PNCB CPN Exam
Use of sterile saline for suctioning - CORRECT ANSWER-No longer used
routinely as it removes normal flora, but is still used for plugs or near-plugs
Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) - CORRECT ANSWER-answer to question can
be found in literature ie is has already been researched
QI - CORRECT ANSWER-making sure EBP is being following (monitoring)
research - CORRECT ANSWER-question without answer. answer to a question
can not be found in literature ie research has not yet been done. purpose is to
produce new knowledge. RN job is to identify clinical questions and collect data
State nurse practice act - CORRECT ANSWER-defines what you can and can
not do (Scope of Practice).
HIPAA exceptions - CORRECT ANSWER-3- danger to self, danger to others,
actively being harmed
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-informed decision to accept treatment or
participate in research. Parents consent for children <18 years old
Assent - CORRECT ANSWER-in RESEARCH ONLY- children 7 or older must
give assent in adjunct to parents consent in order to participate
Growth Chart measurements 0-36 months - CORRECT ANSWER-measure in
length (laid down to measure) Under 2 years old MUST lay down to measure
Growth Chart measurements 2-18 years - CORRECT ANSWER-measure height
(stand up to measure)
Mental Age - CORRECT ANSWER-Should interact with patients based on
mental age
Weight at 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER-double birth weight (minimum)
,weight at One year - CORRECT ANSWER-triple birth weight (minimum)
BMI 85% + - CORRECT ANSWER-overweight
BMI <85% - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthy Weight
BMI <5% - CORRECT ANSWER-underweight, cause for concern
Kids close to edge of healthy/overweight line - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on
prevention
average birth length - CORRECT ANSWER-20 inches
Length at 4 years - CORRECT ANSWER-roughly double birth length
avg growth in 1st year - CORRECT ANSWER-10 inches
avg growth in 2nd year - CORRECT ANSWER-5 inches
Falling off the growth curve - CORRECT ANSWER-RED FLAG!! drop from
established growth % cure to a lower % plot
Red Flags followup - CORRECT ANSWER-recheck measurements accuracy,
plotting accuracy
notify MD, nutritionist
Patient-family edu
How many words can baby speak by end of 1st year - CORRECT ANSWER-5
Baby Milestones: 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-lifts head, posterior fontanel
closes
baby milestones: 3 months - CORRECT ANSWER-raises head, notices hands
Baby milestones: 4 months - CORRECT ANSWER-rakes objects, begins to roll
over (front to back)
, Baby Milestones: 5-6 months - CORRECT ANSWER-rolls back to front, sits with
support, pushes up to hands and knees and rocks back and forth
Baby Milestones: 8 months - CORRECT ANSWER-sits without support
Baby Milestones: 9 months - CORRECT ANSWER-pincer grasp, crawl
Baby Milestones: 12-15 months - CORRECT ANSWER-Walking
Infant reflexes present at birth - CORRECT ANSWER-(disappear by 4 months)
rooting, moro
parachute reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-emerges at 5-6 months. when slowly
lowering infant face down, extends arms to protect from falling
Toddler- Social/emotional - CORRECT ANSWER-Egocentric. separation anxiety,
transitional objects provide security. encourage parent presence
Toddler- Language/Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-12 months- 5 words
18 months- 50 words
24 months- 400 words, uses 2-3 word phrases
3 yrs old- 3-4 word sentences
4 yrs old- 4-5 word sentences
Anterior fontanel closes - CORRECT ANSWER-12-18 months
potty training - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 years old- daytime dryness
3-5 years old- night time dryness
Preschool age- social emotional - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 years old. People
pleaser
sharing, taking turns, follow rules
fears body integrity- bandages help allay fear of losing blood
parent is most influential
Preschool age- Language/cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-tells long stories
Use of sterile saline for suctioning - CORRECT ANSWER-No longer used
routinely as it removes normal flora, but is still used for plugs or near-plugs
Evidenced Based Practice (EBP) - CORRECT ANSWER-answer to question can
be found in literature ie is has already been researched
QI - CORRECT ANSWER-making sure EBP is being following (monitoring)
research - CORRECT ANSWER-question without answer. answer to a question
can not be found in literature ie research has not yet been done. purpose is to
produce new knowledge. RN job is to identify clinical questions and collect data
State nurse practice act - CORRECT ANSWER-defines what you can and can
not do (Scope of Practice).
HIPAA exceptions - CORRECT ANSWER-3- danger to self, danger to others,
actively being harmed
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-informed decision to accept treatment or
participate in research. Parents consent for children <18 years old
Assent - CORRECT ANSWER-in RESEARCH ONLY- children 7 or older must
give assent in adjunct to parents consent in order to participate
Growth Chart measurements 0-36 months - CORRECT ANSWER-measure in
length (laid down to measure) Under 2 years old MUST lay down to measure
Growth Chart measurements 2-18 years - CORRECT ANSWER-measure height
(stand up to measure)
Mental Age - CORRECT ANSWER-Should interact with patients based on
mental age
Weight at 6 months - CORRECT ANSWER-double birth weight (minimum)
,weight at One year - CORRECT ANSWER-triple birth weight (minimum)
BMI 85% + - CORRECT ANSWER-overweight
BMI <85% - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthy Weight
BMI <5% - CORRECT ANSWER-underweight, cause for concern
Kids close to edge of healthy/overweight line - CORRECT ANSWER-focus on
prevention
average birth length - CORRECT ANSWER-20 inches
Length at 4 years - CORRECT ANSWER-roughly double birth length
avg growth in 1st year - CORRECT ANSWER-10 inches
avg growth in 2nd year - CORRECT ANSWER-5 inches
Falling off the growth curve - CORRECT ANSWER-RED FLAG!! drop from
established growth % cure to a lower % plot
Red Flags followup - CORRECT ANSWER-recheck measurements accuracy,
plotting accuracy
notify MD, nutritionist
Patient-family edu
How many words can baby speak by end of 1st year - CORRECT ANSWER-5
Baby Milestones: 2 months - CORRECT ANSWER-lifts head, posterior fontanel
closes
baby milestones: 3 months - CORRECT ANSWER-raises head, notices hands
Baby milestones: 4 months - CORRECT ANSWER-rakes objects, begins to roll
over (front to back)
, Baby Milestones: 5-6 months - CORRECT ANSWER-rolls back to front, sits with
support, pushes up to hands and knees and rocks back and forth
Baby Milestones: 8 months - CORRECT ANSWER-sits without support
Baby Milestones: 9 months - CORRECT ANSWER-pincer grasp, crawl
Baby Milestones: 12-15 months - CORRECT ANSWER-Walking
Infant reflexes present at birth - CORRECT ANSWER-(disappear by 4 months)
rooting, moro
parachute reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-emerges at 5-6 months. when slowly
lowering infant face down, extends arms to protect from falling
Toddler- Social/emotional - CORRECT ANSWER-Egocentric. separation anxiety,
transitional objects provide security. encourage parent presence
Toddler- Language/Cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-12 months- 5 words
18 months- 50 words
24 months- 400 words, uses 2-3 word phrases
3 yrs old- 3-4 word sentences
4 yrs old- 4-5 word sentences
Anterior fontanel closes - CORRECT ANSWER-12-18 months
potty training - CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 years old- daytime dryness
3-5 years old- night time dryness
Preschool age- social emotional - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 years old. People
pleaser
sharing, taking turns, follow rules
fears body integrity- bandages help allay fear of losing blood
parent is most influential
Preschool age- Language/cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-tells long stories
