Clinical Nurse Leader Exam Clinical Prevention & Population Health

Question 1

A CNL is developing a discharge teaching plan for a patient with hypertension. Which population health approach should guide the plan?

Accepted Answer

Address social determinants of health alongside clinical management

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Focus exclusively on medication adherence

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Provide only written educational materials

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Limit teaching to clinic visits post-discharge

Question 2

Which screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for adults aged 50–75 who have average risk for colorectal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Colorectal cancer screening via colonoscopy, stool-based tests, or CT colonography

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Annual chest X-ray

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing

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Fasting blood glucose annually

Question 3

A CNL is implementing a community health program targeting type 2 diabetes prevention. Which intervention has the strongest evidence base?

Accepted Answer

Intensive lifestyle modification programs focusing on diet and exercise

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Distribution of educational brochures to at-risk individuals

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Annual HbA1c testing for all community members

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Monthly support group meetings

Question 4

In population health management, what is the purpose of risk stratification?

Accepted Answer

To identify patients with the highest need for targeted interventions

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To determine insurance reimbursement rates

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To rank hospitals by clinical outcomes

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To allocate nursing staff by patient acuity

Question 5

A CNL leading a smoking cessation program evaluates its reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. Which framework is being applied?

Accepted Answer

RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance)

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PDSA cycle

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SWOT analysis

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Logic model

Question 6

Which immunization is recommended annually for all healthcare workers, including CNLs, by the CDC?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

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Hepatitis B vaccine

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MMR vaccine

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Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine