NSG 6435 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ an 8yr old has chronic intermittent nasal congestion. all but which
of the following support allergic rhinitis?
Answer: increased basophils on CBC
◉ a 15 month old failed treatment with amoxicillin for an otitis
media. at his 2 week recheck, his tympanic membrane remained red
with distorted landmarks and he persisted with nasal discharge that
is thick and yellowish. the best action for the NP should be to
prescribe
Answer: a 10 day course of augmentin
◉ an infant should be able to say his or her first work by
Answer: 12 - 15 months
◉ the latter part of adolescence includes the ability to develop ___
and _____ means to be a part of society
Answer: marriage critical thinking; basic life skills
, ◉ a 14 yr old adolescent present with fatigue, endocarditis,
pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure.
you suspect he may have
Answer: a ventricular septal defect (VSD)
◉ a 4 yr old male patient presents with his mother with a school
referral regarding red eyes. which questions would not assist in
establishing a list of differential diagnoses?
Answer: history of a bacterial infection 1 month ago
◉ _____ adolescents should be screened for sexually transmitted
diseases
Answer: all sexually active
◉ an infant should no longer have a head lag when pulled from the
supine to sitting position at what age?
Answer: 6 months
◉ _____ should be given as a supplement in the management of
delays puberty
Answer: calcium and vitamin d
◉ parents or guardians of adolescents should
Answer: revere health guidance information at least twice
2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ an 8yr old has chronic intermittent nasal congestion. all but which
of the following support allergic rhinitis?
Answer: increased basophils on CBC
◉ a 15 month old failed treatment with amoxicillin for an otitis
media. at his 2 week recheck, his tympanic membrane remained red
with distorted landmarks and he persisted with nasal discharge that
is thick and yellowish. the best action for the NP should be to
prescribe
Answer: a 10 day course of augmentin
◉ an infant should be able to say his or her first work by
Answer: 12 - 15 months
◉ the latter part of adolescence includes the ability to develop ___
and _____ means to be a part of society
Answer: marriage critical thinking; basic life skills
, ◉ a 14 yr old adolescent present with fatigue, endocarditis,
pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure.
you suspect he may have
Answer: a ventricular septal defect (VSD)
◉ a 4 yr old male patient presents with his mother with a school
referral regarding red eyes. which questions would not assist in
establishing a list of differential diagnoses?
Answer: history of a bacterial infection 1 month ago
◉ _____ adolescents should be screened for sexually transmitted
diseases
Answer: all sexually active
◉ an infant should no longer have a head lag when pulled from the
supine to sitting position at what age?
Answer: 6 months
◉ _____ should be given as a supplement in the management of
delays puberty
Answer: calcium and vitamin d
◉ parents or guardians of adolescents should
Answer: revere health guidance information at least twice
