NR667 FNP CAPSTONE WEEK 1
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Levels of Prevention- Secondary Example.
Answer: Check BMI at every well check up to identify pts who are overwt
or obese
◍ What is the primary purpose of an oral case presentation of a patient?.
Answer: To allow the healthcare provider to briefly convey a clear and
comprehensive account of a patient's health problem(s) to another provider.
◍ Major goals in assessing each person's functional pattern are to determine:
(select all that apply) A. ability to manage health-promoting activities. B.
herbal medications that promote health. C. knowledge of health promotion.
D. the need for physician referral for illness care. E. the value that the
person ascribes to health promotion..
Answer: A. ability to manage health-promoting activities. C. knowledge of
health promotion. E. the value that the person ascribes to health promotion.
A major goal in assessing each pattern is to determine the individual's
knowledge of health promotion, the ability to manage health-promoting
activities, and the value that the individual ascribes to health promotion. The
assessment of herbal medications is important to determine potential for
interactions with other prescribed medications, and adverse effects produced
by the herbal medications. Referral to the physician for illness care would
not be part of the assessment of functional health patterns.
◍ What social responsibilities do nurses have according to Provision 9?.
Answer: Nurses and their organizations work to enact practices, policies,
and legislation that promote social justice and eliminate health inequities.
,◍ A patient with chest pain is having an emergency cardiac catheterization.
Which teaching approach does the nurse use in this situation? A. Telling
approach B. Selling approach C. Entrusting approach D. Participating
approach.
Answer: A. Telling approachThe telling approach is most appropriate when
preparing a patient for an emergency procedure.
◍ What dietary information is gathered in the Current Health Status section?.
Answer: A 24-hour diet recall.
◍ Rural.
Answer: All populations, housing, and territory not included within the
urban area.
◍ Evidence-based practice is defined as: A. Nursing care based on traditionB.
Scholarly inquiry of nursing and biomedical research literatureC. A
problem-solving approach that integrates best current evidence with clinical
practice D. Quality nursing care provided in an efficient and economically
sound manner.
Answer: C. A problem-solving approach that integrates best current
evidence with clinical practice Evidence-based practice integrates best
current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and
values for delivery of optimal health care.
◍ Which of the following are components of the paradigm of nursing? A. The
person, health, environment, and theory B. Health, theory, concepts, and
environment C. Nurses, physicians, health, and patient needs D. The person,
health, environment/situation, and nursing.
Answer: D. The person, health, environment/situation, and nursingThe
nursing paradigm focuses on person, health, environment/situation, and
nursing. All the elements interact with one another, with the patient being
central.
◍ Levels of Prevention- Tertiary Intent.
Answer: Prevent sequelae ( stop bad things from getting worse)
,◍ To practice in today's health care environment, nurses need a strong
scientific knowledge base from nursing and other disciplines such as the
physical, social, and behavioral sciences. This statement identifies the need
for which of the following? A. Systems theories B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories D. Health and wellness models.
Answer: C. Interdisciplinary theories As the health system evolves and the
health care needs of the patient focus on health promotion, illness
prevention, and treatment, more disciplines are involved in patient care. To
be effective in practice nurses need to be aware of theoretical approaches of
care arising from other disciplines and from nursing.
◍ The nurse assesses a community for evidence of health-promotion
strategies. Which of the following are health-promotion strategies? (select
all that apply) A. Seeking primary care in the acute care hospital B.
Self-care for minor illness C. Entry into acute care facilities to manage
chronic illness D. Environmental changes to enhance clean air E. Supporting
Habitat for Humanity house construction.
Answer: B. Self-care for minor illness D. Environmental changes to enhance
clean air E. Supporting Habitat for Humanity house construction
Health-promotion strategies go beyond providing information. It is proactive
decision making at all levels of society. Strategies identified within this
decision-making process are screening, self-care for minor illness, readiness
for emergencies, successful management of chronic illness, environmental
changes to enhance positive behaviors, and health-enhancing policies within
an organizational setting. Health-promotion efforts focus on maintaining or
improving the general health of individuals, families, and communities
through support of housing at the public and community level; and at the
personal level by voting and volunteering for improved low-income
housing.
◍ Why is validation and clarification important during a health history
interview?.
Answer: It ensures that the patient's concerns are acknowledged and
accurately understood.
, ◍ Veracity.
Answer: A nurse honestly informs a patient about the potential side effects
of a new medication.
◍ The nurse is conducting a home visit with an older adult couple. She
assesses that the lighting in the home is poor and there are throw rugs
throughout the home and a low footstool in the living room. She discusses
removing the rugs and footstool and improving the lighting with the couple.
The nurse is addressing which level of need according to Maslow? A.
Physiological B. Safety and security C. Love and belonging D.
Self-actualization.
Answer: B. Safety and securityThe teaching addresses the need for safety
and security. The throw rugs, low lighting, and low stool are hazards that
can cause falls in the elderly. Preventing falls is a priority safety issue for
older adults.
◍ What is the technique of facilitation reflection used for?.
Answer: To encourage patients to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.
◍ What does Past Medical History (PMH) assess?.
Answer: The patient's health status before the current visit.
◍ EBP Process: Analyze and adjust.
Answer: The final step that involves monitoring outcomes and making
necessary adjustments to the practice based on the effectiveness of the
applied evidence.
◍ Which of the following statements apply to theory generation? (Select all
that apply.) A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing B. Discovers
relationships of phenomena to practice C. Tests specific phenomena D.
Identifies observations about a phenomenon.
Answer: A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing B. Discovers
relationships of phenomena to practice D. Identifies observations about a
phenomenonTheory-generating research identifies observations or describes
phenomena. It contributes to the scientific knowledge base of nursing.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Levels of Prevention- Secondary Example.
