APNR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| GRADED A+|PASS!!
1.Based on the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) evidence-leveling system, which
type of evidence demonstrates the greatest strength?
A) Meta-analysis of multiple controlled trials
B) Well-designed controlled studies
C) Peer-reviewed organizational standards
D) Theory-based evidence from multiple case reports - ANSWER A
2.The best quality evidence is scientifically based and has been _____________________.
A) Peer-reviewed
B) Replicated
C) Promoted by other clinicians
D) Translated - ANSWER B
3.Which of the following methods are used to reduce the presence of confounding variables?
A) Choose a different sample
B) Use a control group
C) Change the dependent variable
D) Control for the confounding variable - ANSWER B
4.Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
A) Immunization and prenatal care
B) Foot care for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes
C) Mammogram for a patient who has a family history of breast cancer
D) Smoking cessation and handwashing - ANSWER B
5.Incidence is:
A) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population.
,B) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population.
C) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk.
D) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk. - ANSWER C
6.Prevalence is:
A) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population.
B) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population.
C) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk.
D) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk. - ANSWER B
7.The nurse practitioner (NP) applies Giger and Davidhizar's "transcultural assessment model" during
patient assessment. Which statement by the patient is most useful for determining the patient's
perception of environmental control?
A) "God will decide whether or not I get well."
B) "Several of my relatives have sickle cell anemia."
C) "My parents think I need to drink more water."
D) "I am not comfortable with strangers touching me." - ANSWER A
8.The nurse practitioner (NP) is preparing to assess a Native American patient. Which strategy
demonstrates cultural sensitivity by the NP?
A) Understanding the patient may avoid eye contact
B) Anticipating that the patient may be quiet until trust is established
C) Desiring to learn about the patient's use of herbal remedies
D) Recognizing the patient may prefer to collaborate with a folk healer - ANSWER C
9.The nurse practitioner's demonstration of cultural competence includes which intervention?
A) Achieving consensus on differing values
B) Using colloquial expressions when speaking
C) Identifying stereotypes held by others
D) Establishing boundaries for acceptable behaviors - ANSWER D
,10.What does the federal Ryan White CARE Act fund?
A) Care for underserved rural and urban populations
B) Skin cancer screening programs
C) School-based health services in predominantly minority neighborhoods
D) Development of treatment and care options for persons with HIV and AIDS - ANSWER D
11.In the absence of specific therapy to interrupt transmission of HIV, an infected woman has what
percent chance of having a child born with HIV?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 75% - ANSWER B
12.Children under age 18 comprise approximately what percentage of the homeless population?
A) 10.4%
B) 22.8%
C) 43.2%
D) 61.3% - ANSWER B
13.Which of the following is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents?
A) Asthma
B) Depression
C) Unintentional injuries
D) Lack of immunizations - ANSWER C
14. role is not considered an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)?
A) Certified Nurse Anesthetist
B) Nurse Practitioner
, C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Nurse Educator - ANSWER D. Nurse educator
15.An individual educated as a_____________ is able to educate the future nursing workforce to
influence patient outcomes by focusing on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy
advocacy, and informatics.
A) Nurse Practitioner
B) Doctor of Nursing Practice
C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Clinical Nurse Leader - ANSWER B Doctor of Nursing Practice
16.Graduate-level nursing curriculum focuses on providing a strong background of which course(s)?
A) Pathophysiology
B) Physical Assessment
C) Pharmacology
D) All of the above - ANSWER D All of the above
17.Which organization outlines the required curriculum and expected competencies for baccalaureate,
master's, and doctoral nursing practice programs?
A) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
B) National League of Nursing (NLN)
C) American Organization of Nurse Executives' (AONE)
D) National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (ACNS) - ANSWER A. AACN
18.In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?
A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology - ANSWER B Primary care
1.Based on the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) evidence-leveling system, which
type of evidence demonstrates the greatest strength?
