ISPN & CGFNS Flashcards

The CGFNS Qualifying Exam content is most closely organized around which framework?

Answer: The nursing process and client need categories

The Qualifying Exam is built around the nursing process and client-need categories similar to the NCLEX-RN test plan.

When prioritizing care for multiple patients, which principle should a nurse apply first?

Answer: Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)

Life-threatening airway, breathing, and circulation problems take priority in patient care decisions.

Maslow's hierarchy suggests a nurse should address which need before psychosocial concerns?

Answer: Physiological needs such as oxygen and nutrition

Physiological needs are the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy and must be met before higher-level needs.

Which step of the nursing process involves collecting subjective and objective data?

Answer: Assessment

Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, focused on gathering subjective and objective data.

A patient reports a pain level of 8 out of 10 after surgery; the nurse's priority action is to:

Answer: Assess the pain and administer prescribed analgesia

Severe reported pain warrants assessment and prompt administration of prescribed pain relief.

Which infection-control practice is the single most effective at preventing transmission?

Answer: Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene is the most effective and fundamental measure to prevent the spread of infection.

Before administering a medication, the nurse should verify the rights of medication administration, which include:

Answer: Right patient, drug, dose, route, and time

The classic rights of medication administration include the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time.