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Caregiver Certification Final Study Guide 2026/2027
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Question:
The post hysterectomy patient with calls the clinic stating that she has been having difficulty with
incontinence. Which of the following statements if made by the patient, indicates that further
teaching is needed? A. I drink 8 oz. of fluid on the even hours while awake. B. I will attempt to void
30 minutes after drinking 200 cc. of fluid C. I will only drink fluid when I eat my meals D. I will set
the timer to remind me when to void.
Answer:
C. A patient saying that he or she will only drink fluids when eating meals indicates that they don't
know what to do in case of incontinence. FURTHER TEACHING indicates that the patient needs
more information
Question:
An RN assesses a patient in the Cancer Center with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The patient states
to the RN that he is short of breath, has no appetite and hurts everywhere. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is best? A. Tell me how your family is coping B. Show me where it does not
hurt C. I'll teach you relaxation techniques D. Your physician should increase your pain medication.
Answer:
C
Question:
A clinical nurse returns to the desk to find 4 phone messages. Which of the following messages
should the nurse respond to first? A. A post cervical laminectomy patient complaining of sudden
difficulty talking. B. A patient with multiple sclerosis complaining of change in peripheral vision. C.
A patient with a herniated disc complaining of consistent back pain. D. A patient with a cast due to a
fracture of the right tibial bone complaining of tingling toes.
Answer:
,A B and C are expected symptoms of the patient's condition. A and D are unexpected. D is less
critical than A. Best answer is A.
Question:
A 75 year old patient complains to the clinical nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. Which of
the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Determine the patient's usual sleeping and
waking patterns. B. Suggest that the client abstain from alcohol and caffeine before bed time. C.
Recommend that client establish a bedtime routine. D. Ask how much sleep the client required
before retirement.
Answer:
A B and C are recommendations that the RN can share after he/she determines the patient's sleeping
and waking patterns. So remove B and C. D is an inquiry, but is concerned about the past (when the
person retired). Remove D. A is the best answer.
Question:
The nurse cares for a patient several hours after a thyroidectomy. The RN observes that the patient is
diaphoretic and confused. The vital signs are: Temp = 102° (38.9 ° C); BP is 160/90; pulse is 110,
respiration is 22. The nurse expects the physician to order which of the following? A. NPO, Dextran
10 ml/kg. IV, 02 4 L/min. B. Propranolol (Inderal) 1 mg. IV, D5W 125 cc/hr IV, propylthiaouracil
(PTU) 200 mg po qld. C. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) 100 mcg IV, Lactated Ringer's 125
cc/hr IV, and ciprofloxacin (cipro) 500 mg. po bid. D. Morphine sulfate 2.5 mg. IV q. 4 hrs. prn,
0.9% NACl.
Answer:
B
Question:
A 63 year old female patient contacts the clinic to report that she is has been extremely fatigued, is
sleeping 12 hours a night, is always cold and her hair is falling out. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is most appropriate? A. You will have more energy if you walk 30 min every
day. B. You don't need to worry. Sleeping a lot is good for you. C. Come in and see your health care
provider today. D. You should eat more green leafy vegetables.
Answer:
C Need more info
,Question:
The RN performs blood pressure screening at the local community center. Which of the following
individuals is most likely to suffer from a cerebrovascular accident? A. A 30 year old man who is an
account executive B. A 40 year old man who jogs four times a week. C. A 60 year old man whose
father had a stroke. D. A 75 year old man who takes multi-vitamins.
Answer:
C
Question:
For the patient with a new tracheostomy, the nurse must be alert to which early complication? a)
Decannulation b) Infection c) Bleeding d) Tracheomalacia.
Answer:
C Common acute risks of tracheostomy include bleeding, airway loss, damage to adjacent
structures, and failure of the chosen technique to achieve successful airway EVERYTHING 24 HR
POST SURGERY, FIRST COMPLICATION IS BLEEDING. Infection comes 2-3 days later.
Question:
When a pulse oximetry monitor indicates that a patient has a drop in SpO2 from 96% to 85% over 4
hours, the nurse will first: 1. Request an order for stat ABGs 2. Start the patient on oxygen by NC at
2L/minute 3. Notify the physician of the change 4. Check the position of the probe on patient's
finger or earlobe.
