Cpen Practice Guide
Questions And Answers
2025-2026 Graded A+
Difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. - ANS-Bacterial will cause
purulent eye drainage, a viral infection will not.
What class of medication is Diltiazem? - ANS-Calcium channel blocker.
______________ infections usually begin in the oral mucosa and are very
contagious. - ANS-Variola/Small Pox
Infection in which the accompanying rash progresses centrally, then outward to
the limbs. - ANS-Chicken Pox
The size or gauge of the needle used contributes directly to which side effect
post LP? - ANS-Post Spinal Headachce
Sickle cell disease may present with which other disease processes? - ANS-
Pneumonia or Acute Chest Syndrome
Which medication is often used to enhance elimination of acidic drugs such as
Salicylate in the case of overdose or poisoning? - ANS-Sodium bi-carb
What is the name of a rectal form of benzodiazepine? - ANS-Diastat
Treatment of which virus may cause a rash without a true penicillin allergy? -
ANS-EBV w Mononucliousis
What is a common cause of multiple brain abscesses in children? - ANS-Cyanotic
Heart Disease
, A newborn shows signs of lethargy, hypotension, ash colored skin, and
abdominal distention. What medication was the mother most likely taking? -
ANS-Chloramphenicol. This medication may cause "gray baby syndrome."
Which mechanical cardiac function is occurring during the P wave? - ANS-Atrial
contraction
Which embryonic layer gives rise to the tooth enamel? - ANS-Ectoderm
What can happen upon administration of a beta blocker to a patient with any
type of heart block? - ANS-A complete heart block
Children make up which portion of ED visits each year? - ANS-20% or 119 million
What is the leading cause of injury in children? - ANS-Falls
What percentage of children had no healthcare visits to the office or clinic in the
past 12 months? - ANS-14.4%
What is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 10-24 years? -
ANS-Homicide
What is the most common illness that children are admitted for? - ANS-Asthma
What is the leading cause of death for infants 28 days to 11 months? - ANS-SIDS
and congenital anomalies.
What is the leading cause of death after the age of 1 year? - ANS-Injury
Children are at increased risk for what during intubation? - ANS-Right stem
intubation
Children with a respiratory rate of _____ or greater are at risk for respiratory
arrest. - ANS-60 breaths per minute. A slow or irregular rate is an ominous sign.
Questions And Answers
2025-2026 Graded A+
Difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis. - ANS-Bacterial will cause
purulent eye drainage, a viral infection will not.
What class of medication is Diltiazem? - ANS-Calcium channel blocker.
______________ infections usually begin in the oral mucosa and are very
contagious. - ANS-Variola/Small Pox
Infection in which the accompanying rash progresses centrally, then outward to
the limbs. - ANS-Chicken Pox
The size or gauge of the needle used contributes directly to which side effect
post LP? - ANS-Post Spinal Headachce
Sickle cell disease may present with which other disease processes? - ANS-
Pneumonia or Acute Chest Syndrome
Which medication is often used to enhance elimination of acidic drugs such as
Salicylate in the case of overdose or poisoning? - ANS-Sodium bi-carb
What is the name of a rectal form of benzodiazepine? - ANS-Diastat
Treatment of which virus may cause a rash without a true penicillin allergy? -
ANS-EBV w Mononucliousis
What is a common cause of multiple brain abscesses in children? - ANS-Cyanotic
Heart Disease
, A newborn shows signs of lethargy, hypotension, ash colored skin, and
abdominal distention. What medication was the mother most likely taking? -
ANS-Chloramphenicol. This medication may cause "gray baby syndrome."
Which mechanical cardiac function is occurring during the P wave? - ANS-Atrial
contraction
Which embryonic layer gives rise to the tooth enamel? - ANS-Ectoderm
What can happen upon administration of a beta blocker to a patient with any
type of heart block? - ANS-A complete heart block
Children make up which portion of ED visits each year? - ANS-20% or 119 million
What is the leading cause of injury in children? - ANS-Falls
What percentage of children had no healthcare visits to the office or clinic in the
past 12 months? - ANS-14.4%
What is the leading cause of death for African Americans aged 10-24 years? -
ANS-Homicide
What is the most common illness that children are admitted for? - ANS-Asthma
What is the leading cause of death for infants 28 days to 11 months? - ANS-SIDS
and congenital anomalies.
What is the leading cause of death after the age of 1 year? - ANS-Injury
Children are at increased risk for what during intubation? - ANS-Right stem
intubation
Children with a respiratory rate of _____ or greater are at risk for respiratory
arrest. - ANS-60 breaths per minute. A slow or irregular rate is an ominous sign.
