CPN Practice Test
Which of the following laboratory tests is used to confirm the diagnosis of acute
glomerulonephritis?
A. antistreptolysin O titer
B. blood urea nitrogen
C. serum potassium level
D. urine culture - CORRECT ANSWER-A. antistreptolysin O titer
When complete independence for a specific activity is unrealistic for a child with
cerebral palsy, success is based on
A. accomplishing any part of a task.
B. compensating for physical liabilities.
C. meeting developmental milestones.
D. refining fine motor coordination. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. accomplishing any
part of a task.
Which of the following is MOST effective when assisting an obese 10 year old to
increase physical activity?
A. encourage modified weight-training to increase muscle mass
B. discuss options for different physical activities related to interests
C. determine the amount of time currently spent in sedentary activities
D. establish home rules limiting screen time to 3 hours per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. discuss options for different physical activities related to interests
Parents have expressed heightened concern that their adolescent son may be
contemplating suicide. Which of the following questions is the MOST important to
ask?
A. Has he recently experienced a loss?
B. Does he have access to firearms?
C. Has he withdrawn from friends?
D. Is there is a family history of suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Does he have
access to firearms?
Which elements of a child's physical assessment can yield the MOST information
about possible nutritional deficiencies?
, A. eyes, ears, and nose
B. mouth, skin, and hair
C. chest, abdomen, and muscle development
D. heart, lungs, and peripheral circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-B. mouth, skin,
and hair
A sexually active female adolescent with cystic fibrosis (CF) mentions that her
new boyfriend also has CF. Which of her statements BEST confirms that
teaching related to pregnancy has been effective? (2 correct answers)
A. "Pregnancy isn't happening since guys with CF can't have erections."
B. "A pregnancy could cause problems with my breathing."
C. "If we had children together, all our children would have CF."
D. "Using the pill to prevent pregnancy is not an option with CF." - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. "A pregnancy could cause problems with my breathing."
C. "If we had children together, all our children would have CF."
Which statement BEST conveys a caregiver's understanding of discharge
instructions for a child treated nonoperatively for intussusception?
A. "I will seek medical help if my child's stool looks ribbon-like."
B. "We will check for blood in every bowel movement for 2 weeks."
C. "My child needs to avoid foods with gluten."
D. "This will most likely not happen again." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "This will
most likely not happen again."
Which of the following BEST assures the cooperation of a preschooler when
preparing for a peripheral IV placement?
A. approach the child with confidence
B. ask the parents to hold the child
C. describe each step of the procedure
D. explain how another child stayed very still - CORRECT ANSWER-A. approach
the child with confidence
A chronically ill child being treated with antibiotics has developed foul smelling,
watery diarrhea. Which is the MOST likely cause?
A. Clostridium difficile
B. Rotavirus
C. Salmonella typhi
Which of the following laboratory tests is used to confirm the diagnosis of acute
glomerulonephritis?
A. antistreptolysin O titer
B. blood urea nitrogen
C. serum potassium level
D. urine culture - CORRECT ANSWER-A. antistreptolysin O titer
When complete independence for a specific activity is unrealistic for a child with
cerebral palsy, success is based on
A. accomplishing any part of a task.
B. compensating for physical liabilities.
C. meeting developmental milestones.
D. refining fine motor coordination. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. accomplishing any
part of a task.
Which of the following is MOST effective when assisting an obese 10 year old to
increase physical activity?
A. encourage modified weight-training to increase muscle mass
B. discuss options for different physical activities related to interests
C. determine the amount of time currently spent in sedentary activities
D. establish home rules limiting screen time to 3 hours per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. discuss options for different physical activities related to interests
Parents have expressed heightened concern that their adolescent son may be
contemplating suicide. Which of the following questions is the MOST important to
ask?
A. Has he recently experienced a loss?
B. Does he have access to firearms?
C. Has he withdrawn from friends?
D. Is there is a family history of suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Does he have
access to firearms?
Which elements of a child's physical assessment can yield the MOST information
about possible nutritional deficiencies?
, A. eyes, ears, and nose
B. mouth, skin, and hair
C. chest, abdomen, and muscle development
D. heart, lungs, and peripheral circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-B. mouth, skin,
and hair
A sexually active female adolescent with cystic fibrosis (CF) mentions that her
new boyfriend also has CF. Which of her statements BEST confirms that
teaching related to pregnancy has been effective? (2 correct answers)
A. "Pregnancy isn't happening since guys with CF can't have erections."
B. "A pregnancy could cause problems with my breathing."
C. "If we had children together, all our children would have CF."
D. "Using the pill to prevent pregnancy is not an option with CF." - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. "A pregnancy could cause problems with my breathing."
C. "If we had children together, all our children would have CF."
Which statement BEST conveys a caregiver's understanding of discharge
instructions for a child treated nonoperatively for intussusception?
A. "I will seek medical help if my child's stool looks ribbon-like."
B. "We will check for blood in every bowel movement for 2 weeks."
C. "My child needs to avoid foods with gluten."
D. "This will most likely not happen again." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "This will
most likely not happen again."
Which of the following BEST assures the cooperation of a preschooler when
preparing for a peripheral IV placement?
A. approach the child with confidence
B. ask the parents to hold the child
C. describe each step of the procedure
D. explain how another child stayed very still - CORRECT ANSWER-A. approach
the child with confidence
A chronically ill child being treated with antibiotics has developed foul smelling,
watery diarrhea. Which is the MOST likely cause?
A. Clostridium difficile
B. Rotavirus
C. Salmonella typhi
