NRNP 6540 FINAL EXAM /NRNP FINAL EXAM 2025
-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
The NRNP 6540 Final Exam 2025–2026 Study Resource provides complete coverage of key
advanced nursing concepts, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, health
promotion, and disease management for adult and geriatric populations. Each question is
structured to simulate the complexity and clinical reasoning required in the actual NRNP final
exam, supporting the development of advanced clinical judgment skills. Updated for current best
practices and guidelines, this guide equips learners with the knowledge necessary for both
academic success and real-world application in advanced practice settings.
Key Features
✅ 130 Realistic, Exam-Style Questions with Detailed Rationales
✅ Fully Aligned with the 2025–2026 NRNP 6540 Curriculum
✅ Covers Comprehensive Adult and Geriatric Health Concepts
✅ Designed to Strengthen Clinical Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
✅ A+ Verified and Reviewed by Advanced Practice Nursing Experts
Purpose
• To prepare students for success on the NRNP 6540 Final Exam
• To enhance understanding of adult and geriatric health management
• To support mastery of advanced practice nursing competencies
Recommended For
• Nurse practitioner students enrolled in NRNP 6540 or equivalent courses
• Advanced practice nursing candidates preparing for course completion or certification
• Educators and instructors seeking high-quality review materials for clinical preparation
,Your Complete NRNP 6540 Final Exam Study Resource
With 130 expertly written, exam-style questions and detailed rationales, the NRNP 6540
Final Exam 2025–2026 Study Guide is your most accurate, comprehensive, and effective tool
for mastering advanced practice nursing concepts—and achieving A+ success on your final
exam.
1. Sheila is pregnant and fearful of getting cervical cancer as her sister recently did. She asks about
receiving the HPV vaccine. How do you respond?
A. "As long as you're in your first trimester, the HPV vaccine is safe and effective."
B. "Research has not shown this vaccine to be effective against preventing cervical cancer."
C. "After the age of 20, the HPV vaccine is not recommended."
D. "You should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant." - ANSWER-D. "You should not
receive the vaccination when you are pregnant."
2. Jack and Jill present for a preconception health counseling session. Jack is 34, Jill is 33, and they have a
5 year old son, Jake. Jake is the product of an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor. At birth, Jake had an
open neural tube defect and now has spina bifida with a loss of function of his lower extremities. Jack
and Jill want another child and ask if there is anything they can do to prevent the recurrence of a neural
tube defect in future pregnancies. What is your best response to this couple?
A. "Jill should take 60 mg/day of an iron supplement to enhance stores to support fetal development."
B. "It is a matter of genetics, and there is nothing you can do."
C. "Have a CVS performed at 12 to 14 weeks gestation to determine the health of the fetus."
D. "Jill should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception." - ANSWER-D. "Jill should take 4
mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception."
3. You are invited to speak to a group of public school administrators about recent outbreaks of head
lice. As an advocate for children and families you share
A. "no nit" policies that exclude children until all nits are removed are essential to eradicate this problem
B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
C. occlusive agents, such as petroleum shampoo and herbal oils, applied to suffocate the lice are
showing promising results in randomized controlled trials
,D. lindane is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a treatment choice - ANSWER-B.
the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
4. What is the simplest and safest method of suppressing lactation after it has started?
A. administering oral and long-acting injections of hormonal preparations
B. using breast binders
C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week period
D. stopping "cold-turkey" - ANSWER-C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week
period
5. When can you hear fetal heart tones with a conventional fetoscope?
A. 7 to 8 weeks
B. 10 to 12 weeks
C. 18 to 20 weeks
D. more than 20 weeks - ANSWER-C. 18 to 20 weeks
6. The reaspn most often cited to explain why women who have had a usual length of stay and normal
delivery discontinue breastfeeding before 8 weeks postpartum is
A. that the mother returned to work or school
B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
C. the ease of formula use
D. maternal or infant illness - ANSWER-B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
7. Pediatric patients may now be prescribed OxyContin for pain. Patients must be already responding to
and tolerating a minimum opioid dose equal to at least 20 mg of oxycodone per day before they can be
prescribed an equivalent dose of OxyContin. In order to be prescribed OxyContin, pediatric patient must
be
A. 5 to 16 years
B. 11 to 16 years
, C. 8 to 16 years
D. over 10 years - ANSWER-B. 11 to 16 years
8. Hegar's sign, a physiological sign of pregnancy is
A. cervical blueness
B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
C. cervical softness
D. quickening - ANSWER-B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
9. Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that she
hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and bruises easily.
Her lab work reveals a normal blood workup, including a normal prothrombin time and activated partial
thromboplastin time. What do you suspect?
