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CPN EXAM - PRACTICE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS 2026\2027
. An infant with retinoblastoma will exhibit which of the
following?
a) Absent red reflex
b) Eyes that gaze in one direction
c) Inability to visually track an object
d) Nystagmus CORRCT ANSWER -a) Absent red reflex
The red reflex in a child with retinoblastoma may be absent or have an
abnormal appearance
Which visual disorder is characterized by an abnormal
growth of blood vessels, resulting in their death and
formation of scar tissue?
a) Amblyopia
b) Cerebral visual impairment
c) Optic nerve hypoplasia
d) Retinopathy of prematurity CORRCT ANSWER -d) Retinopathy of prematurity
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. A mother calls the clinic because she suspect that her
baby as otitis media. The baby has been pulling at her
ear and crying all morning, but has recently relaxed and
is no longer crying. The nurse offers which advice?
a) "Call back if she starts crying again."
b) "Don't worry. It sounds like she's fine now."
c) "Give her acetaminophen and call tomorrow if she's
not better."
d) "Her eardrum may have torn. Bring her in today." CORRCT ANSWER -d) "Her
eardrum may have torn. Bring her in today."
The rupture of tympanic membrane provides release of fluid with relief of
pressure
and pain
Which nursing intervention is the highest priority when
caring for an infant awaiting surgery for Wilms tumor?
a) Meticulous skin care for edema that characterizes this condition
b) Posting a sign on the crib stating "no abdominal
palpation"
c) Scheduled administration of morphine for this painful
tumor
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d) Strict adherence to protective infection prevention precautions CORRCT
ANSWER -b) Posting a sign on the crib stating "no abdominal palpation"
Abdominal palpations may rupture the tumor
A 3 year old is hospitalized for treatment of Kawasaki
disease. During the acute phase of this disease, the
nurse must asses the child for:
a) Level of consciousness
b) Kidney failure
c) Desquamation of the hands and feet
d) Hepatitis CORRCT ANSWER -c) Desquamation of the hands and feet The child's
hands and feet become edematous and the palms and feet become
erythematous. Areas affected by the rash may desquamate.
An 8 year old patient has neutropenia. What is
important information that will guide the care you
provide:
a) Lab reports will show a deficiency in protective antibodies
b) You may not see signs of inflammation even when it
is present
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c) The child is at risk for autoimmune disease
d) The child is at risk for anemia and platelet deficiency CORRCT ANSWER -b) You
may not see signs of inflammation even when it
is present
What is the most appropriate equipment to have
available for the child arriving in the ED with suspected
Epiglottitis?
a) Bag-mask and bronchodilators
b) Tracheostomy setup and oxygen
c) Suction set up and oxygen
d) Antibiotics and suction CORRCT ANSWER -b) Tracheostomy setup and oxygen
Stridor is most commonly heard when assessing which
of the following conditions?
a) Croup
b) Asthma
c) Cystic Fibrosis
d) Pneumonia CORRCT ANSWER -a) Croup
CPN EXAM - PRACTICE QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS 2026\2027
. An infant with retinoblastoma will exhibit which of the
following?
a) Absent red reflex
b) Eyes that gaze in one direction
c) Inability to visually track an object
d) Nystagmus CORRCT ANSWER -a) Absent red reflex
The red reflex in a child with retinoblastoma may be absent or have an
abnormal appearance
Which visual disorder is characterized by an abnormal
growth of blood vessels, resulting in their death and
formation of scar tissue?
a) Amblyopia
b) Cerebral visual impairment
c) Optic nerve hypoplasia
d) Retinopathy of prematurity CORRCT ANSWER -d) Retinopathy of prematurity
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. A mother calls the clinic because she suspect that her
baby as otitis media. The baby has been pulling at her
ear and crying all morning, but has recently relaxed and
is no longer crying. The nurse offers which advice?
a) "Call back if she starts crying again."
b) "Don't worry. It sounds like she's fine now."
c) "Give her acetaminophen and call tomorrow if she's
not better."
d) "Her eardrum may have torn. Bring her in today." CORRCT ANSWER -d) "Her
eardrum may have torn. Bring her in today."
The rupture of tympanic membrane provides release of fluid with relief of
pressure
and pain
Which nursing intervention is the highest priority when
caring for an infant awaiting surgery for Wilms tumor?
a) Meticulous skin care for edema that characterizes this condition
b) Posting a sign on the crib stating "no abdominal
palpation"
c) Scheduled administration of morphine for this painful
tumor
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d) Strict adherence to protective infection prevention precautions CORRCT
ANSWER -b) Posting a sign on the crib stating "no abdominal palpation"
Abdominal palpations may rupture the tumor
A 3 year old is hospitalized for treatment of Kawasaki
disease. During the acute phase of this disease, the
nurse must asses the child for:
a) Level of consciousness
b) Kidney failure
c) Desquamation of the hands and feet
d) Hepatitis CORRCT ANSWER -c) Desquamation of the hands and feet The child's
hands and feet become edematous and the palms and feet become
erythematous. Areas affected by the rash may desquamate.
An 8 year old patient has neutropenia. What is
important information that will guide the care you
provide:
a) Lab reports will show a deficiency in protective antibodies
b) You may not see signs of inflammation even when it
is present
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c) The child is at risk for autoimmune disease
d) The child is at risk for anemia and platelet deficiency CORRCT ANSWER -b) You
may not see signs of inflammation even when it
is present
What is the most appropriate equipment to have
available for the child arriving in the ED with suspected
Epiglottitis?
a) Bag-mask and bronchodilators
b) Tracheostomy setup and oxygen
c) Suction set up and oxygen
d) Antibiotics and suction CORRCT ANSWER -b) Tracheostomy setup and oxygen
Stridor is most commonly heard when assessing which
of the following conditions?
a) Croup
b) Asthma
c) Cystic Fibrosis
d) Pneumonia CORRCT ANSWER -a) Croup
