1. Once a practice problem has been identified the next step would be to use the PICOT format to ask a
question about the problem PICOT stands for
O P population I intervention C concepts O operational definitions T ti
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1. Once a practice problem has been identified the next step would be to use the PICOT format to ask a
question about the problem PICOT stands for
O P population I intervention C concepts O operational definitions T time
O P precision instrument , I intervention , C control , O Operational definitions , T time
O P Population , I internal validity , c comparisons , o outcome , T time
O P Population , I Intervention , C Comparison O Outcome T time
2. The Affordable Care Act has directed the US Department of Health and Human Services
and multiple agencies to develop and disseminate initiatives on meeting the care needs of
patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). What is the primary purpose for the national
direction?
• To improve the health and health care of all Americans through targeted portfolio focused
programs
• To conduct health services research and engage in policy efforts focusing on health care
financing and service delivery.
• To protect against high out-of-pocket costs by prohibiting insurers from denying
coverage based on pre-existing conditions.
• To support the goal of improving the well being of humanity through smart
globalization .
3 After thoroughly researching the topic of interest, what is the next step an APN should ask
in selecting a theory/model for use in practice or research?
• Does the theory /model fit with the purpose / topic of interest ?
• Are the relationships of the major concepts delineated ?
• Have several different theories/models been examined?
• Are the assumptions , rationale and suppositions accepted by the APN?
4. Which three roles represent the accepted advanced practice nursing roles?
• Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Critical care registered nurses (CCRNs)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
5. What are the three major categories of Nola Pender’s Health promotion model?
• Behavior-specific cognitions and affect
• Characteristics and experiences
• Individual health measures
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