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PNCB PC-PNP EXAM questions and
answers
2025\2026 update
A newborn's examination is concerning for likely developmental
hip dysplasia based on the Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers.
Which of the following studies is MOST appropriately ordered to
confirm the dx?
A. CT scan.
B. MRI
C. Xray
D. Ultrasound
D
A child who received an incorrect vaccine experienced no
adverse consequences. No additional care was required and an
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incident report was completed. Which of the following actions is
MOST appropriate?
A. Require that the employee attends mandatory retraining
B. Investigate strategies to avoid recurrence
C. Perform a root cause analysis
D. Report as sentinel event
B
A preschooler presents with a low-grade fever, respirations 36,
spO2 94% in room air. Physical exam reveals crackles and
decreased breath sounds in the left lower lobe. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate next step?
A. Prescribe Amox
B. Arrange for hospital admission
C. Prescribe Azithromycin
D. Order a CXR
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A
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes shares plan to drink alcohol
with friends at their post-graduation party. The PRIORITY action
is to
A. Notify parents of plans.
B. Counsel on risk of alcohol toxicity.
C. Review dangers of drinking and driving.
D. Explain that alcohol can induce hypoglycemia.
D
For an adolescent male with scrotal pain, which finding is MOST
concerning for testicular torsion?
A. A positive cremasteric reflex.
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B. Pain is unilateral with sudden onset.
C. Clear transillumination of the testis
D. Relief of pain with elevation of the testis
B
A school-aged child's father, who had been terminally ill, has
died. The mother is seeking guidance related to the funeral
service and supporting the child initially through this loss. Which
of the following advice is the MOST appropriate?
A. Work to maintain neutral emotions around the child.
B. Schedule grief counseling ASAP
C. Allow the child to determine participation in rituals around
death.
D. Refrain from discussing the death unless the child asks
specific questions.
C
PNCB PC-PNP EXAM questions and
answers
2025\2026 update
A newborn's examination is concerning for likely developmental
hip dysplasia based on the Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers.
Which of the following studies is MOST appropriately ordered to
confirm the dx?
A. CT scan.
B. MRI
C. Xray
D. Ultrasound
D
A child who received an incorrect vaccine experienced no
adverse consequences. No additional care was required and an
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incident report was completed. Which of the following actions is
MOST appropriate?
A. Require that the employee attends mandatory retraining
B. Investigate strategies to avoid recurrence
C. Perform a root cause analysis
D. Report as sentinel event
B
A preschooler presents with a low-grade fever, respirations 36,
spO2 94% in room air. Physical exam reveals crackles and
decreased breath sounds in the left lower lobe. Which of the
following is the MOST appropriate next step?
A. Prescribe Amox
B. Arrange for hospital admission
C. Prescribe Azithromycin
D. Order a CXR
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A
An adolescent with type 1 diabetes shares plan to drink alcohol
with friends at their post-graduation party. The PRIORITY action
is to
A. Notify parents of plans.
B. Counsel on risk of alcohol toxicity.
C. Review dangers of drinking and driving.
D. Explain that alcohol can induce hypoglycemia.
D
For an adolescent male with scrotal pain, which finding is MOST
concerning for testicular torsion?
A. A positive cremasteric reflex.
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B. Pain is unilateral with sudden onset.
C. Clear transillumination of the testis
D. Relief of pain with elevation of the testis
B
A school-aged child's father, who had been terminally ill, has
died. The mother is seeking guidance related to the funeral
service and supporting the child initially through this loss. Which
of the following advice is the MOST appropriate?
A. Work to maintain neutral emotions around the child.
B. Schedule grief counseling ASAP
C. Allow the child to determine participation in rituals around
death.
D. Refrain from discussing the death unless the child asks
specific questions.
C
