CEPN EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ What was the purpose of the Hill-Burton Act?
A. It established funding for the construction of hospitals.
B. It provided women in the service with military rank.
C. It established and funded the Frontier Nursing Service.
D. It created the Cadet Nurse Corps.. Answer: A. It established
funding for the construction of hospitals.
◉ In 2002 which major American corporation partnered with
nursing to design a media campaign to promote the image of
nursing?
A. Johnson &Johnson
B. Baxter
C. Microsoft
D. Wal-Mart. Answer: A. Johnson &Johnson
◉ What specialty of nursing was considered well suited for men at a
time when other areas were excluding men from practicing?
,A. Obstetric nursing
B. Pediatric nursing
C. Psychiatric nursing
D. Nurse educator. Answer: C. Psychiatric nursing
◉ Because of the highly technological environment in which nurses
work, it is important that nurses
A. assume total responsibility for monitoring data generated by
these devices.
B. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey
caring.
C. maintain the device's safety by assuring routine assessment by
physicians.
D. be careful not to frighten the patient and family with information
about the device.. Answer: B. use human touch and words of
reassurance frequently to convey caring.
◉ The most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to
A. write letters expressing concerns to those responsible for
negative images on television and in films.
B. have nurses as consultants to the media to ensure that the media
producers have accurate information about nursing.
,C. have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what
nurses do in each patient interaction.
D. support the Johnson &Johnson campaign by distributing their
information about nursing to students interested in nursing..
Answer: C. have nurses appear and behave professionally and
explain what nurses do in each patient interaction.
◉ A shift in population growth is expected to place stress on nursing
resources. Which age-group is expected to experience the greatest
population growth in the next decade?
A. Older than 85 years of age
B. 75 to 85 years of age
C. 35 to 65 years of age
D. 18 to 35 years of age. Answer: A. Older than 85 years of age
◉ Which of the following nursing roles is not considered an
advanced practice role?
A. Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)
B. Community health nurse
C. Certified nurse practitioner (CNP)
D. Clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Answer: B. Community health
nurse
, ◉ What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in
hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as
compared to patients in hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-
prepared nurses?
A. Patient outcomes are more dependent on nurse-patient ratios.
B. Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared
nurses.
C. Outcomes were similar in both types of hospitals.
D. Medical patients had better outcomes, but surgical patients fared
the same.. Answer: B. Outcomes were better in hospitals with more
BSN-prepared nurses.
◉ Which of the following best describes trends in nursing
education?
A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are
increasing.
B. Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
C. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as
less knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
D. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.. Answer:
A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are
increasing.
AND SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉ What was the purpose of the Hill-Burton Act?
A. It established funding for the construction of hospitals.
B. It provided women in the service with military rank.
C. It established and funded the Frontier Nursing Service.
D. It created the Cadet Nurse Corps.. Answer: A. It established
funding for the construction of hospitals.
◉ In 2002 which major American corporation partnered with
nursing to design a media campaign to promote the image of
nursing?
A. Johnson &Johnson
B. Baxter
C. Microsoft
D. Wal-Mart. Answer: A. Johnson &Johnson
◉ What specialty of nursing was considered well suited for men at a
time when other areas were excluding men from practicing?
,A. Obstetric nursing
B. Pediatric nursing
C. Psychiatric nursing
D. Nurse educator. Answer: C. Psychiatric nursing
◉ Because of the highly technological environment in which nurses
work, it is important that nurses
A. assume total responsibility for monitoring data generated by
these devices.
B. use human touch and words of reassurance frequently to convey
caring.
C. maintain the device's safety by assuring routine assessment by
physicians.
D. be careful not to frighten the patient and family with information
about the device.. Answer: B. use human touch and words of
reassurance frequently to convey caring.
◉ The most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to
A. write letters expressing concerns to those responsible for
negative images on television and in films.
B. have nurses as consultants to the media to ensure that the media
producers have accurate information about nursing.
,C. have nurses appear and behave professionally and explain what
nurses do in each patient interaction.
D. support the Johnson &Johnson campaign by distributing their
information about nursing to students interested in nursing..
Answer: C. have nurses appear and behave professionally and
explain what nurses do in each patient interaction.
◉ A shift in population growth is expected to place stress on nursing
resources. Which age-group is expected to experience the greatest
population growth in the next decade?
A. Older than 85 years of age
B. 75 to 85 years of age
C. 35 to 65 years of age
D. 18 to 35 years of age. Answer: A. Older than 85 years of age
◉ Which of the following nursing roles is not considered an
advanced practice role?
A. Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)
B. Community health nurse
C. Certified nurse practitioner (CNP)
D. Clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Answer: B. Community health
nurse
, ◉ What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in
hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as
compared to patients in hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-
prepared nurses?
A. Patient outcomes are more dependent on nurse-patient ratios.
B. Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared
nurses.
C. Outcomes were similar in both types of hospitals.
D. Medical patients had better outcomes, but surgical patients fared
the same.. Answer: B. Outcomes were better in hospitals with more
BSN-prepared nurses.
◉ Which of the following best describes trends in nursing
education?
A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are
increasing.
B. Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
C. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as
less knowledgeable because of their lesser educational preparation.
D. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing.. Answer:
A. Numbers of RNs with bachelor's and higher degrees are
increasing.
