ISPN & CGFNS CGFNS Qualifying Exam Preparation 2

Question 1

Which area of the CGFNS-QE covers nursing interventions related to pain management?

Accepted Answer

Physiological Integrity — Basic Care and Comfort

Answer

Pain management falls under Physiological Integrity, specifically the Basic Care and Comfort subcategory, which addresses comfort and rest interventions.

Question 2

What does the CGFNS-QE result report indicate to a state board of nursing?

Accepted Answer

The likelihood that the nurse will pass the NCLEX-RN

Answer

The CGFNS-QE result indicates the probability of the nurse passing the NCLEX-RN; a passing score signals readiness, but licensure itself is granted by the state board.

Question 3

Which infection control concept is commonly tested on the CGFNS-QE under the Safe Care Environment category?

Accepted Answer

Standard and transmission-based precautions

Answer

Standard and transmission-based precautions are fundamental infection control measures heavily tested under the Safe and Effective Care Environment category.

Question 4

Which nursing action reflects the CGFNS-QE principle of management of care?

Accepted Answer

A nurse correctly delegates a blood glucose check to a certified nursing assistant

Answer

Correctly delegating appropriate tasks to assistive personnel is a management of care competency tested on both the CGFNS-QE and NCLEX-RN.

Question 5

A CGFNS-QE question asks about the correct action when a patient's oxygen saturation drops to 88%. What category does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Physiological Adaptation

Answer

Responding to a declining oxygen saturation is a physiological adaptation scenario involving recognition and management of acute physiological changes.

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ISPN & CGFNS CGFNS Qualifying Exam Preparation 2