NR568 WEEK 4 MIDTERM EXAM -
ADVANCED NURSING ROLES AND
POLICY
1. Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who focuses on the growth and well-
being of people and the communities to which they belong, often prioritizing others’ needs
over their own?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Autocratic Leadership
C. Servant Leadership
D. Laissez-faire Leadership
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Servant leadership focuses on the development and well-being
of followers, sharing power, and putting the needs of others first.
2. In the context of the legislative process, what is the primary purpose of a ‘markup’ session
in a congressional committee?
A. To veto a bill before it reaches the floor
,B. To recruit sponsors for a new piece of legislation
C. To debate and amend the specific wording of a bill
D. To conduct a final vote for presidential approval
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A markup session is where committee members debate, amend,
and rewrite proposed legislation.
3. Which ethical principle is most directly involved when an APRN ensures that a patient has
the right to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare, even if the provider
disagrees?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
making independent decisions about their own body and care.
4. Which component of the SWOT analysis represents external factors that could provide a
competitive advantage to a healthcare organization?
A. Strengths
, B. Weaknesses
C. Threats
D. Opportunities
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Opportunities are external factors that an organization can
exploit to its advantage.
5. Under the concept of ‘Full Practice Authority’ for Nurse Practitioners, which of the
following is true?
A. NPs must work under the direct supervision of a physician at all times
B. NPs can only prescribe non-controlled substances
C. NPs are permitted to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients without physician oversight
D. NPs must have a written collaborative agreement for all clinical decisions
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Full Practice Authority allows NPs to evaluate, diagnose,
order/interpret tests, and initiate/manage treatments under the exclusive licensure
authority of the state board of nursing.
6. What is the primary focus of the ‘Plan’ phase in the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle for
quality improvement?
A. Identifying the goal and formulating a strategy for change
ADVANCED NURSING ROLES AND
POLICY
1. Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who focuses on the growth and well-
being of people and the communities to which they belong, often prioritizing others’ needs
over their own?
A. Transactional Leadership
B. Autocratic Leadership
C. Servant Leadership
D. Laissez-faire Leadership
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Servant leadership focuses on the development and well-being
of followers, sharing power, and putting the needs of others first.
2. In the context of the legislative process, what is the primary purpose of a ‘markup’ session
in a congressional committee?
A. To veto a bill before it reaches the floor
,B. To recruit sponsors for a new piece of legislation
C. To debate and amend the specific wording of a bill
D. To conduct a final vote for presidential approval
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A markup session is where committee members debate, amend,
and rewrite proposed legislation.
3. Which ethical principle is most directly involved when an APRN ensures that a patient has
the right to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare, even if the provider
disagrees?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to self-determination and
making independent decisions about their own body and care.
4. Which component of the SWOT analysis represents external factors that could provide a
competitive advantage to a healthcare organization?
A. Strengths
, B. Weaknesses
C. Threats
D. Opportunities
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Opportunities are external factors that an organization can
exploit to its advantage.
5. Under the concept of ‘Full Practice Authority’ for Nurse Practitioners, which of the
following is true?
A. NPs must work under the direct supervision of a physician at all times
B. NPs can only prescribe non-controlled substances
C. NPs are permitted to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients without physician oversight
D. NPs must have a written collaborative agreement for all clinical decisions
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Full Practice Authority allows NPs to evaluate, diagnose,
order/interpret tests, and initiate/manage treatments under the exclusive licensure
authority of the state board of nursing.
6. What is the primary focus of the ‘Plan’ phase in the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle for
quality improvement?
A. Identifying the goal and formulating a strategy for change
