ANCC Exam Questions and Answers Graded
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The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several
patients for biological exposure. In the patients' records, the nurse
practitioner documents which epidemiological factors for each exposure?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. --- correct answer ---(c)
Mode of transmission and incubation.
When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-
gerontology primary care nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
,(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this
information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. ---
correct answer ---(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity
of the study.
A patient's adult child telephones the adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner to inquire about the patient's illness. The patient's child reports
that the parent relies upon the child to explain everything to him or her.
The nurse practitioner:
(a) asks the child to provide a copy of the patient's advance directive
document.
(b) assures the child that the nurse practitioner can disclose requested
information.
(c) informs the child that he or she must come to the clinic to discuss the
parent's case.
,(d) tells the child that the nurse practitioner can discuss the information
only with the patient. --- correct answer ---(d) tells the child that the nurse
practitioner can discuss the information only with the patient.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner is appointed to a
hospital's multidisciplinary medical ethics review committee. The nurse
practitioner's role is to:
(a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes.
(b) identify how to anticipate and resolve similar future situations.
(c) investigate the need for disciplinary action.
(d) obtain agreement of all parties with a chosen solution. --- correct
answer ---(a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes.
To improve the quality of clinical practice, the adult-gerontology primary
care nurse practitioner:
(a) charges a fee for patients who arrive late to clinic appointments.
(b) disseminates research study results to colleagues.
, (c) expresses opinions about alternative therapies with patients who
consider such treatments.
(d) schedules time during clinic hours to meet with pharmaceutical
representatives. --- correct answer ---(b) disseminates research study
results to colleagues.
One effect of using electronic health record applications, such as
telemedicine and portable monitoring systems, has been to:
(a) create stand-alone clinics.
(b) decrease billable visits.
(c) increase risks to patients.
(d) open access to care. --- correct answer ---(d) open access to care.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner evaluates an 80-
year-old patient with cognitive deficits, who is unaccompanied by the adult
child who typically is present. The patient has urinary symptoms, for which
the nurse practitioner considers ordering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
(Bactrim). The patient's previous medical record is unavailable. Before
prescribing the medication, the nurse practitioner:
(a) contacts the patient's adult child.
A+ Latest Update 2025
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner treats several
patients for biological exposure. In the patients' records, the nurse
practitioner documents which epidemiological factors for each exposure?
(a) Comorbidities and length of exposure.
(b) Location and event intensity.
(c) Mode of transmission and incubation.
(d) Premorbid conditions and surveillance rates. --- correct answer ---(c)
Mode of transmission and incubation.
When disseminating research findings in a peer-reviewed journal, the adult-
gerontology primary care nurse practitioner:
(a) concludes that the study proves the hypothesis.
,(b) excludes the discussion section, because the conclusion contains this
information.
(c) recommends incorporating the results directly into clinical practice.
(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity of the study. ---
correct answer ---(d) uses the methodology section to support the validity
of the study.
A patient's adult child telephones the adult-gerontology primary care nurse
practitioner to inquire about the patient's illness. The patient's child reports
that the parent relies upon the child to explain everything to him or her.
The nurse practitioner:
(a) asks the child to provide a copy of the patient's advance directive
document.
(b) assures the child that the nurse practitioner can disclose requested
information.
(c) informs the child that he or she must come to the clinic to discuss the
parent's case.
,(d) tells the child that the nurse practitioner can discuss the information
only with the patient. --- correct answer ---(d) tells the child that the nurse
practitioner can discuss the information only with the patient.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner is appointed to a
hospital's multidisciplinary medical ethics review committee. The nurse
practitioner's role is to:
(a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes.
(b) identify how to anticipate and resolve similar future situations.
(c) investigate the need for disciplinary action.
(d) obtain agreement of all parties with a chosen solution. --- correct
answer ---(a) evaluate standards, risks, benefits, and outcomes.
To improve the quality of clinical practice, the adult-gerontology primary
care nurse practitioner:
(a) charges a fee for patients who arrive late to clinic appointments.
(b) disseminates research study results to colleagues.
, (c) expresses opinions about alternative therapies with patients who
consider such treatments.
(d) schedules time during clinic hours to meet with pharmaceutical
representatives. --- correct answer ---(b) disseminates research study
results to colleagues.
One effect of using electronic health record applications, such as
telemedicine and portable monitoring systems, has been to:
(a) create stand-alone clinics.
(b) decrease billable visits.
(c) increase risks to patients.
(d) open access to care. --- correct answer ---(d) open access to care.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner evaluates an 80-
year-old patient with cognitive deficits, who is unaccompanied by the adult
child who typically is present. The patient has urinary symptoms, for which
the nurse practitioner considers ordering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
(Bactrim). The patient's previous medical record is unavailable. Before
prescribing the medication, the nurse practitioner:
(a) contacts the patient's adult child.
