EPIC NURSE EXAM CERTIFICATION
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ During the interview, the patient provides information about his or her
symptoms and health status. What is this data called?
Answer: A. Invalid data
B. Objective data
C. Perceptual data
D. Subjective data
Correct: D
⩥ During the patient interview, the patient shows signs of acute
respiratory distress. What should you do next?
Answer: A. Continue the interview so you can get the whole picture
before taking action.
B. Immediately assess the affected body system.
C. Reassure the patient that everything will be all right.
D. Refer the patient to his or her primary health care provider.
Correct: B
, ⩥ What is it called when you reinforce your interest in what a patient
has to say by using active listening prompts such as "go on" or "uh-
huh"?
Answer: A. Back channeling
B. Observation
C. Leading questions
D. Probing
Correct: A
⩥ Which of the following is an example of a direct, closed-ended
question?
Answer: A. "How many times in the last month have you slipped and
fallen?"
B. "Is there anything else you can tell me about this situation?"
C. "Tell me about your balance issues."
D. "You're losing your balance more often than before, right?"
Correct: A
⩥ The second step of the nursing process is diagnosis. What action do
you perform during diagnosis?
REVIEW 2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ During the interview, the patient provides information about his or her
symptoms and health status. What is this data called?
Answer: A. Invalid data
B. Objective data
C. Perceptual data
D. Subjective data
Correct: D
⩥ During the patient interview, the patient shows signs of acute
respiratory distress. What should you do next?
Answer: A. Continue the interview so you can get the whole picture
before taking action.
B. Immediately assess the affected body system.
C. Reassure the patient that everything will be all right.
D. Refer the patient to his or her primary health care provider.
Correct: B
, ⩥ What is it called when you reinforce your interest in what a patient
has to say by using active listening prompts such as "go on" or "uh-
huh"?
Answer: A. Back channeling
B. Observation
C. Leading questions
D. Probing
Correct: A
⩥ Which of the following is an example of a direct, closed-ended
question?
Answer: A. "How many times in the last month have you slipped and
fallen?"
B. "Is there anything else you can tell me about this situation?"
C. "Tell me about your balance issues."
D. "You're losing your balance more often than before, right?"
Correct: A
⩥ The second step of the nursing process is diagnosis. What action do
you perform during diagnosis?
