CPEN | Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
CPEN Nursing Exam | Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
with Correct Answers | Graded A+
Difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. - Bacterial will cause purulent eye
drainage, a viral infection will not.
What class of medication is Diltiazem? - Calcium channel blocker.
______________ infections usually begin in the oral mucosa and are very contagious. -
Variola/Small Pox
Infection in which the accompanying rash progresses centrally, then outward to the limbs. -
Chicken Pox
The size or gauge of the needle used contributes directly to which side effect post LP? - Post
Spinal Headachce
Sickle cell disease may present with which other disease processes? - Pneumonia or Acute Chest
Syndrome
Which medication is often used to enhance elimination of acidic drugs such as Salicylate in the
case of overdose or poisoning? - Sodium bi-carb
What is the name of a rectal form of benzodiazepine? - Diastat
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, CPEN | Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
Treatment of which virus may cause a rash without a true penicillin allergy? - EBV w
Mononucliousis
What is a common cause of multiple brain abscesses in children? - Cyanotic Heart Disease
A newborn shows signs of lethargy, hypotension, ash colored skin, and abdominal distention.
What medication was the mother most likely taking? - Chloramphenicol. This medication may
cause "gray baby syndrome."
Which mechanical cardiac function is occurring during the P wave? - Atrial contraction
Which embryonic layer gives rise to the tooth enamel? - Ectoderm
What can happen upon administration of a beta blocker to a patient with any type of heart block?
- A complete heart block
Children make up which portion of ED visits each year? - 20% or 119 million
What is the leading cause of injury in children? - Falls
What percentage of children had no healthcare visits to the office or clinic in the past 12 months?
- 14.4%
What is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 10-24 years? - Homicide
What is the most common illness that children are admitted for? - Asthma
What is the leading cause of death for infants 28 days to 11 months? - SIDS and congenital
anomalies.
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CPEN Nursing Exam | Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
with Correct Answers | Graded A+
Difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. - Bacterial will cause purulent eye
drainage, a viral infection will not.
What class of medication is Diltiazem? - Calcium channel blocker.
______________ infections usually begin in the oral mucosa and are very contagious. -
Variola/Small Pox
Infection in which the accompanying rash progresses centrally, then outward to the limbs. -
Chicken Pox
The size or gauge of the needle used contributes directly to which side effect post LP? - Post
Spinal Headachce
Sickle cell disease may present with which other disease processes? - Pneumonia or Acute Chest
Syndrome
Which medication is often used to enhance elimination of acidic drugs such as Salicylate in the
case of overdose or poisoning? - Sodium bi-carb
What is the name of a rectal form of benzodiazepine? - Diastat
1
, CPEN | Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
Treatment of which virus may cause a rash without a true penicillin allergy? - EBV w
Mononucliousis
What is a common cause of multiple brain abscesses in children? - Cyanotic Heart Disease
A newborn shows signs of lethargy, hypotension, ash colored skin, and abdominal distention.
What medication was the mother most likely taking? - Chloramphenicol. This medication may
cause "gray baby syndrome."
Which mechanical cardiac function is occurring during the P wave? - Atrial contraction
Which embryonic layer gives rise to the tooth enamel? - Ectoderm
What can happen upon administration of a beta blocker to a patient with any type of heart block?
- A complete heart block
Children make up which portion of ED visits each year? - 20% or 119 million
What is the leading cause of injury in children? - Falls
What percentage of children had no healthcare visits to the office or clinic in the past 12 months?
- 14.4%
What is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 10-24 years? - Homicide
What is the most common illness that children are admitted for? - Asthma
What is the leading cause of death for infants 28 days to 11 months? - SIDS and congenital
anomalies.
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