Certified Pediatric Nurse exam focused on hematologic,
oncologic and cardiovascular conditions Proficiency
knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers
2025/2026
Stage when child develops trust as primary caregiver meets needs; needs consistency,
predictability, attachment to primary caregiver - correct answer Trust vs. mistrust
Stage when child becomes increasingly independent, wants to do things by self;
"egocentric" - correct answer Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Stage when child learns to play, develops a conscience; "little helper" - correct answer
Initiative vs. guilt
Stage when child focuses on achievements; marked by social relationships; "school and
friendships" - correct answer Industry vs. inferiority
Stage when child develops concern for others' opinions, identifies/integrates own values
with society - correct answer Identity vs. role confusion
Age when rolling from back to side - correct answer4 months
Age when rolling from back to abdomen - correct answer6 months
Age when rolling abdomen to back - correct answer5 months
Age when able to sit steadily unsupported - correct answer8 months
Height doubles by which age - correct answer2
Normal hemoglobin - correct answer-11.5-14.5
, Clinical manifestations of acute anemia - correct answer-muscle weakness
-fatigue
-pallor
-headache
-lightheadedness
-increased HR
Clinical manifestations of chronic anemia - correct answer-growth retardation
-delayed sexual maturation
-increased HR
-heart murmur
When is iron absorption best? - correct answer-between meals and given with a citrus
fruit or juice
Sickle cell anemia - correct answer-group of genetic disorders of hemoglobin
production characterized by a predominance of the abnormal hemoglobin S
Prevention of sickle cell crisis - correct answer-promote hydration
-monitor for dehydration
-avoid/minimize risk factors such as extreme heat/cold and hypoxia
Fever/infection in sickle cell - correct answer-caused by splenic failure
-fever is first sign of bacteremia
Immune/idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) - correct answer-An acquired
hemorrhagic disorder that results in autoimmune destruction of platelets in the spleen
oncologic and cardiovascular conditions Proficiency
knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers
2025/2026
Stage when child develops trust as primary caregiver meets needs; needs consistency,
predictability, attachment to primary caregiver - correct answer Trust vs. mistrust
Stage when child becomes increasingly independent, wants to do things by self;
"egocentric" - correct answer Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Stage when child learns to play, develops a conscience; "little helper" - correct answer
Initiative vs. guilt
Stage when child focuses on achievements; marked by social relationships; "school and
friendships" - correct answer Industry vs. inferiority
Stage when child develops concern for others' opinions, identifies/integrates own values
with society - correct answer Identity vs. role confusion
Age when rolling from back to side - correct answer4 months
Age when rolling from back to abdomen - correct answer6 months
Age when rolling abdomen to back - correct answer5 months
Age when able to sit steadily unsupported - correct answer8 months
Height doubles by which age - correct answer2
Normal hemoglobin - correct answer-11.5-14.5
, Clinical manifestations of acute anemia - correct answer-muscle weakness
-fatigue
-pallor
-headache
-lightheadedness
-increased HR
Clinical manifestations of chronic anemia - correct answer-growth retardation
-delayed sexual maturation
-increased HR
-heart murmur
When is iron absorption best? - correct answer-between meals and given with a citrus
fruit or juice
Sickle cell anemia - correct answer-group of genetic disorders of hemoglobin
production characterized by a predominance of the abnormal hemoglobin S
Prevention of sickle cell crisis - correct answer-promote hydration
-monitor for dehydration
-avoid/minimize risk factors such as extreme heat/cold and hypoxia
Fever/infection in sickle cell - correct answer-caused by splenic failure
-fever is first sign of bacteremia
Immune/idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) - correct answer-An acquired
hemorrhagic disorder that results in autoimmune destruction of platelets in the spleen
