PNCB CPNP: TEST PREP MATERIALS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2026.
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry? - ANS Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include: - ANS - Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes: - ANS - Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary artery,
vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of? -
ANS Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory guidance
regarding immunosuppressives should be given? - ANS - The need for immunosuppressives is
lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
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,- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease? - ANS Adequate hydration
promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False. - ANS True
Characteristics of active listening: - ANS - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant: - ANS - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies: - ANS Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago? - ANS 3 to 4
weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis: - ANS - Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists? - ANS No
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, Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists? - ANS Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with: -
ANS Diabetes Insipidus
What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease? - ANS - Pain worsens with
quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include: - ANS - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? - ANS Pushing the
infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called? -
ANS Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite: - ANS - Ice pack and elevation of extremity to
decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2026.
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry? - ANS Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include: - ANS - Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes: - ANS - Increased blood pressure in the pulmonary artery,
vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is this a sign of? -
ANS Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what anticipatory guidance
regarding immunosuppressives should be given? - ANS - The need for immunosuppressives is
lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
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,- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease? - ANS Adequate hydration
promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False. - ANS True
Characteristics of active listening: - ANS - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant: - ANS - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies: - ANS Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago? - ANS 3 to 4
weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis: - ANS - Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists? - ANS No
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, Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists? - ANS Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with: -
ANS Diabetes Insipidus
What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease? - ANS - Pain worsens with
quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include: - ANS - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome? - ANS Pushing the
infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty in rising to a standing
position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using his hands. What is this called? -
ANS Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite: - ANS - Ice pack and elevation of extremity to
decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
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