NURS6201
APN Role Development
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is NOT a core competency for
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)?
- A. Clinical judgment
- B. Health policy advocacy
- C. Basic life support
- D. Evidence-based practice
- Correct ANS: C. Basic life support
- Rationale: Basic life support is a fundamental skill for all
nurses, but it is not considered a core competency specific to
APRNs.
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,2. Which model of care delivery emphasizes the APRN as the
primary provider of care?
- A. Team nursing
- B. Primary care model
- C. Case management
- D. Collaborative practice
- Correct ANS: B. Primary care model
- Rationale: The primary care model positions the APRN as
the main provider of care, focusing on comprehensive and
continuous care for patients.
3. Which of the following is a key component of the APRN role
in influencing health policy?
- A. Prescribing medications
- B. Conducting research
- C. Advocating for patient rights
- D. Providing direct patient care
- Correct ANS: C. Advocating for patient rights
- Rationale: Advocacy for patient rights is a crucial aspect of
the APRN role in influencing health policy and ensuring patient-
centered care.
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,4. Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)?
- A. Providing direct patient care
- B. Conducting clinical research
- C. Developing clinical protocols
- D. Managing hospital budgets
- Correct ANS: D. Managing hospital budgets
- Rationale: Managing hospital budgets is typically outside
the scope of practice for a CNS, who focuses on clinical expertise
and improving patient outcomes.
5. Which of the following is a primary focus of the Doctor of
Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
- A. Basic nursing skills
- B. Advanced clinical practice
- C. Nursing theory
- D. Health policy
- Correct ANS: B. Advanced clinical practice
- Rationale: The DNP degree emphasizes advanced clinical
practice, preparing nurses for leadership roles in clinical settings.
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, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. The ________ model of care delivery emphasizes the APRN
as the primary provider of care.
- Correct ANS: Primary care model
- Rationale: The primary care model positions the APRN as
the main provider of care, focusing on comprehensive and
continuous care for patients.
7. The APRN role in influencing health policy often involves
________ for patient rights.
- Correct ANS: Advocating
- Rationale: Advocacy for patient rights is a crucial aspect of
the APRN role in influencing health policy and ensuring patient-
centered care.
8. A key component of the APRN role is the ability to apply
________ in clinical practice.
- Correct ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice is essential for APRNs
to provide high-quality, effective care based on the best available
evidence.
9. The ________ is a primary focus of the Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree.
©2024/2025
APN Role Development
Comprehensive Finals Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is NOT a core competency for
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)?
- A. Clinical judgment
- B. Health policy advocacy
- C. Basic life support
- D. Evidence-based practice
- Correct ANS: C. Basic life support
- Rationale: Basic life support is a fundamental skill for all
nurses, but it is not considered a core competency specific to
APRNs.
©2024/2025
,2. Which model of care delivery emphasizes the APRN as the
primary provider of care?
- A. Team nursing
- B. Primary care model
- C. Case management
- D. Collaborative practice
- Correct ANS: B. Primary care model
- Rationale: The primary care model positions the APRN as
the main provider of care, focusing on comprehensive and
continuous care for patients.
3. Which of the following is a key component of the APRN role
in influencing health policy?
- A. Prescribing medications
- B. Conducting research
- C. Advocating for patient rights
- D. Providing direct patient care
- Correct ANS: C. Advocating for patient rights
- Rationale: Advocacy for patient rights is a crucial aspect of
the APRN role in influencing health policy and ensuring patient-
centered care.
©2024/2025
,4. Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)?
- A. Providing direct patient care
- B. Conducting clinical research
- C. Developing clinical protocols
- D. Managing hospital budgets
- Correct ANS: D. Managing hospital budgets
- Rationale: Managing hospital budgets is typically outside
the scope of practice for a CNS, who focuses on clinical expertise
and improving patient outcomes.
5. Which of the following is a primary focus of the Doctor of
Nursing Practice (DNP) degree?
- A. Basic nursing skills
- B. Advanced clinical practice
- C. Nursing theory
- D. Health policy
- Correct ANS: B. Advanced clinical practice
- Rationale: The DNP degree emphasizes advanced clinical
practice, preparing nurses for leadership roles in clinical settings.
©2024/2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. The ________ model of care delivery emphasizes the APRN
as the primary provider of care.
- Correct ANS: Primary care model
- Rationale: The primary care model positions the APRN as
the main provider of care, focusing on comprehensive and
continuous care for patients.
7. The APRN role in influencing health policy often involves
________ for patient rights.
- Correct ANS: Advocating
- Rationale: Advocacy for patient rights is a crucial aspect of
the APRN role in influencing health policy and ensuring patient-
centered care.
8. A key component of the APRN role is the ability to apply
________ in clinical practice.
- Correct ANS: Evidence-based practice
- Rationale: Evidence-based practice is essential for APRNs
to provide high-quality, effective care based on the best available
evidence.
9. The ________ is a primary focus of the Doctor of Nursing
Practice (DNP) degree.
©2024/2025
