ABP PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION –
FULL LENGTH PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. A patient was prescribed ketorolac for pain. Which of the following will cause
the nurse the most immediate concern?
Constipation
Coffee ground emesis
Depression
Diarrhea
2. An adolescent who lost both her parents and her younger brother in a plane
crash survived the crash but is now hospitalized after an attempted suicide.
She lives with her older brother and his family. The older brother asks the
nurse why she attempted suicide. The nurse's best reply is:
She has a fear of being abandoned.
She might have inherited a tendency for severe depression.
She is experiencing survivor guilt.
She has no understanding of the true concept of death.
3. Why is it important to provide a glucose tablet and a protein and
carbohydrate snack to a child with low blood sugar?
To avoid the need for insulin administration.
To ensure the child does not gain weight.
To quickly raise blood glucose levels and provide sustained energy.
To prevent the child from feeling hungry until the next meal.
,4. A 1-month-old female baby is currently being evaluated for diagnosis of CF.
Her newborn screen was positive for CF, and the provider has conducted a
sweat chloride test to rule out or confirm this diagnosis. Chloride
concentration was 75 mmol/L. Based on her results, does this confirm CF
diagnosis?
Yes, chloride concentrations <29 mmol/L are consistently diagnostic
of CF.
Yes, chloride concentrations >60 mmol/L are consistently diagnostic
of CF.
No, this is an intermediate chloride concentration, further testing is
required.
No, normal chloride concentrations are>60 mmol/L.
5. A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted with a sickle cell crisis. The nurse
includes in the care plan to call the physician immediately if the child
develops:
Fatigue
Pain, especially in the hands, feet, and joints
Severe abdominal pain with palpable spleen and/or liver
Increased urinary output
6. A 5-year-old is brought in by her father because he is concerned about her
vision. His family and friends have mentioned several times that something
looks "off" about one of her eyes. Visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and
20/100 in the left eye. Which one of the following findings is most likely to be
found in this child?
Astigmatism.
Homonymous hemianopia.
, Anisometropia.
Anisocoria.
7. Discuss the significance of human rhinovirus in relation to respiratory illnesses
in pediatric patients and its potential long-term effects.
Human rhinovirus is less concerning than other viruses in terms of
respiratory illness.
Human rhinovirus only affects children with pre-existing conditions.
Human rhinovirus is primarily responsible for causing common colds
and has no long-term effects.
Human rhinovirus is significant because its presence in young
children with respiratory illnesses is linked to an increased risk of
developing asthma later in life.
8. What is the most appropriate intervention for the parents of a 6-year-old
child with precocious puberty?
Counsel parents that there is no treatment currently available for this
disorder.
Explain the importance the child having relationships with same-age
peers.
Advise the parents to consider birth control for their daughter.
Reassure parents that there are no long-term consequences.
9. What is the primary diagnosis indicated by fever, dysphagia, sore throat, and
stridor in a 3-year-old child?
Croup
Foreign body aspiration
, Bacterial tracheitis
Epiglottitis
10. Describe why the physical examination findings of an irritable toddler tilting
his head to the left may be significant in this case.
The head tilt suggests a neurological disorder requiring immediate
attention.
The head tilt may indicate discomfort or pain, potentially related to
gastrointestinal issues.
The head tilt is unrelated to gastrointestinal symptoms and is a normal
behavior.
The head tilt indicates a need for a psychological evaluation.
11. Describe the significance of pneumatosis intestinalis in the context of a
premature infant's health status.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is an indicator of successful enteral feeding.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is a normal finding in all infants regardless of
gestational age.
Pneumatosis intestinalis indicates the presence of gas within the
bowel wall, suggesting possible necrotizing enterocolitis, which is a
serious condition in premature infants.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is solely related to respiratory conditions in
infants.
12. A 2-year-old child presents with wheezing and is found to have human
rhinovirus. Considering the implications of this diagnosis, what should be the
focus of the child's follow-up care?
