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
CHPLN Exam Blueprint Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Patient Care: End-Stage Disease Process | Identify specific patterns of disease progression, complications, and treatment for Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death | 12% |
Patient Care: Pain and Comfort Management | Data Gathering Pharmacologic Interventions Nonpharmacologic Interventions Evaluation | 18% |
Patient Care: Symptom Management | Manage symptoms related to Neurological conditions Manage symptoms related to Cardiovascular conditions Manage symptoms related to Respiratory conditions Manage symptoms related to Hepatic conditions Manage symptoms related to Gastrointestinal conditions Manage symptoms related to Genitourinary conditions Manage symptoms related to Musculoskeletal conditions Manage alterations in Skin and Mucous Membrane Manage symptoms related to Psychosocial and Emotional conditions Manage symptoms related to Nutritional and Metabolic conditions Manage symptoms related to the Immune System Manage symptoms related to Mental Status Changes Manage symptoms related to Lymphedema | 26% |
Patient Care: Treatments and Procedures | Care for patients with the following treatments or procedures Maintain infection control procedures related to | 8% |
Care of Patient, Family, and Other Caregivers | Resource Management Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cultural Grief and Loss | 10% |
Patient and Family Education and Advocacy | Caregiver Support Education Advocacy | 8.7% |
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Practice Issues | Coordinate and Collaborate Practice Issues | 7.3% |
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 CHPLN 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.