NUR 6111 Exam 1 - Advanced Practice Nursing I (2026) – William
Peterson University
1. According to the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, what does the ‘L’ in
the acronym LACE stand for?
A. Licensure
B. Leadership
C. Liability
D. Legal Practice
Answer: A
Rationale: LACE stands for Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education, which
are the four pillars of the Consensus Model for APRN regulation.
2. Which level of prevention is represented by an Advanced Practice Nurse
performing a Pap smear on a 35-year-old female?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Quaternary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Secondary Prevention
Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and screening of diseases to
prevent progression, such as a Pap smear for cervical cancer.
,3. According to Patricia Benner’s theory, a nurse practitioner who has been in
the same role for 2-3 years and can see the long-term goals of treatment is at
which stage?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Competent
D. Proficient
Answer: C
Rationale: The ‘Competent’ nurse typically has been on the job for 2-3 years and
demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to plan for the future.
4. What is the primary difference between ‘Licensure’ and ‘Certification’ for the
APRN?
A. Certification is granted by the state; Licensure is granted by a professional body.
B. Licensure allows legal practice in a state; Certification validates specialized knowledge.
C. They are the same thing and used interchangeably in all 50 states.
D. Licensure is optional for APRNs while Certification is mandatory.
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure is the legal authority to practice granted by a state board, whereas
certification is a validation of mastery in a specific clinical area by a national organization.
5. In the PICO model for evidence-based practice, what does the ‘I’ represent?
A. Indicator
B. Investigation
C. Intervention
D. Implementation
Answer: C
Rationale: PICO stands for Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.
, 6. The ethical principle of ‘Non-maleficence’ is best described as:
A. Doing good for the patient.
B. Fairness in the distribution of resources.
C. Respecting a patient’s right to self-determination.
D. The duty to do no harm.
Answer: D
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the fundamental ethical commitment to avoid inflicting
unnecessary pain or harm on a patient.
7. A 55-year-old patient with Type 2 Diabetes is attending a class on how to self-
inject insulin. This is an example of which level of prevention?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Primordial Prevention
D. Tertiary Prevention
Answer: D
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on managing established disease to minimize
complications and restore function, such as insulin management for a diabetic.
8. Which component of the SOAP note includes the patient’s reported
symptoms and history of present illness?
A. Objective
B. Subjective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
Answer: B
Rationale: The Subjective section contains information provided by the patient, including
their feelings, symptoms, and medical history.
Peterson University
1. According to the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, what does the ‘L’ in
the acronym LACE stand for?
A. Licensure
B. Leadership
C. Liability
D. Legal Practice
Answer: A
Rationale: LACE stands for Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education, which
are the four pillars of the Consensus Model for APRN regulation.
2. Which level of prevention is represented by an Advanced Practice Nurse
performing a Pap smear on a 35-year-old female?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Quaternary Prevention
C. Tertiary Prevention
D. Secondary Prevention
Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and screening of diseases to
prevent progression, such as a Pap smear for cervical cancer.
,3. According to Patricia Benner’s theory, a nurse practitioner who has been in
the same role for 2-3 years and can see the long-term goals of treatment is at
which stage?
A. Novice
B. Advanced Beginner
C. Competent
D. Proficient
Answer: C
Rationale: The ‘Competent’ nurse typically has been on the job for 2-3 years and
demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to plan for the future.
4. What is the primary difference between ‘Licensure’ and ‘Certification’ for the
APRN?
A. Certification is granted by the state; Licensure is granted by a professional body.
B. Licensure allows legal practice in a state; Certification validates specialized knowledge.
C. They are the same thing and used interchangeably in all 50 states.
D. Licensure is optional for APRNs while Certification is mandatory.
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure is the legal authority to practice granted by a state board, whereas
certification is a validation of mastery in a specific clinical area by a national organization.
5. In the PICO model for evidence-based practice, what does the ‘I’ represent?
A. Indicator
B. Investigation
C. Intervention
D. Implementation
Answer: C
Rationale: PICO stands for Patient/Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.
, 6. The ethical principle of ‘Non-maleficence’ is best described as:
A. Doing good for the patient.
B. Fairness in the distribution of resources.
C. Respecting a patient’s right to self-determination.
D. The duty to do no harm.
Answer: D
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the fundamental ethical commitment to avoid inflicting
unnecessary pain or harm on a patient.
7. A 55-year-old patient with Type 2 Diabetes is attending a class on how to self-
inject insulin. This is an example of which level of prevention?
A. Primary Prevention
B. Secondary Prevention
C. Primordial Prevention
D. Tertiary Prevention
Answer: D
Rationale: Tertiary prevention focuses on managing established disease to minimize
complications and restore function, such as insulin management for a diabetic.
8. Which component of the SOAP note includes the patient’s reported
symptoms and history of present illness?
A. Objective
B. Subjective
C. Assessment
D. Plan
Answer: B
Rationale: The Subjective section contains information provided by the patient, including
their feelings, symptoms, and medical history.
