ANCC Practice Questions 2023

(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure. (b) Location and event intensity. (c) Mode of transmission and incubation. (d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. - (c) Mode of transmission and incubation. When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner: (a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis. (b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this information. (c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice. (d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. - (d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. A patient's adult child telephones the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner to inquire about the patient's illness. The patient's child reports that the parent relies upon the child to explain everything to him or her. The nurse practitioner: (a) asks the child to provide a copy of the patient's advance directive document. (b) assures the child that the nurse practitioner can disclose requested information. (c) informs the child that he or she must come to the clinic to discuss the parent's case. (d) tells the child that the nurse practitioner can discuss the information only with the patient. - (d) tells the child that the nurse practitioner can discuss the information only with the patient. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner is appointed to a hospital's multidisciplinary medical ethics review committee. The nurse practitioner's role is to: (a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes. (b) identify how to anticipate and resolve similar future situations. (c) investigate the need for disciplinary action. (d) obtain agreement of all parties with a chosen solution. - (a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes. To improve the quality of clinical practice, the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner: (a) charges a fee for patients who arrive late to clinic appointments. (b) disseminates research study results to colleagues. (c) expresses opinions about alternative therapies with patients who consider such treatments. (d) schedules time during clinic hours to meet with pharmaceutical representatives. - (b) disseminates research study results to colleagues. One effect of using electronic health record applications, such as telemedicine and portable monitoring systems, has been to: (a) create stand-alone clinics. (b) decrease billable visits. (c) increase risks to patients. (d) open access to care. - (d) open access to care. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner evaluates an 80-year-old patient with cognitive deficits, who is unaccompanied by the adult child who typically is present. The patient has urinary symptoms, for which the nurse practitioner considers ordering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim). The patient's previous medical record is unavailable. Before prescribing the medication, the nurse practitioner: (a) contacts the patient's adult child. (b) queries the other staff members. (c) relies on the patient's self-report. (d) waits until the patient's chart is available. - (a) contacts the patient's adult child. The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner conducts a small group class on weight management. The nurse practitioner anticipates that the patient who may have the greatest difficulty implementing the counseling is the: (a) extroverted patient raising his or her grandchildren. (b) introverted patient who does not speak in the group. (c) personable patient who lives with his or her children. (d) worried patient whose son is serving in military conflict. - (d) worried patient whose son is serving in military conflict. The adult-gerontology prima