{"id":20841,"date":"2016-02-03T21:11:18","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T21:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy?page_id=20841"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:42:48","slug":"certified-pediatric-nurse-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/certified-pediatric-nurse-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pediatric Nursing Certification exam is designed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to measure the most essential day-to-day skills and knowledge needed to excel in a career as a pediatric nurse. If you pass the exam, you will be awarded the PED-BC credential.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Pediatric Nursing Certification practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/pediatricnurse\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PediatricNurse Guide Click']);\">Pediatric Nurse Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pediatricnurse\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PediatricNurse Flashcard Click']);\">Pediatric Nurse Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for the exam, you must meet all of the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have at least 2 years of full-time RN practice<\/li>\n<li>You must have at least 2,000 hours of pediatric nursing clinical practice within the last 3 years<\/li>\n<li>You must have completed at least 30 hours of continuing education in pediatric nursing within the last 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Pediatric_Nursing_Certification_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Pediatric Nursing exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours. The unscored questions are used by ANCC to evaluate questions for future versions of the exam.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into three content domains, and each domain contains some number of knowledge questions and skill questions:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pediatric-Nursing-Certification-Exam-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-229861\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pediatric-Nursing-Certification-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"Pediatric Nursing Certification Exam Outline showing content categories with scored questions and percentage breakdown. Includes time limit, total questions, question format, and delivery method.\" width=\"543.95\" height=\"420.9\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Assessment_and_Diagnosis_(52_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Assessment and Diagnosis (52 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain test your skills pertaining to physical and psychosocial assessments, diagnostic specimen collection, and medication and treatment reconciliation. You will also be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic tests and screenings<\/li>\n<li>Pharmacology<\/li>\n<li>Assessment tools and techniques<\/li>\n<li>Pathophysiology<\/li>\n<li>Complementary therapies<\/li>\n<li>Alternative therapies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Planning_and_Implementation_(39_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Planning and Implementation (39 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain test your knowledge of treatment interactions, quality improvement measures, and responses to interventions. You will also be tested on your skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formulation of realistic and measurable outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Medication administration<\/li>\n<li>Coordination of individualized care<\/li>\n<li>Evidence-based interventions<\/li>\n<li>Risk-reduction and safety measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Evaluation_(34_scored_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Evaluation (34 scored questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain test your skills pertaining to teaching methods, learning evaluation, and therapeutic communication techniques. You will also be tested on your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Culture, socioeconomic status, religion, and health practices of diverse groups<\/li>\n<li>Health promotion<\/li>\n<li>Family structure and dynamics<\/li>\n<li>Chronic disease management<\/li>\n<li>Patient response to illness and hospitalization<\/li>\n<li>High-risk behaviors<\/li>\n<li>Legal and ethical considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Pediatric Nurse Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/pediatricnurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/pediatricnurse\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pediatricnurse.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"membership\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Registering for and scheduling your Pediatric Nursing exam can be done online. You must first submit an application, and you receive authorization to test once the application has been approved.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application is approved, you can register for the exam, pay the $395 testing fee, and schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On the day of your appointment, you should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a government-issued photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items (cell phones, coats, wallets, food\/drink, notes, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area. You will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The scores for this exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance.<\/p>\n<p>Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Pediatric Nurse Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pediatricnurse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/pediatricnurse\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pediatricnurseflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Pediatric Nursing certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Pediatric Nursing certification exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Pediatric Nursing exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 350.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Pediatric Nursing exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $395.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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If you pass the exam, you will be awarded the PED-BC credential. 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