CHPLN Exam Preparation
CHPLN Preparation and Resources
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) provides recommended references for candidates preparing for the CHPLN exam. These cover key areas such as symptom management, care planning, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
At BoardCerts, we combine these resources with the CHPLN exam blueprint to create accurate, exam-aligned question banks. Our targeted questions and rationales help strengthen knowledge, critical thinking, and confidence for exam day.
Key Concepts on CHPLN exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
Exam Blueprint Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Patient Care: End-Stage Disease Process | Treatments and procedures related to end-stage disease processes. | 13.3% |
Patient Care: Pain and Comfort Management | Assessment of pain and distressing symptoms; pharmacologic interventions; nonpharmacologic interventions; evaluation of symptom relief and side effects. | 20% |
Patient Care: Symptom Management | Management of symptoms across neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, skin/mucous, psychosocial, nutritional, immune, mental status, and lymphedema domains. | 28.9% |
Patient Care: Treatments and Procedures | Care for patients with surgical alterations, drains, stomas, respiratory therapy, subcutaneous therapy, urinary systems; infection control procedures. | 8.9% |
Patient, Family, and Caregiver Support | Addressing psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs; grief support; resource management; and caregiver guidance. | 11.1% |
Patient and Family Education and Advocacy | Teaching about symptom management, disease progression, medication and home safety, and advocating for appropriate care. | 9.6% |
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice Issues | Coordinating care with the team; applying professional standards and legal regulations; engaging in quality improvement; and pursuing professional development. | 8.1% |
References Used to Validate the Real CHPLN Exam Questions
- Conversations in Palliative Care: Questions and Answers with the Experts, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing, Oxford University Press.
- Physical Aspects of Care: Pain and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Oxford University Press.
- Core Curriculum for the Hospice and Palliative LPVN (3rd Ed.), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Compendium of Nursing Care for Common Serious Illnesses (3rd Ed.), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Palliative Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (6th Ed.), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Textbook of Palliative Care Communication, Oxford University Press.
BoardCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts CHPLN question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.
