WGU D118 Adult Primary Care - Comprehensive Study Guide
Synthesized from available 2026/2027 materials
Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Practice
1. What is the definition of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
ANSWER A systematic approach to decision-making in healthcare that integrates the
best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and
preferences.
2. An APRN is interviewing patients and conducting focus groups for a research
project. What type of research design is being used?
ANSWER Qualitative. This design relies on first-hand observation, interviews, and focus
groups to gather non-numerical data.
3. In a research study, a group of patients with diabetes is divided into
two randomized groups to test a new intervention. What type of research design is
this?
ANSWER Experimental. A true experimental design requires random assignment of
participants to treatment and control groups.
4. If a study divides patients into two non-randomized groups, what is the research
design?
ANSWER Quasi-experimental. This design lacks random assignment but still compares
groups to determine the effect of an intervention.
5. An APRN is conducting a study focused on identifying the characteristics of a
population with Type 2 diabetes. What is this research design?
ANSWER Descriptive. Descriptive research addresses the "what" of a population or
situation by describing its characteristics.
, 6. What is the purpose of Level I research?
ANSWER To define characteristics of interest of groups of patients.
7. What is the purpose of Level II research?
ANSWER To describe relationships among characteristics or variables.
8. What is the purpose of Level III research?
ANSWER To evaluate the nature of relationships between two variables.
9. What is the purpose of Level IV research?
ANSWER To demonstrate the effectiveness of an intervention or treatment.
10. What is the most appropriate research design for a Level I research study?
ANSWER Qualitative studies.
11. What is the most appropriate research design for a Level II research study?
ANSWER Epidemiological studies.
12. What is the purpose of clinical research trials in translational research?
ANSWER To examine the safety and effectiveness of various interventions.
13. What are the three stages of Lewin's Change Theory?
ANSWER Unfreezing, Changing, and Refreezing.
14. According to the document, what is the goal of the Healthy People initiative
related to disparities?
ANSWER To achieve health equality by eliminating disparities.
15. What are the domains of wellness mentioned in the guide?
ANSWER Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and
occupational wellness.
16. A patient asks about vaccines for international travel. How far in advance
should these be reviewed?
Synthesized from available 2026/2027 materials
Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Practice
1. What is the definition of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
ANSWER A systematic approach to decision-making in healthcare that integrates the
best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and
preferences.
2. An APRN is interviewing patients and conducting focus groups for a research
project. What type of research design is being used?
ANSWER Qualitative. This design relies on first-hand observation, interviews, and focus
groups to gather non-numerical data.
3. In a research study, a group of patients with diabetes is divided into
two randomized groups to test a new intervention. What type of research design is
this?
ANSWER Experimental. A true experimental design requires random assignment of
participants to treatment and control groups.
4. If a study divides patients into two non-randomized groups, what is the research
design?
ANSWER Quasi-experimental. This design lacks random assignment but still compares
groups to determine the effect of an intervention.
5. An APRN is conducting a study focused on identifying the characteristics of a
population with Type 2 diabetes. What is this research design?
ANSWER Descriptive. Descriptive research addresses the "what" of a population or
situation by describing its characteristics.
, 6. What is the purpose of Level I research?
ANSWER To define characteristics of interest of groups of patients.
7. What is the purpose of Level II research?
ANSWER To describe relationships among characteristics or variables.
8. What is the purpose of Level III research?
ANSWER To evaluate the nature of relationships between two variables.
9. What is the purpose of Level IV research?
ANSWER To demonstrate the effectiveness of an intervention or treatment.
10. What is the most appropriate research design for a Level I research study?
ANSWER Qualitative studies.
11. What is the most appropriate research design for a Level II research study?
ANSWER Epidemiological studies.
12. What is the purpose of clinical research trials in translational research?
ANSWER To examine the safety and effectiveness of various interventions.
13. What are the three stages of Lewin's Change Theory?
ANSWER Unfreezing, Changing, and Refreezing.
14. According to the document, what is the goal of the Healthy People initiative
related to disparities?
ANSWER To achieve health equality by eliminating disparities.
15. What are the domains of wellness mentioned in the guide?
ANSWER Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and
occupational wellness.
16. A patient asks about vaccines for international travel. How far in advance
should these be reviewed?
