PC-PNCB EXAM TOPICS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE |GRADE
A+ GUARANTEE
QUESTION: What % of adolescents who commit suicide suffered from
associated psychiatric disorder at the time of their death?
A) 90%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 30% - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
A) 90%
Preceding stressful events include romantic breakups, school/legal
probs, & death in the family
BACKGROUND:
GI = N/V/Ab Pain
Renal = Diabetes Insipidus
Neuro = tremor, ataxia, coma
QUESTION: Most effective tx for this type of poisoning?
A) Activated Charcoal
B) Sodium Bicar
C) Glucagon
,D) Hemodialysis - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
D) Hemodialysis bc this is lithium toxicity -- other mgmt includes whole
bowel irrigation w/polyethylene glycol & IV saline rehydration.
WRONG ANSWERS:
A) Used for ______ overdose
B) Used for TCA overdose
C) Used for Bblocker overdose
QUESTION: Which feature is characteristic of Prader-Willi Syndrome?
A) Genetic abnormality on chromosome 7
B) Pts w/short stature, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, and obesity
C) Generalized Anx DO = most common associated psych DO
D) Level of insight w/regard to obsessions & compulsions is low -
Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
B) Short stature, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, and obesity
WRONG ANSWERS:
A) Prader-Willi abnormality is a deletion on chromosome 15
C) OCD = most associated psych DO
D) Level of insight varies
QUESTION: Which of the following is true of advocacy within the
nursing profession?
,A) Most rules that control advanced practice are shaped by nurses
B) NPs have high comfort level w/advocacy
C) Professional nursing orgs do not facilitate opportunities for NPs to
branch out on their own with advocacy
D) Broader representation from the NP community is necessary for NPs
to have impact on healthcare legislation - Answer-CORRECT
ANSWER(S):
D) Not enough NPs are engaged in healthcare policy process
WRONG ANSWERS:
A)
B)
C)
BACKGROUND:
- 8 yo white male
- 3wk hx of diarrhea, explosive for the first 4 days progressing to greasy
loose stools w/out blood or mucus
- Occasional cramping/bloating w/belching
- Afebrile
- UO = normal, but 4 lb weight loss since onset
- Exam = hyperactive bowel sounds, moderate abdominal bloating
without tenderness, no tenderness on rectal exam
, QUESTION: What is the etiology of his diarrhea?
A) Norwalk Virus
B) Shigella
C) Giardia Intestinalis
D) Enteroinvasive E. coli - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
C) Giardia Intestinalis
--> Most common intestinal parasite in US & UK
--> Explosive watery diarrhea progressing to subacute
greasy/malodorous stools w/foul flatulence, abdominal bloating, and
sulphurous eructation
--> Weight loss is common
--> Acquired from contaminated water sources or from oral-fecal
contamination
WRONG ANSWERS: These all present a more acute picture with
dehydration.
A) Norwalk Virus
B) Shigella
D) Enteroinvasive E. coli
QUESTION: Which is true of the appropriations bill?
A) Usually originate in Senate
B) Provide spending for the life of the bill
C) Establish laws or programs and contain recommended dollar amounts
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE |GRADE
A+ GUARANTEE
QUESTION: What % of adolescents who commit suicide suffered from
associated psychiatric disorder at the time of their death?
A) 90%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 30% - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
A) 90%
Preceding stressful events include romantic breakups, school/legal
probs, & death in the family
BACKGROUND:
GI = N/V/Ab Pain
Renal = Diabetes Insipidus
Neuro = tremor, ataxia, coma
QUESTION: Most effective tx for this type of poisoning?
A) Activated Charcoal
B) Sodium Bicar
C) Glucagon
,D) Hemodialysis - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
D) Hemodialysis bc this is lithium toxicity -- other mgmt includes whole
bowel irrigation w/polyethylene glycol & IV saline rehydration.
WRONG ANSWERS:
A) Used for ______ overdose
B) Used for TCA overdose
C) Used for Bblocker overdose
QUESTION: Which feature is characteristic of Prader-Willi Syndrome?
A) Genetic abnormality on chromosome 7
B) Pts w/short stature, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, and obesity
C) Generalized Anx DO = most common associated psych DO
D) Level of insight w/regard to obsessions & compulsions is low -
Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
B) Short stature, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, and obesity
WRONG ANSWERS:
A) Prader-Willi abnormality is a deletion on chromosome 15
C) OCD = most associated psych DO
D) Level of insight varies
QUESTION: Which of the following is true of advocacy within the
nursing profession?
,A) Most rules that control advanced practice are shaped by nurses
B) NPs have high comfort level w/advocacy
C) Professional nursing orgs do not facilitate opportunities for NPs to
branch out on their own with advocacy
D) Broader representation from the NP community is necessary for NPs
to have impact on healthcare legislation - Answer-CORRECT
ANSWER(S):
D) Not enough NPs are engaged in healthcare policy process
WRONG ANSWERS:
A)
B)
C)
BACKGROUND:
- 8 yo white male
- 3wk hx of diarrhea, explosive for the first 4 days progressing to greasy
loose stools w/out blood or mucus
- Occasional cramping/bloating w/belching
- Afebrile
- UO = normal, but 4 lb weight loss since onset
- Exam = hyperactive bowel sounds, moderate abdominal bloating
without tenderness, no tenderness on rectal exam
, QUESTION: What is the etiology of his diarrhea?
A) Norwalk Virus
B) Shigella
C) Giardia Intestinalis
D) Enteroinvasive E. coli - Answer-CORRECT ANSWER(S):
C) Giardia Intestinalis
--> Most common intestinal parasite in US & UK
--> Explosive watery diarrhea progressing to subacute
greasy/malodorous stools w/foul flatulence, abdominal bloating, and
sulphurous eructation
--> Weight loss is common
--> Acquired from contaminated water sources or from oral-fecal
contamination
WRONG ANSWERS: These all present a more acute picture with
dehydration.
A) Norwalk Virus
B) Shigella
D) Enteroinvasive E. coli
QUESTION: Which is true of the appropriations bill?
A) Usually originate in Senate
B) Provide spending for the life of the bill
C) Establish laws or programs and contain recommended dollar amounts
