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Clinical Nurse Specialist VIP Certification Practice Exam
Clinical Nurse Specialist — This exam mirrors the ANCC Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS-BC) certification exam, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The real exam contains 175 questions (150 scored + 25 pretest), has a 3.5-hour time limit, and uses a scaled scoring system with a passing score of 350 on a 200–800 scale. Content is organized around three spheres of influence: patient/client, nursing practice, and organization/system.
30
Questions
210m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A CNS is conducting a unit-wide audit after three patients on a medical-surgical floor developed hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) within one month. Review of the records shows that Braden Scale assessments were completed on admission but not repeated after significant clinical changes, including new incontinence and sedation. Which intervention by the CNS most directly addresses the root cause of these HAPIs? A. Implement a new skin care product protocol for incontinent patients B. Revise the policy to require Braden Scale reassessment whenever a patient's clinical status changes significantly C. Arrange for a wound care nurse consult for all patients with Braden scores below 18 D. Provide staff education about repositioning schedules and pressure-redistributing surfaces
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