CELBAN Study Guide 2026
Everything you need to pass the CELBAN exam in one place: the exam format, every topic to study, real practice questions with explanations, flashcards, and full-length practice tests. Free, no sign-up needed.
📋 CELBAN Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CELBAN Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CELBAN Questions & Answers
1. Which statement BEST demonstrates active listening during a patient interview?
Paraphrasing and seeking confirmation shows the nurse has heard and understood the patient's specific message.
2. During a home care assessment, a nurse notices a patient whisper to their spouse: 'Don't tell her about the falls — she'll want to put me in a home.' What risk does this withholding behavior create?
Concealing fall history deprives the care team of information needed to assess fall risk and implement safety measures, putting the patient in danger.
3. Which phrase best demonstrates professional telephone closing etiquette for a nurse?
A professional closing summarizes the next action, thanks the caller, and ends courteously, reinforcing accountability and communication clarity.
4. A patient says, 'I understand' after medication instructions but cannot demonstrate the correct technique. What should the nurse do?
Verbal confirmation alone is insufficient; the nurse must re-teach and use return demonstration to verify understanding.
5. A patient's chart notes 'dyspnea on exertion.' What does this mean?
Dyspnea refers to difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, and 'on exertion' means it occurs during physical activity.
6. During history taking, a patient says her pain is '8 out of 10' but she is smiling and chatting comfortably. How should the nurse document this finding?
The nurse must document the patient's self-report as it is the gold standard for pain assessment, while also noting any objective discrepancies for clinical context.