CHPN Question Bank

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Lightways
Atrium Health
AuthoraCare
Unity point health
Optum
Providence
UR Medicine
Baylor Scott & White
Scripps
Meet Our Dedicated Faculty Team
CHPN certified faculty members review questions to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the exam blueprint.
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Ashley Williamson

MSN, MBA, RN, CMSRN, CHPN
Ashley Williamson is a dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in healthcare leadership, education, and compliance. She holds dual master’s degrees: a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and a Master of Science in Nursing. Her credentials include certifications as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) and a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN). Additionally, she serves as a CHAP Hospice Consultant. With a career spanning roles such as Case Manager, Nursing Clinical Instructor, Informatics and Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Coordinator of Patient Services, and Director of Education and Compliance Training, Ashley has developed a robust skill set in clinical education, compliance, and operations. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children, baking and cooking, crafting, and staying active.
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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.
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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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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CHPN Question Bank

Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.

Assessment and Planning

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Goals of care and shared decision making
Interdisciplinary care planning and ongoing evaluation
Life-limiting disease progression, complications, and treatment
Indicators of imminent death
Neurological
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Skin and mucous membrane
Nutritional and metabolic
Immune/Lymphatic/Hematologic system
Psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual
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Pain Management

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

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
Complementary and alternative therapies
Medications appropriate to severity and specific type of pain
Titration of medication to determine baseline and breakthrough doses
Dosage equivalents when changing analgesics or route of administration
Non-pharmacologic interventions
Complementary and alternative therapies
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Practice Issues

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Hospice and palliative care compliance under Medicare/Medicaid
National hospice and palliative care standards
National practice guidelines and standards
Legal regulations
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
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Support, Education, and Advocacy

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Advance care planning
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance
Patient safety
Communication
Psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs
Medications 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
Ethical issues related to end of life
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