Medical Tests Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist - CCNS Exam Practice Test
Question 1
Jake, a seven-year-old patient, was admitted to the unit. He was born to parents who speak a foreign
language. To facilitate communication, it is best to implement which of the following:
language. To facilitate communication, it is best to implement which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
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Question 2
Sixteen hours after birth, the nurse noticed that the neonate is jittery, hyperactive, sneezes frequently,
produces a high-pitched cry, and is having difficulty sucking. Evaluation reveals that the neonate has
increased deep tendon reflexes and a decreased Moro reflex. The nurse should suspect a case of:
produces a high-pitched cry, and is having difficulty sucking. Evaluation reveals that the neonate has
increased deep tendon reflexes and a decreased Moro reflex. The nurse should suspect a case of:
Correct Answer: A
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Question 3
Sylvia is a 30 year old pregnant mother with a known history of drug abuse including cocaine. During her
prenatal visits, she is constantly reminded by the nursing staff not to use cocaine or any drugs during her
pregnancy; however she doesn't listen and her baby is born with which possible complication(s)?
prenatal visits, she is constantly reminded by the nursing staff not to use cocaine or any drugs during her
pregnancy; however she doesn't listen and her baby is born with which possible complication(s)?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 4
Signs of cold stress that the nurse must be alert when caring for a newborn is:
Correct Answer: D
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Question 5
A nurse teaches a patient with type 2 diabetes how to provide self-care to prevent infections of the feet.
The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the patient says that he should:
The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the patient says that he should:
Correct Answer: B
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Question 6
A nurse, caring for a female patient after a head and neck surgery, has been concerned with the patient's
anger and depressive episodes about the effects of surgery. The action by the patient that indicates that
she reaches acceptance is:
anger and depressive episodes about the effects of surgery. The action by the patient that indicates that
she reaches acceptance is:
Correct Answer: C
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Question 7
A mother of a ten-month-old infant asks the nurse why her baby is not receiving an anticoagulant drug
considering that her baby has an intracranial bleeding. The nurse explains that in her infant's situation,
anticoagulant:
considering that her baby has an intracranial bleeding. The nurse explains that in her infant's situation,
anticoagulant:
Correct Answer: B
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Question 8
A mother brought her child to the emergency department following an ingestion of aspirin. The nurse
should frequently monitor the child's:
should frequently monitor the child's:
Correct Answer: A
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Question 9
Which diagnostic test is considered the "gold standard" for diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Correct Answer: C
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Question 10
After baby John's mom leaves you find a rattle in his isolette. What course of action should nurse Ellen
take?
take?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 11
An infant is admitted to the nursery for observation after a motor vehicle accident. Family members are
unable to stay with the patient. To provide psychological comfort, the nurse would:
unable to stay with the patient. To provide psychological comfort, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: B
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Question 12
Your colleague at the emergency department asks for help to triage the following patients. Which patient
should be attended immediately?
should be attended immediately?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 13
A patient is scheduled for kidney transplant surgery. The physician ordered preoperative medications of
azathioprine, cyclosporine, and prednisone. The nurse is aware that these medications will:
azathioprine, cyclosporine, and prednisone. The nurse is aware that these medications will:
Correct Answer: B
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Question 14
Kelly, a 32-year-old college professor, was seen at the clinic. The doctor said that she is probably
suffering from torsade des pointes. A 12-lead ECG tracing showed that she has a prolonged QT interval.
During history taking, the nurse learns that she has a history of family deafness, previously had
hypokalemia, and has likely used what medication?
suffering from torsade des pointes. A 12-lead ECG tracing showed that she has a prolonged QT interval.
During history taking, the nurse learns that she has a history of family deafness, previously had
hypokalemia, and has likely used what medication?
Correct Answer: C
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