CPN Practice Test 2026 — Free CPN Exam Prep Questions
The CPN is PNCB's certification for registered nurses who care for children and families in inpatient, ambulatory, school and community settings. Our practice questions follow PNCB's 2022 CPN Detailed Content Outline, with family-centered vignettes on health promotion, developmental and psychosocial assessment, acute and chronic care planning, palliative care and professional responsibilities, including checked weight-based dosing and fluid math.
A pediatric RN is working with an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task can the RN appropriately delegate?
CPN format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.pncb.org/sites/default/files/resources/2022_CPN_Exam_Content_Outline_FINAL.pdf. Always confirm details with PNCB before your exam.
When can you take the CPN?
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What the CPN covers
Every PrepBanq CPN test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Health Promotion34 items: tailoring health promotion and anticipatory guidance (growth and development, injury prevention, nutrition, preventive care, sexual health, resilience) and referral to community resources. | 23% | ~35 | 6 questions → |
Assessment53 items: health history, growth and developmental milestones, developmental physical assessment, pain, nutrition, deterioration trends, withdrawal, maltreatment, and psychosocial, family and learning-needs assessment. | 35% | ~53 | 9 questions → |
Planning and Management50 items: acute and chronic care (plan of care, pain, prioritization, procedures, nutrition, safety, discharge), psychosocial and family-centered care, and palliative and end-of-life care. | 33% | ~50 | 8 questions → |
Professional Responsibilities13 items: advocacy, ethical and legal concerns, professional boundaries, support for self and colleagues, prioritizing across assignments and interdisciplinary collaboration. | 9% | ~14 | 2 questions → |
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CPN FAQ
How many questions are on the CPN?
The CPN has 175 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (150 scored and 25 unscored pretest items).
How long is the CPN exam?
Testing time for the CPN is 3 hours.
What is on the CPN?
The CPN covers Health Promotion (about 23%), Assessment (about 35%), Planning and Management (about 33%), Professional Responsibilities (about 9%).
Who administers the CPN?
The Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Exam is administered by PNCB.
Is there a free CPN practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CPN practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CPN formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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