CPNRE PREP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Which intervention would be most appropriate for the practical nurse in order to provide
emotional support to a comatose client?
a.Disturb the client as little as possible
b.Explain the plan of care to the family
c.Encourage the client to express feelings
d.Explain all nursing actions to the client - Answer-d.Explain all nursing actions to the
client
Which of the following would be normal for a 1-week-old infant?
a. Heart rate 100 bpm, respirations 26 breaths per minute, blood pressure 44 mm Hg
systolic
b. Heart rate 165 bpm, respirations 65 breaths per minute, blood pressure 94 mm Hg
systolic
c. Heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 40 breaths per minute, blood pressure 70 mm Hg
systolic
d. Heart rate 130 bpm, respirations 32 breaths per minute, blood pressure 100 mm Hg
systolic - Answer-c. Heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 40 breaths per minute, blood
pressure 70 mm Hg systolic
The practical nurse tests Sandu's Babinski reflex. What is the expected response by
Sandu to the Babinski test?
a. Dorsiflexion of the big toe
b. Flexion and extension of the leg
c. Flexion of the fingers
d. Extension and adduction of extremities - Answer-a. Dorsiflexion of the big toe
The practical nurse obtains a weight of 3 450 g for Sandu. Mrs. Wasson is concerned
about the weight loss, telling the practical nurse that she is probably not producing
enough milk. What would be the best response by the practical nurse?
1. "This weight loss is normal in the first week. Continue breastfeeding at frequent
intervals."
2. "Although most newborns lose weight in the first week, you should probably
supplement him with formula for the next few days."
3. "This is not a significant weight loss, so don't be concerned."
4. "To prevent further weight loss, you can increase your milk supply by drinking more
liquids during the day." - Answer-1. "This weight loss is normal in the first week.
Continue breastfeeding at frequent intervals."
, The practical nurse reviews insulin action, dosage, and administration with Edgar. What
is the optimum insulin regimen for most children with diabetes?
1. Twice-daily injections of rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulins
2. Multiple daily injections of rapid- and long-acting insulins
3. Total dosage and percentage of regular- to intermediate-acting insulins determined
individually
4. Ratio and dose determined by weight in kilograms - Answer-3. Total dosage and
percentage of regular- to intermediate-acting insulins determined individually
You administer seven units of regular (Humulin R) insulin at 1600 hours. When should
the practical nurse caution him to be alert for a possible hypoglycemic episode?
1. 1830 hours
2. 2030 hours
3. 2230 hours
4. 2400 hours - Answer-1. 1830 hours
Which of the following is the most important step for the practical nurse to protect her
clients from hospital-acquired infections?
1. Identify clients who are at risk.
2. Review hygiene practices with all clients.
3. Restrict visitors.
4. Lobby for the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. - Answer-1. Identify clients who
are at risk.
Mr. Carolis develops manifestations of an infection. Which of the following abnormal
findings indicates that Mr. Carolis may have an infection?
1. Leukocytosis
2. Neutropenia
3. Thrombocytosis
4. Leukopenia - Answer-1. Leukocytosis
Which of the following laboratory blood test results would be of most concern to the
practical nurse?
1. Potassium: 7 mmol/L
2. pH: 7.37
3. Sodium: 142 mmol/L
4. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 6.8 mmol/L - Answer-1. Potassium: 7 mmol/L
What are the early manifestations of ovarian cancer?
1. Vague or mild symptoms of abdominal pressure and digestive problems
2. Painful menstrual periods with increased bleeding
3. Sharp pain and swelling in the area of the affected ovary
4. Swollen inguinal lymph nodes - Answer-1. Vague or mild symptoms of abdominal
pressure and digestive problems
100% CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Which intervention would be most appropriate for the practical nurse in order to provide
emotional support to a comatose client?
a.Disturb the client as little as possible
b.Explain the plan of care to the family
c.Encourage the client to express feelings
d.Explain all nursing actions to the client - Answer-d.Explain all nursing actions to the
client
Which of the following would be normal for a 1-week-old infant?
a. Heart rate 100 bpm, respirations 26 breaths per minute, blood pressure 44 mm Hg
systolic
b. Heart rate 165 bpm, respirations 65 breaths per minute, blood pressure 94 mm Hg
systolic
c. Heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 40 breaths per minute, blood pressure 70 mm Hg
systolic
d. Heart rate 130 bpm, respirations 32 breaths per minute, blood pressure 100 mm Hg
systolic - Answer-c. Heart rate 140 bpm, respirations 40 breaths per minute, blood
pressure 70 mm Hg systolic
The practical nurse tests Sandu's Babinski reflex. What is the expected response by
Sandu to the Babinski test?
a. Dorsiflexion of the big toe
b. Flexion and extension of the leg
c. Flexion of the fingers
d. Extension and adduction of extremities - Answer-a. Dorsiflexion of the big toe
The practical nurse obtains a weight of 3 450 g for Sandu. Mrs. Wasson is concerned
about the weight loss, telling the practical nurse that she is probably not producing
enough milk. What would be the best response by the practical nurse?
1. "This weight loss is normal in the first week. Continue breastfeeding at frequent
intervals."
2. "Although most newborns lose weight in the first week, you should probably
supplement him with formula for the next few days."
3. "This is not a significant weight loss, so don't be concerned."
4. "To prevent further weight loss, you can increase your milk supply by drinking more
liquids during the day." - Answer-1. "This weight loss is normal in the first week.
Continue breastfeeding at frequent intervals."
, The practical nurse reviews insulin action, dosage, and administration with Edgar. What
is the optimum insulin regimen for most children with diabetes?
1. Twice-daily injections of rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulins
2. Multiple daily injections of rapid- and long-acting insulins
3. Total dosage and percentage of regular- to intermediate-acting insulins determined
individually
4. Ratio and dose determined by weight in kilograms - Answer-3. Total dosage and
percentage of regular- to intermediate-acting insulins determined individually
You administer seven units of regular (Humulin R) insulin at 1600 hours. When should
the practical nurse caution him to be alert for a possible hypoglycemic episode?
1. 1830 hours
2. 2030 hours
3. 2230 hours
4. 2400 hours - Answer-1. 1830 hours
Which of the following is the most important step for the practical nurse to protect her
clients from hospital-acquired infections?
1. Identify clients who are at risk.
2. Review hygiene practices with all clients.
3. Restrict visitors.
4. Lobby for the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. - Answer-1. Identify clients who
are at risk.
Mr. Carolis develops manifestations of an infection. Which of the following abnormal
findings indicates that Mr. Carolis may have an infection?
1. Leukocytosis
2. Neutropenia
3. Thrombocytosis
4. Leukopenia - Answer-1. Leukocytosis
Which of the following laboratory blood test results would be of most concern to the
practical nurse?
1. Potassium: 7 mmol/L
2. pH: 7.37
3. Sodium: 142 mmol/L
4. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 6.8 mmol/L - Answer-1. Potassium: 7 mmol/L
What are the early manifestations of ovarian cancer?
1. Vague or mild symptoms of abdominal pressure and digestive problems
2. Painful menstrual periods with increased bleeding
3. Sharp pain and swelling in the area of the affected ovary
4. Swollen inguinal lymph nodes - Answer-1. Vague or mild symptoms of abdominal
pressure and digestive problems
