NT Test Prep – AGACNP with 100%
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The AGACNP is speaking to a group of healthcare executives to promote the NP role at
a facility. Which of the following provides the strongest support for NP practice?
A. Number of academic credits earned during the NP program
B. NP practice outcomes
C. The quantity of clinical hours and type of clinical rotations in the NP program
D. The professional experience of the person prior to entering the NP program - ANS-B.
NP practice outcomes
The AGACNP is evaluating a quantitative research study on a new
pharmacotherapeutic agent to prevent patients from going through acute alcohol
withdrawal. The research questions is: "Does the pharmacotherapeutic agent prevent
acute alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients?" The results of the study indicate that
there is a correlation between preventing acute alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized
patients and the pharmacotherapeutic agent with a p-value of < 0.05. How should the
AGACNP interpret these results?
A. The new agents is not effective in preventing acute alcohol withdrawal
B. The new agents is effective in preventing acute alcohol withdrawal
C. More statistical data are needed prior to reaching a conclusion
D. The research study is biased - ANS-B. The new agents is effective in preventing
acute alcohol withdrawal
The AGACNP is conducting a qualitative research study to evaluate the experience of
pain control in patients with end-stage pancreatic cancer. The research question is:
"What experiences do end-stage pancreatic cancer patients describe as being
associated with their pain control?" How does the AGACNP know they have
successfully completed data collection and analysis?
A. A power analysis proves there is a sufficient number of participants for the study
B. The researcher identified that common themes have emerged from the data and no
new ideas are emerging
C. The researcher has gathered data from every participant recruited
D. Statistical data show a correlation between end-stage pancreatic cancer and
adequate pain control - ANS-B. The researcher identified that common themes have
emerged from the data and no new ideas are emerging
The AGACNP demonstrates fulfillment of the advanced practice nursing leadership role
by participating in which of the following activities?
A. Teaching a 56 year old man with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus about the
importance of self-glucose monitoring
, B. Volunteering to teach a class on contraceptive methods to a group of teen mothers
C. Discussing barriers to achieving blood pressure control with a 65 year old woman
with hypertension who "does not want to take any medicine"
D. Collaborating with the regional public health department on a n initiative to combat
obesity through a community-based exercise program - ANS-D. Collaborating with the
regional public health department on an initiative to combat obesity through a
community-based exercise program
A 50 year old male is admitted to the hospital after suffering a motor vehicle accident
and is diagnosed with a fractured pelvis requiring surgical repair. The medical resident
obtains informed consent for the surgical procedure. When the AGACNP enters the
room, the patient's wife states that she is concerned because her husband was given "a
sleeping pill" and she is not sure he understood what he has signed. The most
appropriate action by the AGACNP would be to:
A. Call the operating room and cancel the surgery
B. Discuss the situation with the medical resident
C. Obtain a new OR consent from the patient's wife
D. Obtain an ethics consult to determine your next action - ANS-B. Discuss the situation
with the medical resident
An AGACNP recently accepted a position at a local hospital on the general medicine
service. As part of the terms of employment, the hospital offers participation in their
claims-made malpractice insurance policy. The AGACNP understands that this type of
insurance:
A. Covers a claim only if the insurance is in effect when the claim is made
B. Covers any incident that occurs while the policy is in effect
C. Covers any incident that occurs up until the end of the statute of limitations
D. Is the most expensive form of malpractice insurance - ANS-A. Covers a claim only if
the insurance is in effect when the claim is made
An AGACNP who was working at FHEA Regional Medical Center has decided to
relocate to another state and has resigned from this facility. During their employment,
the AGACNP had a claims-made malpractice insurance policy. Which type of coverage
will protect the AGACNP from any incidents filed from their time at this facility until the
end of the statute of limitations?
A. A new occurrence-based policy
B. A new extended-agreement policy
C. A new claims-made policy
D. A new tail coverage policy - ANS-D. A new tail coverage policy
The AGACNP is caring for a 75 year old male patient who was admitted to the hospital
with intractable lower back pain. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with end-
stage pancreatic cancer. The patient's son asks you to not tell the patient about the
diagnosis. He is afraid this information will hasten his death and cause him too much
anxiety. He would rather his father die peacefully. When you enter the patient's room,
Correct Solutions
The AGACNP is speaking to a group of healthcare executives to promote the NP role at
a facility. Which of the following provides the strongest support for NP practice?
