Rock Your upcoming Nursing Professional Development board certification exam using these seven practice questions.
Test Question : 1
If the NPD practitioner asks learners to work together to develop a patient instruction
pamphlet as part of a training series, this teaching model is referred to as:
A. goal focused
B. project based
C. problem based
D. anchored
Answer: B
Explanation:
If the NPD practitioner asks learners to work together to develop a patient instruction
pamphlet as part of a training series, this teaching model is referred to as project based because the
learners are tasked with developing materials. Other teaching models include:
• Goal focused: Learners are presented with a goal and all the materials and activities aimed
at achieving that goal.
• Problem based: Learners work in teams to solve problems.
• Anchored: Activities are based on problem solving in relation to realistic case studies.
Test Question : 2Question: 102
According to the 10-20-30 rule for PowerPoint or other presentation software, the font size for the text
should be:
A. larger than 10 points
B. 10 to 20 points
C. smaller than 30 points
D. 30 points or larger
Answer: D
Explanation:
According to the 10-20-30 rule for PowerPoint or other presentation software, the font size
for the text should be no smaller than 30 points. The rest of the rule limits the number of slides to
no more than 10 and presentations to no more than 20 minutes. It is important when preparing
slide presentations for a group to consider the size of the audience, the size of the room, and the size of
the projected slides. Slides should be able to be easily read from the back of the room and
should contain only the main points of the presentation, not long sentences.
Test Question : 3Question: 103
Establishing a culture of safety within an organization requires an initial commitment from:
A. leadership
B. staff members
C. community members
D. the board of directors
Answer: A
Explanation:
Establishing a culture of safety within an organization requires an initial commitment from
leadership, who make clear that safety is the highest priority. Elements that contribute to a culture
of safety include encouragement to report errors or mistakes, a supportive rather than punitive
approach to mistakes, and ongoing education about the importance of safety and ways in which to
improve safety in the environment. A culture of safety means that there is a shared belief among all
levels of the organization regarding its importance.
Test Question : 4Question: 104
To disseminate research findings to the broadest healthcare audience, the best method
is generally:
A. presentation at a professional organization conference
B. publication in the popular press
C. presentation in a journal club
D. publication in a professional journal
Answer: D
Explanation:
To disseminate research findings to the broadest healthcare audience, the best method is
generally publication in a professional journal because those who receive the journal will have
access to the research and it will then also show up in database searches on the topic of the
research. Publication in the popular press may reach a wider general audience, but not necessarily
those in healthcare. Conference presentations are viewed by a limited number of professionals, and
journal clubs are usually in house with few members.
Test Question : 5Question: 105
An impact evaluation is intended to measure:
A. the appropriateness of the teaching
B. whether the learners gained the intended knowledge
C. the program’s effects on the organization or the greater community
D. whether the program attained the stated goals
Answer: C
Explanation:
An impact evaluation is intended to measure the program’s effects on the organization or
the greater community. For example, an impact evaluation may help to determine whether a
mentoring program for newly hired nurses improves retention over time. One of the primary
purposes of an impact evaluation is to determine if a program is cost-effective. Other types of
evaluations include process (formative), content, outcome (summative), and program.
Test Question : 6Question: 106
The five major functional areas in the hospital incident command system include
administrative, logistics, planning, finance, and:
A. hazards
B. operations
C. environment
D. communication
Answer: B
Explanation:
The five major functional areas in the hospital emergency incident command system
include administrative, logistics, planning, finance, and operations. Disaster/Emergency response
plans should be in place for the facility based on the hospital emergency incident command system,
which provides a model for management. responsibilities, and communication. The incident
commander is part of the administrative area, which also usually includes a public information
officer to disseminate information, a liaison officer, and a safety and security officer.
Test Question : 7Question: 107
When conducting a root cause analysis, it is especially important to:
A. assign specific blame to an individual for an incident
B. include subjective and objective observations
C. prospectively analyze for further such events
D. identify contributing factors as well as the direct cause
Answer: D
Explanation:
When conducting a root cause analysis, which is a retrospective analysis, it is especially
important to identify contributing factors as well as the direct cause. For example, if a patient had a
severe reaction to an overdose administered by a nurse who failed to check the dosage, this is the
direct cause: however, contributing factors may be understaffing and forced overtime that left the
nurse exhausted and distracted. Observations should be objective and not subjective or biased.
