CHPN Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CHPN facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which documentation practice BEST demonstrates regulatory compliance for CHPN certified professionals? → Maintaining organized, dated, and signed records of all activities
2. What is the MOST important factor when selecting assessment tools for CHPN certification work? → Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context
3. Why is cultural sensitivity important? → Respect diverse beliefs
4. Which of the following is considered a late sign of approaching death? → Mandibular breathing (jaw breathing)
5. Who may provide spiritual support? → Chaplains or clergy
6. What role does a healthcare proxy play? → Decision maker
7. What is the MOST important factor when selecting assessment tools for CHPN certification work? → Validity, reliability, and appropriateness for the specific context
8. Which medication is used to reduce respiratory secretions ('death rattle') in a dying patient? → Glycopyrrolate
9. How can grief be supported? → Bereavement support
10. How frequently should ongoing assessments be conducted in Hospice Certified Professional practice? → At regular intervals and as conditions change
11. What is the role of corticosteroids such as dexamethasone in hospice symptom management? → Reduce inflammation, appetite stimulation, and relieve nausea and pain from pressure
12. In Hospice Certified Professional, what is the PRIMARY purpose of conducting regular safety drills and exercises? → To ensure personnel can respond effectively in emergencies
13. Which medication is used to treat opioid-induced pruritus in hospice patients? → Low-dose naloxone or nalbuphine
14. A continuous subcutaneous infusion is prescribed for a hospice patient. Which drug combination is considered compatible in the same syringe driver? → Morphine and midazolam
15. Cheyne-Stokes respirations, commonly seen in the final days of life, are characterized by: → Alternating periods of apnea and hyperpnea in a crescendo-decrescendo pattern
16. What does 'life review' involve? → Discuss life memories
17. A hospice patient is experiencing opioid-induced constipation. Which medication is specifically FDA-approved for this indication? → Methylnaltrexone
18. What is an advance directive? → Legal care document
19. What is palliative care? → Relief from symptoms
20. What is an ethical dilemma? → Conflicting choices
21. Which approach is MOST important for CHPN professionals when applying technical procedures? → Adhering to established protocols while adapting to specific conditions
22. Which type of bereavement support is considered most intensive and appropriate for a survivor identified as high risk for complicated grief? → Individual grief counseling or referral to a mental health professional
23. How should Hospice Certified Professional professionals handle procedures that have been updated or revised? → Review updates, complete required training, and implement revised procedures
24. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL CHPN certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
25. What is the BEST way for a Hospice Certified Professional professional to stay current with regulatory changes? → Monitor regulatory bodies, attend CE, and participate in professional associations
26. What is the equianalgesic oral dose of oxycodone compared to 30 mg of oral morphine? → 20 mg
27. What role do caregivers play? → Provide daily and emotional care
28. What supports dignity in care? → Patient involvement
29. When assessment results for a Hospice Certified Professional evaluation are inconclusive, the BEST practice is to: → Conduct additional assessment using alternative methods
30. Which factor MOST significantly affects the quality of technical outcomes in CHPN practice? → The practitioner's training, preparation, and attention to detail