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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This comprehensive graduate nursing review document contains 98 questions with
provided correct answers and detailed rationales. It covers essential advanced practice
nursing concepts and healthcare initiatives. This resource is ideal for students preparing for
exams, reviewing course material, and certifying their knowledge.
TOPICS
Nursing Theory and Models Q1–Q15
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Q16–Q19
Health Promotion and Policy Q20–Q48
Advanced Practice Nursing Foundations Q49–Q81
Clinical Manifestations and Pathophysiology Q82–Q97
Core Competencies and Frameworks Q98–Q98
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 98
Theory attributes meaning, provides explanation, imposes order and organizes logically the
events that healthcare professional come into contact with. Which is an example of the
steps that practitioners take in theorizing
RESPONSE
Ask certain questions, Question the status quo, Seek the most plausible answer, Build a
narrative for the questions and answers
RATIONALE
Theorizing involves a critical and analytical process to understand phenomena. Practitioners
engage in this by formulating pertinent questions, challenging existing knowledge, and
systematically evaluating potential explanations to construct a coherent understanding of clinical
events. This iterative process leads to a more informed and organized approach to healthcare
practice.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 98
After thoroughly researching the topic of interest, what is the next step an APN should ask
in selecting a theory/model for use in practice or research
RESPONSE
Have several different theories/models been examined
RATIONALE
Selecting an appropriate theoretical framework requires a comprehensive review of available
options. Evaluating multiple theories ensures the chosen model best aligns with the specific
practice or research question, thereby enhancing its applicability and validity.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 98
Which set of components is essential in a scientific theory
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, RESPONSE
Interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions
RATIONALE
A scientific theory is built upon interrelated concepts that are clearly defined and linked by
propositions. These propositions articulate the relationships between concepts, forming a
coherent framework for understanding phenomena. This structure allows for testability and the
development of new knowledge within the discipline.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 98
Which statement best reflects King's theory
RESPONSE
If nurses with special knowledge and skills communicate appropriate information to clients,
mutual goal-setting and goal attainment will occur
RATIONALE
King's Theory of Goal Attainment emphasizes the importance of nurse-client interaction through
communication. This interaction, involving the sharing of specialized knowledge and information,
facilitates the establishment of shared perceptions and objectives. Ultimately, effective
communication leads to mutual agreement on goals and their successful achievement.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 98
"Chronic pain, physical disability, social support, age and gender are related to perceived
daily stress, which is related to depression." This is an example of which type of theory
RESPONSE
Explanatory
RATIONALE
This statement describes how multiple factors (chronic pain, disability, social support, age, gender)
contribute to perceived daily stress, which in turn influences depression. This demonstrates how a
theory explains the relationships and connections between different phenomena to understand a
particular outcome. Such a theory seeks to elucidate the underlying causes and mechanisms of a
health issue.
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, Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 98
Which of the following philosophies of world view would characterize human beings as
holistic; parts are viewed only in the context of the whole
RESPONSE
Reciprocal Interaction
RATIONALE
This philosophy views individuals as interconnected systems where each part's function is
understood only in relation to the entire organism. It emphasizes the dynamic interplay and
interdependence between the person and their environment, forming a unified whole. This
perspective aligns with understanding health and illness holistically.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 98
Utilizing Johnson's Behavioral systems model (JBSM), the APN discovers that a patient is
not sure who he can depend on because his wife is emotionally distant. This data would be
characteristic of which subsystem fo the JBSM
RESPONSE
Dependency subsystem
RATIONALE
Johnson's Behavioral Systems Model identifies the dependency subsystem as encompassing
behaviors of seeking and accepting help and care from others. A patient's uncertainty about who to
depend on due to a spouse's emotional distance directly reflects a disruption in this subsystem's
functioning. This indicates a need for support and reassurance within the patient's social
environment.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 98
"A purposeful, complex, dynamic, collaborative, and holistic interpersonal process aimed at
supporting and facilitating patients and families through health-related experiences and
transitions to achieve health-related goals (mutually determined when possible)" defines
which APN role
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