#1
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of an advanced practice nurse (APN)?
Assisting with administrative tasks
Performing advanced clinical assessments
Managing facility finances
Conducting research studies
#2
What is the role of a nurse practitioner (NP) in patient care?
Diagnosing medical conditions
Conducting surgical procedures
Prescribing medications
Managing hospital infrastructure
#3
What role does evidence-based practice play in advanced nursing?
It is irrelevant to advanced nursing
It guides clinical decision-making
It obstructs innovation in patient care
It prioritizes anecdotal evidence
#4
Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse practitioner (NP) in healthcare?
Specializing in surgical procedures
Diagnosing and treating medical conditions
Providing administrative support
Conducting laboratory experiments
#5
What is the primary focus of a nurse anesthetist's role in patient care?
Administering anesthesia
Conducting psychotherapy sessions
Managing patient records
Performing surgical procedures
#6
Which of the following is a key responsibility of an advanced practice nurse (APN) in patient care?
Performing basic administrative tasks
Conducting advanced clinical assessments
Handling facility maintenance
Assisting with billing and coding
#7
What distinguishes a nurse practitioner (NP) from other nursing roles?
Specialization in surgical procedures
Focus on pediatric care only
Ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions
Primarily administrative duties
#8
Which of the following is an essential component of patient-centered care provided by advanced practice nurses?
Limited patient education
Inflexible treatment plans
Holistic approach to care
Ignoring patient preferences
#9
What distinguishes a nurse anesthetist from other advanced practice nurses?
Expertise in pharmacology
Specialization in surgical procedures
Focus on mental health counseling
Administration of anesthesia
#10
What is the primary focus of a nurse midwife's practice?
Pediatric care
Geriatric care
Women's health and childbirth
Surgical procedures
#11
What is a major advantage of the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree over the MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degree?
Shorter duration of study
Limited clinical expertise
Focus on research rather than practice
Enhanced clinical leadership skills
#12
Which of the following is a common ethical dilemma faced by advanced practice nurses?
Overinvolvement in patient care
Inadequate patient advocacy
Conflict of interest in research
Lack of communication with healthcare team
#13
Which of the following is a significant responsibility of a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in healthcare?
Providing administrative support
Conducting medical research studies
Specializing in pediatric care
Providing expert clinical consultation
#14
What is a primary goal of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program?
To emphasize clinical leadership and expertise
To focus exclusively on research methodologies
To train nurses in surgical techniques
To prepare nurses for administrative roles only
#15
In which area of healthcare might a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) typically specialize?
Primary care
Emergency medicine
Radiology
Pediatrics
#16
Which of the following is a key aspect of the APRN Consensus Model?
Standardization of licensure requirements
Exclusion of advanced practice roles
Promotion of independent practice
Inclusion of non-clinical roles
#17
Which of the following statements best describes the significance of evidence-based practice in nursing?
It relies solely on intuition and personal experience
It integrates the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences
It disregards research findings in favor of traditional methods
It emphasizes anecdotal evidence over scientific research
#18
Which of the following is a primary goal of evidence-based practice in nursing?
Relying solely on personal experience
Integrating research findings with clinical expertise
Ignoring patient preferences
Emphasizing outdated practices
#19
What role does evidence-based practice play in nursing?
It relies solely on intuition
It integrates research evidence with clinical expertise
It disregards patient preferences
It emphasizes traditional practices