A. Von Willebrand's disease
B. Hemophilia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Beta thalassemia - ANSWER-A. Von Willebrand's disease
10. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever - ANSWER-A. measles
11. 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
-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
The NRNP 6540 Final Exam 2025–2026 Study Resource provides complete coverage of key
advanced nursing concepts, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, health
promotion, and disease management for adult and geriatric populations. Each question is
structured to simulate the complexity and clinical reasoning required in the actual NRNP final
exam, supporting the development of advanced clinical judgment skills. Updated for current best
practices and guidelines, this guide equips learners with the knowledge necessary for both
academic success and real-world application in advanced practice settings.
Key Features
✅ 130 Realistic, Exam-Style Questions with Detailed Rationales
✅ Fully Aligned with the 2025–2026 NRNP 6540 Curriculum
✅ Covers Comprehensive Adult and Geriatric Health Concepts
✅ Designed to Strengthen Clinical Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
✅ A+ Verified and Reviewed by Advanced Practice Nursing Experts
Purpose
• To prepare students for success on the NRNP 6540 Final Exam
• To enhance understanding of adult and geriatric health management
• To support mastery of advanced practice nursing competencies
Recommended For
• Nurse practitioner students enrolled in NRNP 6540 or equivalent courses
• Advanced practice nursing candidates preparing for course completion or certification
• Educators and instructors seeking high-quality review materials for clinical preparation
,Your Complete NRNP 6540 Final Exam Study Resource
With 130 expertly written, exam-style questions and detailed rationales, the NRNP 6540
Final Exam 2025–2026 Study Guide is your most accurate, comprehensive, and effective tool
for mastering advanced practice nursing concepts—and achieving A+ success on your final
exam.
1. Sheila is pregnant and fearful of getting cervical cancer as her sister recently did. She asks about
receiving the HPV vaccine. How do you respond?
A. "As long as you're in your first trimester, the HPV vaccine is safe and effective."
B. "Research has not shown this vaccine to be effective against preventing cervical cancer."
C. "After the age of 20, the HPV vaccine is not recommended."
D. "You should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant." - ANSWER-D. "You should not
receive the vaccination when you are pregnant."
2. Jack and Jill present for a preconception health counseling session. Jack is 34, Jill is 33, and they have a
5 year old son, Jake. Jake is the product of an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor. At birth, Jake had an
open neural tube defect and now has spina bifida with a loss of function of his lower extremities. Jack
and Jill want another child and ask if there is anything they can do to prevent the recurrence of a neural
tube defect in future pregnancies. What is your best response to this couple?
A. "Jill should take 60 mg/day of an iron supplement to enhance stores to support fetal development."
B. "It is a matter of genetics, and there is nothing you can do."
C. "Have a CVS performed at 12 to 14 weeks gestation to determine the health of the fetus."
D. "Jill should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception." - ANSWER-D. "Jill should take 4
mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception."
3. You are invited to speak to a group of public school administrators about recent outbreaks of head
lice. As an advocate for children and families you share
A. "no nit" policies that exclude children until all nits are removed are essential to eradicate this problem
B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
C. occlusive agents, such as petroleum shampoo and herbal oils, applied to suffocate the lice are
showing promising results in randomized controlled trials
,D. lindane is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a treatment choice - ANSWER-B.
the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
4. What is the simplest and safest method of suppressing lactation after it has started?
A. administering oral and long-acting injections of hormonal preparations
B. using breast binders
C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week period
D. stopping "cold-turkey" - ANSWER-C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week
period
5. When can you hear fetal heart tones with a conventional fetoscope?
A. 7 to 8 weeks
B. 10 to 12 weeks
C. 18 to 20 weeks
D. more than 20 weeks - ANSWER-C. 18 to 20 weeks
6. The reaspn most often cited to explain why women who have had a usual length of stay and normal
delivery discontinue breastfeeding before 8 weeks postpartum is
A. that the mother returned to work or school
B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
C. the ease of formula use
D. maternal or infant illness - ANSWER-B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
7. Pediatric patients may now be prescribed OxyContin for pain. Patients must be already responding to
and tolerating a minimum opioid dose equal to at least 20 mg of oxycodone per day before they can be
prescribed an equivalent dose of OxyContin. In order to be prescribed OxyContin, pediatric patient must
be
A. 5 to 16 years
B. 11 to 16 years
, C. 8 to 16 years
D. over 10 years - ANSWER-B. 11 to 16 years
8. Hegar's sign, a physiological sign of pregnancy is
A. cervical blueness
B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
C. cervical softness
D. quickening - ANSWER-B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
9. Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that she
hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and bruises easily.
Her lab work reveals a normal blood workup, including a normal prothrombin time and activated partial
thromboplastin time. What do you suspect?
A. Von Willebrand's disease
B. Hemophilia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Beta thalassemia - ANSWER-A. Von Willebrand's disease
10. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever - ANSWER-A. measles
11. 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
