CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ which of the following are competencies that nurses should possess as
defined by the AACN SNB essentials?.
Answer: - use telecommunication technologies - apply patient-care
technologies as appropriate to address the needs of diverse patient
populations- understand the use of clinical information systems to document
interventions- uphold ethical standards related to data security, regulatory
requirements, confidentiality, and the patient's right to privacy
◍ when should a nurse chart patient care?.
Answer: at the time care is provided
◍ which of the following are DOs when documentation per the NSO
documentation guidelines?.
Answer: - chart precautions or preventative measures used, such as bed
rails- ensure the correct chart is being used- use complete descriptions-
record any phone call to a physician, including the exact time, message, and
response
◍ Dorthea Dix.
Answer: -Served as superintendent of the Female Nurses of the Army during
the Civil War-Was given the authority and the responsibility for recruiting
and equipping a corps of army nurses -Was a pioneering crusader for the
reform of the treatment of the mentally ill
◍ Communicator role.
Answer: Use of effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
with patients
,◍ Patient-Centered Care.
Answer: Respecting each patient's values, preferences, and needs. Example:
Asking a patient about their pain goals or cultural preferences before
planning care.
◍ Safety.
Answer: This means minimizing risk and preventing harm to patients and
healthcare workers.Example: Verifying two patient identifiers before
administering medications.
◍ Counselor role.
Answer: Use of therapeutic interpersonal communication skills to provide
information and facilitate decision-making
◍ Quality Improvement.
Answer: This focuses on continuously improving patient outcomes and care
processes.Example: Participating in fall-prevention audits to reduce patient
injuries.
◍ electronic medication administration record (eMAR).
Answer: technology that automatically documents the administration of
medication into certified EHR technology using electronic tracking sensors
◍ Lillian Wald.
Answer: -Established a neighborhood nursing service for the sick poor of the
lower east side in New York City-The founder of public health nursing
◍ Researcher role.
Answer: Participation in or conduct of research to increase knowledge in
nursing
◍ CDC.
Answer: responsible for surveillance of disease and well, which includes the
collector of information, functions as a repository, and prepares the
information for consumption
◍ 12 standards of professional performance.
, Answer: 1.) Ethics2.) Advocacy3.) Respectful and equitable practice4.)
Communication5.) Collaboration6.) Leadership7.) Education8.) Scholarly
inquiry 9.) Quality of practice10.) Professional practice evaluation11.)
Resource stewardship12.) Environmental health
◍ Nursing.
Answer: encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of
all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well and in all settings.
◍ What is the NLN.
Answer: -An organization open to all people interested in nursing, including
nurses, nonnurses, and facilities. -Its objective is to foster the development
and improvement of all nursing services and nursing education. -Primary
source of research data about nursing education, conducting annual surveys
of schools and new RNs. Provides voluntary accreditation for educational
programs in nursing. -Conducts the largest professional testing service in the
U.S
◍ nurses play a key role in the redesign of healthcare delivery systems.
Answer: true
◍ Nursing is recognized as a profession based on the following criteria.
Answer: -Well-defined body of specific and unique knowledge -Strong
service orientation-Recognized authority by a professional group-Code of
ethics-Professional organization that sets standards -Ongoing
research-Autonomy and self-regulation
◍ patient safety.
Answer: freedom from unacceptable risk of harm
◍ superuser.
Answer: nurse who tends to display a positive attitude toward EHR or other
technology, is willing to take time for extra timing, and serves as a resource
for others in the use of the system
◍ which law protects the patient's privacy and security of their health
information?.