CHPNA Exam Preparation
CHPNA Preparation and Resources
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) offers suggested references to support candidates preparing for the CHPNA exam. These resources focus on essential hospice and palliative nursing assistant topics such as patient comfort, activities of daily living, safety, communication, and professional responsibilities.
At BoardCerts, we integrate these references with the CHPNA exam blueprint to develop accurate, exam-aligned question banks. Our focused practice questions and clear rationales help reinforce core concepts, build confidence, and prepare candidates for exam day.
Key Concepts on CHPNA exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CHPNA Exam Blueprint Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Patient Care: Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | Assistance with hygiene, grooming, mobility, toileting, nutrition, hydration, and use of adaptive equipment to support comfort, safety, and independence. | 33% |
Patient Status and Environment | Observation and reporting of physical, mental, functional, and respiratory changes; non-drug comfort measures; infection control; maintaining a safe, supportive environment; recognition of signs of decline and impending death. | 30% |
Psychosocial and Spiritual Care of the Patient and Family/Caregivers | Spiritual support; respect for diversity; patient and caregiver education and support; communication; dignity at end of life; grief and bereavement care; safety awareness. | 24% |
Professional Skills | Team communication; care coordination; ethics; documentation; role boundaries; professional development; safety; and advocacy within hospice and palliative care. | 13% |
References Used to Validate the Real CHPNA Exam Questions
- Nursing Assisting: A Foundation in Caregiving (6th Ed.), Hartman Publishing, Inc.
- The Nursing Assistant: Acute, Subacute and Long Term Care (6th Ed.), Pearson Education Inc.
- Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants (10th Ed.), Mosby Elsevier.
- Competencies for the Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (3rd Ed.), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Conversations in Palliative Care: Questions and Answers with the Experts (4th Ed), Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Statement on the Scope and Standards of Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant Practice (3rd Ed.), Kendall/ Hunt Publishing Company.
BoardCerts CHPNA Question Bank
The BoardCerts CHPNA Question Bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.
