ISPN & CGFNS ISPN & CGFNS 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The nursing process and client need categories

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs such as oxygen and nutrition

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Assessment

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Assess the pain and administer prescribed analgesia

Answer

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

ISPN & CGFNS Practice Test