CPNRE Nursing Study Guide FINAL EXAM 2026/2027
ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION || Lethbridge Community College
Mr. Simpson, 85 years old, was recently admitted to hospital with
dementia. Which one of the following actions should the nurse take in
determining the amount of assistance Mr. Simpson requires at mealtime?
a. Ask Mr. Simpson to describe his eating habits
b. Consult the physician about Mr. Simpson's food preferences
c. Ask the nurse-in-charge
d. Check the nursing care plan
d. Check the nursing care plan
The physician would not be involved in the determination of needs at
mealtime. Mr. Simpson’s mental state would not make reliable decisions.
The nursing care plan was formulated by nurses, and would include the
nurse’s assessment of needs-Application question.
What should the nurse do when discontinuing an IV?
a. Wear sterile gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the site.
b. Wear disposable gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the
site.
c. Wear sterile gloves, apply pressure below the site, remove IV catheter
d. Wear disposable gloves, apply pressure below the site, remove IV
catheter.
a. Wear disposable gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the
site.
Sterile gloves are not necessary when discontinuing an IV. B is best
,practice. –Knowledge Question
,Mr. Connell, 65 years old, has end-stage cancer and requires narcotics
for pain management. When should the nurse administer this medication
to Mr. Connell?
a. When he states that he is experiencing pain
b. On a regular schedule, as ordered, before his pain recurs
c. Upon non-verbal signs of pain
d. When there is a change in his vital signs
b. On a regular schedule, as ordered, before his pain recurs
With end-stage cancer patients, they need to prevent pain crises,
therefore a regular schedule prevents and controls pain. When the client
is experiencing pain or a change of vitals, or non-verbals indicate that the
client is already experiencing pain. Critical Thinking Question
, Ms. O'Dell, 28 years old, is being treated for a pelvic inflammatory
disease. The physician orders a vaginal cream to be applied b.i.d. What
instruction should the nurse give Ms. O'Dell regarding the application of
the cream?
a. "Apply cream with sterile gauze."
b. "Wash your hands before and after applying the cream."
c. "Use gloves when applying the cream."
d. "Withhold the application of the cream during menses."
b. “Wash your hands before and after applying the cream.”
B-best practice-good handwashing before and after application of
cream to oneself. This follows asepsis. –Knowledge Question
Mrs. Jones, 54 years old, has multiple sclerosis and a self-care deficit due
to decreased mobility. Which one of the following actions should be the
nurse's first priority when providing Mrs. Jones' early morning care?
a. Help her with mouth care
b. Offer toileting
c. Assist with bed bath
d. Perform special skin care
b. Offer toileting
Toileting is a priority over the other options—Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs. Critical Thinking Question
ACCURATE EXAM APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION
2026 EDITION || Lethbridge Community College
Mr. Simpson, 85 years old, was recently admitted to hospital with
dementia. Which one of the following actions should the nurse take in
determining the amount of assistance Mr. Simpson requires at mealtime?
a. Ask Mr. Simpson to describe his eating habits
b. Consult the physician about Mr. Simpson's food preferences
c. Ask the nurse-in-charge
d. Check the nursing care plan
d. Check the nursing care plan
The physician would not be involved in the determination of needs at
mealtime. Mr. Simpson’s mental state would not make reliable decisions.
The nursing care plan was formulated by nurses, and would include the
nurse’s assessment of needs-Application question.
What should the nurse do when discontinuing an IV?
a. Wear sterile gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the site.
b. Wear disposable gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the
site.
c. Wear sterile gloves, apply pressure below the site, remove IV catheter
d. Wear disposable gloves, apply pressure below the site, remove IV
catheter.
a. Wear disposable gloves, remove IV catheter, apply pressure on the
site.
Sterile gloves are not necessary when discontinuing an IV. B is best
,practice. –Knowledge Question
,Mr. Connell, 65 years old, has end-stage cancer and requires narcotics
for pain management. When should the nurse administer this medication
to Mr. Connell?
a. When he states that he is experiencing pain
b. On a regular schedule, as ordered, before his pain recurs
c. Upon non-verbal signs of pain
d. When there is a change in his vital signs
b. On a regular schedule, as ordered, before his pain recurs
With end-stage cancer patients, they need to prevent pain crises,
therefore a regular schedule prevents and controls pain. When the client
is experiencing pain or a change of vitals, or non-verbals indicate that the
client is already experiencing pain. Critical Thinking Question
, Ms. O'Dell, 28 years old, is being treated for a pelvic inflammatory
disease. The physician orders a vaginal cream to be applied b.i.d. What
instruction should the nurse give Ms. O'Dell regarding the application of
the cream?
a. "Apply cream with sterile gauze."
b. "Wash your hands before and after applying the cream."
c. "Use gloves when applying the cream."
d. "Withhold the application of the cream during menses."
b. “Wash your hands before and after applying the cream.”
B-best practice-good handwashing before and after application of
cream to oneself. This follows asepsis. –Knowledge Question
Mrs. Jones, 54 years old, has multiple sclerosis and a self-care deficit due
to decreased mobility. Which one of the following actions should be the
nurse's first priority when providing Mrs. Jones' early morning care?
a. Help her with mouth care
b. Offer toileting
c. Assist with bed bath
d. Perform special skin care
b. Offer toileting
Toileting is a priority over the other options—Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs. Critical Thinking Question
