items should be considered during the appraisal process? Select all that apply. 4. What is being compared in a cohort study design? 5. Analytic epidemiology is best described as: 6. You are part of a research group investigating association between exposure and disease. Which study design is a best fit for this type of study: 7. The provider is concerned about what appears to be an increase in the mortality rate for their community. Mortality is an example of which of the following: 8. An example of a tertiary prevention measure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is: 9. When designing a Randomized Controlled Trial, the subjects are typically: 10. What is the best definition for the epidemiological triangle? 11. Epidemiology aids the practitioner to appraise which of the following: Check all that apply 12. Which of the following is an example of a period prevalence rate? 13. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement uses a rapid cycle improvement model. The key features of this model are: 14. Which of the following is necessary in order for screening to be effective? 15. What is being compared in a cohort study design? • The incidence of a disease between exposed and non-exposed individuals. 16. Appraising evidence to determine its applicability: 17. One method of measuring population health outcomes would be: 18. The provider is seeking to understand causality related to an increase in disease incidence. It can be said that causality is 19. Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention intervention for osteoporosis: Select all that apply. 20. A group of researchers have found that their study methodology has selection bias. They are concerned because: