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MODULE 1: Role & Foundations
1. Which organization defines the scope of practice for nurse practitioners?
A) ANA
B) State Board of Nursing
C) Medicare
D) Joint Commission
Answer: B
Rationale: State Nurse Practice Acts define NP scope, including prescriptive authority.
2. A 65-year-old male presents for a wellness visit. Which screening is recommended by USPSTF?
A) PSA
B) Colonoscopy every 10 years
C) Chest X-ray
D) ECG
Answer: B
Rationale: Colorectal cancer screening is recommended for ages 45-75.
3. At what age should routine mammography begin for average-risk women?
,A) 30
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60
Answer: C
Rationale: USPSTF recommends biennial mammography starting at age 50; shared decision-making 40-
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4. Which vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A) Tdap
B) MMR
C) Influenza
D) COVID-19
Answer: B
Rationale: MMR is a live vaccine; avoid in pregnancy.
5. A 2-month-old infant is scheduled for immunizations. Which vaccine is given at this age?
A) MMR
B) DTaP
C) Varicella
D) Hepatitis A
Answer: B
Rationale: DTaP is given at 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years.
6. Which is a primary prevention strategy?
A) Mammogram
B) Immunization
C) Pap smear
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,D) Cholesterol screening
Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease before it occurs.
7. A 50-year-old female asks about HPV vaccination. What is the recommendation?
A) Not recommended after 26
B) Recommended up to age 45
C) Only for females
D) Only for males
Answer: B
Rationale: FDA approved HPV vaccine up to age 45; shared decision-making.
8. Which is a secondary prevention measure?
A) Smoking cessation
B) Pap smear
C) Seat belt use
D) Exercise
Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention detects disease early.
9. A 70-year-old male asks about AAA screening. What is recommended?
A) No screening
B) One-time ultrasound if ever smoked
C) Annual CT
D) MRI
Answer: B
Rationale: USPSTF recommends one-time AAA screening for men 65-75 with smoking history.
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, 10. Which is a tertiary prevention strategy?
A) Immunization
B) Mammogram
C) Cardiac rehabilitation after MI
D) Blood pressure screening
Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention limits disability after disease.
11. A 25-year-old female requests emergency contraception. Most effective?
A) Levonorgestrel
B) Copper IUD
C) Ulipristal
D) Combined OCP
Answer: B
Rationale: Copper IUD is most effective (99%) up to 5 days.
12. Which is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
A) Age
B) Hypertension
C) Family history
D) Male gender
Answer: B
Rationale: Modifiable risk factors include HTN, smoking, diabetes, obesity.
13. A 30-year-old female has a BMI of 32. This is classified as:
A) Normal
B) Overweight
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