REX-PN Exam Questions and Correct
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Question 1
Which of the following questions is the least useful in assessing a client who is
requesting an AIDS test?
A. Are you a drug user?
B. Do you have many sex partners?
C. What is your method of birth control?
D. How old were you when you became sexually active?
Correct Answer
D. How old were you when you became sexually active?
Question 2
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is reinforcing teaching to a parent of a 2-month-old
client about car seat safety. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate further teaching?
A. "I positioned my child's car seat at a 45-degree angle."
B. "I notice my child is more comfortable after adding padding behind their back."
C. "I place a blanket over the straps to keep my child warm."
D. "I've placed the chest clip at the level of my child's armpit."
Correct Answer
B. "I notice my child is more comfortable after adding padding behind their back."
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,Question 3
The license practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is reinforcing teaching to a client
prescribed iron supplementation. The nurse should instruct the client to Select all that
apply.
A. take the iron supplement with a meal rich in calcium.
B. drink a glass of orange juice with your iron supplement.
C. report any black stools to the physician.
D. drink iron suspension with a straw.
E. increase dietary fiber intake because of the potential for constipation.
Correct Answer
B, D, & E
Question 4
The nurse is caring for an infant who presents with a congenital abnormality where
their abdominal contents come through the umbilicus while remaining in the
peritoneal sac. The nurse knows the infant will be diagnosed with which of the
following?
A. Intussusception
B. Gastroschisis
C. Omphalocele
D. Hirschsprung's disease
Correct Answer
C. Omphalocele
Question 5
The nurse plans care for a client admitted with Haemophilus influenzae, type b
Meningitis. When caring for this client, the nurse should gather which appropriate
personnel protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Boot (shoe) covers
B. Face shield
C. Surgical mask
D. Gown
Correct Answer
C. Surgical mask
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,Question 6
What consideration should the nurse keep in mind regarding the use of side rails for a
confused client?
A. They prevent confused clients from wandering.
B. A history of a previous fall from bed with raised side rails is insignificant.
C. A person of small stature is at increased risk for injury from entrapment.
D. Alternative measures are ineffective to prevent wandering.
Correct Answer
C. A person of small stature is at increased risk for injury from entrapment.
Question 7
A nurse observes a colleague failing to perform hand hygiene before entering
multiple client rooms and administering medications.
What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A. Confront the colleague immediately in a client's room to stop the behavior
B. Document the incident in the nurse's notes while monitoring for further issues
C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager for follow-up
D. Assume the colleague is having a busy shift, and address it at a later time
Correct Answer
C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager for follow-up
Question 8
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital
with suspected osteomyelitis. Which of the following laboratory tests should the LPN
anticipate being ordered to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of this condition?
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
B. Serum potassium levels
C. Serum creatinine levels
D. Prothrombin time (PT)
Correct Answer
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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, Question 9
Which of the following data collection findings would support the diagnosis of celiac
disease? Select all that apply.
A. dehydration
B. constipation
C. nausea and vomiting
D. abdominal distention
E. skin rash
Correct Answer
A, C, D, & E
Question 10
The nurse is taking care of a client with encopresis. Which of the following statements
correctly describe encopresis?
A. Infrequent and hard-to-pass stools lasting greater than two weeks.
B. Involuntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
C. Voluntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
D. Inability to pass stool due to fecal impaction
Correct Answer
B. Involuntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
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Answers Latest Updated
Question 1
Which of the following questions is the least useful in assessing a client who is
requesting an AIDS test?
A. Are you a drug user?
B. Do you have many sex partners?
C. What is your method of birth control?
D. How old were you when you became sexually active?
Correct Answer
D. How old were you when you became sexually active?
Question 2
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is reinforcing teaching to a parent of a 2-month-old
client about car seat safety. Which of the following statements by the client would
indicate further teaching?
A. "I positioned my child's car seat at a 45-degree angle."
B. "I notice my child is more comfortable after adding padding behind their back."
C. "I place a blanket over the straps to keep my child warm."
D. "I've placed the chest clip at the level of my child's armpit."
Correct Answer
B. "I notice my child is more comfortable after adding padding behind their back."
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,Question 3
The license practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) is reinforcing teaching to a client
prescribed iron supplementation. The nurse should instruct the client to Select all that
apply.
A. take the iron supplement with a meal rich in calcium.
B. drink a glass of orange juice with your iron supplement.
C. report any black stools to the physician.
D. drink iron suspension with a straw.
E. increase dietary fiber intake because of the potential for constipation.
Correct Answer
B, D, & E
Question 4
The nurse is caring for an infant who presents with a congenital abnormality where
their abdominal contents come through the umbilicus while remaining in the
peritoneal sac. The nurse knows the infant will be diagnosed with which of the
following?
A. Intussusception
B. Gastroschisis
C. Omphalocele
D. Hirschsprung's disease
Correct Answer
C. Omphalocele
Question 5
The nurse plans care for a client admitted with Haemophilus influenzae, type b
Meningitis. When caring for this client, the nurse should gather which appropriate
personnel protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Boot (shoe) covers
B. Face shield
C. Surgical mask
D. Gown
Correct Answer
C. Surgical mask
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,Question 6
What consideration should the nurse keep in mind regarding the use of side rails for a
confused client?
A. They prevent confused clients from wandering.
B. A history of a previous fall from bed with raised side rails is insignificant.
C. A person of small stature is at increased risk for injury from entrapment.
D. Alternative measures are ineffective to prevent wandering.
Correct Answer
C. A person of small stature is at increased risk for injury from entrapment.
Question 7
A nurse observes a colleague failing to perform hand hygiene before entering
multiple client rooms and administering medications.
What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A. Confront the colleague immediately in a client's room to stop the behavior
B. Document the incident in the nurse's notes while monitoring for further issues
C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager for follow-up
D. Assume the colleague is having a busy shift, and address it at a later time
Correct Answer
C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager for follow-up
Question 8
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital
with suspected osteomyelitis. Which of the following laboratory tests should the LPN
anticipate being ordered to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of this condition?
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
B. Serum potassium levels
C. Serum creatinine levels
D. Prothrombin time (PT)
Correct Answer
A. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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, Question 9
Which of the following data collection findings would support the diagnosis of celiac
disease? Select all that apply.
A. dehydration
B. constipation
C. nausea and vomiting
D. abdominal distention
E. skin rash
Correct Answer
A, C, D, & E
Question 10
The nurse is taking care of a client with encopresis. Which of the following statements
correctly describe encopresis?
A. Infrequent and hard-to-pass stools lasting greater than two weeks.
B. Involuntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
C. Voluntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
D. Inability to pass stool due to fecal impaction
Correct Answer
B. Involuntary fecal incontinence in children over the age of 4 who were previously
toilet trained.
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