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🩺 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Chapter 3. Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Reasoning
Chapter 4. Health History and Physical Examination
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Making
Chapter 6. Care of the Aging Adult
Chapter 7. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 8. Cultural and Spiritual Considerations in Primary Care
Chapter 9. Communication and the Therapeutic Relationship
Chapter 10. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 11. Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination
Chapter 12. Health Care Systems and Policy for Advanced Practice Nurses
Chapter 13. Documentation, Coding, and Billing in Primary Care
Chapter 14. Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
Chapter 15. Preventive Health Screening and Immunizations
⚕️ Common Disorders by System
Chapter 16. Dermatitis
Chapter 17. Skin Lesions
Chapter 18. Common Eye Complaints
Chapter 19. Common Oral Problems
Chapter 20. Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Chapter 21. Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Complaints
Chapter 22. Hearing and Balance Disorders
Chapter 23. Upper Respiratory Infections
Chapter 24. Lower Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 25. Epistaxis
Chapter 26. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Chapter 27. Laryngitis and Voice Disorders
Chapter 28. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 29. Pneumonia and Pulmonary Infections
Chapter 30. Pulmonary Embolism and Acute Respiratory Distress
Chapter 31. Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders
❤️ Cardiovascular and Circulatory Disorders
Chapter 32. Hypertension
Chapter 33. Lipid Disorders
Chapter 34. Common Cardiovascular Problems
Chapter 35. Cardiac and Associated Risk Disorders
Chapter 36. Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chapter 37. Venous Thromboembolism
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🍽️ Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 38. Common Gastrointestinal Complaints
Chapter 39. Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
Chapter 40. Gastric and Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 41. Colorectal Disorders
💧 Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 42. Urinary Tract Infections
Chapter 43. Renal Insufficiency and Failure
Chapter 44. Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndromes
Chapter 45. Kidney and Bladder Disorders
Chapter 46. Common Reproductive System Complaints
Chapter 47. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 48. Vaginal, Uterine, and Ovarian Disorders
Chapter 49. Prostate Disorders
Chapter 50. Penile and Testicular Disorders
🦴 Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 51. Bone and Joint Disorders
Chapter 52. Common Musculoskeletal Complaints
Chapter 53. Spinal Disorders
Chapter 54. Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
Chapter 55. Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 56. Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 57. Glandular Disorders
🩸 Hematologic and Immune Disorders
Chapter 58. Common Hematologic and Immunologic Problems
Chapter 59. Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter 60. Common Hematologic and Immunological Problems
Chapter 61. Hematologic Disorders
🧠 Neurologic and Psychosocial Disorders
Chapter 62. Common Neurologic Complaints
Chapter 63. Headache and Seizure Disorders
Chapter 64. Common Psychosocial Complaints
Chapter 65. Substance Use Disorders
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👶 Special Populations and Professional Practice
Chapter 66. Adolescent Health
Chapter 67. Women’s Health in Primary Care
Chapter 68. Men’s Health in Primary Care
Chapter 69. LGBTQ+ Health Considerations
Chapter 70. Prenatal and Postpartum Primary Care
Chapter 71. Pediatric Health and Development
Chapter 72. Geriatric Syndromes and Frailty
Chapter 73. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Chapter 74. Preventing Medical Errors and Ensuring Safety
Chapter 75. Quality Improvement and Outcome Measurement
Chapter 76. Patient Education and Self-Management
Chapter 77. Informatics in Primary Care
Chapter 78. Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 79. Global Health and Community Practice
Chapter 80. The Business of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 81. The 15-Minute Hour: Practical Approaches to Behavioral Health for Primary Care
Chapter 1. Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring
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The “Circle of Caring” model in advanced practice nursing emphasizes which of the following as its
central focus?
A. Cost containment and efficiency
B. Patient outcomes measured only by clinical data
C. Relationship-based care that integrates compassion and competence
D. Standardization of clinical decision pathways
Answer: C
Rationale: The Circle of Caring model centers on the therapeutic nurse–patient relationship, balancing
scientific knowledge with compassionate, holistic care. It contrasts with models that prioritize cost or
procedural uniformity.
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Which concept best differentiates primary care from acute care?
