CPNRE EXAM PREP 1|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST 2026/2027
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Question 1
Peter, a nurse manager, is responsible for a team of 2 registered nurses (RNs), 4 registered
practical nurses (RPN), and 3 nurse practitioner (NPs). Peter notices a lack of team morale,
lack of clarity of roles and increasing negative communication between the team members.
How should Peter describe the level of education for the NP?
a. A nurse who has specialty certification from the Canadian Nurses Association
b. A nurse who has taken a special interest course in a unique field
c. A nurse who has an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than nursing
d. A nurse educated with a master's degree
ANSWER
D
Question 2
A practical nurse has been reviewing research focusing on the benefits of hand washing in
preventing the spread of microorganisms. The last few days he has notices a number of
health care workers not washing their hands between client contact. He wants to initiate a
change in practice. Which of the following actions should he perform?
a. Monitor to ensure that all staff consistently wash their hands between each client contact
b. Have a discussion about hand washing with fellow nurses during the morning break
c. Report the lack of hand washing to the local Medical Officer of Health for a follow-up with
the health care workers
d. Develop a poster and pamphlet to be used at the sinks on each unit to promote hand
washing
ANSWER
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,D
Question 3
A 84-year-old client at a long-term care facility suddenly dies. Which of the following reflects
the most appropriate time for the nurse to shroud the body?
a. After the body has been transferred to the morgue
b. After the family has had time with the body
c. As quickly as possible to accommodate the next admission
d. Before the family enters the room and sees the body
ANSWER
B
Question 4
A nurse calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication prescription. The
dosage prescribed is higher than the recommended dosage, however, the nurse is unable to
locate the HCP for an explanation. Which action should the nurse take if the medication is
due to be administered at this moment?
a. Contact the nursing supervisor
b. Administer the dose prescribed
c. Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted
d. Administer the recommended dose until the HCP can be located
ANSWER
C
Question 5
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,Based on CCPNR (Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators) outline around ethical
decision making, which of the following step is next after gathering the factual information
relevant to the issue?
a. Clarify the challenge or problem
b. Describe the issue and identify the nature of the problem
c. Implement your decision as thoughtfully and sensitively as possible
d. Identify options for action, recognizing that the best option may not be obvious at the
outset
ANSWER
A
Question 6
A client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization mentioned to the practical nurse, "I thought I
understood everything when I signed the consent form, but now I'm unsure". Which of the
following responses by the nurse is best?
a. "You should have listened more closely to the explanation?"
b. "Would you like to ask more questions."
c. "I'll get you a pamphlet about cardiac catheterization."
d. "That often happens during procedure explanations"
ANSWER
B
Question 7
A practical nurse works in an orthopedic surgery unit of a hospital in Toronto. Many of the
clients are older adults (older than 60 years old) with increased risk for hospital-acquired
infections. Which of the following is the most important step for the practical nurse to
protect her clients from hospital-acquired infections?
a. Review hygiene practices will all clients
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, b. Identify clients who are at risk
c. Restrict visitors
d. Lobby for the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
ANSWER
B
Question 8
An RPN nurse inspects a client with a burn obtained as a result of iontophoresis. Would
would be the pH of the client's skin if the nurse correctly describes the burn as an alkaline
reaction?
a. 6
b. 2
c. 4
d. 9
ANSWER
A
Question 9
Vivian, a practical nurse, suspects that one of her coworkers is self-administering illegal
drugs during work hours. Based on the options below, which of the following is Vivian's first
priority action?
a. Discuss the concerns with one of the doctors
b. Report the nurse to the provincial or territorial governing body
c. Determine if this is a breach of hospital policy
d. Notify the nurse manager and document the situation
ANSWER
D
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VERIFIED ANSWERS |LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Peter, a nurse manager, is responsible for a team of 2 registered nurses (RNs), 4 registered
practical nurses (RPN), and 3 nurse practitioner (NPs). Peter notices a lack of team morale,
lack of clarity of roles and increasing negative communication between the team members.
How should Peter describe the level of education for the NP?
a. A nurse who has specialty certification from the Canadian Nurses Association
b. A nurse who has taken a special interest course in a unique field
c. A nurse who has an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than nursing
d. A nurse educated with a master's degree
ANSWER
D
Question 2
A practical nurse has been reviewing research focusing on the benefits of hand washing in
preventing the spread of microorganisms. The last few days he has notices a number of
health care workers not washing their hands between client contact. He wants to initiate a
change in practice. Which of the following actions should he perform?
a. Monitor to ensure that all staff consistently wash their hands between each client contact
b. Have a discussion about hand washing with fellow nurses during the morning break
c. Report the lack of hand washing to the local Medical Officer of Health for a follow-up with
the health care workers
d. Develop a poster and pamphlet to be used at the sinks on each unit to promote hand
washing
ANSWER
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,D
Question 3
A 84-year-old client at a long-term care facility suddenly dies. Which of the following reflects
the most appropriate time for the nurse to shroud the body?
a. After the body has been transferred to the morgue
b. After the family has had time with the body
c. As quickly as possible to accommodate the next admission
d. Before the family enters the room and sees the body
ANSWER
B
Question 4
A nurse calls the health care provider (HCP) regarding a new medication prescription. The
dosage prescribed is higher than the recommended dosage, however, the nurse is unable to
locate the HCP for an explanation. Which action should the nurse take if the medication is
due to be administered at this moment?
a. Contact the nursing supervisor
b. Administer the dose prescribed
c. Hold the medication until the HCP can be contacted
d. Administer the recommended dose until the HCP can be located
ANSWER
C
Question 5
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@THE STUDY VAULT
,Based on CCPNR (Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators) outline around ethical
decision making, which of the following step is next after gathering the factual information
relevant to the issue?
a. Clarify the challenge or problem
b. Describe the issue and identify the nature of the problem
c. Implement your decision as thoughtfully and sensitively as possible
d. Identify options for action, recognizing that the best option may not be obvious at the
outset
ANSWER
A
Question 6
A client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization mentioned to the practical nurse, "I thought I
understood everything when I signed the consent form, but now I'm unsure". Which of the
following responses by the nurse is best?
a. "You should have listened more closely to the explanation?"
b. "Would you like to ask more questions."
c. "I'll get you a pamphlet about cardiac catheterization."
d. "That often happens during procedure explanations"
ANSWER
B
Question 7
A practical nurse works in an orthopedic surgery unit of a hospital in Toronto. Many of the
clients are older adults (older than 60 years old) with increased risk for hospital-acquired
infections. Which of the following is the most important step for the practical nurse to
protect her clients from hospital-acquired infections?
a. Review hygiene practices will all clients
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, b. Identify clients who are at risk
c. Restrict visitors
d. Lobby for the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
ANSWER
B
Question 8
An RPN nurse inspects a client with a burn obtained as a result of iontophoresis. Would
would be the pH of the client's skin if the nurse correctly describes the burn as an alkaline
reaction?
a. 6
b. 2
c. 4
d. 9
ANSWER
A
Question 9
Vivian, a practical nurse, suspects that one of her coworkers is self-administering illegal
drugs during work hours. Based on the options below, which of the following is Vivian's first
priority action?
a. Discuss the concerns with one of the doctors
b. Report the nurse to the provincial or territorial governing body
c. Determine if this is a breach of hospital policy
d. Notify the nurse manager and document the situation
ANSWER
D
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