CPN EXAM 2023 -2024 ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A mother brings her 10 month old son to the pediatrician’s office. When
the nurse approaches to measure the child’s vital signs, he clings to
his mother tightly and starts to cry. The mother says, “He used to
smile at everyone. I don’t know why he’s acting this way.” Which
response by the nurse would help the mother understand her child’s
behavior?
a. “Your baby’s behavior indicates stranger anxiety, which is
common at his age.”
a. “Children who behave that way are developing shy personalities.”
b. “Children at this age begin to fear pain.”
c. “Your baby’s having a temper tantrum, which is common at his age.” –
ANSWER- a. “Your baby’s behavior indicates stranger anxiety, which is
common at his age.”
When telling a 4 year old about an upcoming procedure, the
nurse’s most important consideration is to:
a. Tell the child immediately before the procedure is to
occur
b. Prepare the child at least 24 hours in advance so that the
child has time to emotionally adjust
c. Offer a toy to keep the child happy and distracted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
d. Wait to tell the child until you are doing the procedure – ANSWER- a. Tell the
child immediately before the procedure is to
occur
An 18 month old child, immobilized with traction to the legs,
has a nursing diagnosis of diversional activity deficit
related to immobility. The nurse should include playing
with which diversional activity in the plan of care?
a. Tinkertoys
b. A pounding board
c. A pull toy
d. Board games – ANSWER- b. A pounding board
A parent calls the clinic to express concern over her child’s
eating habits. She says the child eats very little and
consumes only a single type of food for weeks on end.
The nurse knows that this behavior is characteristic of
children ages:
a. 2-4 years
b. 5-8 years
c. 9-12 years
d. 13-17 years – ANSWER- a. 2-4 years
When assessing a toddler’s growth and development, the
nurse understands that a child in this age group displays
behavior that fosters which developmental task?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Initiative
b. Autonomy
c. Trust
d. Industry – ANSWER- b. Autonomy
A school age child with a chronic condition is hospitalized for
the fourth time this year. What would be the most
appropriate strategy related to contact with the school?
a. Have her mother go to the school to get her missed
homework
b. Have the school nurse come to visit
c. Make arrangements for the child to be homeschooled so
that she does not fall behind in her studies
d. Have her classmates send her letters wishing her a
good recovery – ANSWER- d. Have her classmates send her letters wishing her a
good recovery
A child, age 5, is brought to the pediatrician’s office for a
routine visit. When inspecting the child’s mouth, the
nurse expects to find how many teeth?
a. Up to 10
b. Up to 15
c. Up to 20
d. Up to 32 – ANSWER- c. Up to 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nurse should expect a 3-year-old child to be able to
perform which action?
a. Roller-skate
b. Tie shoe laces
c. Ride a tricycle
d. Jump rope – ANSWER- c. Ride a tricycle
When performing a physical assessment on a girl, age 10,
the nurse keeps in mind that the first sign of sexual
maturity in girls is\u2026
a. Axillary hair
b. Pubic hair
c. Breast bud development
d. Menarche – ANSWER- c. Breast bud development
The nurse suspects that a child, age 4, is being neglected
physically. To best assess the child’s nutritional status,
the nurse should start by asking the parents which of the
following questions?
a. “Has your child always been so thin?”
b. “Is your child a picky eater?”
c. “What did your child eat for breakfast today?”
d. “Do you have difficulty buying nutritious food at the
supermarket? – ANSWER- c. “What did your child eat for breakfast today?”
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