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,What is the purpose of the REx-PN The REx-PN exam preview allows candidates to review
exam preview? exam items similar to those they may see on test day. It
is a static exam available for download in English and
French, but it is not scored and does not predict actual
exam outcomes.
What should a 12-year-old client with The client should apply ice to the affected area.
hemophilia do after an injury?
Which client should the nurse check The nurse should first check the client with acute
first? pancreatitis who has absent bowel sounds and is
reporting vomiting.
What laboratory test should be The nurse should monitor the activated partial
monitored for a client receiving thromboplastin time (APTT) to evaluate the
heparin? effectiveness of heparin therapy.
What instruction should be given to a The nurse should instruct the client to drink bottled
client with hepatitis A? water rather than tap water.
What is an appropriate instruction for The nurse should advise participants to enroll in a
preventing gastric cancer? smoking cessation program.
Which prescription should the nurse The nurse should clarify the prescription for ibuprofen
clarify for a client with a gastric ulcer? 200 mg, as it can exacerbate gastric ulcers.
What nursing intervention promotes Keeping the client's extremities warm promotes
circulation in a client with peripheral circulation.
arterial insufficiency?
What response is appropriate for a The nurse should say, 'This medication is to help clear
client refusing antipsychotic your thinking. I will offer it to you again later.'
medication?
What finding should be followed up for Muscle weakness should be followed up as it may
a client receiving atorvastatin? indicate a serious side effect.
, What finding supports a diagnosis of Tachycardia can support a diagnosis of Addison's
Addison's disease? disease.
What precaution should be taken when The nurse should use time and distance limitations
caring for a client receiving radiation while at the client's bedside.
therapy?
Who needs prophylactic antibiotics A client with a prosthetic heart valve needs prophylactic
before dental procedures? antibiotics.
What risk factor is associated with Receiving hemodialysis treatments is a risk factor for
hepatitis B? developing hepatitis B.
What should a client avoid while crutch The client should not support their weight on their
walking? axillae, as this can cause nerve damage.
What is the appropriate assignment for The nurse can be assigned to a client who had a
a medical-surgical nurse in a maternity vaginal delivery 2 days ago and is scheduled to be
unit? discharged.
What is an appropriate response to a The nurse should ask, 'What has been the most helpful
client with major depression expressing for you?' to encourage further discussion.
improvement?
What dietary restriction should a client The client should consume a low-protein, low-residue
follow before a PET scan? diet for 72 hours before the test.
What should a nurse say to a grieving The nurse can say, 'I am so sorry for your family's loss.'
family? to express empathy.
What indicates a caregiver's The caregiver should state, 'I had handrails installed in
understanding of home safety for a the bathtub and next to the toilet.'
client with hemiplegia?
Nursing Content Review,
Practice Questions,
Test-Taking Strategies &
Exam Prep | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,What is the purpose of the REx-PN The REx-PN exam preview allows candidates to review
exam preview? exam items similar to those they may see on test day. It
is a static exam available for download in English and
French, but it is not scored and does not predict actual
exam outcomes.
What should a 12-year-old client with The client should apply ice to the affected area.
hemophilia do after an injury?
Which client should the nurse check The nurse should first check the client with acute
first? pancreatitis who has absent bowel sounds and is
reporting vomiting.
What laboratory test should be The nurse should monitor the activated partial
monitored for a client receiving thromboplastin time (APTT) to evaluate the
heparin? effectiveness of heparin therapy.
What instruction should be given to a The nurse should instruct the client to drink bottled
client with hepatitis A? water rather than tap water.
What is an appropriate instruction for The nurse should advise participants to enroll in a
preventing gastric cancer? smoking cessation program.
Which prescription should the nurse The nurse should clarify the prescription for ibuprofen
clarify for a client with a gastric ulcer? 200 mg, as it can exacerbate gastric ulcers.
What nursing intervention promotes Keeping the client's extremities warm promotes
circulation in a client with peripheral circulation.
arterial insufficiency?
What response is appropriate for a The nurse should say, 'This medication is to help clear
client refusing antipsychotic your thinking. I will offer it to you again later.'
medication?
What finding should be followed up for Muscle weakness should be followed up as it may
a client receiving atorvastatin? indicate a serious side effect.
, What finding supports a diagnosis of Tachycardia can support a diagnosis of Addison's
Addison's disease? disease.
What precaution should be taken when The nurse should use time and distance limitations
caring for a client receiving radiation while at the client's bedside.
therapy?
Who needs prophylactic antibiotics A client with a prosthetic heart valve needs prophylactic
before dental procedures? antibiotics.
What risk factor is associated with Receiving hemodialysis treatments is a risk factor for
hepatitis B? developing hepatitis B.
What should a client avoid while crutch The client should not support their weight on their
walking? axillae, as this can cause nerve damage.
What is the appropriate assignment for The nurse can be assigned to a client who had a
a medical-surgical nurse in a maternity vaginal delivery 2 days ago and is scheduled to be
unit? discharged.
What is an appropriate response to a The nurse should ask, 'What has been the most helpful
client with major depression expressing for you?' to encourage further discussion.
improvement?
What dietary restriction should a client The client should consume a low-protein, low-residue
follow before a PET scan? diet for 72 hours before the test.
What should a nurse say to a grieving The nurse can say, 'I am so sorry for your family's loss.'
family? to express empathy.
What indicates a caregiver's The caregiver should state, 'I had handrails installed in
understanding of home safety for a the bathtub and next to the toilet.'
client with hemiplegia?
