WHNP NU 700
Knowledge for NP
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary focus of evidence-
based practice in nursing?
- A. Patient preferences
- B. Clinical expertise
- C. Research evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice in nursing integrates
patient preferences, clinical expertise, and the best available
research evidence to provide high-quality care.
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,2. A 45-year-old woman presents with a history of hypertension.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
management?
- A. Lifestyle modifications
- B. Beta-blockers
- C. ACE inhibitors
- D. Diuretics
- ANS: A. Lifestyle modifications
- Rationale: Lifestyle modifications, such as diet and
exercise, are the first-line management for hypertension before
initiating pharmacotherapy.
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain
management strategy for a patient with chronic pain?
- A. Opioid analgesics
- B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- C. Multimodal pain management
- D. Acetaminophen
- ANS: C. Multimodal pain management
- Rationale: Multimodal pain management, which combines
different types of pain relief methods, is the most effective
strategy for managing chronic pain.
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4. The primary goal of patient-centered care is to __________.
- ANS: Improve patient outcomes
- Rationale: Patient-centered care focuses on involving
patients in their own care to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
5. The nursing process consists of assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and __________.
- ANS: Evaluation
- Rationale: Evaluation is the final step in the nursing
process, where the effectiveness of the care plan is assessed.
6. The primary neurotransmitter involved in the pathophysiology
of depression is __________.
- ANS: Serotonin
- Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in
mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of
depression.
True/False Questions
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, 7. True or False: Informed consent is required for all medical
procedures.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Informed consent is a legal and ethical
requirement for all medical procedures to ensure that patients
understand the risks and benefits.
8. True or False: The use of restraints is always justified in
patients with dementia.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: The use of restraints should be a last resort and
only used when absolutely necessary, as they can cause harm and
distress to patients with dementia.
9. True or False: The primary purpose of nursing research is to
generate new knowledge to improve patient care.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Nursing research aims to generate new
knowledge that can be applied to improve patient care and
outcomes.
Multiple Response Questions
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Knowledge for NP
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary focus of evidence-
based practice in nursing?
- A. Patient preferences
- B. Clinical expertise
- C. Research evidence
- D. All of the above
- ANS: D. All of the above
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice in nursing integrates
patient preferences, clinical expertise, and the best available
research evidence to provide high-quality care.
©2024/2025
,2. A 45-year-old woman presents with a history of hypertension.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
management?
- A. Lifestyle modifications
- B. Beta-blockers
- C. ACE inhibitors
- D. Diuretics
- ANS: A. Lifestyle modifications
- Rationale: Lifestyle modifications, such as diet and
exercise, are the first-line management for hypertension before
initiating pharmacotherapy.
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain
management strategy for a patient with chronic pain?
- A. Opioid analgesics
- B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- C. Multimodal pain management
- D. Acetaminophen
- ANS: C. Multimodal pain management
- Rationale: Multimodal pain management, which combines
different types of pain relief methods, is the most effective
strategy for managing chronic pain.
©2024/2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The primary goal of patient-centered care is to __________.
- ANS: Improve patient outcomes
- Rationale: Patient-centered care focuses on involving
patients in their own care to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
5. The nursing process consists of assessment, diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and __________.
- ANS: Evaluation
- Rationale: Evaluation is the final step in the nursing
process, where the effectiveness of the care plan is assessed.
6. The primary neurotransmitter involved in the pathophysiology
of depression is __________.
- ANS: Serotonin
- Rationale: Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter involved in
mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of
depression.
True/False Questions
©2024/2025
, 7. True or False: Informed consent is required for all medical
procedures.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Informed consent is a legal and ethical
requirement for all medical procedures to ensure that patients
understand the risks and benefits.
8. True or False: The use of restraints is always justified in
patients with dementia.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: The use of restraints should be a last resort and
only used when absolutely necessary, as they can cause harm and
distress to patients with dementia.
9. True or False: The primary purpose of nursing research is to
generate new knowledge to improve patient care.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: Nursing research aims to generate new
knowledge that can be applied to improve patient care and
outcomes.
Multiple Response Questions
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