Answer: Check BMI at every well check up to identify pts who are overwt
or obese
◍ What is the primary purpose of an oral case presentation of a patient?.
Answer: To allow the healthcare provider to briefly convey a clear and
comprehensive account of a patient's health problem(s) to another provider.
◍ Major goals in assessing each person's functional pattern are to determine:
(select all that apply) A. ability to manage health-promoting activities. B.
herbal medications that promote health. C. knowledge of health promotion.
D. the need for physician referral for illness care. E. the value that the
person ascribes to health promotion..
Answer: A. ability to manage health-promoting activities. C. knowledge of
health promotion. E. the value that the person ascribes to health promotion.
A major goal in assessing each pattern is to determine the individual's
knowledge of health promotion, the ability to manage health-promoting
activities, and the value that the individual ascribes to health promotion. The
assessment of herbal medications is important to determine potential for
interactions with other prescribed medications, and adverse effects produced
by the herbal medications. Referral to the physician for illness care would
not be part of the assessment of functional health patterns.
◍ What social responsibilities do nurses have according to Provision 9?.
Answer: Nurses and their organizations work to enact practices, policies,
and legislation that promote social justice and eliminate health inequities.
,◍ A patient with chest pain is having an emergency cardiac catheterization.
Which teaching approach does the nurse use in this situation? A. Telling
approach B. Selling approach C. Entrusting approach D. Participating
approach.
Answer: A. Telling approachThe telling approach is most appropriate when
preparing a patient for an emergency procedure.
◍ What dietary information is gathered in the Current Health Status section?.
Answer: A 24-hour diet recall.
◍ Rural.
Answer: All populations, housing, and territory not included within the
urban area.
◍ Evidence-based practice is defined as: A. Nursing care based on traditionB.
Scholarly inquiry of nursing and biomedical research literatureC. A
problem-solving approach that integrates best current evidence with clinical
practice D. Quality nursing care provided in an efficient and economically
sound manner.
Answer: C. A problem-solving approach that integrates best current
evidence with clinical practice Evidence-based practice integrates best
current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and
values for delivery of optimal health care.
◍ Which of the following are components of the paradigm of nursing? A. The
person, health, environment, and theory B. Health, theory, concepts, and
environment C. Nurses, physicians, health, and patient needs D. The person,
health, environment/situation, and nursing.
Answer: D. The person, health, environment/situation, and nursingThe
nursing paradigm focuses on person, health, environment/situation, and
nursing. All the elements interact with one another, with the patient being
central.
◍ Levels of Prevention- Tertiary Intent.
Answer: Prevent sequelae ( stop bad things from getting worse)
,◍ To practice in today's health care environment, nurses need a strong
scientific knowledge base from nursing and other disciplines such as the
physical, social, and behavioral sciences. This statement identifies the need
for which of the following? A. Systems theories B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories D. Health and wellness models.
Answer: C. Interdisciplinary theories As the health system evolves and the
health care needs of the patient focus on health promotion, illness
prevention, and treatment, more disciplines are involved in patient care. To
be effective in practice nurses need to be aware of theoretical approaches of
care arising from other disciplines and from nursing.
◍ The nurse assesses a community for evidence of health-promotion
strategies. Which of the following are health-promotion strategies? (select
all that apply) A. Seeking primary care in the acute care hospital B.
Self-care for minor illness C. Entry into acute care facilities to manage
chronic illness D. Environmental changes to enhance clean air E. Supporting
Habitat for Humanity house construction.
Answer: B. Self-care for minor illness D. Environmental changes to enhance
clean air E. Supporting Habitat for Humanity house construction
Health-promotion strategies go beyond providing information. It is proactive
decision making at all levels of society. Strategies identified within this
decision-making process are screening, self-care for minor illness, readiness
for emergencies, successful management of chronic illness, environmental
changes to enhance positive behaviors, and health-enhancing policies within
an organizational setting. Health-promotion efforts focus on maintaining or
improving the general health of individuals, families, and communities
through support of housing at the public and community level; and at the
personal level by voting and volunteering for improved low-income
housing.
◍ Why is validation and clarification important during a health history
interview?.
Answer: It ensures that the patient's concerns are acknowledged and
accurately understood.
, ◍ Veracity.
Answer: A nurse honestly informs a patient about the potential side effects
of a new medication.
◍ The nurse is conducting a home visit with an older adult couple. She
assesses that the lighting in the home is poor and there are throw rugs
throughout the home and a low footstool in the living room. She discusses
removing the rugs and footstool and improving the lighting with the couple.
The nurse is addressing which level of need according to Maslow? A.
Physiological B. Safety and security C. Love and belonging D.
Self-actualization.
Answer: B. Safety and securityThe teaching addresses the need for safety
and security. The throw rugs, low lighting, and low stool are hazards that
can cause falls in the elderly. Preventing falls is a priority safety issue for
older adults.
◍ What is the technique of facilitation reflection used for?.
Answer: To encourage patients to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.
◍ What does Past Medical History (PMH) assess?.
Answer: The patient's health status before the current visit.
◍ EBP Process: Analyze and adjust.
Answer: The final step that involves monitoring outcomes and making
necessary adjustments to the practice based on the effectiveness of the
applied evidence.
◍ Which of the following statements apply to theory generation? (Select all
that apply.) A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing B. Discovers
relationships of phenomena to practice C. Tests specific phenomena D.
Identifies observations about a phenomenon.
Answer: A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing B. Discovers
relationships of phenomena to practice D. Identifies observations about a
phenomenonTheory-generating research identifies observations or describes
phenomena. It contributes to the scientific knowledge base of nursing.
