CPNRE Exam Questions with Correct Answers
What manifestation associated with liver failure should the PN report first?
A. Yellowing of sclerae
B. Decreased Appetite
C. Increased Respirations
D. Decreased Consciousness
Answer: D. (#5)
Mrs. Tang delivered a healthy baby girl 2 hours ago. What is the practical nurse's
priority assessment of the mother?
A. Location and tone of the uterus
B. Parent and infant attachment behaviours
C. Vital Signs, especially blood pressure
D. Perneal edema and lochia
Answer: A (#9)
At the second feeding, Mrs. Tang asks the practical nurse how to recognize when
breastfeeding is going well. How should the practical nurse respond?
A. The newborn has at least 6 wet diapers per day.
B. The mother breastfeeds at least 8-12 times per day.
C. The newborn falls asleep readily after each feed.
D. The mother experiences let-down and uterine cramping with each feed.
Answer: A (#10)
, In preparing the newborn for discharge, the PN notices that the baby is jaundiced.
Which strategy should the practical nurse teach Mrs. Tang to address this concern?
A. Supplement with sterile water between feedings.
B. Feed the newborn a minimum of every 4 hours.
C. Feed the newborn whenever she demands.
D. Supplement with glucose water between feedings.
Answer: B (#12)
Mrs. and Mr. Burke tell the PN that they would like to become pregnant but are unsure
if this is possible due to Mrs. Burke's spinal cord injury. What information should the
PN share with the couple?
A. The only way for Mrs. Burke to become pregnant is by vitro fertilization.
B. Mrs Burke may experience a higher incidence of complications during pregnancy
and delivery.
C. Mrs. Burke's ability to reproduce is unaffected by her injury.
D. If pregnancy occurred, a caesarean section would be required.
Answer: B. (#14)
Mrs. Burke tells the PN that she suddenly has a headache and feels nauseous. She is
diaphoretic and her face is flushed. Mrs. Burke's blood pressure is assessed and is now
significantly elevated. What should the PN do next?
A. Check Mrs. Burke's temp, HR and resps and administer a prn analgesic.
B. Reassess Mrs. Burke's vital signs and assess the urinary drainage system.
What manifestation associated with liver failure should the PN report first?
A. Yellowing of sclerae
B. Decreased Appetite
C. Increased Respirations
D. Decreased Consciousness
Answer: D. (#5)
Mrs. Tang delivered a healthy baby girl 2 hours ago. What is the practical nurse's
priority assessment of the mother?
A. Location and tone of the uterus
B. Parent and infant attachment behaviours
C. Vital Signs, especially blood pressure
D. Perneal edema and lochia
Answer: A (#9)
At the second feeding, Mrs. Tang asks the practical nurse how to recognize when
breastfeeding is going well. How should the practical nurse respond?
A. The newborn has at least 6 wet diapers per day.
B. The mother breastfeeds at least 8-12 times per day.
C. The newborn falls asleep readily after each feed.
D. The mother experiences let-down and uterine cramping with each feed.
Answer: A (#10)
, In preparing the newborn for discharge, the PN notices that the baby is jaundiced.
Which strategy should the practical nurse teach Mrs. Tang to address this concern?
A. Supplement with sterile water between feedings.
B. Feed the newborn a minimum of every 4 hours.
C. Feed the newborn whenever she demands.
D. Supplement with glucose water between feedings.
Answer: B (#12)
Mrs. and Mr. Burke tell the PN that they would like to become pregnant but are unsure
if this is possible due to Mrs. Burke's spinal cord injury. What information should the
PN share with the couple?
A. The only way for Mrs. Burke to become pregnant is by vitro fertilization.
B. Mrs Burke may experience a higher incidence of complications during pregnancy
and delivery.
C. Mrs. Burke's ability to reproduce is unaffected by her injury.
D. If pregnancy occurred, a caesarean section would be required.
Answer: B. (#14)
Mrs. Burke tells the PN that she suddenly has a headache and feels nauseous. She is
diaphoretic and her face is flushed. Mrs. Burke's blood pressure is assessed and is now
significantly elevated. What should the PN do next?
A. Check Mrs. Burke's temp, HR and resps and administer a prn analgesic.
B. Reassess Mrs. Burke's vital signs and assess the urinary drainage system.