A. Primary care focuses on episodic illness management.
B. Primary care emphasizes continuity and coordination across the lifespan.
C. Acute care integrates preventive health screening.
D. Acute care is delivered by interprofessional teams.
Answer: B
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🩺 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Chapter 3. Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Reasoning
Chapter 4. Health History and Physical Examination
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Making
Chapter 6. Care of the Aging Adult
Chapter 7. Pain Assessment and Management
Chapter 8. Cultural and Spiritual Considerations in Primary Care
Chapter 9. Communication and the Therapeutic Relationship
Chapter 10. Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 11. Interprofessional Collaboration and Care Coordination
Chapter 12. Health Care Systems and Policy for Advanced Practice Nurses
Chapter 13. Documentation, Coding, and Billing in Primary Care
Chapter 14. Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
Chapter 15. Preventive Health Screening and Immunizations
⚕️ Common Disorders by System
Chapter 16. Dermatitis
Chapter 17. Skin Lesions
Chapter 18. Common Eye Complaints
Chapter 19. Common Oral Problems
Chapter 20. Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Chapter 21. Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Complaints
Chapter 22. Hearing and Balance Disorders
Chapter 23. Upper Respiratory Infections
Chapter 24. Lower Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 25. Epistaxis
Chapter 26. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Chapter 27. Laryngitis and Voice Disorders
Chapter 28. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 29. Pneumonia and Pulmonary Infections
Chapter 30. Pulmonary Embolism and Acute Respiratory Distress
Chapter 31. Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders
❤️ Cardiovascular and Circulatory Disorders
Chapter 32. Hypertension
Chapter 33. Lipid Disorders
Chapter 34. Common Cardiovascular Problems
Chapter 35. Cardiac and Associated Risk Disorders
Chapter 36. Peripheral Vascular Disease
Chapter 37. Venous Thromboembolism
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🍽️ Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 38. Common Gastrointestinal Complaints
Chapter 39. Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
Chapter 40. Gastric and Intestinal Disorders
Chapter 41. Colorectal Disorders
💧 Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 42. Urinary Tract Infections
Chapter 43. Renal Insufficiency and Failure
Chapter 44. Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndromes
Chapter 45. Kidney and Bladder Disorders
Chapter 46. Common Reproductive System Complaints
Chapter 47. Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 48. Vaginal, Uterine, and Ovarian Disorders
Chapter 49. Prostate Disorders
Chapter 50. Penile and Testicular Disorders
🦴 Musculoskeletal and Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 51. Bone and Joint Disorders
Chapter 52. Common Musculoskeletal Complaints
Chapter 53. Spinal Disorders
Chapter 54. Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
Chapter 55. Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 56. Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 57. Glandular Disorders
🩸 Hematologic and Immune Disorders
Chapter 58. Common Hematologic and Immunologic Problems
Chapter 59. Autoimmune Disorders
Chapter 60. Common Hematologic and Immunological Problems
Chapter 61. Hematologic Disorders
🧠 Neurologic and Psychosocial Disorders
Chapter 62. Common Neurologic Complaints
Chapter 63. Headache and Seizure Disorders
Chapter 64. Common Psychosocial Complaints
Chapter 65. Substance Use Disorders
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👶 Special Populations and Professional Practice
Chapter 66. Adolescent Health
Chapter 67. Women’s Health in Primary Care
Chapter 68. Men’s Health in Primary Care
Chapter 69. LGBTQ+ Health Considerations
Chapter 70. Prenatal and Postpartum Primary Care
Chapter 71. Pediatric Health and Development
Chapter 72. Geriatric Syndromes and Frailty
Chapter 73. Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Chapter 74. Preventing Medical Errors and Ensuring Safety
Chapter 75. Quality Improvement and Outcome Measurement
Chapter 76. Patient Education and Self-Management
Chapter 77. Informatics in Primary Care
Chapter 78. Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 79. Global Health and Community Practice
Chapter 80. The Business of Advanced Practice Nursing
Chapter 81. The 15-Minute Hour: Practical Approaches to Behavioral Health for Primary Care
Chapter 1. Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring
1.
The “Circle of Caring” model in advanced practice nursing emphasizes which of the following as its
central focus?
A. Cost containment and efficiency
B. Patient outcomes measured only by clinical data
C. Relationship-based care that integrates compassion and competence
D. Standardization of clinical decision pathways
Answer: C
Rationale: The Circle of Caring model centers on the therapeutic nurse–patient relationship, balancing
scientific knowledge with compassionate, holistic care. It contrasts with models that prioritize cost or
procedural uniformity.
2.
Which concept best differentiates primary care from acute care?
A. Primary care focuses on episodic illness management.
B. Primary care emphasizes continuity and coordination across the lifespan.
C. Acute care integrates preventive health screening.
D. Acute care is delivered by interprofessional teams.
Answer: B
