NR503 FINAL NR503 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM 180

NR503 FINAL/ NR503 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM 180

QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH LA TEST ANSWERS

2023

• The nurse practitioner is reviewing a recent study that utilizes analytic epidemiology by means of

a cohort study design. The cohort study design informs the practitioner about which of the

following:

Outcomes that develop from an exposure

• A group of providers have implemented population-based intervention and are now assessing the

efficacy of the intervention. Which of the following would be an example of a population based outcome?Decreased mortality rate compared to previous year

• Appraisal of research publications is critical as providers assess for relevance to population health.

Which of the following items should be considered during the appraisal process? Select all that apply.

Outcome measure, Transparency, Internal Validity

• What is being compared in a cohort study design?

The incidence of a disease between exposed and non-exposed individuals

5. Analytic epidemiology is best described as:

Studies that investigate origins and casuals’ factors of health-related events

• You are part of a research group investigating association between exposure and disease. Which

study design is a best fit for this type of study:

Case-Control Study

• The provider is concerned about what appears to be an increase in the mortality rate for their

community. Mortality is an example of which of the following: Vital statistic

• An example of a tertiary prevention measure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is:

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Which of the following statements best describe efficacy? It is an estimate of the benefit of

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It is an estimate of the reduction of disease in treated groups

• A study is conducted for a pharmaceutical agent that has shown promise for reducing heart disease

among women. In order to more fully test the agent, an additional study is done restricting the participants to be randomized to those who have a history of hypertension. Which of the following advantages cannot be claimed by the researchers?

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