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Certified Pediatric Nurs e (CPN) Exam Study Guide 2025/2026 – Complete Review Notes and Practice Q&A Material

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This document covers key Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) exam topics, including pediatric developmental milestones, red flags, car seat safety, types of play, common pediatric respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, hematologic disorders, and nursing interventions. It is presented in a question-and-answer study guide format with concise explanations and exam-focused review content. The material also includes pediatric assessment findings, treatment approaches, prevention strategies, and important clinical calculations relevant to CPN exam preparation. The guide serves as a comprehensive review resource for students preparing for pediatric nursing certification exams.

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3 month Key Milestones
Brings hands to mouth

Grasps and hold object- actively holds rattle but not reaching for it

Takes swipes at objects

Watches faces intently
Smiles at sound of your voice

begins to imitate some sounds




4 to 6 Months

Demands and enjoys attention
Chuckles and laughs

Attachment begins discovers hands




6 Months
Peak time of development

Good head support - no head lag

Rolling in both directions

Bares weight on legs
Sitting with support - tripod position




6 Months Red Flags

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Stiff of floppy tone

No affections or cuddling behavior

Does not track objects with eyes

Does not respond to sounds
Lack of social smile by 5 months




12 Month Red Flags

Not crawling

Not standing with support
Not using consonant sounds (dada mama)

Not using gestures




Anterior fontanel closure

18mo




First steps
12-15 mo




Red Flag Toddler

Not walking at 15mo
Toe walking

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Not using words




Car Seats

Under 2- rear facing
2-3yrs forward facing

4-8yrs booster seat in rear




5 types of play

solitary, onlooker, parallel, associative, cooperative




solitary play
playing alone

Begins in infancy and common in toddlers
Toys are dissimilar if there are other children in room




Parallel play

Children play side by side
Especially common in toddlers

Similar toys but lack interaction

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