CPN CPE CIS case studies

CPN CPE CIS · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The CPN, CPE, and CIS credentials are separate pediatric nursing certifications offered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, each aimed at a different practice setting. The Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) is for registered nurses caring for children across general pediatric settings. The Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPE) is for nurses practicing in pediatric emergency departments and urgent care. The Certified Infusion Nurse (CIS) is for nurses who deliver infusion therapy to pediatric patients and manage vascular access. The CPN CPE CIS case studies are 5 cases and about 2,840 words.

Nine-month visit: corrected age, growth crossing, and motor delay

A 9-month-old boy born at 30 weeks’ gestation (birth weight 1.4 kg) presents for a well-child visit. His chronological age is 9 months; corrected age is 7 months 1 week.

488 words, about 2 min 2

New type 1 diabetes in a 14-year-old: confidentiality, divorce, and self-care

Leah, 14, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 weeks ago after diabetic ketoacidosis. Her A1c is 9.8%; recent glucose readings are 210–390 mg/dL with two hypoglycemia episodes (58 and 62 mg/dL).

672 words, about 3 min 3

Poorly controlled asthma or poor adherence in a 6-year-old

Marcus, 6, has asthma diagnosed at age 3. He uses fluticasone 44 mcg, 2 puffs twice daily with a spacer, and albuterol as needed.

587 words, about 3 min 4

Three-year-old with acute gastroenteritis and lethargy

A 3-year-old girl weighing 14 kg is brought to the emergency department with 2 days of vomiting and watery diarrhea. She has had no urine output for 10 hours.

528 words, about 3 min 5

Peripheral IV infiltration during clindamycin infusion in a toddler

A 2-year-old boy weighing 11 kg is admitted with facial cellulitis and receives IV clindamycin 110 mg every 8 hours, diluted in 50 mL and infused over 30 minutes through a 24-gauge catheter in the right antecubital fossa. Thirty minutes into the infusion, he becomes fussy and pulls at the arm.

565 words, about 3 min