Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Technology & Digital Applications 2

Question 1

An older adult with mild cognitive impairment asks about using a medication reminder app. Which feature is MOST important for this population?

Accepted Answer

Simple interface with large text and audio alerts

Answer

Simple interfaces with large text and audio alerts accommodate cognitive and sensory changes common in older adults with MCI.

Question 2

A patient uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that syncs data to a smartphone app. The AGPCNP should know that CGM data shared via patient portals is governed by:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Answer

CGM data transmitted to and stored in EHRs or patient portals is protected health information governed by HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

Question 3

Which type of clinical decision support (CDS) tool is MOST effective at reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Active interruptive alerts requiring provider acknowledgment

Answer

Active interruptive alerts that require provider acknowledgment at the point of care are most effective at changing prescribing behavior.

Question 4

A 78-year-old patient is interested in a wearable fall-detection device. Which statement about these devices is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Automatic fall detection uses accelerometers and algorithms to detect sudden movement changes

Answer

Wearable fall detectors use accelerometers and proprietary algorithms to identify the characteristic motion signatures of a fall.

Question 5

When implementing a population health management dashboard, the AGPCNP should prioritize which metric for identifying high-risk older adults?

Accepted Answer

Composite risk score integrating ED visits, chronic conditions, and medication count

Answer

Composite risk scores that integrate utilization, chronic disease burden, and polypharmacy best identify high-risk patients who benefit from proactive outreach.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Practice Test

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Practice Test

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Technology & Digital Applications 2