KNOWLEDGE CHECK NRNP 6552 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 11. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of
the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever Answer: A. measles
◉ 11. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to
the abdomen during an argument with her boyfriend. She has no
obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for the
occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
,B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa Answer: A. abruptio placentae
◉ 12. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children
remains controversial. The clinician should be aware of the
following regarding the assessment of growth problems and
idiopathic short stature
A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one
measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an
auxological evaluation, which compares the child's growth to
standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are most
accurate Answer: C. identification of growth problems is usually
made by an auxological evaluation, which compares the child's
growth to standardized norms
,◉ 13. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting
enough fluid. What do you tell her so that she can assess for an
adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate intake
is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist
Answer: C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
◉ 14. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been
unable to carry a pregnancy to full term because of an incompetent
cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to her and
asks you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure
the cervix is not dilated
, B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed
over the cervix to help it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges Answer: C. a
purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
◉ 15. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The
clinician knows that treatment for pinworms with pyrantel pamoate
includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household Answer: D. the entire household
◉ 16. Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous
exercise program to get back in shape. You advise her that she can
start strenuous exercises
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 11. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of
the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever Answer: A. measles
◉ 11. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to
the abdomen during an argument with her boyfriend. She has no
obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for the
occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
,B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa Answer: A. abruptio placentae
◉ 12. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children
remains controversial. The clinician should be aware of the
following regarding the assessment of growth problems and
idiopathic short stature
A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one
measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an
auxological evaluation, which compares the child's growth to
standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are most
accurate Answer: C. identification of growth problems is usually
made by an auxological evaluation, which compares the child's
growth to standardized norms
,◉ 13. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting
enough fluid. What do you tell her so that she can assess for an
adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate intake
is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist
Answer: C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
◉ 14. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been
unable to carry a pregnancy to full term because of an incompetent
cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to her and
asks you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure
the cervix is not dilated
, B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed
over the cervix to help it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges Answer: C. a
purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
◉ 15. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The
clinician knows that treatment for pinworms with pyrantel pamoate
includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household Answer: D. the entire household
◉ 16. Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous
exercise program to get back in shape. You advise her that she can
start strenuous exercises
