Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) · CPNP-AC

Prepare to pass the CPNP-AC on your first try.

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care

Everything for the CPNP-AC in one place: exam-style questions with TeachBack™ explanations, audio, flashcards and a study plan.

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CPNP-AC exam prep
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What's covered

The full CPNP-AC outline, chapter by chapter.

8 chapters, organized the way the exam is.

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  1. 1 Acute Care Foundations 1 lesson
  2. 2 Respiratory Emergencies
    • Upper and Lower Airway
    • Gas Exchange Disorders
    • Oxygenation and Ventilatory Support
  3. 3 Cardiovascular Instability
    • Shock and Perfusion
    • Arrhythmias and Acute Cardiology
    • Congenital Heart Disease Physiology
  4. 4 Neurologic and Endocrine Emergencies
    • Neurologic Acute Change
    • Diabetes and Metabolic Crises
    • Renal Fluid and Acid Base
  5. 5 Infectious and Inflammatory Illness
    • Fever Sepsis and Shock
    • Immunologic and Inflammatory Syndromes
    • Antimicrobials and Stewardship
  6. 6 Gastrointestinal Hematologic and Complex Care
    • Abdominal Hepatic and Pancreatic
    • Hematology Oncology and Immunology
    • Chronic Complex Condition Exacerbations
  7. 7 Trauma Toxicology and Procedures
    • Trauma and Environmental Injury
    • Toxicology and Ingestions
    • Peri-Procedural and Postoperative Care
  8. 8 Therapeutics Monitoring and Practice
    • Core Acute Care Pharmacology
    • Monitoring Technology and Devices
    • Professional Practice and Exam Readiness

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CPNP-AC · Sample question

An 8-month-old admitted with bronchiolitis is increasingly sleepy and difficult to console. Vital signs: T 38.2°C, HR 178/min, RR 68/min, SpO2 91% on room air. Exam shows nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, mottled extremities, capillary refill 4 seconds, and one wet diaper in 10 hours. Which action has the highest priority?

What you get

One prep. Everything for the CPNP-AC.

No add-ons, no tiers. A single payment unlocks every tool for a full year.

Full exam-style QBank

Exam-style questions mapped to the CPNP-AC outline. Study in tutor mode or simulate exam day with timed blocks, then review every answer.

TeachBack™ on every question

The stem, the key clue, the trap, why each wrong option is wrong, and what to review next. Not just which letter to pick.

Mapped to the exam

Chapters and topics follow the published exam outline, so you always know what to study next.

Audio you can replay

Listen to explanations while commuting, at the gym, or between shifts.

Smart flashcards

Spaced repetition brings back what you are about to forget, right before you forget it.

Study plan

Set your exam date. The plan puts high-yield topics and your weak areas first.

Readiness analytics

See your score by chapter and topic, and exactly where to spend your next hour.

Works on any device

Pick up where you left off on your laptop, tablet, or phone.

How it works

From first question to exam day.

  1. 1

    Try it free

    Answer free CPNP-AC questions with TeachBack™ and browse the full outline. No account needed.

  2. 2

    Unlock the full prep

    One payment of $150. Set your exam date and the study plan builds itself around your weak areas.

  3. 3

    Learn, drill, review

    The QBank to drill, audio to replay, TeachBack™ to understand every miss, flashcards to keep it.

  4. 4

    Walk in ready

    Timed blocks and readiness analytics show you when you are on track for exam day.

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Less re-reading. More understanding.

What MedExPrep learners say about the platform (reviews across all exams, not only CPNP-AC).

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The guided drills were the difference. I stopped re-reading notes and started doing timed sets. My scores jumped in two weeks.
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The explanations are crisp and the pacing is perfect. I used the active recall prompts every night and it stuck.
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I loved the frameworks and examples. Prioritization became obvious, and the drills fixed my weak spots fast.
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  • The full exam-style QBank with TeachBack™ explanations
  • Tutor mode and timed exam-day blocks
  • Outline mapped to the exam, 8 chapters
  • Explanation audio
  • Spaced-repetition flashcards
  • Study plan built around your exam date
  • Readiness analytics by chapter and topic
  • Not ready? Try 10 free CPNP-AC questions first

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What is included in the CPNP-AC prep?

Everything for the CPNP-AC for one full year: a full exam-style QBank with TeachBack™ explanations, a chapter-by-chapter outline mapped to the exam, explanation audio, spaced-repetition flashcards, a smart study plan, and readiness analytics.

How much does it cost?

$150, paid once. You get one year of access with no subscription, no recurring charges, and no auto-renewal.

Can I try it before I buy?

Yes. Preview the CPNP-AC course: browse the full outline and read the first lesson free, in the same interface you get after you buy. No account or credit card needed.

What is TeachBack™?

TeachBack™ is Tutor Mode™, reimagined. After each question it walks you through the stem, the key clue, the trap, why each wrong option is wrong, and what to review next, with audio you can replay anywhere.

My exam is soon. Is it worth starting now?

Yes. The study plan adapts to your exam date and puts high-yield topics and your weakest areas first. Preview the course to see how it is organized.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes. The QBank, flashcards, and audio all work in your phone browser, so you can study between shifts or on the go.

Is MedExPrep affiliated with the exam board?

No. MedExPrep is an independent exam-prep provider. Content is written to the published exam outline, but we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the organization that administers the CPNP-AC.

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