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CPN Pediatric Nurse Prep
A 9-month-old infant has a borderline developmental screening result, but the nurse observes significant motor delays. Which action should the nurse take immediately?
Correct — D. Clinical concern overrides screening scores. Immediate Early Intervention referral is required for suspected delays to ensure timely evaluation and access to services. -
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A Medicaid-enrolled child requires a specialist evaluation that the family cannot find locally. Under EPSDT mandates, which action must the nurse take?
Correct — A. EPSDT mandates that states provide necessary diagnostic and treatment services. Nurses must facilitate access, including out-of-network referrals or scheduling assistance, rather than advising passive searching. -
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A 32-month-old child receiving Early Intervention services will turn three years old soon. To prevent service gaps, which transition step is required?
Correct — C. Part C services end at age three. Referrals to the local education agency (Part B) must occur at least 90 days prior to ensure continuous support. -
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A homeless adolescent parent reveals active suicidal ideation during a visit for housing support. Which priority action constitutes an appropriate warm handoff?
Correct — E. Immediate safety is the priority. A warm handoff for crisis intervention takes precedence over addressing housing or social needs, which can be coordinated after safety is established. -
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A grandmother has legal custody of a 3-year-old and receives SNAP benefits. Which statement accurately describes the child's WIC eligibility status?
Correct — B. WIC serves children up to age five. Receipt of SNAP benefits provides adjunctive income eligibility for the household, regardless of the caregiver's relationship to the child. -
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A student with ADHD requires preferential seating and extra time but is performing at grade level. Which school-based plan is most appropriate?
Correct — D. A 504 plan provides accommodations for access when specialized instruction is not needed. An IEP is reserved for students requiring specialized education to make progress. -
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A family consents to an Early Intervention evaluation on May 1st. By which timeline must the initial Individualized Family Service Plan be completed?
Correct — A. Federal regulations mandate that the evaluation and initial IFSP be completed within 45 calendar days of the referral and consent, not business days. -
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The nurse refers a child for urgent developmental evaluation. To ensure the referral loop is closed, which follow-up action is required?
Correct — C. Closing the loop requires verifying that the appointment was kept. Documentation alone does not ensure the child received the necessary care or that barriers were addressed. -
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A formula-feeding mother of a 7-month-old infant requests WIC assistance. Which statement correctly identifies the eligibility for this family unit?
Correct — E. Postpartum eligibility for non-breastfeeding mothers ends at six months. However, the infant remains eligible for WIC services up to five years of age. -
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A 2-year-old child has a venous blood lead level of 4 µg/dL. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct — B. Levels ≥3.5 µg/dL require nutritional assessment and environmental history to identify lead sources. Chelation starts at ≥45 µg/dL. Elevated levels require monitoring, not discharge. -
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Which child requires the most urgent blood lead screening based on the risk factors presented?
Correct — D. A sibling with elevated BLL indicates a shared environmental hazard, requiring immediate screening. Housing age is a risk but less specific than a confirmed household case. -
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A parent asks for immediate steps to reduce lead exposure in the home pending inspection. Which advice is most appropriate?
Correct — A. Wet mopping traps lead dust, while dry sweeping or vacuuming aerosolizes it. Paint removal requires professional containment to prevent dangerous dust dispersion. -
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Which clinical scenario warrants escalation to public health for home inspection and case management?
Correct — C. Rising venous levels despite education indicate ongoing exposure requiring investigation. Capillary screens need venous confirmation. Housing age alone does not trigger management. -
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A nurse provides nutritional counseling for a child with a blood lead level of 5 µg/dL. Which dietary change should be recommended?
Correct — E. Calcium and iron compete with lead for absorption, reducing uptake. Vitamin C aids iron absorption but is insufficient alone. High fat intake can increase lead absorption. -
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A 2-year-old has a confirmed blood lead level of 15 µg/dL and significant language delay. Which referral combination is indicated?
Correct — B. Levels ≥5 µg/dL require environmental case management. Developmental delays necessitate Early Intervention. Inpatient care is for severe toxicity; waiting delays support. -
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A parent is unsure of the year their home was built during a risk assessment. What is the correct nursing action?
Correct — D. Unknown housing age defaults to high risk, requiring screening. Assuming low risk or relying solely on pica presence ignores potential environmental hazards. -
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A refugee family with a 3-year-old child arrives for a first visit. The child lives in post-1978 housing. What is the appropriate action?
Correct — A. Refugee/immigrant children are high-risk regardless of current housing due to potential prior exposures or non-housing sources (cookware, traditional remedies). Screening is mandatory upon entry to care. -
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A child has an initial venous blood lead level of 22 µg/dL. According to CDC guidelines, when should the nurse schedule repeat testing?
Correct — C. BLLs of 20-44 µg/dL require confirmation within one month to track trajectory. Three months is too long; chelation is reserved for levels ≥45 µg/dL. -
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A child in a new home has an elevated blood lead level. Which question helps identify the likely source?
Correct — E. Consider non-housing sources like imported goods, occupations, or hobbies. Post-1978 schools and standard plastic toys are unlikely sources; pets are not primary vectors. -
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A family relies on a wood-burning stove for heat, and their child has persistent asthma. Financial constraints prevent replacing the heating system. Which recommendation is most appropriate to mitigate indoor air quality risks?
Correct — B. HEPA filters reduce indoor particulates. Sealing rooms increases pollution concentration. Other options are cost-prohibitive or ineffective for this specific scenario. -
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A family with a 2-month-old infant relies on private well water. The water appears clear and has no odor. Which specific safety recommendation should the nurse provide?
