ANCCAGACNPFrances Guide Review– Practice Questions &
Rationales
, Question 1
A 50-60 year old patient with a new diagnosis of cancer is being prepared for discharge. To
appropriately plan for discharge and coordinate care across the acute illness continuum,
what should the NP do first?
A) Refer the patient to Oncology
B) Refer the patient to Hospice
C) Consult Case Management
D) Consult Social Work
Answer: C) Consult Case Management**
Rationale:The AGACNP's scope of practice requires integration of care across the acute
illness continuum through collaboration and coordination of care. Case management is the
appropriate first step to mobilize, monitor, and control resources the patient will need
during the course of illness while balancing quality and cost . Case managers help "move
patients through the system appropriately" and coordinate the complex services required
for a new cancer diagnosis, including arranging oncology referrals, discharge planning, and
follow-up care.
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### Question 2
When serving as a nurse researcher, the NP is guided by which ethical principle to ensure
that research participants are protected from harm or exploitation?
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Nonmaleficence
D) Autonomy
Rationales
, Question 1
A 50-60 year old patient with a new diagnosis of cancer is being prepared for discharge. To
appropriately plan for discharge and coordinate care across the acute illness continuum,
what should the NP do first?
A) Refer the patient to Oncology
B) Refer the patient to Hospice
C) Consult Case Management
D) Consult Social Work
Answer: C) Consult Case Management**
Rationale:The AGACNP's scope of practice requires integration of care across the acute
illness continuum through collaboration and coordination of care. Case management is the
appropriate first step to mobilize, monitor, and control resources the patient will need
during the course of illness while balancing quality and cost . Case managers help "move
patients through the system appropriately" and coordinate the complex services required
for a new cancer diagnosis, including arranging oncology referrals, discharge planning, and
follow-up care.
---
### Question 2
When serving as a nurse researcher, the NP is guided by which ethical principle to ensure
that research participants are protected from harm or exploitation?
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Nonmaleficence
D) Autonomy
