NURS 8020 CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ During the ankle brachial index (ABI) assessment the NP notes an ABI of
0.6. The NP understands that value to indicate the patient is:.
Answer: Borderline Ishcemic
◍ The audible S2 sound during the cardia assessment indicates:.
Answer: Closing the Aortic / Pulmonic Valve (End of systole / beginning of
diastole)
◍ The symptom of syncope is associated with what diagnosis?.
Answer: Possible Dysrhythmia
◍ A noted thrill over the APEX DURING SYSTOLE would be documented
as:.
Answer: Mitral Regurgitation
◍ What Act did Congress pass in 1987, to protect the quality of life, health and
safety of nursing home residents?a. MedicareAct of 1987b. Patients Bill of
Rightsc. EMTALAd. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
Answer: D
◍ Development is a. an involuntary movementb. a skill that must be completed
c. changes in mental, emotional, and social functiond. the physical changes
that can be measured and that occur in steady, orderly manner.
Answer: C
◍ To use reagent strips correctly, you should:a. ask the nurse b. check the plan
of care c. check your assignment flow sheet d. read and follow
manufactures.
Answer: D
◍ True or FalseThe healthy adult produces about 1500ml urine per day.
, Answer: False
◍ During a skin assessment the NP documents clubbing of the fingernails. The
NP could rule out the diagnosis of what?.
Answer: COPD / CHF
◍ A noted thrill over the PULMONIC AREA DURING SYSTOLE would be
documented as:.
Answer: Pulmonic Stenosis
◍ Your resident has an ileostomy. Which statement is fake?a. the ostomy
pouch must fit well b. food skin care is neededc. the entire large intestine
has been removedd. the stool is formed.
Answer: D
◍ A resident continues to ask you the same question over and over again each
time you come into the room. You should:a. Tell the person you are tired of
answering the same questionb. Yell at the residentc. Report the behavior d.
Be patient.
Answer: D
◍ True or False Acute confusion is usually permanent.
Answer: False
◍ S1MT.
Answer: Sound S1 - Mitral and Triscupid Valve
◍ During an assessment of a patient with edema the NP notes + 4 pitting
edema. An NP interprets +4 as ___________ severe edema..
Answer: Severe
◍ You are measuring vital signs on a resident. What do you report to the nurse
immediately?a. the apical pulseb. any vital sign that is changed from a prior
reading c. when you took the measurement d. vital signs within the normal
range.
Answer: B
◍ Inflammation of the mouth is called:a. aphasiab. metastasisc. benignd.
, stomatitis.
Answer: D
◍ What would an ABNORMAL QRS Complex represent?.
Answer: Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
◍ Pulsus Paradox (large decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse wave
amplitude during inspiration) may suggest:.
Answer: Tamponade, Adhesive Pericarditis, Severe Lung Disease,
Advanced Heart Failure
◍ A provider would exercise caution in a African-American patient when
prescribing?.
Answer: ACE / ARBS
◍ A CHADS/Chads2-Vasc Score of 2 + would indicate what?.
Answer: Moderate to High Risk - Should be started on anticoagulant
◍ Mr. Kline is bedbound. How often should reposition him?a. at least every
hourb. at least every two hoursc. at least every four hoursd. at least every
shift.
Answer: B
◍ The most common cause of COPD/emphysema is:a. Pollutionb. Family
History c. Asthmad. Smoking.
Answer: D
◍ True or FalseMedical diagnosis and the nursing diagnosis are always the
same.
Answer: False
◍ Cardiac Tamponade is defined as:.
Answer: Fluid around the heart
◍ Janeway Lesions are associated with?.
Answer: Acute Bacterial Endocarditits
◍ An abnormal pulse that is bounding would be documented as:.
Answer: Pulsus Magnus
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ During the ankle brachial index (ABI) assessment the NP notes an ABI of
0.6. The NP understands that value to indicate the patient is:.
Answer: Borderline Ishcemic
◍ The audible S2 sound during the cardia assessment indicates:.
Answer: Closing the Aortic / Pulmonic Valve (End of systole / beginning of
diastole)
◍ The symptom of syncope is associated with what diagnosis?.
Answer: Possible Dysrhythmia
◍ A noted thrill over the APEX DURING SYSTOLE would be documented
as:.
Answer: Mitral Regurgitation
◍ What Act did Congress pass in 1987, to protect the quality of life, health and
safety of nursing home residents?a. MedicareAct of 1987b. Patients Bill of
Rightsc. EMTALAd. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
Answer: D
◍ Development is a. an involuntary movementb. a skill that must be completed
c. changes in mental, emotional, and social functiond. the physical changes
that can be measured and that occur in steady, orderly manner.
Answer: C
◍ To use reagent strips correctly, you should:a. ask the nurse b. check the plan
of care c. check your assignment flow sheet d. read and follow
manufactures.
Answer: D
◍ True or FalseThe healthy adult produces about 1500ml urine per day.
, Answer: False
◍ During a skin assessment the NP documents clubbing of the fingernails. The
NP could rule out the diagnosis of what?.
Answer: COPD / CHF
◍ A noted thrill over the PULMONIC AREA DURING SYSTOLE would be
documented as:.
Answer: Pulmonic Stenosis
◍ Your resident has an ileostomy. Which statement is fake?a. the ostomy
pouch must fit well b. food skin care is neededc. the entire large intestine
has been removedd. the stool is formed.
Answer: D
◍ A resident continues to ask you the same question over and over again each
time you come into the room. You should:a. Tell the person you are tired of
answering the same questionb. Yell at the residentc. Report the behavior d.
Be patient.
Answer: D
◍ True or False Acute confusion is usually permanent.
Answer: False
◍ S1MT.
Answer: Sound S1 - Mitral and Triscupid Valve
◍ During an assessment of a patient with edema the NP notes + 4 pitting
edema. An NP interprets +4 as ___________ severe edema..
Answer: Severe
◍ You are measuring vital signs on a resident. What do you report to the nurse
immediately?a. the apical pulseb. any vital sign that is changed from a prior
reading c. when you took the measurement d. vital signs within the normal
range.
Answer: B
◍ Inflammation of the mouth is called:a. aphasiab. metastasisc. benignd.
, stomatitis.
Answer: D
◍ What would an ABNORMAL QRS Complex represent?.
Answer: Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
◍ Pulsus Paradox (large decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse wave
amplitude during inspiration) may suggest:.
Answer: Tamponade, Adhesive Pericarditis, Severe Lung Disease,
Advanced Heart Failure
◍ A provider would exercise caution in a African-American patient when
prescribing?.
Answer: ACE / ARBS
◍ A CHADS/Chads2-Vasc Score of 2 + would indicate what?.
Answer: Moderate to High Risk - Should be started on anticoagulant
◍ Mr. Kline is bedbound. How often should reposition him?a. at least every
hourb. at least every two hoursc. at least every four hoursd. at least every
shift.
Answer: B
◍ The most common cause of COPD/emphysema is:a. Pollutionb. Family
History c. Asthmad. Smoking.
Answer: D
◍ True or FalseMedical diagnosis and the nursing diagnosis are always the
same.
Answer: False
◍ Cardiac Tamponade is defined as:.
Answer: Fluid around the heart
◍ Janeway Lesions are associated with?.
Answer: Acute Bacterial Endocarditits
◍ An abnormal pulse that is bounding would be documented as:.
Answer: Pulsus Magnus
