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Canadian PN Exam 2025/2026 Exam
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The practical nurse takes Sandu's vital signs. 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
The practical nurse tests Sandu's Babinski reflex. What is the expected
response by Sandhu to the Babinski test?
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,a) Dorsiflexion of the big toe
b) Flexion and extension of the leg
c) Flexion of the fingers
d) Extension and adduction of extremies - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
The practical nurse obtains a weight of 3450g 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?
a) "This weight loss is normal in the first week. Continue breastfeeding at
frequent intervals."
b) "Although most newborns lose weight in the first week, you should
probably supplement him with formula for the next few days."
c) "This is not a significant weight loss, so don't be concerned."
d) "To prevent further weight loss, you can increase your milk supply by
drinking more liquids during the day." - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
Mrs. Wasson complains that her nipples are sore. What should the
practical nurse suggest for care of the breasts?
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, a) Air the nipples as much as possible
b) Use a lanolin-based cream after every feeding
c) Use plastic-lined breast pads
d) Begin nursing with the breast that is most painful - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
Mrs. Wasson plans to express breast milk for use when she has a
babysitter. She asks the practical nurse how she should instruct the
babysitter to warm the bottle. What should be the practical nurse's
response?
a) Place the bottle in a pot of water and heat slowly on top of the stove
b) Place the bottle in a microwave oven and heat at a low temperature
c) Place the bottle in a bowl of lukewarm water
d) Warming is not necessary, as the bottle can be used directly from the
refrigerator - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c
When Edgar was diagnosed at age 4 with type 1 diabetes, he exhibited the
cardinal symptoms of the three "polys". What are these manifestations?
a) Polycythemia, polyuria, polymyositis
b) Polydipsia, polyelectrolyte, polyneuropathy
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Canadian PN Exam 2025/2026 Exam
Questions Marking Scheme New Update
| A+ Rated
The practical nurse takes Sandu's vital signs. 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
The practical nurse tests Sandu's Babinski reflex. What is the expected
response by Sandhu to the Babinski test?
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,a) Dorsiflexion of the big toe
b) Flexion and extension of the leg
c) Flexion of the fingers
d) Extension and adduction of extremies - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
The practical nurse obtains a weight of 3450g 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?
a) "This weight loss is normal in the first week. Continue breastfeeding at
frequent intervals."
b) "Although most newborns lose weight in the first week, you should
probably supplement him with formula for the next few days."
c) "This is not a significant weight loss, so don't be concerned."
d) "To prevent further weight loss, you can increase your milk supply by
drinking more liquids during the day." - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
Mrs. Wasson complains that her nipples are sore. What should the
practical nurse suggest for care of the breasts?
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, a) Air the nipples as much as possible
b) Use a lanolin-based cream after every feeding
c) Use plastic-lined breast pads
d) Begin nursing with the breast that is most painful - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔a
Mrs. Wasson plans to express breast milk for use when she has a
babysitter. She asks the practical nurse how she should instruct the
babysitter to warm the bottle. What should be the practical nurse's
response?
a) Place the bottle in a pot of water and heat slowly on top of the stove
b) Place the bottle in a microwave oven and heat at a low temperature
c) Place the bottle in a bowl of lukewarm water
d) Warming is not necessary, as the bottle can be used directly from the
refrigerator - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔c
When Edgar was diagnosed at age 4 with type 1 diabetes, he exhibited the
cardinal symptoms of the three "polys". What are these manifestations?
a) Polycythemia, polyuria, polymyositis
b) Polydipsia, polyelectrolyte, polyneuropathy
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