PRIMARY CARE ART AND SCIENCE OF
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Which nursing action exemplifies primary prevention? Answer:
Creating and distributing a pamphlet about heart-healthy foods.
◉ What is the term for planning the transition of a client from acute
care to long-term care? Answer: Transition planning.
◉ What is the primary responsibility of a nurse performing triage
after a disaster? Answer: Screen victims to prioritize treatment.
◉ What is a key fact about alternative healthcare providers? Answer:
They are not usually included in federal HIPAA legislation that
mandates confidentiality.
◉ What should nurses prioritize to provide excellent care in
community settings? Answer: Integrating culture and family into the
planning and delivery of care.
,◉ What is a central aspect of the philosophy of community care?
Answer: The client is in charge of their health and healthcare in the
community.
◉ What is a common misconception about alternative therapy
costs? Answer: The cost of alternative therapy may be covered by
some insurance carriers.
◉ What is a significant concern when using computerized records?
Answer: The potential for breaches in patient privacy.
◉ What is the importance of community-based nursing? Answer: It
is cost-effective and often more acceptable to clients.
◉ What does transition planning ensure? Answer: That the patient's
well-being is maintained throughout the transition between care
settings.
◉ What is one of the expected responsibilities of a nurse in a triage
situation? Answer: To prioritize treatment based on the severity of
injuries.
◉ What should a nurse do if they lack technological skills for a new
system? Answer: Seek opportunities to learn and practice necessary
skills.
,◉ What type of prevention is exemplified by repositioning an
immobile patient? Answer: Tertiary prevention, aimed at preventing
long-term disability.
◉ What is the role of a nurse in community-based settings? Answer:
To serve as an educator, guide, and resource person for clients.
◉ What is a misconception about the education of alternative
healthcare practitioners? Answer: Most alternative practitioners do
have education-based credentials.
◉ What is one of the challenges of computerized records for nurses?
Answer: Ensuring compliance with the system on the part of nurses.
◉ What is the focus of community nursing? Answer: Providing care
in a variety of settings while collaborating with clients.
◉ What does the term 'primary prevention' refer to? Answer: Efforts
aimed at preventing disease before it occurs.
◉ What is a key characteristic of community-based nursing?
Answer: It allows for a collaborative relationship with clients.
, ◉ What is the central premise of community healthcare? Answer:
Patients/clients are in charge of their own care.
◉ What is the role of the nurse in community healthcare? Answer:
The nurse becomes a key member of the healthcare team.
◉ How often does Karen provide wound care for Mr. Hammond?
Answer: Twice weekly.
◉ Which action is most likely to empower Mr. Hammond in his care?
Answer: Providing information that matches his expressed needs.
◉ What should the community health nurse do regarding the elderly
female client's decision-making reluctance? Answer: Accommodate
the client's family dynamics when planning care.
◉ What is prioritized in a disease management program for a client
with COPD? Answer: Providing comprehensive and evidence-based
care.
◉ What health indicator can gauge progress towards achieving
health equity? Answer: Access to healthcare services.
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING EXAM SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Which nursing action exemplifies primary prevention? Answer:
Creating and distributing a pamphlet about heart-healthy foods.
◉ What is the term for planning the transition of a client from acute
care to long-term care? Answer: Transition planning.
◉ What is the primary responsibility of a nurse performing triage
after a disaster? Answer: Screen victims to prioritize treatment.
◉ What is a key fact about alternative healthcare providers? Answer:
They are not usually included in federal HIPAA legislation that
mandates confidentiality.
◉ What should nurses prioritize to provide excellent care in
community settings? Answer: Integrating culture and family into the
planning and delivery of care.
,◉ What is a central aspect of the philosophy of community care?
Answer: The client is in charge of their health and healthcare in the
community.
◉ What is a common misconception about alternative therapy
costs? Answer: The cost of alternative therapy may be covered by
some insurance carriers.
◉ What is a significant concern when using computerized records?
Answer: The potential for breaches in patient privacy.
◉ What is the importance of community-based nursing? Answer: It
is cost-effective and often more acceptable to clients.
◉ What does transition planning ensure? Answer: That the patient's
well-being is maintained throughout the transition between care
settings.
◉ What is one of the expected responsibilities of a nurse in a triage
situation? Answer: To prioritize treatment based on the severity of
injuries.
◉ What should a nurse do if they lack technological skills for a new
system? Answer: Seek opportunities to learn and practice necessary
skills.
,◉ What type of prevention is exemplified by repositioning an
immobile patient? Answer: Tertiary prevention, aimed at preventing
long-term disability.
◉ What is the role of a nurse in community-based settings? Answer:
To serve as an educator, guide, and resource person for clients.
◉ What is a misconception about the education of alternative
healthcare practitioners? Answer: Most alternative practitioners do
have education-based credentials.
◉ What is one of the challenges of computerized records for nurses?
Answer: Ensuring compliance with the system on the part of nurses.
◉ What is the focus of community nursing? Answer: Providing care
in a variety of settings while collaborating with clients.
◉ What does the term 'primary prevention' refer to? Answer: Efforts
aimed at preventing disease before it occurs.
◉ What is a key characteristic of community-based nursing?
Answer: It allows for a collaborative relationship with clients.
, ◉ What is the central premise of community healthcare? Answer:
Patients/clients are in charge of their own care.
◉ What is the role of the nurse in community healthcare? Answer:
The nurse becomes a key member of the healthcare team.
◉ How often does Karen provide wound care for Mr. Hammond?
Answer: Twice weekly.
◉ Which action is most likely to empower Mr. Hammond in his care?
Answer: Providing information that matches his expressed needs.
◉ What should the community health nurse do regarding the elderly
female client's decision-making reluctance? Answer: Accommodate
the client's family dynamics when planning care.
◉ What is prioritized in a disease management program for a client
with COPD? Answer: Providing comprehensive and evidence-based
care.
◉ What health indicator can gauge progress towards achieving
health equity? Answer: Access to healthcare services.
