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PNCB CPNP: TEST PREP MATERIALS
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
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
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- 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
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- 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
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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
PNCB CPNP: TEST PREP MATERIALS
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
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
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- 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
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- 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
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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
