CANADIAN PN EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS: CANADIAN PRACTICAL NURSE
REGISTRATION EXAMINATION, 2025/2026
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
During a documentation session, one of the new nurses asks what
abbreviations can be used within pt health record. What abbreviations
should the nurse use
a. abbreviations learned in school
b. abbreviations approved by the Canadian Nurses Association
c. abbreviations approved by the hospital
d, abbreviations that are common use on specific units within the hospital
c. >>> CORREC ANSWERS abbreviations approved by the hospital
Best practice:
- Use standardized, approved abbreviations listed in the facility's
abbreviation policy/manual
- Avoid using dangerous or unclear abbreviations (e.g., those on the ISMP
"Do Not Use" list)
Examples of safe, commonly approved abbreviations:
- BP – Blood Pressure
- HR – Heart Rate
- PRN – As needed
- IV – Intravenous
- PO – By mouth
Abbreviations to avoid:
,- U (for units) – write “units”
- QD or OD – write “daily” or “once daily”
- MS, MSO4, MgSO4 – write full drug names (e.g., morphine sulfate)
In summary:
The nurse should use only approved and widely recognized abbreviations
to ensure clarity and patient safety.
Which form of substance abuse is most common in Canada?
1. Narcotics
2. Alcohol
3. Marijuana
4. Inhalants
2. Alcohol>>> correct answers Alcohol is the most commonly abused
substance in Canada. It is widely used and socially accepted, but
excessive use contributes significantly to health issues, injuries, and
societal costs.
Other substances:
- Marijuana is common but less associated with harm than alcohol.
- Narcotics (e.g., opioids) are a major concern due to overdose risks but
are less commonly used overall.
- Inhalants are rare and mostly seen in younger populations.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
which statement is most accurate regarding pt consent
a. nurses are responsible for ensuring that pt signs all consent forms on
health record
,b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent
is the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
c. verbal consent for operative procedures is acceptable. Written consent
isn't necessary
d. when pt is admitted to hospital, they sign a written consent covering all
tx
b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent
is the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
in the health record, a nurse has written
"verbal order acetominophen 325 mg PO prn for pain."
There is no evidence that this was an emergency.
Which of the following describes best practice r/t verbal orders
a. verbal orders are to be avoided except in an emergency
b. nurse should follow the same practice for verbal orders as telephone
orders
c. verbal orders should never be accepted even in emergencies
d. only RN may receive verbal order from dr
a. verbal orders are to be avoided except in an emergency situation
new grad reviews a variety of orders on sample health records. Which of
the following is a correct order
a. acetaminophen 325 mg PO for pain
b. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
c. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain as needed
d. acetaminophen 325 or 650 mg q4-6h prn
b. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
, during orientation, nurse educator states the hospital uses evidence
informed practice to guide clinical decision making. what best describes
evidence informed practice
a. opportunity to obtain govt funding
b. opportunity to transfer research findings into clinical practice
c. chance for professionals to trial untested findings
d. way to promote enhanced assessment skills
b. opportunity to transfer research findings into clinical practice
A manager of home care nurses has noticed over the past 3 months a lack
of clarity about the roles of the team members, poor team morale,
increasing negative communication, and team conflict. The manager
decides to support her staff by providing an education session.
One of the new team members is a nurse practitioner (NP). How should
the manager 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 at the master's level with a specialization in a
particular practice area
d, A nurse practitioner is usually educated at the master's level.
QUESTIONS: CANADIAN PRACTICAL NURSE
REGISTRATION EXAMINATION, 2025/2026
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
During a documentation session, one of the new nurses asks what
abbreviations can be used within pt health record. What abbreviations
should the nurse use
a. abbreviations learned in school
b. abbreviations approved by the Canadian Nurses Association
c. abbreviations approved by the hospital
d, abbreviations that are common use on specific units within the hospital
c. >>> CORREC ANSWERS abbreviations approved by the hospital
Best practice:
- Use standardized, approved abbreviations listed in the facility's
abbreviation policy/manual
- Avoid using dangerous or unclear abbreviations (e.g., those on the ISMP
"Do Not Use" list)
Examples of safe, commonly approved abbreviations:
- BP – Blood Pressure
- HR – Heart Rate
- PRN – As needed
- IV – Intravenous
- PO – By mouth
Abbreviations to avoid:
,- U (for units) – write “units”
- QD or OD – write “daily” or “once daily”
- MS, MSO4, MgSO4 – write full drug names (e.g., morphine sulfate)
In summary:
The nurse should use only approved and widely recognized abbreviations
to ensure clarity and patient safety.
Which form of substance abuse is most common in Canada?
1. Narcotics
2. Alcohol
3. Marijuana
4. Inhalants
2. Alcohol>>> correct answers Alcohol is the most commonly abused
substance in Canada. It is widely used and socially accepted, but
excessive use contributes significantly to health issues, injuries, and
societal costs.
Other substances:
- Marijuana is common but less associated with harm than alcohol.
- Narcotics (e.g., opioids) are a major concern due to overdose risks but
are less commonly used overall.
- Inhalants are rare and mostly seen in younger populations.
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
which statement is most accurate regarding pt consent
a. nurses are responsible for ensuring that pt signs all consent forms on
health record
,b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent
is the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
c. verbal consent for operative procedures is acceptable. Written consent
isn't necessary
d. when pt is admitted to hospital, they sign a written consent covering all
tx
b. healthcare provider proposing the procedure requiring written consent
is the person who must ensure written consent is obtained
in the health record, a nurse has written
"verbal order acetominophen 325 mg PO prn for pain."
There is no evidence that this was an emergency.
Which of the following describes best practice r/t verbal orders
a. verbal orders are to be avoided except in an emergency
b. nurse should follow the same practice for verbal orders as telephone
orders
c. verbal orders should never be accepted even in emergencies
d. only RN may receive verbal order from dr
a. verbal orders are to be avoided except in an emergency situation
new grad reviews a variety of orders on sample health records. Which of
the following is a correct order
a. acetaminophen 325 mg PO for pain
b. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
c. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain as needed
d. acetaminophen 325 or 650 mg q4-6h prn
b. acetaminophen 325-650 mg PO for pain q4-6h prn
, during orientation, nurse educator states the hospital uses evidence
informed practice to guide clinical decision making. what best describes
evidence informed practice
a. opportunity to obtain govt funding
b. opportunity to transfer research findings into clinical practice
c. chance for professionals to trial untested findings
d. way to promote enhanced assessment skills
b. opportunity to transfer research findings into clinical practice
A manager of home care nurses has noticed over the past 3 months a lack
of clarity about the roles of the team members, poor team morale,
increasing negative communication, and team conflict. The manager
decides to support her staff by providing an education session.
One of the new team members is a nurse practitioner (NP). How should
the manager 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 at the master's level with a specialization in a
particular practice area
d, A nurse practitioner is usually educated at the master's level.
