Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) TESTS COMPILATIONS BUNDLE

The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child immobilized by a fractured hip. Which complications should the nurse monitor? a. Hypocalcemia b. Decreased metabolic rate c. Positive nitrogen balance d. Increased production of stress hormones Correct Answer: B What effect does immobilization have ...

the most effective avenue for changing the image of nursing is to a. write letters expressing concern to those responsible for negative images on tv b. have nurses as consultants to the media to ensure that the media producers have accurate information about nursing c. have nurses appear and be...

Otitis media causes Correct Answer: bottle propping, drinking while laying down, more horizontal eustachian tubes (• Eustachian tube shorter, less angled) Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) Correct Answer: • Blockage of Eustachian tubes • Viral, bacterial • More common in infants ...

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...

A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. Correct Answer: C: Projectile v...

What ultimately dictates a nurse's scope of practice which is essentially what a nurse can and cannot do in the state in which he/she practices? Correct Answer: The State Nurse Practice Act in each state defines the scope of practice, which is what the nurses can or cannot do as a licensed RN in t...

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...

Head circumference should be assessed until what age? Correct Answer: 3 years old At birth, head circumference is ____ compared to chest circumference. Correct Answer: larger At what age is a length board required? Correct Answer: 0 - 24 months Proximodistal means developing from _____ t...

Weight at 6 months ______ birth weight. Correct Answer: Double Weight at 1 year ______ birth weight. Correct Answer: Triples BMI - Obese Correct Answer: > 95%, 30 or more BMI - Overweight Correct Answer: 85%-95%, 25-29.9 BMI - Healthy Weight Correct Answer: 5%-<85%, 18.6-24.9 ...

How old must a child be to give assesnt to participate in a research project? Correct Answer: 7 Years old (in addition to consent, not replacement) When is it acceptable to not follow the rules associated with HIPPA? Correct Answer: 1.Pt is endanger to them self 2.Pt is in danger to others 3....

A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. Correct Answer: C: Projectile v...

what is an example of cephalocaudal development Correct Answer: - a child lifts his head before lifting his shoulders, sits with support before sitting without support (develops from head to toe) when assessing a school age child's development the nurse understands that a primary development ta...

Destiny is a 4 year old female who was admitted to your inpatient unit today with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following symptoms would you expect to see? a. weight loss, petechiae, high platelet count b. weight gain, anemia, elevated white blood cell count c. petechiae, anorexia, a...

Which of the following points is the MOST important to emphasize when teaching an adolescent with acne about cleansing the skin? A. astringents should be used following the cleansing B. scrubbing action should be avoided during cleansing C. concentrate cleansing efforts on areas with blackheads. ...