Complete PNCB Study Guide, Practice Questions, and
Pediatric Nursing Review”
Prepare for the Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Exam with this complete 2025 study guide.
Includes updated PNCB practice questions, pediatric nursing review topics, exam tips, and test-
taking strategies to help you pass the CPN certification on your first attempt.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse exam
• CPN exam
• PNCB CPN certification
• pediatric nurse exam
• CPN practice test
• 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
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• 6 Months Red Flags
• 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
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
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
Not using words
Car Seats
Under 2- rear facing
2-3yrs forward facing
4-8yrs booster seat in rear