Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Technology & Digital Applications 4

Question 1

An AGPCNP wants to assess a patient's digital health literacy. Which approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use a validated tool such as the eHEALS scale to assess comfort with online health information

Answer

The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) is a validated 8-item instrument that measures patients' comfort finding and using online health information.

Question 2

A practice transitions to a new EHR system. To minimize disruption to quality reporting, the AGPCNP should ensure:

Accepted Answer

Data migration includes structured fields needed for HEDIS and MIPS measure calculations

Answer

Migrating structured clinical data fields required for quality measures preserves the ability to calculate HEDIS and MIPS metrics without reporting gaps.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'patient-generated health data' (PGHD) in the context of digital health?

Accepted Answer

Health data created, recorded, or gathered by patients outside the clinical setting using devices or apps

Answer

PGHD is health-related data created and shared by patients using personal devices, apps, or wearables outside formal clinical encounters.

Question 4

An older patient with heart failure is using a home scale that auto-transmits daily weights. A 3 lb weight gain overnight triggers an alert. The AGPCNP's FIRST action should be:

Accepted Answer

Contact the patient to assess for dyspnea, edema, and medication adherence and adjust the care plan accordingly

Answer

An acute weight gain alert in heart failure requires immediate phone contact to assess for decompensation symptoms before determining the next care step.

Question 5

The AGPCNP is advising a 72-year-old on choosing a health app. Which regulatory designation provides the MOST assurance that the app meets clinical safety standards?

Accepted Answer

FDA 510(k) clearance or De Novo authorization as a medical device software

Answer

FDA 510(k) clearance or De Novo authorization indicates the software has met regulatory requirements for safety and effectiveness as a medical device.

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 4