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CPN – CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES GRADED A+ LATEST

1. The primary goal during pediatric transport is to: A. Minimize transport crew workload B. Ensure rapid arrival at destination C. Maintain physiologic stability D. Reduce time spent on assessment Answer: C The primary objective is maintaining or improving the child’s physiologic stability throughout transport. 2. Which pediatric airway anatomical difference increases the risk of obstruction? A. Smaller occiput B. Larger tongue-to-mouth ratio C. Wider nasal passages ...

1. The primary purpose of the PALS course is to: A. Teach advanced surgical techniques B. Improve outcomes for pediatric patients in cardiac arrest or life threatening emergencies C. Train nurses to administer medications only D. Certify clinicians for adult resuscitation Answer: B Rationale: The PALS course focuses on improving pediatric patient outcomes during cardiopulmonary arrest, respiratory failure, and shock, not surgical techniques or adult-only resuscitation. 2. Whic...

1. The most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants is: A. Influenza virus B. Adenovirus C. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) D. Parainfluenza virus RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants, especially those under 12 months. 2. A child with cystic fibrosis presents with foul-smelling stools and failure to thrive. The nurse recognizes this is due to: A. GERD B. Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency C. Lactose intolerance D. Hepatic dysfunction CF causes thick secr...

1. The most common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest is: A. Primary arrhythmia B. Trauma C. Respiratory failure D. Sepsis Answer: C. Respiratory failure Rationale: Most pediatric cardiac arrests are secondary to respiratory failure or shock, unlike adults where cardiac causes predominate. 2. The preferred initial fluid for resuscitation in a child with septic shock is: A. 0.9% normal saline B. 5% dextrose C. Lactated Ringer’s D. Albumin Answer: A. 0.9% normal saline...

1. What is the most common type of childhood cancer? A. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) B. Hodgkin lymphoma C. Neuroblastoma D. Osteosarcoma ALL is the most common childhood malignancy, accounting for approximately 25% of all pediatric cancers. 2. Which laboratory test is essential for diagnosing leukemia? A. Liver function tests B. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential C. Electrolyte panel D. Urinalysis A CBC with differential can detect abnormal white blood ce...

1. A 6-year-old child presents with a high fever, sore throat, and a “strawberry tongue.” Which is the most likely diagnosis? A. Measles B. Scarlet fever C. Kawasaki disease D. Influenza Answer: B. Scarlet fever Rationale: Scarlet fever is caused by group A Streptococcus and presents with fever, sore throat, and a characteristic “strawberry tongue.” 2. Which vaccine is contraindicated in an immunocompromised child? A. DTaP B. MMR C. Hepatitis B D. IPV Answ...

Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION

Pediatric Test Bank ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION

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