NU518 2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ i. Prior to calling physician. Answer: 1. Have I seen and assessed
the patient myself
2. Has the situation been discussed with the resource nurse or
preceptor
3. Review the charte to determine appropriate phyisican to call.
4. Know admitting diagnosis and date of admission
5. Have I read the most recent MD progress note and notes form the
nurse who worked the shift ahead of me.
6. Have available while speaking with the physican
a. Patients chart
b. List of current medicaitons, allergies, IV fluids, and labs
c. Most recent vitals
d. Current labs and previous labs
e. Code status
◉ Challenging patient situations and behaviors. Answer: a. Silent
b. Talkative
c. With confusing narrative
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ i. Prior to calling physician. Answer: 1. Have I seen and assessed
the patient myself
2. Has the situation been discussed with the resource nurse or
preceptor
3. Review the charte to determine appropriate phyisican to call.
4. Know admitting diagnosis and date of admission
5. Have I read the most recent MD progress note and notes form the
nurse who worked the shift ahead of me.
6. Have available while speaking with the physican
a. Patients chart
b. List of current medicaitons, allergies, IV fluids, and labs
c. Most recent vitals
d. Current labs and previous labs
e. Code status
◉ Challenging patient situations and behaviors. Answer: a. Silent
b. Talkative
c. With confusing narrative