A) Meta-analysis of multiple controlled trials
B) Well-designed controlled studies
C) Peer-reviewed organizational standards
D) Theory-based evidence from multiple case reports - ANSWER A
2.The best quality evidence is scientifically based and has been _____________________.
A) Peer-reviewed
B) Replicated
C) Promoted by other clinicians
D) Translated - ANSWER B
3.Which of the following methods are used to reduce the presence of confounding variables?
A) Choose a different sample
B) Use a control group
C) Change the dependent variable
D) Control for the confounding variable - ANSWER B
4.Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?
A) Immunization and prenatal care
B) Foot care for a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes
C) Mammogram for a patient who has a family history of breast cancer
D) Smoking cessation and handwashing - ANSWER B
5.Incidence is:
A) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population.
,B) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population.
C) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk.
D) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk. - ANSWER C
6.Prevalence is:
A) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the total population.
B) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the specified population.
C) the number of new cases occurring during a specified period divided by the population at risk.
D) the total number of cases at a specific point in time divided by the population at risk. - ANSWER B
7.The nurse practitioner (NP) applies Giger and Davidhizar's "transcultural assessment model" during
patient assessment. Which statement by the patient is most useful for determining the patient's
perception of environmental control?
A) "God will decide whether or not I get well."
B) "Several of my relatives have sickle cell anemia."
C) "My parents think I need to drink more water."
D) "I am not comfortable with strangers touching me." - ANSWER A
8.The nurse practitioner (NP) is preparing to assess a Native American patient. Which strategy
demonstrates cultural sensitivity by the NP?
A) Understanding the patient may avoid eye contact
B) Anticipating that the patient may be quiet until trust is established
C) Desiring to learn about the patient's use of herbal remedies
D) Recognizing the patient may prefer to collaborate with a folk healer - ANSWER C
9.The nurse practitioner's demonstration of cultural competence includes which intervention?
A) Achieving consensus on differing values
B) Using colloquial expressions when speaking
C) Identifying stereotypes held by others
D) Establishing boundaries for acceptable behaviors - ANSWER D
,10.What does the federal Ryan White CARE Act fund?
A) Care for underserved rural and urban populations
B) Skin cancer screening programs
C) School-based health services in predominantly minority neighborhoods
D) Development of treatment and care options for persons with HIV and AIDS - ANSWER D
11.In the absence of specific therapy to interrupt transmission of HIV, an infected woman has what
percent chance of having a child born with HIV?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 75% - ANSWER B
12.Children under age 18 comprise approximately what percentage of the homeless population?
A) 10.4%
B) 22.8%
C) 43.2%
D) 61.3% - ANSWER B
13.Which of the following is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents?
A) Asthma
B) Depression
C) Unintentional injuries
D) Lack of immunizations - ANSWER C
14. role is not considered an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)?
A) Certified Nurse Anesthetist
B) Nurse Practitioner
, C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Nurse Educator - ANSWER D. Nurse educator
15.An individual educated as a_____________ is able to educate the future nursing workforce to
influence patient outcomes by focusing on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, policy
advocacy, and informatics.
A) Nurse Practitioner
B) Doctor of Nursing Practice
C) Certified Nurse Midwife
D) Clinical Nurse Leader - ANSWER B Doctor of Nursing Practice
16.Graduate-level nursing curriculum focuses on providing a strong background of which course(s)?
A) Pathophysiology
B) Physical Assessment
C) Pharmacology
D) All of the above - ANSWER D All of the above
17.Which organization outlines the required curriculum and expected competencies for baccalaureate,
master's, and doctoral nursing practice programs?
A) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
B) National League of Nursing (NLN)
C) American Organization of Nurse Executives' (AONE)
D) National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (ACNS) - ANSWER A. AACN
18.In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated?
A) Pediatrics
B) Primary care
C) Family
D) Adult gerontology - ANSWER B Primary care
