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CPN Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Weight at 6 months ______ birth weight. - answer✔Double
Weight at 1 year ______ birth weight. - answer✔Triples
BMI - Obese - answer✔> 95%, 30 or more
BMI - Overweight - answer✔85%-95%, 25-29.9
BMI - Healthy Weight - answer✔5%-<85%, 18.6-24.9
BMI - Underweight - answer✔<5%, <18.5
Average Birth Length - answer✔20 Inches
First year rate of growth in inches. - answer✔10 inches
Second year rate of growth in inches. - answer✔5 inches
Each year from 3rd to puberty rate of growth in inches. - answer✔2.5 inches
Birth length _____ at 4 years? - answer✔Doubles (so if 20 now 40 inches)
12 month old says how many words? - answer✔5 words
18 month old says how many words? - answer✔50 words
24 month old says how many words? - answer✔400 words
How many word phrases? - answer✔"Age to 1 more than my age = sentences" Ex. 3 year old
says 3-4 words per sentence.
Contraindication for live vaccines. - answer✔Immunosuppression - including chemotherapy.
Live Vaccine are MMR, Varicella, Rotavirus, and Nasal Influenza.
What live vaccines do children with HIV still receive? - answer✔MMR and Varicella
Mild side effects of vaccines. - answer✔Fever or soreness at the injection site.
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How to treat mild side effects of vaccines. - answer✔Treat as it occurs! Antipyretic and comfort
measures as needed. DO NOT PREMEDICATE (ATC Tylenol and Motrin)
Live Vaccine Side Effects - answer✔Mimic the actual disease they are designed to protect
against. Occur 2-4 WEEKS after administration.
Live Varicella Vaccine Side Effects/Management - answer✔Vaccine induced rash - can be
contagious, avoid immunocompromised people.
Live Rotavirus Vaccine Side Effects/Management - answer✔Mild, temporary diarrhea or
vomiting, fussiness/irritability, cough/runny nose, fever, loss of appetite. Wash hands with diaper
changes as always - avoid contact with immunocompromised people.
Contraindications for MMR. - answer✔Immunocompromised, < 12 mo of age due to maternal
antibodies. EXCEPTION = measles outbreak.
Normal Hemoglobin Levels - answer✔11.5-14.5 g/dl
When to transfuse? - answer✔Acute Anemia - less than 7.0-8.0
Chronic Anemia - less than 6.0
Normal Platelet Count - answer✔150,000-400,000
Normal pH Range - answer✔7.35-7.45
Acidosis - pH - answer✔pH < 7.35
Alkalosis -pH - answer✔pH > 7.45
Normal Pediatric PaCO2 - answer✔35-45 mmHg
Alkalosis - PaCO2 - answer✔losing CO2 therefore < 35 (normal 35-45)
Acidosis - PaCO2 - answer✔gaining CO2 therefore >45 (normal 35-45)
Normal Serum HCO3 - answer✔22-26 mEq/L
Alkalosis - HCO3 - answer✔gaining base therefore > 26 (normal 22-26)
Acidosis - HCO3 - answer✔losing base therefore < 22 (normal 22-26)
Analyzing Acid-Base Imbalances - answer✔The label that matches the pH is the system
responsible for the imbalance, also called the "source." CO2 - respiratory, HCO3 - metabolic
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis - answer✔"gaining acid", etiology: respiratory distress, arrest
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CPN Exam Questions And Correct Answers
Weight at 6 months ______ birth weight. - answer✔Double
Weight at 1 year ______ birth weight. - answer✔Triples
BMI - Obese - answer✔> 95%, 30 or more
BMI - Overweight - answer✔85%-95%, 25-29.9
BMI - Healthy Weight - answer✔5%-<85%, 18.6-24.9
BMI - Underweight - answer✔<5%, <18.5
Average Birth Length - answer✔20 Inches
First year rate of growth in inches. - answer✔10 inches
Second year rate of growth in inches. - answer✔5 inches
Each year from 3rd to puberty rate of growth in inches. - answer✔2.5 inches
Birth length _____ at 4 years? - answer✔Doubles (so if 20 now 40 inches)
12 month old says how many words? - answer✔5 words
18 month old says how many words? - answer✔50 words
24 month old says how many words? - answer✔400 words
How many word phrases? - answer✔"Age to 1 more than my age = sentences" Ex. 3 year old
says 3-4 words per sentence.
Contraindication for live vaccines. - answer✔Immunosuppression - including chemotherapy.
Live Vaccine are MMR, Varicella, Rotavirus, and Nasal Influenza.
What live vaccines do children with HIV still receive? - answer✔MMR and Varicella
Mild side effects of vaccines. - answer✔Fever or soreness at the injection site.
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How to treat mild side effects of vaccines. - answer✔Treat as it occurs! Antipyretic and comfort
measures as needed. DO NOT PREMEDICATE (ATC Tylenol and Motrin)
Live Vaccine Side Effects - answer✔Mimic the actual disease they are designed to protect
against. Occur 2-4 WEEKS after administration.
Live Varicella Vaccine Side Effects/Management - answer✔Vaccine induced rash - can be
contagious, avoid immunocompromised people.
Live Rotavirus Vaccine Side Effects/Management - answer✔Mild, temporary diarrhea or
vomiting, fussiness/irritability, cough/runny nose, fever, loss of appetite. Wash hands with diaper
changes as always - avoid contact with immunocompromised people.
Contraindications for MMR. - answer✔Immunocompromised, < 12 mo of age due to maternal
antibodies. EXCEPTION = measles outbreak.
Normal Hemoglobin Levels - answer✔11.5-14.5 g/dl
When to transfuse? - answer✔Acute Anemia - less than 7.0-8.0
Chronic Anemia - less than 6.0
Normal Platelet Count - answer✔150,000-400,000
Normal pH Range - answer✔7.35-7.45
Acidosis - pH - answer✔pH < 7.35
Alkalosis -pH - answer✔pH > 7.45
Normal Pediatric PaCO2 - answer✔35-45 mmHg
Alkalosis - PaCO2 - answer✔losing CO2 therefore < 35 (normal 35-45)
Acidosis - PaCO2 - answer✔gaining CO2 therefore >45 (normal 35-45)
Normal Serum HCO3 - answer✔22-26 mEq/L
Alkalosis - HCO3 - answer✔gaining base therefore > 26 (normal 22-26)
Acidosis - HCO3 - answer✔losing base therefore < 22 (normal 22-26)
Analyzing Acid-Base Imbalances - answer✔The label that matches the pH is the system
responsible for the imbalance, also called the "source." CO2 - respiratory, HCO3 - metabolic
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis - answer✔"gaining acid", etiology: respiratory distress, arrest
