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CHPN Question Bank
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Ashley Williamson
MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN, CHPN
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BSN, RN, CHPN
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Ashley Williamson
MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN, CHPN
Rachel Derry
BSN, RN, CHPN
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Ashley Williamson
MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN, CHPN
15 years in hospice care. CHPN certified.
Rachel Derry
BSN, RN, CHPN
Rachel is a dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience in strategic leadership, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. As a Director for a hospice organization, she oversees education, quality, and compliance programs, driving operational excellence. Rachel is recognized for her ability to implement innovative solutions that enhance patient care. As a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) since 2006 and an HPNA Approved Educator, Rachel is committed to advancing hospice and palliative care through education and mentorship. With a proven track record in developing quality programs and leading process improvements, she excels at engaging teams and mentoring future leaders. Outside of her professional endeavors, Rachel enjoys reading, hiking, traveling and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth Hayward
MBA, BSN, RN, CHPN
Liz Hayward is an accomplished healthcare leader in hospice and palliative care. As the Director of Medical Services at a hospice organization, she leverages her extensive nursing experience in hospice to enhance care delivery and operational efficiency, ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. With a Master’s degree in Business Administration and as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN), Liz brings extensive expertise to her leadership roles. She has experience both at the bedside and in other leadership roles, including serving as Associate Director of Clinical Services and Clinical Patient Care Manager. Outside of work, Liz enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time by the ocean.
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Questions in CHPN Question Bank
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CHPN simulation exams that gauge exam readiness
100%
Questions follow CHPN blueprint
96%
Avg pass rate for those who complete the whole course
Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts
CHPN Question Bank
Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.
SECTION 1
Patient Care – Assessment and Planning
- Goals of care and shared decision making
- Interdisciplinary care planning and ongoing evaluation
- Life-limiting disease progression, complications, and treatment
- Indicators of imminent death
- Identify patient/caregiver goals and expected outcomes
- Develop a plan of care to achieve goals and expected outcomes
- Coordinate patient care with other health care providers through the continuum of care
- Coordinate transfer to a different level of care or different care setting
- Identify specific patterns of progression, complications, and treatment for life-limiting conditions
- Identify and respond to indicators of imminent death
- Evaluate progress toward outcomes and update goals
- Monitor need for changes in levels of care
Exam blueprint areas coveredCHPN
SECTION 2
Patient Care – Pain Management
- Etiology of pain, types of pain, and pain syndromes
- Verbal and nonverbal indicators of pain and pain scales
- Factors that may influence the patient's experience of pain (e.g., fear, depression, cultural, and spiritual issues)
- Medications appropriate to severity and specific type of pain (opioid, non-opioid, adjuvant)
- Titration of medication to determine baseline and breakthrough doses
- Dosage equivalents when changing analgesics or route of administration
- Non-pharmacologic interventions (e.g., ice, positioning, palliative surgery, palliative radiation, psychological therapy)
- Complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., Reiki, hypnosis, acupressure, massage, pet therapy, music therapy)
- Perform comprehensive assessment of pain
- Identify and administer pharmacologic interventions
- Identify and implement non-pharmacologic and complementary interventions
- Assess for and respond to complications (e.g., side effects, interactions) and efficacy
Exam blueprint areas coveredCHPN
SECTION 3
Patient Care – Symptom Management
- Neurological
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary
- Musculoskeletal
- Skin and mucous membrane
- Nutritional and metabolic
- Immune/Lymphatic/Hematologic system
- Psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual
- Provide evidence-based palliative management of signs and symptoms associated with life-limiting conditions
- Provide evidence-based palliative management for psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
Exam blueprint areas coveredCHPN
SECTION 4
Support, Education, and Advocacy
- Advance care planning (e.g., advance directives, life sustaining therapies)
- Hospice and palliative care benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance
- Patient safety: environmental, physical, socioemotional
- Communication: techniques, barriers, and cultural humility
- Psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs
- Medication management and controlled substances
- Caregiver/Family self-care activities
- End-stage disease at terminal phase
- Grief and loss support / bereavement services
- Support at time of death and post-mortem care
- Ethical issues related to end of life
- Assess and respond to psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs
- Facilitate effective communication among patient, family, and caregivers
- Encourage patient/caregiver participation in interdisciplinary team/group discussions
- Counsel or provide emotional support regarding grief and loss
- Facilitate and coordinate support throughout the continuum of care
- Teach end-stage disease progression
- Teach pain and symptom management
- Train caregiver to provide patient care
- Monitor, support, and validate primary caregiver confidence and ability to provide care
- Promote caregiver self-care activities
- Provide education about access and use of services, medications, supplies, and durable medical equipment (DME)
- Assess and respond to environmental and safety risks
- Facilitate self-determined life closure
Exam blueprint areas coveredCHPN
SECTION 5
Practice Issues
- Hospice and palliative care compliance under Medicare/Medicaid
- National hospice and palliative care standards
- National practice guidelines and standards (e.g., National Consensus Project)
- Legal regulations (e.g., OSHA, CMS, HIPAA)
- Professional boundaries
- Strategies for self-care and stress management
- Trends in legislation, policy, health care delivery, and reimbursement as they impact hospice and palliative care
- Evaluate eligibility for admission and hospice recertification
- Incorporate standards, guidelines, and legal regulations into practice
- Identify and address ethical concerns
- Participate in continuous quality assurance and performance improvement activities
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Incorporate strategies for self-care and stress management into practice
- Contribute to professional development of peers, colleagues, students, and others as preceptor, educator, or mentor
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Features | BoardCertsOur Platform | Mometrix | PocketPrep | StatPearls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simulation exams | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Question banks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Flashcards | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Study planner | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
CE hours | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Faculty certified in exam speciality | Yes | No | No | No |
Course Guarantee | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
7-day money-back guarantee | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Price (starting from) | $29.00/month* | $99.99/month | $20.99/month | $49/month |
•* BoardCerts price shown is $29/month
•* Not all courses may have CE hours - please check the website for more information
•Comparison data collected on July 12, 2026
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CHPN Question Bank
What's included
900+ blueprint aligned practice questions (QBank)
600+ retention focused flashcards
4 timed simulation exams
Personalized study planner to manage your schedule
Ask AI for hints, explanations, and detailed solutions for every question
Detailed analytics highlighting strengths and weaknesses
Risk-free trial - Cancel within 7 days for a full refund for any reason
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Add-ons
Add CE Hours28.5 CE HoursNo extra coursework, earned from your prepone-time+$47
30-Day CHPN Q-Bank Access$97.00
Total$97.00
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RN, CEN
Emergency Department"I found this platform incredibly helpful. The bookmark feature, hints during practice tests, and well-structured flashcards make studying much more effective and less stressful. It’s especially great for managing test anxiety, as it guides you to think through questions clearly. I only wish I had this when preparing for my CEN exam. I would definitely recommend it to other nurses pursuing board certifications."
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School Nursing"I had a lot of fun exploring this app—it’s very easy to use and gives clear guidance on where to start, which makes studying much less overwhelming. The predictor exams, customizable quizzes, and ability to revisit incorrect questions were especially helpful for improving understanding. The question bank felt very real-world and is particularly valuable for school nurses, helping build confidence in areas you may not have learned in nursing school."
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NICU"I really liked the flashcards and how I could focus on specific topics, making it easier to understand what each question is asking. The predictor exams and analytics are especially helpful in showing where I need improvement, so I can study more efficiently. Features like notes, study planner, and hints make the whole experience very effective—I definitely feel like it does the job"
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