WHNP-BC: Pharmacology &
Professional Issues Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
WHNP Scope of Practice is determined by -
correct answer ✅State Board practice acts
Describe the term "Standard of Care" -
correct answer ✅The level of care a reasonably prudent NP would
provide under similar circumstances
Standard of Care is based on which 3 factors -
correct answer ✅Clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices,
and specialty standards
Failure to meet standard of care causing harm -
correct answer ✅Negligence
Professional negligence with damages -
correct answer ✅Malpractice
Four elements of malpractice: -
correct answer ✅duty
breach of duty
, WHNP-BC: Pharmacology &
Professional Issues Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
causation
damages
5 components of Informed consent the patient must understand -
correct answer ✅Diagnosis
Proposed treatments
Risks/benefits
Alternatives
Option to refuse/do nothing
PHI stands for -
correct answer ✅Protected Health Information
Confidentiality and HIPPA pays special attention to which 3 bodies?
-
correct answer ✅Adolescents (sexual health, pregnancy)
Domestic violence or sexual assault victims
HIV status
Professional Issues Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
WHNP Scope of Practice is determined by -
correct answer ✅State Board practice acts
Describe the term "Standard of Care" -
correct answer ✅The level of care a reasonably prudent NP would
provide under similar circumstances
Standard of Care is based on which 3 factors -
correct answer ✅Clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices,
and specialty standards
Failure to meet standard of care causing harm -
correct answer ✅Negligence
Professional negligence with damages -
correct answer ✅Malpractice
Four elements of malpractice: -
correct answer ✅duty
breach of duty
, WHNP-BC: Pharmacology &
Professional Issues Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
causation
damages
5 components of Informed consent the patient must understand -
correct answer ✅Diagnosis
Proposed treatments
Risks/benefits
Alternatives
Option to refuse/do nothing
PHI stands for -
correct answer ✅Protected Health Information
Confidentiality and HIPPA pays special attention to which 3 bodies?
-
correct answer ✅Adolescents (sexual health, pregnancy)
Domestic violence or sexual assault victims
HIV status
