2026 NRNP 6552 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to the
abdomen during an argument with her boyfriend. She has no
obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for
the occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa Correct Answer A. abruptio placentae
2. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children remains
controversial. The clinician should be aware of the following
regarding the assessment of growth problems and idiopathic short
stature
,A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one
measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an
auxological evaluation, which compares the child's growth to
standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are
most accurate Correct Answer C. identification of growth
problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which
compares the child's growth to standardized norms
3. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting
enough fluid. What do you tell her so that she can assess for an
adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in
ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate
intake is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
,D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist
Correct Answer C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is
adequate
4. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been
unable to carry a pregnancy to full term because of an
incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned
cerclage to her and asks you what that means. You tell her that
cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure
the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is
placed over the cervix to help it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges Correct
Answer C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
5. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The
clinician knows that treatment for pinworms with pyrantel pamoate
includes treating
, A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household Correct Answer D. the entire household
6. Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous
exercise program to get back in shape. You advise her that she
can start strenuous exercises
A. in 1 week
B. in 3 weeks
C. in 6 weeks
D. in 8 weeks Correct Answer B. in 3 weeks
7. The clinician is seeing a toddler for a follow-up visit. The chart
indicates that the previous examiner noted an innocent murmur.
WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to the
abdomen during an argument with her boyfriend. She has no
obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for
the occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa Correct Answer A. abruptio placentae
2. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children remains
controversial. The clinician should be aware of the following
regarding the assessment of growth problems and idiopathic short
stature
,A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one
measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an
auxological evaluation, which compares the child's growth to
standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are
most accurate Correct Answer C. identification of growth
problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which
compares the child's growth to standardized norms
3. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting
enough fluid. What do you tell her so that she can assess for an
adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in
ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate
intake is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
,D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist
Correct Answer C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is
adequate
4. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been
unable to carry a pregnancy to full term because of an
incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned
cerclage to her and asks you what that means. You tell her that
cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure
the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is
placed over the cervix to help it stay "tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges Correct
Answer C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
5. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The
clinician knows that treatment for pinworms with pyrantel pamoate
includes treating
, A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
D. the entire household Correct Answer D. the entire household
6. Gloria just delivered her baby and wants to start a vigorous
exercise program to get back in shape. You advise her that she
can start strenuous exercises
A. in 1 week
B. in 3 weeks
C. in 6 weeks
D. in 8 weeks Correct Answer B. in 3 weeks
7. The clinician is seeing a toddler for a follow-up visit. The chart
indicates that the previous examiner noted an innocent murmur.
