PNCB CPNP: TEST PREP Materials questions and answers A+
Grade 2026\2027
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?
- correct answer Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:
- correct answer - Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes:
- correct answer - 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer - The need for immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- 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?
- correct answer Adequate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.
- correct answer True
Characteristics of active listening:
- correct answer - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant:
- correct answer - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies:
- correct answer Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago?
- correct answer 3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis:
- correct answer - 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?
- correct answer No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists?
- correct answer Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
- correct answer Diabetes Insipidus
What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
- correct answer - Pain worsens with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include:
- correct answer - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite:
- correct answer - 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
Grade 2026\2027
Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?
- correct answer Eastern European
Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:
- correct answer - Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
Pulmonary hypertension causes:
- correct answer - 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer - The need for immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ rejection
- 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?
- correct answer Adequate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red blood cells
Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.
- correct answer True
Characteristics of active listening:
- correct answer - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
Signs of pain in an infant:
- correct answer - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
Classic symptom of scabies:
- correct answer Itching that is worse at night
A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how long ago?
- correct answer 3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
Management of vulvovaginitis:
- correct answer - 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?
- correct answer No
Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits to specialists?
- correct answer Yes
Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will be diagnosed with:
- correct answer Diabetes Insipidus
What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
- correct answer - Pain worsens with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
Signs of Rotavirus include:
- correct answer - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer Gower's sign
Management of a brown recluse spider bite:
- correct answer - 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
