CPN FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ pelvic inflammatory disease.
Answer: an infectious process most common in 15-19 year old that can
affect the uterine tubes, uterus, or ovaries caused by STIs or other
bacteriacreates risk for ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic
pain
◍ ringworm (tinea).
Answer: infections caused by fungus
◍ ADHD management.
Answer: psychostimulant medications (cause anorexia and sleep
disturbances)behavioral/environmental interventions-structured
environments-consistent routine and schedules-clear simple rules-reduce
environmental stimuli
◍ PRBCs adminstration.
Answer: VS before, during, afterright pt, right blood type, same type and
cross matchIV NS piggybackadmin 20% transfusion slowlyuse filtersstay
with ptassess for reaction
◍ increased ICP management.
Answer: monitor neurologic statuslimit fluidsadminister osmotic diuretic or
corticosteroidelevate HOB to 30 degreesavoid activities which increase
ICP:-pain, fever, crying, straining, seizures, stress, coughing, nontherapeutic
touch
◍ DI management.
Answer: hydrate-oral adminitration of water-IV fluidsdrug therapy (oral or
nasal)-DDAVP (exogenous vasopressin)
,◍ urinary tract infection.
Answer: a microbial invasion of the urinary tractmore common in females
because of placement and size of urethrae. coli causes 80% of cases
◍ height at 2 years.
Answer: 20 inches + 10 inches + 5 inches
◍ The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children is rising, especially among the
AfricanAmericanand Hispanic populations. What is the principle risk factor
for type 2 diabetes?
A. Premature birth.
B. Maternal smoking.
C. Obesity.
D. Asthma.
Answer: C: Childhood obesity is the primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes,
and the marked recent increase in this disease corresponds with the
concomitant increase in obesity. Obesity often correlates with very high
carbohydrate diets and poor overall nutrition.
◍ lyme disease prevention.
Answer: - Wear long pants and shirt while in wooded areas- Inspect skin and
shower immediately to find tics that are crawling or hiding prior to biting
◍ toddler 1-2 years: social/emotional.
Answer: egocentricreduction/resolution of stranger anxiety if parent is
presentdevelopment of separation anxiety when separated from
parenttransition objects = provide security and represents parenttemper
tantrumslacks concept of sharing; says minepoints to body parts; recognizes
self in mirror
◍ kawaski disease managment.
Answer: IVIGaspirincardiac monitoringsymptom reliefpatient/family
education
◍ tuberculosis assessment.
Answer: • Symptoms- Fever - Cough- Malaise - Night sweats- Poor appetite
, - Chills- Weight loss- *Children are typically asymptomatic
◍ opioid withdrawal.
Answer: occurs when opioids are abruptly discontinued after long-term use
(5 or more days without weaning)
◍ infant 3mo: social/emotional.
Answer: social smile
◍ comminuted fracture.
Answer: bone breaks into pieces
◍ pediculosis capitis assessment.
Answer: itchingwhite egg nits firmly attached to the base of the hair
shaftsscratch marks on inflammatory papules on the scalp
◍ inflammatory bowel disease.
Answer: 2 types: ulcerative colitis and crohn's diseasechronic intestinal
inflammationcharacterized by exacerbations and remissionsmanifests as
bloody diarrhea, abd pain/cramps, weight loss, growth retardation
◍ toddler 12mo: language/cognition.
Answer: says 5 wordsunderstands many more
◍ care bundles.
Answer: a set of 3-5 evidence based practices performed collectively and
reliably to improve the quality of careprevents/manages specific health
conditionshallmark of evidence based practice and patient care excellence
◍ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Answer: abnormal development of the hip socket-head of femur comes out
of hip socketpresent at birthcan affect one or both hipsvarying degrees of
dislocation (partial to complete subluxation)causes: breech delivery, fetal
position in utero, genetic predisposition
◍ spiral fracture.
Answer: associate with a twisting forcemore closely associated with child
abuse that other fractures but also seen in sports injuries like skiing
, ◍ CF management.
Answer: clear secretions-mechanical (chest percussion, cough and deep
breaths, flutter mucous clearance device, vest treatment)-meds (CFTR
modular therapy, aerosolized pulmozyme)
◍ The most common form of viral hepatitis in children is hepatitis
A. Which of the following isNOT considered a characteristic of this
condition?
A. Transmission by blood contact only.
B. Highest rate of infection in ages 5 to 14.
C. 15 to 50 day incubation.
D. Commonly seen in daycare centers..
Answer: Hepatitis A is transmitted via a fecal/oral route, from raw shellfish
and contaminated water. It is not normally transmitted via a bloodborne
route as is Hepatitis B and C. Transmission often occurs in daycare centers
from contamination from soiled diapers with the highest rate of infection
from ages 5 to 14. The incubation period is about 15 to 50 days.
◍ school age communication considerations.
Answer: involve, explain, assess understanding, promote peers and school
◍ formula.
Answer: 20 ounces newborn30 ounces 4-6 monthstransition to sippy cup by
12 months
◍ traction.
Answer: designed to decrease muscle spasms and realign and position bone
endsskin - uses adhesive, moleskin, elastic bandage to pull indirectly on the
skeletonskeletal - uses pins and tongs to pull on skeleton directly on the
skeleton
◍ autism spectrum disorder.
Answer: group of developmental disorders recognized by 2 years of age
ranging from mild to severeimpaired social interaction impacting school,
work, etc-delayed speech-repetitive behaviors-lacks
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ pelvic inflammatory disease.
Answer: an infectious process most common in 15-19 year old that can
affect the uterine tubes, uterus, or ovaries caused by STIs or other
bacteriacreates risk for ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic
pain
◍ ringworm (tinea).
Answer: infections caused by fungus
◍ ADHD management.
Answer: psychostimulant medications (cause anorexia and sleep
disturbances)behavioral/environmental interventions-structured
environments-consistent routine and schedules-clear simple rules-reduce
environmental stimuli
◍ PRBCs adminstration.
Answer: VS before, during, afterright pt, right blood type, same type and
cross matchIV NS piggybackadmin 20% transfusion slowlyuse filtersstay
with ptassess for reaction
◍ increased ICP management.
Answer: monitor neurologic statuslimit fluidsadminister osmotic diuretic or
corticosteroidelevate HOB to 30 degreesavoid activities which increase
ICP:-pain, fever, crying, straining, seizures, stress, coughing, nontherapeutic
touch
◍ DI management.
Answer: hydrate-oral adminitration of water-IV fluidsdrug therapy (oral or
nasal)-DDAVP (exogenous vasopressin)
,◍ urinary tract infection.
Answer: a microbial invasion of the urinary tractmore common in females
because of placement and size of urethrae. coli causes 80% of cases
◍ height at 2 years.
Answer: 20 inches + 10 inches + 5 inches
◍ The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in children is rising, especially among the
AfricanAmericanand Hispanic populations. What is the principle risk factor
for type 2 diabetes?
A. Premature birth.
B. Maternal smoking.
C. Obesity.
D. Asthma.
Answer: C: Childhood obesity is the primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes,
and the marked recent increase in this disease corresponds with the
concomitant increase in obesity. Obesity often correlates with very high
carbohydrate diets and poor overall nutrition.
◍ lyme disease prevention.
Answer: - Wear long pants and shirt while in wooded areas- Inspect skin and
shower immediately to find tics that are crawling or hiding prior to biting
◍ toddler 1-2 years: social/emotional.
Answer: egocentricreduction/resolution of stranger anxiety if parent is
presentdevelopment of separation anxiety when separated from
parenttransition objects = provide security and represents parenttemper
tantrumslacks concept of sharing; says minepoints to body parts; recognizes
self in mirror
◍ kawaski disease managment.
Answer: IVIGaspirincardiac monitoringsymptom reliefpatient/family
education
◍ tuberculosis assessment.
Answer: • Symptoms- Fever - Cough- Malaise - Night sweats- Poor appetite
, - Chills- Weight loss- *Children are typically asymptomatic
◍ opioid withdrawal.
Answer: occurs when opioids are abruptly discontinued after long-term use
(5 or more days without weaning)
◍ infant 3mo: social/emotional.
Answer: social smile
◍ comminuted fracture.
Answer: bone breaks into pieces
◍ pediculosis capitis assessment.
Answer: itchingwhite egg nits firmly attached to the base of the hair
shaftsscratch marks on inflammatory papules on the scalp
◍ inflammatory bowel disease.
Answer: 2 types: ulcerative colitis and crohn's diseasechronic intestinal
inflammationcharacterized by exacerbations and remissionsmanifests as
bloody diarrhea, abd pain/cramps, weight loss, growth retardation
◍ toddler 12mo: language/cognition.
Answer: says 5 wordsunderstands many more
◍ care bundles.
Answer: a set of 3-5 evidence based practices performed collectively and
reliably to improve the quality of careprevents/manages specific health
conditionshallmark of evidence based practice and patient care excellence
◍ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
Answer: abnormal development of the hip socket-head of femur comes out
of hip socketpresent at birthcan affect one or both hipsvarying degrees of
dislocation (partial to complete subluxation)causes: breech delivery, fetal
position in utero, genetic predisposition
◍ spiral fracture.
Answer: associate with a twisting forcemore closely associated with child
abuse that other fractures but also seen in sports injuries like skiing
, ◍ CF management.
Answer: clear secretions-mechanical (chest percussion, cough and deep
breaths, flutter mucous clearance device, vest treatment)-meds (CFTR
modular therapy, aerosolized pulmozyme)
◍ The most common form of viral hepatitis in children is hepatitis
A. Which of the following isNOT considered a characteristic of this
condition?
A. Transmission by blood contact only.
B. Highest rate of infection in ages 5 to 14.
C. 15 to 50 day incubation.
D. Commonly seen in daycare centers..
Answer: Hepatitis A is transmitted via a fecal/oral route, from raw shellfish
and contaminated water. It is not normally transmitted via a bloodborne
route as is Hepatitis B and C. Transmission often occurs in daycare centers
from contamination from soiled diapers with the highest rate of infection
from ages 5 to 14. The incubation period is about 15 to 50 days.
◍ school age communication considerations.
Answer: involve, explain, assess understanding, promote peers and school
◍ formula.
Answer: 20 ounces newborn30 ounces 4-6 monthstransition to sippy cup by
12 months
◍ traction.
Answer: designed to decrease muscle spasms and realign and position bone
endsskin - uses adhesive, moleskin, elastic bandage to pull indirectly on the
skeletonskeletal - uses pins and tongs to pull on skeleton directly on the
skeleton
◍ autism spectrum disorder.
Answer: group of developmental disorders recognized by 2 years of age
ranging from mild to severeimpaired social interaction impacting school,
work, etc-delayed speech-repetitive behaviors-lacks
