1. An advanced practice nurse (APN) is working in a

primary care clinic and is responsible for managing the

care of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes,

hypertension and asthma. The APN collaborates with other

health care professionals and refers patients to specialists

when needed. Which of the following best describes the

APN's role in this setting?

a) Consultant

b) Educator

c) Leader*

d) Researcher

Rationale: The APN's role in this setting is primarily that of

a leader, as they have the authority and autonomy to make

clinical decisions, coordinate care and evaluate outcomes.

A consultant is someone who provides expert advice or

guidance to others, an educator is someone who teaches or

trains others, and a researcher is someone who conducts

systematic inquiry to generate new knowledge or improve

practice.

2. An APN is conducting a research project on the

effectiveness of a new intervention for improving

medication adherence among older adults with heart

failure. The APN has obtained informed consent from the

participants and has followed the ethical principles of

beneficence, nonmaleficence, respect for autonomy and