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Certification Exam Pack: Final Prep with Verified Answers
2025/2026
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a patient who has aphasia
following a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to
assist the patient with communication correct answer
ask the patient close-ended questions
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about health promotion with a group of young
adult patients. Which of the following information should the nurse include
correct answer
young adults should have a dental assessment
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a patient who is alert. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take to protect the patient's privacy
correct answer
speak with the patient about their condition after visitors have left
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a patient who is immobile.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the partner about
turning the patient in bed correct answer
"tighten your stomach muscles"
*as well as gluteal muscles to help protect their back
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a terminal illness and a family member
asks why the patient's mouth is continually open. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make correct answer
"the reduced muscle tone has relaxed the jaw muscles"
,A nurse is caring for a postop patient who is at risk of thrombus formation.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse delegate to an AP
correct answer
apply thromboembolic stockings
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports difficulty sleeping at home. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse provide to promote a restful
home sleep environment correct answer
"perform muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety and induce sleep"
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a positive
throat culture for streptococci. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse recommend to be included in the plan of care correct answer
ensure that the patient wears a surgical mask during transportation throughout
the facility
A nurse is providing care to four patients in an acute care setting. The nurse
should identify that which of the following patient statements presents an
ethical dilemma correct answer
"please don't tell my doctor, but I am taking my partner's oxycodone"
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative and is experiencing
nausea and vomiting. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as indications that the patient has fluid volume deficit correct answer Select
all that apply
- cool extremities
- orthostatic hypotension
- flat veins
A charge nurse smells smoke, enters the visitor restroom, and sees flames in
the trash can. What is the sequence of actions that the nurse should take
correct answer
1. evacuate the patients from the area
, 2. pull the level on the fire alarm box
3. close the fire doors on the unit
4. use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire
A nurse is planning to perform intermittent urinary catheterization for a patient
who is unable to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first correct answer
perform a bladder scan
*first step = collecting data from patient. therefore, the nurse should evaluate
the bladder contents before performing an invasive procedure
A nurse is a long-term care facility is collecting admission data from a patient
who uses a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
correct answer
choose a private room for the interview
A nurse has delegated various patient tasks to the AP on the care team.
Which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse identify as correct
correct answer
donning a mask to measure the vital signs of a patient who has pertussis
*requires droplet precautions, so they should be wearing a mask within 1 m or
3.3 ft of the patient
A nurse in a community clinic is talking with an older adult patient who states
that their life has no purpose. The nurse should identify that the patient is in
which of the following stages of Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial
Development correct answer
ego integrity vs. despair
Certification Exam Pack: Final Prep with Verified Answers
2025/2026
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a patient who has aphasia
following a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to
assist the patient with communication correct answer
ask the patient close-ended questions
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about health promotion with a group of young
adult patients. Which of the following information should the nurse include
correct answer
young adults should have a dental assessment
A nurse at a long-term care facility is caring for a patient who is alert. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take to protect the patient's privacy
correct answer
speak with the patient about their condition after visitors have left
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a patient who is immobile.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the partner about
turning the patient in bed correct answer
"tighten your stomach muscles"
*as well as gluteal muscles to help protect their back
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a terminal illness and a family member
asks why the patient's mouth is continually open. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make correct answer
"the reduced muscle tone has relaxed the jaw muscles"
,A nurse is caring for a postop patient who is at risk of thrombus formation.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse delegate to an AP
correct answer
apply thromboembolic stockings
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports difficulty sleeping at home. Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse provide to promote a restful
home sleep environment correct answer
"perform muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety and induce sleep"
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who has a positive
throat culture for streptococci. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse recommend to be included in the plan of care correct answer
ensure that the patient wears a surgical mask during transportation throughout
the facility
A nurse is providing care to four patients in an acute care setting. The nurse
should identify that which of the following patient statements presents an
ethical dilemma correct answer
"please don't tell my doctor, but I am taking my partner's oxycodone"
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative and is experiencing
nausea and vomiting. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as indications that the patient has fluid volume deficit correct answer Select
all that apply
- cool extremities
- orthostatic hypotension
- flat veins
A charge nurse smells smoke, enters the visitor restroom, and sees flames in
the trash can. What is the sequence of actions that the nurse should take
correct answer
1. evacuate the patients from the area
, 2. pull the level on the fire alarm box
3. close the fire doors on the unit
4. use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire
A nurse is planning to perform intermittent urinary catheterization for a patient
who is unable to urinate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first correct answer
perform a bladder scan
*first step = collecting data from patient. therefore, the nurse should evaluate
the bladder contents before performing an invasive procedure
A nurse is a long-term care facility is collecting admission data from a patient
who uses a hearing aid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
correct answer
choose a private room for the interview
A nurse has delegated various patient tasks to the AP on the care team.
Which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse identify as correct
correct answer
donning a mask to measure the vital signs of a patient who has pertussis
*requires droplet precautions, so they should be wearing a mask within 1 m or
3.3 ft of the patient
A nurse in a community clinic is talking with an older adult patient who states
that their life has no purpose. The nurse should identify that the patient is in
which of the following stages of Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial
Development correct answer
ego integrity vs. despair
