NR 667 EXAM PREP - Intensive ANSWERED 1. What are the main objecti...

NR 667 EXAM PREP

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FNP Capstone Practicum & Intensive

ANSWERED

2023/2024

• What are the main objectives of the FNP Capstone Practicum & Intensive course? (2

points)

• The main objectives of the course are to provide students with an opportunity to apply

their knowledge and skills in a clinical setting, to integrate the core competencies of the FNP role, and to demonstrate their readiness for entry-level practice as a primary care provider.

• What are the requirements for completing the FNP Capstone Practicum & Intensive

course? (3 points)

• The requirements for completing the course are to complete 180 hours of clinical

practice under the supervision of a preceptor, to submit a portfolio that includes a self- evaluation, a preceptor evaluation, a clinical log, and a case study, and to pass the final exam.

• What are some of the key skills that students should demonstrate during their clinical

practice? (3 points)

• Some of the key skills that students should demonstrate during their clinical practice

are: performing comprehensive and focused assessments, diagnosing and managing

common acute and chronic conditions, prescribing appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, providing health promotion and disease prevention education, collaborating with other health care professionals, and adhering to ethical and legal standards of practice.

• What are some of the common acute and chronic conditions that students may

encounter during their clinical practice? (4 points)

• Some of the common acute and chronic conditions that students may encounter

during their clinical practice are: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

• What are some of the pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that

students may prescribe for their patients? (4 points)

• Some of the pharmacological interventions that students may prescribe for their

patients are: antibiotics, antihypertensives, antidiabetics, bronchodilators,

corticosteroids, antidepressants, anxiolytics, analgesics, etc.

• Some of the non-pharmacological interventions that students may prescribe for their

patients are: lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, exercise programs, smoking cessation counseling, stress management techniques, physical therapy, etc.

• What are some of the health promotion and disease prevention topics that students

should educate their patients on? (4 points)

• Some of the health promotion and disease prevention topics that students should

educate their patients on are: immunizations, screening tests, cancer prevention, cardiovascular risk reduction, diabetes management, asthma control, mental health awareness, osteoporosis prevention, etc.

• What are some of the strategies that students should use to collaborate with other

health care professionals? (3 points)

• Some of the strategies that students should use to collaborate with other health care

professionals are: communicating effectively and respectfully, sharing relevant

information and feedback, consulting and referring when appropriate, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and care plans, respecting each other’s roles and scopes of practice, etc.

• What are some of the ethical and legal issues that students should be aware of

during their clinical practice? (3 points)

• Some of the ethical and legal issues that students should be aware of during their

clinical practice are: informed consent, confidentiality and privacy, documentation and record keeping, malpractice and liability insurance, professional boundaries and dual relationships, conflict of interest and bias, cultural competence and diversity, etc.

• How should students prepare for the final exam? (2 points)
• Students should prepare for the final exam by reviewing their course materials,

clinical log, case study, and portfolio, practicing their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, and taking mock exams or quizzes.

• What are some of the benefits of completing the FNP Capstone Practicum &

Intensive course? (2 points)

- Some of the benefits of completing the course are: gaining confidence and

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