Correct — D. Private wells need testing for nitrates and bacteria. Boiling concentrates nitrates; visual clarity does not ensure safety from dissolved contaminants. -
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A pediatric nurse identifies a pattern of three unrelated children from the same daycare facility presenting with similar unexplained respiratory symptoms. The facility is located near an industrial zone. Which action is required?
Correct — A. Cluster symptoms near hazards require public health investigation. Individual providers lack authority to investigate facilities or mandate closures. -
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A parent of an infant admits to smoking cigarettes but states they are currently unable to quit. To minimize the infant's exposure to third-hand smoke, which harm reduction strategy should the nurse recommend?
Correct — C. Third-hand smoke clings to clothing. Smoking outside and removing outer layers prevents indoor contamination. Ventilation and purifiers do not remove surface residue. -
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The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is reported as 155 (Unhealthy) due to wildfire smoke. A 10-year-old with asthma has soccer practice scheduled. Which advice is most appropriate?
Correct — E. AQI over 150 is unhealthy; asthmatics must avoid outdoor exertion. Surgical masks do not filter fine particulates; limiting duration is insufficient. -
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A child with elevated lead levels lives in a rental home with peeling paint. The family has limited financial resources and the landlord is unresponsive. Which immediate, low-cost intervention is most effective for reducing exposure?
Correct — B. Wet cleaning captures lead dust safely. Dry sweeping resuspends hazardous dust, while professional abatement is cost-prohibitive for renters with limited funds. -
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A 6-year-old presents with recurrent respiratory infections and poor asthma control despite medication adherence. History reveals the family lives 100 meters from a major interstate highway. Which environmental factor is the likely trigger?
Correct — D. Proximity to major roadways exposes children to traffic-related air pollution, a known asthma trigger. Other options imply rare systemic pathologies or indoor allergens not indicated. -
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A toddler has a blood lead level of 8 mcg/dL and lives in a home where caregivers smoke inside. Which combination of interventions addresses the highest priority environmental risks?
Correct — A. Priorities include removing lead sources and eliminating smoke. Chelation is not indicated for levels <45 mcg/dL. Standard vacuums unsafely resuspend lead dust. -
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During a well-child visit, a parent discloses they have no food at home and received an eviction notice yesterday. The child also requires a referral for speech delay. Which action should the nurse prioritize?
Correct — C. Immediate physiological and safety needs (food, shelter) take precedence over developmental referrals. Emergency housing addresses the urgent crisis before long-term goals. -
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A 16-year-old screens positive for moderate depression. To facilitate a successful "warm handoff" to a behavioral health partner, which action should the nurse take?
Correct — E. Warm handoffs involve direct introductions to bridge care gaps and increase engagement. Passive referrals like lists or letters place the burden on the patient. -
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A grandmother raising her 6-year-old grandchild requests food assistance. The household income is below the federal poverty level. Which program is the child most likely eligible for?
Correct — B. SNAP provides food assistance to low-income families without the age restrictions of WIC (ends at age 5) or Early Head Start (ends at age 3).
CPN Pediatric Nurse Prep sample questions
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Professional Responsibilities A nurse aims to mandate 30 minutes of daily recess in all public elementary schools statewide to combat obesity. Which stakeholder holds the primary authority to enact this change?
A. State School Principal Association
B. National Institutes of Health
C. State Legislature ✓
D. Federal Department of Education
E. Local School District Board
Correct — C. State legislatures establish statutory mandates for public schools. Local boards implement these, while federal agencies provide guidelines rather than specific daily schedule requirements.
Professional Responsibilities A nurse arrives at the state capitol to testify before a health committee regarding a bill. Before presenting the prepared statement, which procedural requirement must be verified?
A. Submission of a written transcript 24 hours prior
B. Verification of nursing license status with the chair
C. Disclosure of personal political party affiliation
D. Approval of testimony content by the hospital legal team
E. Witness registration completion ✓
Correct — E. Committee hearings generally require witness registration or conflict disclosure before speaking. Failure to register typically prevents testimony, regardless of the content's relevance or quality.
Professional Responsibilities A nurse manager proposes a new acuity-based staffing model that improves patient safety. Administration rejects the proposal despite clinical evidence. Which component was likely missing from the proposal?
A. Verification of benchmark alignment
B. Return on investment analysis ✓
C. Evidence of staff satisfaction improvement
D. Longitudinal patient outcome data
E. Support from the unit-based council
Correct — B. Administrators prioritize cost-effectiveness for resource allocation. Proposals must link clinical outcomes to financial metrics (ROI), as clinical benefits alone rarely justify increased costs.
Professional Responsibilities A nurse identifies a recurring safety issue with a specific infusion pump model. Risk management is currently investigating. Which advocacy action is most appropriate at this stage?
A. Filing a report with the FDA MedWatch immediately
B. Refusing to use the equipment until replaced
C. Initiating a petition among staff for equipment removal
D. Providing internal data reports ✓
E. Contacting local media to pressure the administration
Correct — D. When internal stakeholders are investigating, supporting them with data is appropriate. Premature external pressure can alienate partners and derail collaborative resolution efforts.
About the CPN Pediatric Nurse Prep test
CPN Pediatric Nurse Prep candidates are tested on Nursing/Medical and Health Promotion, in the same format the real exam uses. Every question here comes with a plain-language explanation, so you learn why an answer is right instead of memorising it — with 30 questions to start on.
You will be tested on
- Safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial and physiological integrity
- Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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Topics in this question bank
Safe and effective care environment
Health promotion and maintenance
Psychosocial and physiological integrity
Pharmacology, infection control and patient safety
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