PNCB CPNP: TEST PREP QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
1.Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?: Eastern
Euro- pean
2.Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:: - Night
sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
3.Pulmonary hypertension causes:: - Increased blood pressure in the
pulmonary artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
4.An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is
this a sign of?: Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
5.For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what an-
ticipatory guidance regarding immunosuppressives should be given?: -
,The need for immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ
rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
6.What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease?:
Ade- quate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red
blood cells
7.Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.: True
8.Characteristics of active listening:: - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
9.Signs of pain in an infant:: - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
10.Classic symptom of scabies:: Itching that is worse at night
11.A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how
,long ago?: 3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
12.Management of vulvovaginitis:: - Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
13.Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists?: No
14.Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits
to specialists?: Yes
15.Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will
be diagnosed with:: Diabetes Insipidus
16.What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease?: -
Pain worsens with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
17.Signs of Rotavirus include:: - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
18.A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome?
, : Pushing the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
19.One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty
in rising to a standing position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using
his hands. What is this called?: Gower's sign
20.Management of a brown recluse spider bite:: - Ice pack and
elevation of extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
21.Pharmacologic management of brown recluse spider bites include::
Amox- icillin-clavulanate (AUGMENTIN) PO x 14 days
22.Birth length usually doubles by:: 4 years of age
23.HIPAA: - Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
- Governs the privacy and disclosure of health information as well as
electronic transfer of information
24.What is the pharmacologic treatment of choice for a 17yo pregnant
female with a UTI?: Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
25.A child who displays urinary incontinence who has never been dry
ANSWERS
1.Cystic fibrosis is more commonly seen in which ancenstry?: Eastern
Euro- pean
2.Common signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's disease include:: - Night
sweats
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
- Enlargement of the spleen and liver
- Swollen lymph nodes
3.Pulmonary hypertension causes:: - Increased blood pressure in the
pulmonary artery, vein and capillaries
- Causes shortness of breath and dizziness
4.An 18-month old is brought in and her nail beds are softening. What is
this a sign of?: Clubbing
- Clubbing is a sign of a congenital heart defect
5.For the patient who has recently undergone a kidney transplant, what an-
ticipatory guidance regarding immunosuppressives should be given?: -
,The need for immunosuppressives is lifelong
- Immunosuppressives are required after surgery to prevent organ
rejection
- Continue taking immunosuppressives even during illness
- Immunosuppressives should be taken on a strict schedule
6.What is the importance of hydration in treating sickle cell disease?:
Ade- quate hydration promotes hemodilution and circulation of red
blood cells
7.Understanding "no" is expected in the 10-month-old. True or False.: True
8.Characteristics of active listening:: - Maintaining eye contact
- Asking open-ended questions
- Reflecting back what the speaker has said
9.Signs of pain in an infant:: - Grimacing
- Crying
- Restlessness
- Thrashing
- Flailing
10.Classic symptom of scabies:: Itching that is worse at night
11.A patient with primary case of scabies was probably infected how
,long ago?: 3 to 4 weeks ago
- 3 to 4 weeks is the incubation period for scabies
12.Management of vulvovaginitis:: - Discontinue bubble baths
- Keep perineal area clean
- Have the child wear cotton or cotton-lined underwear
13.Do PPO plan members need authorizations to visit specialists?: No
14.Do HMO plan members need authorizations for services and visits
to specialists?: Yes
15.Patients that come in with frequent urination, that is mostly water, will
be diagnosed with:: Diabetes Insipidus
16.What assessment findings confirm Osgood-Schlatter Disease?: -
Pain worsens with quadricep contraction
- There is swelling of the tibial tubercle
17.Signs of Rotavirus include:: - Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- *typically affects children between 6mos and 2yo
18.A patient is given Vancomycin IV. What would cause Red Man Syndrome?
, : Pushing the infusion too fast/ Rapid infusion
19.One of the indications of muscular dystrophy is the child's difficulty
in rising to a standing position. The child has to "walk" up his legs using
his hands. What is this called?: Gower's sign
20.Management of a brown recluse spider bite:: - Ice pack and
elevation of extremity to decrease edema
- Immobilize the area
- Give tetanus toxoid
- Antihistamines to reduce swelling and itching
- PO Augmentin x 14 days
21.Pharmacologic management of brown recluse spider bites include::
Amox- icillin-clavulanate (AUGMENTIN) PO x 14 days
22.Birth length usually doubles by:: 4 years of age
23.HIPAA: - Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (1996)
- Governs the privacy and disclosure of health information as well as
electronic transfer of information
24.What is the pharmacologic treatment of choice for a 17yo pregnant
female with a UTI?: Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
25.A child who displays urinary incontinence who has never been dry