A. Number of academic credits earned during the NP program
B. NP practice outcomes
C. The quantity of clinical hours and type of clinical rotations in the NP program
D. The professional experience of the person prior to entering the NP program - ANS-B.
NP practice outcomes
The AGACNP is evaluating a quantitative research study on a new
pharmacotherapeutic agent to prevent patients from going through acute alcohol
withdrawal. The research questions is: "Does the pharmacotherapeutic agent prevent
acute alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients?" The results of the study indicate that
there is a correlation between preventing acute alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized
patients and the pharmacotherapeutic agent with a p-value of < 0.05. How should the
AGACNP interpret these results?
A. The new agents is not effective in preventing acute alcohol withdrawal
B. The new agents is effective in preventing acute alcohol withdrawal
C. More statistical data are needed prior to reaching a conclusion
D. The research study is biased - ANS-B. The new agents is effective in preventing
acute alcohol withdrawal
The AGACNP is conducting a qualitative research study to evaluate the experience of
pain control in patients with end-stage pancreatic cancer. The research question is:
"What experiences do end-stage pancreatic cancer patients describe as being
associated with their pain control?" How does the AGACNP know they have
successfully completed data collection and analysis?
A. A power analysis proves there is a sufficient number of participants for the study
B. The researcher identified that common themes have emerged from the data and no
new ideas are emerging
C. The researcher has gathered data from every participant recruited
D. Statistical data show a correlation between end-stage pancreatic cancer and
adequate pain control - ANS-B. The researcher identified that common themes have
emerged from the data and no new ideas are emerging
The AGACNP demonstrates fulfillment of the advanced practice nursing leadership role
by participating in which of the following activities?
A. Teaching a 56 year old man with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus about the
importance of self-glucose monitoring
, B. Volunteering to teach a class on contraceptive methods to a group of teen mothers
C. Discussing barriers to achieving blood pressure control with a 65 year old woman
with hypertension who "does not want to take any medicine"
D. Collaborating with the regional public health department on a n initiative to combat
obesity through a community-based exercise program - ANS-D. Collaborating with the
regional public health department on an initiative to combat obesity through a
community-based exercise program
A 50 year old male is admitted to the hospital after suffering a motor vehicle accident
and is diagnosed with a fractured pelvis requiring surgical repair. The medical resident
obtains informed consent for the surgical procedure. When the AGACNP enters the
room, the patient's wife states that she is concerned because her husband was given "a
sleeping pill" and she is not sure he understood what he has signed. The most
appropriate action by the AGACNP would be to:
A. Call the operating room and cancel the surgery
B. Discuss the situation with the medical resident
C. Obtain a new OR consent from the patient's wife
D. Obtain an ethics consult to determine your next action - ANS-B. Discuss the situation
with the medical resident
An AGACNP recently accepted a position at a local hospital on the general medicine
service. As part of the terms of employment, the hospital offers participation in their
claims-made malpractice insurance policy. The AGACNP understands that this type of
insurance:
A. Covers a claim only if the insurance is in effect when the claim is made
B. Covers any incident that occurs while the policy is in effect
C. Covers any incident that occurs up until the end of the statute of limitations
D. Is the most expensive form of malpractice insurance - ANS-A. Covers a claim only if
the insurance is in effect when the claim is made
An AGACNP who was working at FHEA Regional Medical Center has decided to
relocate to another state and has resigned from this facility. During their employment,
the AGACNP had a claims-made malpractice insurance policy. Which type of coverage
will protect the AGACNP from any incidents filed from their time at this facility until the
end of the statute of limitations?
A. A new occurrence-based policy
B. A new extended-agreement policy
C. A new claims-made policy
D. A new tail coverage policy - ANS-D. A new tail coverage policy
The AGACNP is caring for a 75 year old male patient who was admitted to the hospital
with intractable lower back pain. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with end-
stage pancreatic cancer. The patient's son asks you to not tell the patient about the
diagnosis. He is afraid this information will hasten his death and cause him too much
anxiety. He would rather his father die peacefully. When you enter the patient's room,