Answer:
4 Pulse oximetry is inaccurate if the probe is loose, or in the presence of poor circulation, nail
polish, or dark skin pigmentation.
Question:
To decrease a patient's shortness of breath and a sense of impending doom during an asthma attack,
the nurse will: A. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor and observe from the nurses' station. B. Let
the patient rest alone in a quiet, calm environment. C. Reassure the patient that the doctor will arrive
soon D. Stay with the patient and encourage pursed-lip breathing.
, Answer:
D The patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation will be fearful and anxious. It is important
for the nurse to stay with the patient for ongoing assessment and to provide a calm environment.
Helping the patient breathe with pursed lips will facilitate the expiration of trapped air and help the
patient regain control of his or her breathing.
Question:
A 68 year old woman is admitted to the surgical unit after a gastric resection for gastric cancer. She
states that she doesn't want anyone to see her in this condition, even her husband. This nurse's best
response is: A."Patients' rights protect your privacy. I won't allow anyone in." B."I've seen gastric
cancer patients who look much worse. Don't worry." C."Would you like to talk to a social worker?"
D."What about your condition worries you?".
Answer:
D The nurse should allow the patient to share her concerns and express her feelings in a
nonjudgmental environment. If there is psych/behavioral component- AFFIRM AND VALIDATE,
NO PROBING
Question:
A patient with a tricuspid valve disorder will have impaired blood flow between the: A. Vena cava
and right atrium B. Left atrium and left ventricle C. Right atrium and right ventricle D. Right
ventricle and pulmonary artery.
Answer:
C Tricuspid valve is located between right atrium and right ventricle MITRAL VALVE- left atrium
and left ventricle
Question:
If the Purkinje system is damaged, conduction of the electrical impulse is impaired through the: A.
Atria B. AV node C. Ventricles D. Bundle of His.
Answer:
C Purkinje fibers provide a high-speed distribution of excitation throughout the ventricular
myocardium; if the pattern of contraction is disrupted, the ventricles will not efficiently eject blood
Order of impulse is SA node to AV node to Bundle of His to bundle branch to purkinje fibers
Caregiver Certification Final Study Guide 2026/2027
Complete Questions and Answers Verified Solutions
Latest Update
Question:
The post hysterectomy patient with calls the clinic stating that she has been having difficulty with
incontinence. Which of the following statements if made by the patient, indicates that further
teaching is needed? A. I drink 8 oz. of fluid on the even hours while awake. B. I will attempt to void
30 minutes after drinking 200 cc. of fluid C. I will only drink fluid when I eat my meals D. I will set
the timer to remind me when to void.
Answer:
C. A patient saying that he or she will only drink fluids when eating meals indicates that they don't
know what to do in case of incontinence. FURTHER TEACHING indicates that the patient needs
more information
Question:
An RN assesses a patient in the Cancer Center with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The patient states
to the RN that he is short of breath, has no appetite and hurts everywhere. Which of the following
statements by the nurse is best? A. Tell me how your family is coping B. Show me where it does not
hurt C. I'll teach you relaxation techniques D. Your physician should increase your pain medication.
Answer:
C
Question:
A clinical nurse returns to the desk to find 4 phone messages. Which of the following messages
should the nurse respond to first? A. A post cervical laminectomy patient complaining of sudden
difficulty talking. B. A patient with multiple sclerosis complaining of change in peripheral vision. C.
A patient with a herniated disc complaining of consistent back pain. D. A patient with a cast due to a
fracture of the right tibial bone complaining of tingling toes.
Answer:
,A B and C are expected symptoms of the patient's condition. A and D are unexpected. D is less
critical than A. Best answer is A.
Question:
A 75 year old patient complains to the clinical nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. Which of
the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Determine the patient's usual sleeping and
waking patterns. B. Suggest that the client abstain from alcohol and caffeine before bed time. C.
Recommend that client establish a bedtime routine. D. Ask how much sleep the client required
before retirement.
Answer:
A B and C are recommendations that the RN can share after he/she determines the patient's sleeping
and waking patterns. So remove B and C. D is an inquiry, but is concerned about the past (when the
person retired). Remove D. A is the best answer.
Question:
The nurse cares for a patient several hours after a thyroidectomy. The RN observes that the patient is
diaphoretic and confused. The vital signs are: Temp = 102° (38.9 ° C); BP is 160/90; pulse is 110,
respiration is 22. The nurse expects the physician to order which of the following? A. NPO, Dextran
10 ml/kg. IV, 02 4 L/min. B. Propranolol (Inderal) 1 mg. IV, D5W 125 cc/hr IV, propylthiaouracil
(PTU) 200 mg po qld. C. Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid) 100 mcg IV, Lactated Ringer's 125
cc/hr IV, and ciprofloxacin (cipro) 500 mg. po bid. D. Morphine sulfate 2.5 mg. IV q. 4 hrs. prn,
0.9% NACl.
Answer:
B
Question:
A 63 year old female patient contacts the clinic to report that she is has been extremely fatigued, is
sleeping 12 hours a night, is always cold and her hair is falling out. Which of the following
responses by the nurse is most appropriate? A. You will have more energy if you walk 30 min every
day. B. You don't need to worry. Sleeping a lot is good for you. C. Come in and see your health care
provider today. D. You should eat more green leafy vegetables.
Answer:
C Need more info
,Question:
The RN performs blood pressure screening at the local community center. Which of the following
individuals is most likely to suffer from a cerebrovascular accident? A. A 30 year old man who is an
account executive B. A 40 year old man who jogs four times a week. C. A 60 year old man whose
father had a stroke. D. A 75 year old man who takes multi-vitamins.
Answer:
C
Question:
For the patient with a new tracheostomy, the nurse must be alert to which early complication? a)
Decannulation b) Infection c) Bleeding d) Tracheomalacia.
Answer:
C Common acute risks of tracheostomy include bleeding, airway loss, damage to adjacent
structures, and failure of the chosen technique to achieve successful airway EVERYTHING 24 HR
POST SURGERY, FIRST COMPLICATION IS BLEEDING. Infection comes 2-3 days later.
Question:
When a pulse oximetry monitor indicates that a patient has a drop in SpO2 from 96% to 85% over 4
hours, the nurse will first: 1. Request an order for stat ABGs 2. Start the patient on oxygen by NC at
2L/minute 3. Notify the physician of the change 4. Check the position of the probe on patient's
finger or earlobe.
Answer:
4 Pulse oximetry is inaccurate if the probe is loose, or in the presence of poor circulation, nail
polish, or dark skin pigmentation.
Question:
To decrease a patient's shortness of breath and a sense of impending doom during an asthma attack,
the nurse will: A. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor and observe from the nurses' station. B. Let
the patient rest alone in a quiet, calm environment. C. Reassure the patient that the doctor will arrive
soon D. Stay with the patient and encourage pursed-lip breathing.
, Answer:
D The patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation will be fearful and anxious. It is important
for the nurse to stay with the patient for ongoing assessment and to provide a calm environment.
Helping the patient breathe with pursed lips will facilitate the expiration of trapped air and help the
patient regain control of his or her breathing.
Question:
A 68 year old woman is admitted to the surgical unit after a gastric resection for gastric cancer. She
states that she doesn't want anyone to see her in this condition, even her husband. This nurse's best
response is: A."Patients' rights protect your privacy. I won't allow anyone in." B."I've seen gastric
cancer patients who look much worse. Don't worry." C."Would you like to talk to a social worker?"
D."What about your condition worries you?".
Answer:
D The nurse should allow the patient to share her concerns and express her feelings in a
nonjudgmental environment. If there is psych/behavioral component- AFFIRM AND VALIDATE,
NO PROBING
Question:
A patient with a tricuspid valve disorder will have impaired blood flow between the: A. Vena cava
and right atrium B. Left atrium and left ventricle C. Right atrium and right ventricle D. Right
ventricle and pulmonary artery.
Answer:
C Tricuspid valve is located between right atrium and right ventricle MITRAL VALVE- left atrium
and left ventricle
Question:
If the Purkinje system is damaged, conduction of the electrical impulse is impaired through the: A.
Atria B. AV node C. Ventricles D. Bundle of His.
Answer:
C Purkinje fibers provide a high-speed distribution of excitation throughout the ventricular
myocardium; if the pattern of contraction is disrupted, the ventricles will not efficiently eject blood
Order of impulse is SA node to AV node to Bundle of His to bundle branch to purkinje fibers
