Clinical Nurse Leader Exam Clinical Prevention & Population Health 3

Question 1

A CNL develops a program to increase mammography screening rates. Which behavior change theory would BEST guide the intervention design?

Accepted Answer

Health Belief Model

Answer

The Health Belief Model explains health behavior based on perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy — directly applicable to screening promotion.

Question 2

In the context of CNL practice, what does 'health literacy' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which individuals can obtain, process, and understand health information to make appropriate decisions

Answer

Health literacy is the capacity to find, understand, and use health information and services to make informed decisions about one's health.

Question 3

A CNL reviews county health data and identifies that hypertension rates are highest in census tracts with the fewest grocery stores. This relationship reflects which concept?

Accepted Answer

Food desert as a social determinant of health

Answer

Food deserts — areas with limited access to affordable, nutritious foods — are a social determinant of health linked to poor cardiovascular outcomes.

Question 4

Which epidemiological measure would a CNL use to determine the proportion of a population that has a disease at a specific point in time?

Accepted Answer

Prevalence

Answer

Prevalence is the proportion of a population with a condition at a given point in time, encompassing both new and existing cases.

Question 5

A CNL is establishing a care coordination program for high-risk patients. Which patient group should be prioritized for enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Patients with multiple chronic conditions, frequent ED visits, and poor health literacy

Answer

Patients with multiple chronic conditions, frequent ED use, and low health literacy have the greatest need for intensive care coordination to prevent deterioration and avoidable utilization.

Clinical Nurse Leader Exam Practice Test

Clinical Nurse Leader Exam Practice Test

Clinical Nurse Leader Exam Clinical Prevention & Population Health 3