NRNP 6531 WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENT 2026
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up. To deselect a
finding, click on the finding again.
Wound bed is red.
Redness noted at wound borders, skin surrounding wound is warm
to touch, purulent drainage noted
Temp 38.9° C (102° F)
Hct 37% (37% to 47%)
WBC 13,500/mm3 (5000 to 10,000 mm3)
Answer: The nurse should identify that redness noted at wound
borders, skin surrounding wound is warm to touch, purulent
drainage noted, temp 38.9° C (102° F), and WBC 12,000/mm3 (5000
to 10,000 mm3) are associated with worsening of the client's
condition and require follow-up.
◉ A nurse is performing a blood pressure screening for a client who
has a family history of hypertension. Which of the following
concepts is the nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Disease prevention
,◉ A charge nurse is conducting an in-service for a group of nurses
on the seven pillars of self-care created by the International Self-
Care Foundation. Which of the following pieces of information
should the nurse include?
Answer: wash foods prior to eating
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is desiring their wound care to
be provided at 1400. The nurse returns at 1400 to perform wound
care for the client. Which of the following ethical principles is the
nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Fidelity
◉ Click to highlight the findings that increase the client's
susceptibility to infection. To deselect a finding, click on the finding
again.
Client has a BMI of 16
History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Client is a nonsmoker
Hct 47% (37% to 52%)
Budesonide 6 mg PO qd
Answer: The client's BMI, history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and
corticosteroid prescription increase the client's susceptibility to
infection.
,◉ A public health nurse is preparing an educational session at a
community health center about the social determinants of health
(SDOH). Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
Answer: SDOH are conditions in an individual's environment that
affect their well-being.
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is assigning acuity levels to four
clients. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign an
acuity level of 1?
Answer: exacerbation of asthma
◉ A nurse is gathering evidence-based practice on catheter-
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Which of the following
roles is the nurse performing?
Answer: Researcher
◉ A nurse is reviewing the five levels of communication. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as describing
emotional communication?
Answer: speaker's state of emotions when sending a message
◉ A nurse is delegating care for a group of four clients. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel
(AP)?
, Answer: Obtain a daily weight on a client who has heart failure.
◉ A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse the importance
of client confidentiality. Which professional standards should the
charge nurse refer to in the teaching?
Answer: Code of ethics for nurses
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer: Use a needle that retracts.
◉ A nurse is discussing a client's needs at an interdisciplinary team
conference. The client had a stroke and requires inpatient
rehabilitation incorporated into their plan of care. Which of the
nursing competencies is the nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Collaborator
◉ A nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about the scope and
standard of nursing practice. Which of the following describes
standards of practice?
Answer: Lists a set of skills that all nurses should be competent
performing. Outlines responsibilities that every nurse is expected to
provide regardless of their role.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up. To deselect a
finding, click on the finding again.
Wound bed is red.
Redness noted at wound borders, skin surrounding wound is warm
to touch, purulent drainage noted
Temp 38.9° C (102° F)
Hct 37% (37% to 47%)
WBC 13,500/mm3 (5000 to 10,000 mm3)
Answer: The nurse should identify that redness noted at wound
borders, skin surrounding wound is warm to touch, purulent
drainage noted, temp 38.9° C (102° F), and WBC 12,000/mm3 (5000
to 10,000 mm3) are associated with worsening of the client's
condition and require follow-up.
◉ A nurse is performing a blood pressure screening for a client who
has a family history of hypertension. Which of the following
concepts is the nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Disease prevention
,◉ A charge nurse is conducting an in-service for a group of nurses
on the seven pillars of self-care created by the International Self-
Care Foundation. Which of the following pieces of information
should the nurse include?
Answer: wash foods prior to eating
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is desiring their wound care to
be provided at 1400. The nurse returns at 1400 to perform wound
care for the client. Which of the following ethical principles is the
nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Fidelity
◉ Click to highlight the findings that increase the client's
susceptibility to infection. To deselect a finding, click on the finding
again.
Client has a BMI of 16
History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Client is a nonsmoker
Hct 47% (37% to 52%)
Budesonide 6 mg PO qd
Answer: The client's BMI, history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and
corticosteroid prescription increase the client's susceptibility to
infection.
,◉ A public health nurse is preparing an educational session at a
community health center about the social determinants of health
(SDOH). Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
Answer: SDOH are conditions in an individual's environment that
affect their well-being.
◉ A nurse in a provider's office is assigning acuity levels to four
clients. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign an
acuity level of 1?
Answer: exacerbation of asthma
◉ A nurse is gathering evidence-based practice on catheter-
associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Which of the following
roles is the nurse performing?
Answer: Researcher
◉ A nurse is reviewing the five levels of communication. Which of
the following statements should the nurse identify as describing
emotional communication?
Answer: speaker's state of emotions when sending a message
◉ A nurse is delegating care for a group of four clients. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel
(AP)?
, Answer: Obtain a daily weight on a client who has heart failure.
◉ A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse the importance
of client confidentiality. Which professional standards should the
charge nurse refer to in the teaching?
Answer: Code of ethics for nurses
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer: Use a needle that retracts.
◉ A nurse is discussing a client's needs at an interdisciplinary team
conference. The client had a stroke and requires inpatient
rehabilitation incorporated into their plan of care. Which of the
nursing competencies is the nurse demonstrating?
Answer: Collaborator
◉ A nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about the scope and
standard of nursing practice. Which of the following describes
standards of practice?
Answer: Lists a set of skills that all nurses should be competent
performing. Outlines responsibilities that every nurse is expected to
provide regardless of their role.
