Practice CCRN-Pediatric Exam Online

Question 1

An infant is admitted with tonic-clonic movement of the lower extremities. The most likely etiology of the seizure is:

A : Lead poisoning

B : A febrile illness

C : A brain tumor

D : An arteriovenous malformation

Answer: B

Question 2

High-frequency ventilation improves pulmonary air leaks by:

A : Decreasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

B : Decreasing minute ventilation

C : Increasing the mean airway pressure

D : Increasing the pressure differential between the airway and the intrapleural space

Answer: A

Question 3

A family member asks permission to visit a patient after work at 12:30 AM. On previous visits, the family member has been disruptive. To address the situation, a nurse should:

A : Ask the family member to visit before work

B : Ask the family member to visit during scheduled visiting hours

C : Not allow the visit, as the patient will be sleeping

D : Allow the family member to visit after setting behavioral limits

Answer: D

Question 4

The treatment of choice for diabetes insipidus should be fluid:

A : Replacement and aldosterone

B : Restriction and aldosterone

C : Replacement and vasopressin (Pitressin)

D : Restriction and vasopressin (Pitressin)

Answer: C

Question 5

A patient is postoperative day 1 from a laparotomy for appendicitis. Which intervention best prevents surgical wound infection?

A : Apply a dressing with plastic tape over the wound, encourage handwashing, and offer a high-calorie diet

B : Shower twice daily, apply betadine to the skin around the wound, and maintain NPO status

C :

Encourage nutritional support as early as possible, bathe daily with pH-balanced cleanser, and encourage mobility

D : Cleanse the wound with antibacterial soap and water, maintain NPO status, and encourage mobility

Answer: C

Name:	Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification - Pediatric
Exam Code:	CCRN-Pediatric
Certification:	CCRN
Vendor:	AACN
Total Questions:	152
Last Updated:	Aug 03, 2026

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