CPN CPE CIS study guide
CPN CPE CIS · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 CPN CPE CIS study guide has 8 sections and about 2,132 words.
01Pediatric Assessment and Growth/Development
Domain 1 tests how you perform a pediatric assessment and interpret growth and development rather than simply memorizing milestones. The examiner wants age-specific vital signs, systematic physical assessment, correct use of growth charts, and recognition of red flags.
299 words, about 1 min02Health Promotion and Anticipatory Guidance
Domain 2 tests whether you can deliver age-specific health promotion and anticipatory guidance: immunizations, screening, nutrition, oral health, injury prevention, and family education. The focus is what to do at each visit and how to make guidance practical.
284 words, about 1 min03Family-Centered Care and Communication
Domain 3 tests family-centered care and communication: how you build partnership, share information, respect culture and preferences, and support decision-making. Questions often ask for the best response in conflict, bad news, or adolescent confidentiality.
256 words, about 1 min04Acute and Chronic Illness Management
Domain 4 tests assessment and management of common acute and chronic pediatric conditions, including asthma, diabetes, sickle cell disease, seizures, dehydration, and infection. You need to recognize severity, start safe initial care, and coordinate the chronic plan.
268 words, about 1 min05Emergency and Critical Care
Domain 5 tests rapid recognition and stabilization of the critically ill or injured child: respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, anaphylaxis, seizures, trauma, and resuscitation. The exam emphasizes ABCDE, weight-based interventions, and escalation.
242 words, about 1 min06Pharmacology and Medication Safety
Domain 6 tests safe pediatric medication practice: weight-based dosing, calculations, high-alert medications, administration, and error prevention. The examiner looks for independent verification and awareness of age-specific risks.
248 words, about 1 min07Infusion Therapy and Vascular Access
Domain 7 tests infusion therapy and vascular access: peripheral and central line care, calculations, compatibility, and recognition of complications. Safety depends on aseptic technique, correct rate, and early detection of infiltration or infection.
276 words, about 1 min08Patient Safety, Quality, and Professional Practice
Domain 8 tests patient safety, quality improvement, and professional practice: error prevention, infection control, escalation, delegation, advocacy, and ethical reporting. Questions often ask what to do first or how to respond to a near miss.
259 words, about 1 min