CPHON study plan

Rank personal baseline confidence (1–5) for each of the five domains after reviewing the exam blueprint and content outline.

Differentiate the presenting features, diagnostic workup, and initial management of leukemia, lymphoma, and the most common pediatric solid tumors.

Characterize the three most common childhood cancers by peak age, typical presentation, and prognostic factors.

Build a one-page reference table of diagnostic labs, tumor markers, and histologic findings used to confirm common pediatric malignancies.

Complete a timed baseline assessment and categorize every missed item by domain and content subarea.

Classify the major chemotherapy agent groups by mechanism of action and signature acute and delayed toxicities.

Compute and verify pediatric doses using body surface area and weight-based calculations, including dose adjustment for organ dysfunction.

Describe the phases, indications, and common complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplant, including graft-versus-host disease.

Explain radiation therapy delivery methods and the corresponding nursing safety and skin-care precautions.

Outline the phases of clinical trials and the nurse's role in informed consent and protocol adherence.

Compare sickle cell disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, immune thrombocytopenia, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia by pathophysiology and clinical presentation.

Prioritize nursing interventions for vaso-occlusive crisis, acute chest syndrome, and stroke risk in sickle cell disease.

Describe factor replacement, inhibitor development, and bleeding precautions for children with hemophilia.

Identify transfusion reactions by type, timing, and required immediate actions and reporting.

Explain iron overload monitoring and chelation therapy adherence strategies.

Recognize the earliest clinical indicators of febrile neutropenia and sepsis and state the time-critical response bundle.

Differentiate tumor lysis syndrome, hyperleukocytosis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation by lab pattern and required interventions.

Identify signs of superior vena cava syndrome, spinal cord compression, and increased intracranial pressure and rank the corresponding actions.

Sequence the immediate management of anaphylaxis and extravasation during chemotherapy administration.

Select developmentally appropriate pain assessment tools for infants, young children, and adolescents and apply them to vignettes.

Compare opioid and non-opioid analgesics, including equianalgesic conversion, adverse effects, and adjuvant options.

Plan mucositis prevention and oral care protocols, and select interventions for established mucositis.

Match antiemetic prophylaxis regimens to emetogenicity level and identify breakthrough nausea strategies.

Design a nutrition and hydration plan for a child with diminished intake during treatment.

Describe prevention, recognition, and management of extravasation, infection, and procedural complications in the pediatric oncology patient.

Interpret abnormal complete blood count, electrolyte, and coagulation values and connect each to a likely complication and action.

Apply infection-prevention and immunization considerations for the immunocompromised child.

Complete timed mixed practice sets and classify every error as knowledge gap, misread, or content-application error.

Differentiate expected developmental responses to illness and treatment across infancy, school age, and adolescence.

Select age-appropriate preparation, distraction, and coping interventions for procedures and hospitalization.

Describe fertility preservation options and the timing of discussions relative to treatment start.

Outline palliative and end-of-life care components, including symptom control, sibling support, and bereavement resources.

Identify survivorship care needs, including late effects surveillance and transition to adult care.

Complete two full-length timed practice examinations under test-like conditions.

Analyze results by domain and subarea to isolate the three lowest-scoring areas.

Re-teach each weak area using condensed notes and targeted practice sets until accuracy exceeds 80%.

Consolidate high-yield references into a single rapid-review sheet for final review.