PNCB CPN Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct(SCORED A+)

Use of sterile saline for suctioning - ANSWER-No longer used routinely as it removes normal flora, but is still used for plugs or near-plugs Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) - ANSWER-answer to question can be found in literature ie is has already been researched QI - ANSWER-making sure EBP is being following (monitoring) research - ANSWER-question without answer. answer to a question can not be found in literature ie research has not yet been done. purpose is to produce new knowledge. RN job is to identify clinical questions and collect data State nurse practice act - ANSWER-defines what you can and can not do (Scope of Practice). HIPAA exceptions - ANSWER-3- danger to self, danger to others, actively being harmed Consent - ANSWER-informed decision to accept treatment or participate in research. Parents consent for children <18 years old Assent - ANSWER-in RESEARCH ONLY- children 7 or older must give assent in adjunct to parents consent in order to participate Growth Chart measurements 0-36 months - ANSWER-measure in length (laid down to measure) Under 2 years old MUST lay down to measure Growth Chart measurements 2-18 years - ANSWER-measure height (stand up to measure) Mental Age - ANSWER-Should interact with patients based on mental age Weight at 6 months - ANSWER-double birth weight (minimum) weight at One year - ANSWER-triple birth weight (minimum)