CHPN Practice Test 2026 — Free CHPN Exam Prep Questions
The CHPN is HPCC's specialty certification for registered nurses who care for patients with serious illness and their families in hospice and palliative settings. Our practice questions follow HPCC's Detailed Content Outline, with bedside vignettes on goals of care, pain management and opioid conversions, symptom management, family support and Medicare hospice regulations.
After months of home visits, a hospice patient's grateful husband offers the nurse $200 in cash and asks her to keep it between them. What is the most appropriate response?
CHPN format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at PSI test centers or by Live Remote Proctoring (LRP).
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.advancingexpertcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/HPCC-CHPN-Candidate-Handbook.pdf. Always confirm details with HPCC before your exam.
When can you take the CHPN?
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What the CHPN covers
Every PrepBanq CHPN test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient Care - Assessment and Planning25 items: goals of care and shared decision making, interdisciplinary care planning, disease progression and treatment, indicators of imminent death. | 18.5% | ~25 | 5 questions → |
Patient Care - Pain Management26 items: pain etiology and syndromes, pain scales, opioid/non-opioid/adjuvant selection, titration and breakthrough dosing, equianalgesic conversion, non-drug therapies. | 19.3% | ~26 | 5 questions → |
Patient Care - Symptom Management28 items: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI, GU, musculoskeletal, skin, nutritional/metabolic, hematologic and psychosocial-spiritual symptoms. | 20.7% | ~28 | 5 questions → |
Support, Education, and Advocacy28 items: advance care planning, communication and cultural needs, caregiver teaching and support, grief, loss and bereavement. | 20.7% | ~28 | 5 questions → |
Practice Issues28 items: Medicare/Medicaid hospice compliance, national standards and guidelines, legal regulations, ethics, professional boundaries, self-care and quality improvement. | 20.7% | ~28 | 5 questions → |
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CHPN FAQ
How many questions are on the CHPN?
The CHPN has 150 questions (135 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice with four options (A-D); opioid conversion items include the equianalgesic table.
How long is the CHPN exam?
Testing time for the CHPN is 3 hours.
What is the passing score for the CHPN?
CHPN passing standard: Scaled score of 500 (scale 200-800; Angoff standard, equated). Score range: 200-800.
What is on the CHPN?
The CHPN covers Patient Care - Assessment and Planning (about 18.5%), Patient Care - Pain Management (about 19.3%), Patient Care - Symptom Management (about 20.7%), Support, Education, and Advocacy (about 20.7%), Practice Issues (about 20.7%).
Who administers the CHPN?
The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Exam is administered by HPCC. Delivery: Computer-based at PSI test centers or by Live Remote Proctoring (LRP).
Is there a free CHPN practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CHPN practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CHPN formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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