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PNCB ACUTE CARE EXAM QUESTION BANK
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {350 Q & A} ALREADY
GRADED A+/ ACUTE CARE PNCB EXAM PREP |
BRAND NEW! | CURRENTLY TESTING
Which of the following characterizes "privileging" for a new
nurse practitioner (NP)?
A) The State Board of Nursing grants the ability to practice after
the NP meets state defined criteria for safe practice.
B) A hospital grants the NP the ability to practice in the
institution after confirming education, certification, and licensure.
C) A hospital permits the NP to place arterial lines after
successfully demonstrating competence as determined by the
institution.
D) A certification board certified the NP after successfully
passing the certification exam following validation of educational
and clinical requirements. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C) A hospital
permits the NP to place arterial lines after successfully
demonstrating competence as determined by the institution.
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The palliative care team is being consulted for a 6 month old with
complex medical conditions who has been hospitalized since
birth. It is MOST important for the family to understand that the
primary focus of palliative care is to
A) assess the infant, modify care goals, and focus on discharge
preparation.
B) assist with anticipating bereavement needs and transition to
hospice care.
C) prevent readmissions to the hospital for acute illnesses after
the infant is discharged to home.
D) develop desirable goals of care, recommend life prolonging
therapies, and enhance quality of life. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D)
develop desirable goals of care, recommend life prolonging
therapies, and enhance quality of life.
Which of the following is the MOST likely presentation of
behavioral and psychiatric disorders in a preschooler?
A) fear of the dark
B) issues with identity formation
C) learning disabilities
D) temper tantrums - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D) temper tantrums
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After a recent occurrence of nephrolithiasis, education provided
to an adolescent and family about long-term prevention of this
condition includes:
A) taking a citrate supplement
B) adhering to a low sodium diet
C) taking a daily diuretic medication
D) ensuring at least 2 liters of fluid intake daily - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> D) ensuring at least 2 liters of fluid intake daily
A toddler is being evaluated after failing to meet developmental
milestones. Assessment reveals lack of protective reflexes,
increased deep tendon reflexes, peripheral hypertonia,
weakness, and cognitive impairment. The MOST likely diagnosis
is:
A) cerebral palsy
B) Guillain-Barre syndrome
C) muscular dystrophy
D) spinal muscular atrophy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A) Cerebral palsy
A 2 day old with dysmorphic features is diagnosed with an
interrupted aortic arch. Evaluation for which of the following is
indicated?
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A) coagulation defects
B) immune dysfunction
C) intestinal atresia
D) pulmonary sequestration - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B) immune
dysfunction
In a child presenting with severe hyponatremia, to rapidly
terminate acute seizure activity the serum sodium must be
corrected to at least:
A) 118 mEq/L
B) 120 mEq/L
C) 123 mEq/L
D) 125 mEq/L - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D) 125 mEq/L
Children are more likely than adults to experience medication
errors or adverse drug events because
A) parents are more likely to report adverse effects
B) fewer formulations of medications are available
C) more complex dose calculations are required
PNCB ACUTE CARE EXAM QUESTION BANK
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {350 Q & A} ALREADY
GRADED A+/ ACUTE CARE PNCB EXAM PREP |
BRAND NEW! | CURRENTLY TESTING
Which of the following characterizes "privileging" for a new
nurse practitioner (NP)?
A) The State Board of Nursing grants the ability to practice after
the NP meets state defined criteria for safe practice.
B) A hospital grants the NP the ability to practice in the
institution after confirming education, certification, and licensure.
C) A hospital permits the NP to place arterial lines after
successfully demonstrating competence as determined by the
institution.
D) A certification board certified the NP after successfully
passing the certification exam following validation of educational
and clinical requirements. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C) A hospital
permits the NP to place arterial lines after successfully
demonstrating competence as determined by the institution.
,2|Page
The palliative care team is being consulted for a 6 month old with
complex medical conditions who has been hospitalized since
birth. It is MOST important for the family to understand that the
primary focus of palliative care is to
A) assess the infant, modify care goals, and focus on discharge
preparation.
B) assist with anticipating bereavement needs and transition to
hospice care.
C) prevent readmissions to the hospital for acute illnesses after
the infant is discharged to home.
D) develop desirable goals of care, recommend life prolonging
therapies, and enhance quality of life. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D)
develop desirable goals of care, recommend life prolonging
therapies, and enhance quality of life.
Which of the following is the MOST likely presentation of
behavioral and psychiatric disorders in a preschooler?
A) fear of the dark
B) issues with identity formation
C) learning disabilities
D) temper tantrums - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D) temper tantrums
,3|Page
After a recent occurrence of nephrolithiasis, education provided
to an adolescent and family about long-term prevention of this
condition includes:
A) taking a citrate supplement
B) adhering to a low sodium diet
C) taking a daily diuretic medication
D) ensuring at least 2 liters of fluid intake daily - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> D) ensuring at least 2 liters of fluid intake daily
A toddler is being evaluated after failing to meet developmental
milestones. Assessment reveals lack of protective reflexes,
increased deep tendon reflexes, peripheral hypertonia,
weakness, and cognitive impairment. The MOST likely diagnosis
is:
A) cerebral palsy
B) Guillain-Barre syndrome
C) muscular dystrophy
D) spinal muscular atrophy - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A) Cerebral palsy
A 2 day old with dysmorphic features is diagnosed with an
interrupted aortic arch. Evaluation for which of the following is
indicated?
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A) coagulation defects
B) immune dysfunction
C) intestinal atresia
D) pulmonary sequestration - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > B) immune
dysfunction
In a child presenting with severe hyponatremia, to rapidly
terminate acute seizure activity the serum sodium must be
corrected to at least:
A) 118 mEq/L
B) 120 mEq/L
C) 123 mEq/L
D) 125 mEq/L - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D) 125 mEq/L
Children are more likely than adults to experience medication
errors or adverse drug events because
A) parents are more likely to report adverse effects
B) fewer formulations of medications are available
C) more complex dose calculations are required
