CPN reviewed questions
and correct answers 2025-
2026 GRADED A+
Which one of the following would be most helpful when assessing a child's bone
age?
BMI
weight
height
x-ray of hand/wrist - ANS-x-ray of hand/wrist
A baby's length is 20 inches at birth. You approximate her height at 4 years of
age to be:
30 in
35 in
40 in
45 in - ANS-40 inches
birth length doubles at 4 years
Sam is a 2 month old who weighed 8 lbs at birth. His weight at 1 year should be
at least:
16 lbs
20 lbs
24 lbs
32 lbs - ANS-24 lbs
birth weight minimally doubles at 6 months & triples at 1 yr
normal BMI - ANS-18.5-24.9
,overweight BMI - ANS-25-29.9
Obese BMI - ANS-30 or greater
underweight BMI - ANS-<18.5
Babinski reflex - ANS-Reflex in which a newborn fans out the toes when the sole
of the foot is touched
tonic neck reflex - ANS-elicited when baby head turned to a side, the extremities
on that side extend ( birth to 4 months)
Moro (startle) reflex - ANS-an infant will startle in response to a loud sound or
sudden movement
parachute reflex - ANS-extension of both arms when thrust downward in the
prone position
rooting reflex - ANS-a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn
toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple
Developmentally the nurse would expect a 4 month old to do which of the
following?
sit alone
begin to roll over
begin to crawl
exhibit continuous babbling - ANS-begin to roll over
When performing physical assessment of a 10-year-old girl, the nurse keeps in
mind that the first sign of puberty in girls is:
breast bud development
,pubic hair
axillary hair
menarche - ANS-breast bud development
Which of the following developmental milestones would you expect the 9 month
old infant to be developing?
pincer grasp
walking
speaking intelligible words
sitting without support - ANS-pincer grasp
You are performing a developmental assessment on a 2 yr old in clinic. You know
to expect which of the following?
toilet training
cooperative play
2 to 3 word sentences
sharing willingly - ANS-2 to 3 word sentences
# of words = age + 1
How many words are in a 12 month olds vocabulary? - ANS-5 words
How many words should a toddler speak by 18 months? - ANS-50 words
An 18-month-old is admitted for surgery to repair his cleft palate. What is most
likely his biggest fear?
pain
separation anxiety
death
body integrity - ANS-separation anxiety
, Discussing the consequences of actions is most important appropriate for which
age group?
school age
preschooler
toddler
infant - ANS-school age
You are the nurse teaching a group of teens in a community health center about
safety. You keep in mind that among the following behaviors, which would be the
highest risk for teens?
texting & driving
raiding their parents liquor cabinet
swimming alone in backyard pool
smoking marijuana - ANS-texting & driving
*highest risk behavior for an adolescent is multi tasking while operating a motor
vehicle*
You are caring for a 4-year-old Maggie who was newly diagnosed with diabetes &
having difficulty coping w/ frequent finger sticks. Which of the following should
the nurse focus on in the plan of care?
-allow Maggie to hold her favorite stuffed animal during the finger sticks
-encourage maggie's mother to coach her during finger sticks
-encourage maggie to count backward from 10 during finger sticks
-encourage maggie to play w/ the equipment & "practice" on her dolls - ANS--
encourage maggie to play w/ the equipment & "practice" on her dolls
*pre schoolers and young school age children cope well w/ play therapy &
practicing on dolls*
Which vitamins are required as part of the daily diet for a child w/ cystic fibrosis?
and correct answers 2025-
2026 GRADED A+
Which one of the following would be most helpful when assessing a child's bone
age?
BMI
weight
height
x-ray of hand/wrist - ANS-x-ray of hand/wrist
A baby's length is 20 inches at birth. You approximate her height at 4 years of
age to be:
30 in
35 in
40 in
45 in - ANS-40 inches
birth length doubles at 4 years
Sam is a 2 month old who weighed 8 lbs at birth. His weight at 1 year should be
at least:
16 lbs
20 lbs
24 lbs
32 lbs - ANS-24 lbs
birth weight minimally doubles at 6 months & triples at 1 yr
normal BMI - ANS-18.5-24.9
,overweight BMI - ANS-25-29.9
Obese BMI - ANS-30 or greater
underweight BMI - ANS-<18.5
Babinski reflex - ANS-Reflex in which a newborn fans out the toes when the sole
of the foot is touched
tonic neck reflex - ANS-elicited when baby head turned to a side, the extremities
on that side extend ( birth to 4 months)
Moro (startle) reflex - ANS-an infant will startle in response to a loud sound or
sudden movement
parachute reflex - ANS-extension of both arms when thrust downward in the
prone position
rooting reflex - ANS-a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn
toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple
Developmentally the nurse would expect a 4 month old to do which of the
following?
sit alone
begin to roll over
begin to crawl
exhibit continuous babbling - ANS-begin to roll over
When performing physical assessment of a 10-year-old girl, the nurse keeps in
mind that the first sign of puberty in girls is:
breast bud development
,pubic hair
axillary hair
menarche - ANS-breast bud development
Which of the following developmental milestones would you expect the 9 month
old infant to be developing?
pincer grasp
walking
speaking intelligible words
sitting without support - ANS-pincer grasp
You are performing a developmental assessment on a 2 yr old in clinic. You know
to expect which of the following?
toilet training
cooperative play
2 to 3 word sentences
sharing willingly - ANS-2 to 3 word sentences
# of words = age + 1
How many words are in a 12 month olds vocabulary? - ANS-5 words
How many words should a toddler speak by 18 months? - ANS-50 words
An 18-month-old is admitted for surgery to repair his cleft palate. What is most
likely his biggest fear?
pain
separation anxiety
death
body integrity - ANS-separation anxiety
, Discussing the consequences of actions is most important appropriate for which
age group?
school age
preschooler
toddler
infant - ANS-school age
You are the nurse teaching a group of teens in a community health center about
safety. You keep in mind that among the following behaviors, which would be the
highest risk for teens?
texting & driving
raiding their parents liquor cabinet
swimming alone in backyard pool
smoking marijuana - ANS-texting & driving
*highest risk behavior for an adolescent is multi tasking while operating a motor
vehicle*
You are caring for a 4-year-old Maggie who was newly diagnosed with diabetes &
having difficulty coping w/ frequent finger sticks. Which of the following should
the nurse focus on in the plan of care?
-allow Maggie to hold her favorite stuffed animal during the finger sticks
-encourage maggie's mother to coach her during finger sticks
-encourage maggie to count backward from 10 during finger sticks
-encourage maggie to play w/ the equipment & "practice" on her dolls - ANS--
encourage maggie to play w/ the equipment & "practice" on her dolls
*pre schoolers and young school age children cope well w/ play therapy &
practicing on dolls*
Which vitamins are required as part of the daily diet for a child w/ cystic fibrosis?
