REX-PN Practice Questions & Answers 2026 | Complete
Review | Graded A+
1. When would be alerted to the possibility of child abuse?
the repeated appearance of an "indicator"
the presence of many indicators
the appearance of serious injury
all of the above
2. What is one key aspect a nurse should consider during their first experience
with a client's death?
Legal implications of patient death
Medical protocols for end-of-life care
Family dynamics and support systems
Personal feelings and emotional response
3. A patient with a stage 2 pressure injury on the right heel is being discharged.
What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to prevent further
injury?
Suggest the patient avoid all physical activity.
Recommend the use of heat therapy on the injury.
Instruct the patient to frequently change positions to relieve
pressure.
Advise the patient to keep the injury covered at all times.
4. What is the primary benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
, Increased risk of allergies
Reduced bonding with the mother
Nutritional support and immune protection
Higher likelihood of obesity
5. What is a common physical sign that may indicate child abuse in infants?
Unexplained bruising
Healthy weight gain
Routine vaccinations
Normal growth patterns
6. What healthcare professional can be invaluable in assessing and treating
dysphagia and swallowing problems?
Speech-language pathologist
Physical therapist
Registered dietitian
Occupational therapist
7. A patient with peptic ulcer disease is experiencing fatigue and pallor. As a
nurse, what would be your first step in addressing their anemia?
Assess the patient's dietary intake and adherence to prescribed
treatments.
Provide education on stress management techniques.
Schedule the patient for an endoscopy.
Immediately administer a blood transfusion.
,8. If a patient reports difficulty in using a contraceptive diaphragm correctly,
what nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
Provide education on the correct insertion and usage techniques.
Encourage the patient to rely solely on withdrawal as a backup
method.
Suggest switching to a different contraceptive method immediately.
Advise the patient to use the diaphragm only during ovulation.
9. What is the definition of antenatal depression?
A mood disorder that affects individuals during adolescence.
A mental health condition that affects new mothers after childbirth.
A psychological condition that occurs in the elderly.
A type of depression that occurs during pregnancy.
10. Individuals who are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder lack
empathy
the ability to engage in nonverbal communication
intelligence
feelings of happiness
11. Discuss the importance of recognizing antenatal depression in pregnant
women.
Recognizing antenatal depression is crucial as it can impact both
the mother's health and the baby's development.
Antenatal depression is only a concern in the postpartum period.
, It is important only for the mother's mental health, not for the baby's
health.
Antenatal depression is not significant and does not affect pregnancy
outcomes.
12. Breastfeeding is beneficial to infants due to:
Decreased incidence of many infections
Positive influence on cognitive and intellectual development
All the above
Decreased incidence of chronic illnesses
13. Discuss how cultural background can affect a patient's experience and
reporting of pain after surgery.
Cultural background only affects physical recovery.
Cultural background can shape how patients express pain and their
beliefs about pain management.
Cultural background has no effect on pain perception.
Cultural background is irrelevant to healthcare.
14. The nurse is admitting a new client and is assessing the client's spirituality.
What assessment question best addresses the client's spirituality?
"Would you describe yourself as being Catholic, Protestant, or
Orthodox?"
"Are you a member of any particular church or temple?"
"What is it that most provides you with meaning in your life?"
"Do you have any particular beliefs about the afterlife?"
Review | Graded A+
1. When would be alerted to the possibility of child abuse?
the repeated appearance of an "indicator"
the presence of many indicators
the appearance of serious injury
all of the above
2. What is one key aspect a nurse should consider during their first experience
with a client's death?
Legal implications of patient death
Medical protocols for end-of-life care
Family dynamics and support systems
Personal feelings and emotional response
3. A patient with a stage 2 pressure injury on the right heel is being discharged.
What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching to prevent further
injury?
Suggest the patient avoid all physical activity.
Recommend the use of heat therapy on the injury.
Instruct the patient to frequently change positions to relieve
pressure.
Advise the patient to keep the injury covered at all times.
4. What is the primary benefit of breastfeeding for infants?
, Increased risk of allergies
Reduced bonding with the mother
Nutritional support and immune protection
Higher likelihood of obesity
5. What is a common physical sign that may indicate child abuse in infants?
Unexplained bruising
Healthy weight gain
Routine vaccinations
Normal growth patterns
6. What healthcare professional can be invaluable in assessing and treating
dysphagia and swallowing problems?
Speech-language pathologist
Physical therapist
Registered dietitian
Occupational therapist
7. A patient with peptic ulcer disease is experiencing fatigue and pallor. As a
nurse, what would be your first step in addressing their anemia?
Assess the patient's dietary intake and adherence to prescribed
treatments.
Provide education on stress management techniques.
Schedule the patient for an endoscopy.
Immediately administer a blood transfusion.
,8. If a patient reports difficulty in using a contraceptive diaphragm correctly,
what nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
Provide education on the correct insertion and usage techniques.
Encourage the patient to rely solely on withdrawal as a backup
method.
Suggest switching to a different contraceptive method immediately.
Advise the patient to use the diaphragm only during ovulation.
9. What is the definition of antenatal depression?
A mood disorder that affects individuals during adolescence.
A mental health condition that affects new mothers after childbirth.
A psychological condition that occurs in the elderly.
A type of depression that occurs during pregnancy.
10. Individuals who are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder lack
empathy
the ability to engage in nonverbal communication
intelligence
feelings of happiness
11. Discuss the importance of recognizing antenatal depression in pregnant
women.
Recognizing antenatal depression is crucial as it can impact both
the mother's health and the baby's development.
Antenatal depression is only a concern in the postpartum period.
, It is important only for the mother's mental health, not for the baby's
health.
Antenatal depression is not significant and does not affect pregnancy
outcomes.
12. Breastfeeding is beneficial to infants due to:
Decreased incidence of many infections
Positive influence on cognitive and intellectual development
All the above
Decreased incidence of chronic illnesses
13. Discuss how cultural background can affect a patient's experience and
reporting of pain after surgery.
Cultural background only affects physical recovery.
Cultural background can shape how patients express pain and their
beliefs about pain management.
Cultural background has no effect on pain perception.
Cultural background is irrelevant to healthcare.
14. The nurse is admitting a new client and is assessing the client's spirituality.
What assessment question best addresses the client's spirituality?
"Would you describe yourself as being Catholic, Protestant, or
Orthodox?"
"Are you a member of any particular church or temple?"
"What is it that most provides you with meaning in your life?"
"Do you have any particular beliefs about the afterlife?"