Vaccination against influenza
FULL LENGTH PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A patient was prescribed ketorolac for pain. Which of the following will cause
the nurse the most immediate concern?
Constipation
Coffee ground emesis
Depression
Diarrhea
2. An adolescent who lost both her parents and her younger brother in a plane
crash survived the crash but is now hospitalized after an attempted suicide.
She lives with her older brother and his family. The older brother asks the
nurse why she attempted suicide. The nurse's best reply is:
She has a fear of being abandoned.
She might have inherited a tendency for severe depression.
She is experiencing survivor guilt.
She has no understanding of the true concept of death.
3. Why is it important to provide a glucose tablet and a protein and
carbohydrate snack to a child with low blood sugar?
To avoid the need for insulin administration.
To ensure the child does not gain weight.
To quickly raise blood glucose levels and provide sustained energy.
To prevent the child from feeling hungry until the next meal.
,4. A 1-month-old female baby is currently being evaluated for diagnosis of CF.
Her newborn screen was positive for CF, and the provider has conducted a
sweat chloride test to rule out or confirm this diagnosis. Chloride
concentration was 75 mmol/L. Based on her results, does this confirm CF
diagnosis?
Yes, chloride concentrations <29 mmol/L are consistently diagnostic
of CF.
Yes, chloride concentrations >60 mmol/L are consistently diagnostic
of CF.
No, this is an intermediate chloride concentration, further testing is
required.
No, normal chloride concentrations are>60 mmol/L.
5. A child with sickle cell anemia is admitted with a sickle cell crisis. The nurse
includes in the care plan to call the physician immediately if the child
develops:
Fatigue
Pain, especially in the hands, feet, and joints
Severe abdominal pain with palpable spleen and/or liver
Increased urinary output
6. A 5-year-old is brought in by her father because he is concerned about her
vision. His family and friends have mentioned several times that something
looks "off" about one of her eyes. Visual acuity is 20/20 in the right eye and
20/100 in the left eye. Which one of the following findings is most likely to be
found in this child?
Astigmatism.
Homonymous hemianopia.
, Anisometropia.
Anisocoria.
7. Discuss the significance of human rhinovirus in relation to respiratory illnesses
in pediatric patients and its potential long-term effects.
Human rhinovirus is less concerning than other viruses in terms of
respiratory illness.
Human rhinovirus only affects children with pre-existing conditions.
Human rhinovirus is primarily responsible for causing common colds
and has no long-term effects.
Human rhinovirus is significant because its presence in young
children with respiratory illnesses is linked to an increased risk of
developing asthma later in life.
8. What is the most appropriate intervention for the parents of a 6-year-old
child with precocious puberty?
Counsel parents that there is no treatment currently available for this
disorder.
Explain the importance the child having relationships with same-age
peers.
Advise the parents to consider birth control for their daughter.
Reassure parents that there are no long-term consequences.
9. What is the primary diagnosis indicated by fever, dysphagia, sore throat, and
stridor in a 3-year-old child?
Croup
Foreign body aspiration
, Bacterial tracheitis
Epiglottitis
10. Describe why the physical examination findings of an irritable toddler tilting
his head to the left may be significant in this case.
The head tilt suggests a neurological disorder requiring immediate
attention.
The head tilt may indicate discomfort or pain, potentially related to
gastrointestinal issues.
The head tilt is unrelated to gastrointestinal symptoms and is a normal
behavior.
The head tilt indicates a need for a psychological evaluation.
11. Describe the significance of pneumatosis intestinalis in the context of a
premature infant's health status.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is an indicator of successful enteral feeding.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is a normal finding in all infants regardless of
gestational age.
Pneumatosis intestinalis indicates the presence of gas within the
bowel wall, suggesting possible necrotizing enterocolitis, which is a
serious condition in premature infants.
Pneumatosis intestinalis is solely related to respiratory conditions in
infants.
12. A 2-year-old child presents with wheezing and is found to have human
rhinovirus. Considering the implications of this diagnosis, what should be the
focus of the child's follow-up care?
Vaccination against influenza
