NR 503 Practice Test Questions with
Correct Answers
How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality
rates? - Answer-NP can provide education on pre-natal care, and preventing birth
defects, car seat safety, SIDS Preterm birth prevention is crucial to lowering the U.S.
infant mortality rate.
Increasing providers will increase access of care, thus reducing infant mortality rates by
working in clinics and providing education to parents on how to reduce SIDS, and
increasing vaccination rates with proper education, car seat safety education lowers
crash risk.
Nurse practitioners in both acute and primary care must be aware of the relationship
between
determinants of health and the impact on their community of practice. How might a
nurse practitioner apply determinants of health to practice? Choose all that apply. -
Answer-Examining the issue of food deserts.
Application is at the state level and not applicable to acute or primary care.
Monitoring morbidity and mortality data.
Implementing tertiary leveled interventions
What is considered one of the primary objectives of epidemiological science? - Answer-
The primary objective of epidemiology is to create randomized controlled trials.
The primary objectives of epidemiology is to mandate interventions.
The primary objective of epidemiology is to improve health outcomes.
The primary objectives of epidemiology is to investigate chronic disease
Why is the field of Genomics critical to population health? Select all that apply. -
Answer-It can guide interventions.
Genomics is useful for policy development.
It is too early to predict its use.
It is useful only on a case by case basis.
When integrating the field of genomics into health care, the provider would: - Answer-
Incorporate family health history.
Assess for family history of automobile accidents.
Review occupational exposures.
Review health promotion strategies
You are a nurse practitioner working in a family practice primary care office. Which
information is most essential to screening for factors that influence genetic disease? -
Answer-Familial disease history
Social networks
, Population determinants
Tobacco use
Social determinants of health impact health outcomes, such as mortality and functional
limitations.
Which of the following would be considered social determinants? - Answer-Zip code
Stress
Medical bills
All of the above
In the article by Kurth (2017) what effect will urbanization have on health inequity? -
Answer-Greater access to health care
Increase in food deserts
Poorer health outcomes
More health care providers
HP2020 defines health disparity as a health difference linked with social, economic, or
environmental disadvantage. As a nurse practitioner how might you assess for these
disadvantaged categories in your
practice? - Answer-Office of Minority Health
CDC
Quick Health Data Online
All of the above
Which of the following interventions are included in the Action Model to Achieve Healthy
People2020?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Programs
Policies
Health equity
Behavioral outcomes
In the Curly textbook the Overarching Goals of the Action Model to Achieve Healthy
People 2020 is presented. What components of the Model support the nurse
practitioner's practice with vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - Answer-It lists
outcomes to consider.
Determinants of health are stated.
It provides specific interventions to apply.
The Model is connected to a specific research study
As a nurse practitioner it is necessary to understand the concept of "risk". Which of the
following terms assesses the strength of association between risk factor and outcome? -
Answer-Absolute risk
Odds ratio
Population-attributable
Casual risk
Correct Answers
How might a nurse practitioner participate in local efforts to reduce infant mortality
rates? - Answer-NP can provide education on pre-natal care, and preventing birth
defects, car seat safety, SIDS Preterm birth prevention is crucial to lowering the U.S.
infant mortality rate.
Increasing providers will increase access of care, thus reducing infant mortality rates by
working in clinics and providing education to parents on how to reduce SIDS, and
increasing vaccination rates with proper education, car seat safety education lowers
crash risk.
Nurse practitioners in both acute and primary care must be aware of the relationship
between
determinants of health and the impact on their community of practice. How might a
nurse practitioner apply determinants of health to practice? Choose all that apply. -
Answer-Examining the issue of food deserts.
Application is at the state level and not applicable to acute or primary care.
Monitoring morbidity and mortality data.
Implementing tertiary leveled interventions
What is considered one of the primary objectives of epidemiological science? - Answer-
The primary objective of epidemiology is to create randomized controlled trials.
The primary objectives of epidemiology is to mandate interventions.
The primary objective of epidemiology is to improve health outcomes.
The primary objectives of epidemiology is to investigate chronic disease
Why is the field of Genomics critical to population health? Select all that apply. -
Answer-It can guide interventions.
Genomics is useful for policy development.
It is too early to predict its use.
It is useful only on a case by case basis.
When integrating the field of genomics into health care, the provider would: - Answer-
Incorporate family health history.
Assess for family history of automobile accidents.
Review occupational exposures.
Review health promotion strategies
You are a nurse practitioner working in a family practice primary care office. Which
information is most essential to screening for factors that influence genetic disease? -
Answer-Familial disease history
Social networks
, Population determinants
Tobacco use
Social determinants of health impact health outcomes, such as mortality and functional
limitations.
Which of the following would be considered social determinants? - Answer-Zip code
Stress
Medical bills
All of the above
In the article by Kurth (2017) what effect will urbanization have on health inequity? -
Answer-Greater access to health care
Increase in food deserts
Poorer health outcomes
More health care providers
HP2020 defines health disparity as a health difference linked with social, economic, or
environmental disadvantage. As a nurse practitioner how might you assess for these
disadvantaged categories in your
practice? - Answer-Office of Minority Health
CDC
Quick Health Data Online
All of the above
Which of the following interventions are included in the Action Model to Achieve Healthy
People2020?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Programs
Policies
Health equity
Behavioral outcomes
In the Curly textbook the Overarching Goals of the Action Model to Achieve Healthy
People 2020 is presented. What components of the Model support the nurse
practitioner's practice with vulnerable populations? Select all that apply. - Answer-It lists
outcomes to consider.
Determinants of health are stated.
It provides specific interventions to apply.
The Model is connected to a specific research study
As a nurse practitioner it is necessary to understand the concept of "risk". Which of the
following terms assesses the strength of association between risk factor and outcome? -
Answer-Absolute risk
Odds ratio
Population-attributable
Casual risk
