FREE CPEN Exam Question and Answers

Question 1

A 15-year-old student has a rapid onset of fever, chills, and headache along with signs of confusion and hallucinations.
He displays nuchal stiffness and photophobia.
The indications from Brudzinski and Kernig are encouraging.
The key diagnostic procedure is:

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lumbar puncture and examination of the cerebrospinal fluid

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cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan

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blood culture

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complete blood count and differential

Question 2

Phimosis is a common occurrence in children who have not been circumcised and often goes away by the age of:

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5-7

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1-2

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2-3

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4-5

Question 3

After being stung by a bee, a boy experiences acute facial edema, dyspnea, and hypotension, all of which indicate anaphylaxis. The most crucial intervention is:

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epinephrine

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prednisone

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oxygen

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diphenhydramine

Question 4

The sick vs not sick visual assessment's objectives are to:

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differentiate the critically ill from those who appear stable

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determine the need for transport

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triage patients during admission based on the level of interventions required

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allocate resources where they are most needed

Question 5

When a 4-year-old who swallowed a little toy has inspiratory stridor, the obstruction is probably:

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at or above of the vocal cords

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within the primary bronchi

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within the trachea

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in the subglottic area

Question 6

An 8-year-old child with gastroenteritis who has experienced significant nausea and vomiting and is at risk for hypokalemia. Which of the aforementioned indications or symptoms best describes hypokalemia?

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Hyporeflexia

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Tachycardia

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Numbness and tingling

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Hypertension

Question 7

For both parents and kids, informed consent must include the following:

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risk and  benefits of the treatment

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list of all follow-up treatments

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long-term prognosis

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costs of treatment

A 15-year-old student has a rapid onset of fever, chills, and headache along with signs of confusion and hallucinations.He displays nuchal stiffness and photophobia.The indications from Brudzinski and Kernig are encouraging.The key diagnostic procedure is:

A 15-year-old student has a rapid onset of fever, chills, and headache along with signs of confusion and hallucinations.
He displays nuchal stiffness and photophobia.
The indications from Brudzinski and Kernig are encouraging.
The key diagnostic procedure is: