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CPNRE PREP YARDSTICK EXAM BANK
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {160 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
Mrs. McLean, 61-year-old, is admitted with heart failure. She
presents with a productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema.
She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula. She
has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol
(Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. Mac Lean's respiratory rate increases to 28 breaths per
minute at rest. What should the practical nurse do first?
A. Contact the physician immediately
B. Collaborate with the nurse-in-charge
C. Increase oxygen to 6 L per minute
D. Raise the head of the bed. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. Raise
the head of the bed
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Placing the client in an upright position allows for improved lung
expansion.
Ms. Moyer, 20 years old, presents with a fever and sore throat.
She is homeless, has disorder, uses IV street drugs and is
hepatitis C positive. She is elated, easily distracted and disruptive
and that she is married to the prime minister. She has not taken
her lithium (Lithane) in 4 months claiming that she has been
cured.
A) Refer Ms. Moher to a social worker to assist with housing.
B) Inform Ms. Moher that she is not married to the prime
minister.
C) Request that the physician assess Ms. Moher's throat.
D) Discuss with Ms. Moher's about resuming her lithium
medication. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Request that the
physician assess Ms. Mother's throat
While it is important to address the other concerns, Ms. Moher
could have strep throat.
Mr. Miller, 56 years old, is scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. He has been attempting to cut down on
smoking in anticipation of his surgery.
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Day 2 postoperatively, Mr. Miller informs the practical nurse that
he is nauseated and does not "feel well." What should the
practical nurse do first?
A) Assess Mr. Miller's vital signs and abdomen.
B) Encourage him to ambulate.
C) Administer a p.r.n. antiemetic.
complete a thorough assessment.
D) Encourage Mr. Miller to rest and eat ice chips. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > A) Assess Mr. Miller's vital signs and abdomen.
The practical nurse must check for postoperative complications,
including fever, nausea, abdominal pain or distension.
Ms. Moyer, 20 years old, presents with a fever and sore throat.
She is homeless, has disorder, uses IV street drugs and is
hepatitis C positive. She is elated, easily distracted and disruptive
and that she is married to the prime minister. She has not taken
her lithium (Lithane) in 4 months claiming that she has been
cured.
What should the practical nurse consider as the priority health
teaching when Ms. Moher resumes her lithium?
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A) Encourage Ms. Moher to have her serum lithium level checked
regularly.
B) Ensure Ms. Moher is taking her lithium at the same time every
day.
C) Ensure Ms. Moher is taking her lithium after meals.
D) Advise Ms. Moher to lower sodium intake while taking lithium.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A) Encourage Ms. Moher to have her
serum lithium level checked regularly.
Dosages may need to be altered to maintain a therapeutic level.
Blood test also confirm compliance. Toxicity can also be
determined by serum levels.
The practical nurse is the nurse-in-charge on a long-term care
unit. At the end of the shift, the practical nurse notices that an
unregulated healthcare worker has not completed all assigned
duties. What should the practical nurse do first?
A) Instruct the unregulated health worker to document the
omitted care.
B) Reassign the remainder of care to another staff member.
C) Direct the unregulated health worker to remain on shift to
finish duties.
CPNRE PREP YARDSTICK EXAM BANK
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALL ANSWERED {160 Q & A}
ALREADY GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
Mrs. McLean, 61-year-old, is admitted with heart failure. She
presents with a productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema.
She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula. She
has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol
(Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. Mac Lean's respiratory rate increases to 28 breaths per
minute at rest. What should the practical nurse do first?
A. Contact the physician immediately
B. Collaborate with the nurse-in-charge
C. Increase oxygen to 6 L per minute
D. Raise the head of the bed. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > D. Raise
the head of the bed
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Placing the client in an upright position allows for improved lung
expansion.
Ms. Moyer, 20 years old, presents with a fever and sore throat.
She is homeless, has disorder, uses IV street drugs and is
hepatitis C positive. She is elated, easily distracted and disruptive
and that she is married to the prime minister. She has not taken
her lithium (Lithane) in 4 months claiming that she has been
cured.
A) Refer Ms. Moher to a social worker to assist with housing.
B) Inform Ms. Moher that she is not married to the prime
minister.
C) Request that the physician assess Ms. Moher's throat.
D) Discuss with Ms. Moher's about resuming her lithium
medication. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > C. Request that the
physician assess Ms. Mother's throat
While it is important to address the other concerns, Ms. Moher
could have strep throat.
Mr. Miller, 56 years old, is scheduled for a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. He has been attempting to cut down on
smoking in anticipation of his surgery.
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Day 2 postoperatively, Mr. Miller informs the practical nurse that
he is nauseated and does not "feel well." What should the
practical nurse do first?
A) Assess Mr. Miller's vital signs and abdomen.
B) Encourage him to ambulate.
C) Administer a p.r.n. antiemetic.
complete a thorough assessment.
D) Encourage Mr. Miller to rest and eat ice chips. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > A) Assess Mr. Miller's vital signs and abdomen.
The practical nurse must check for postoperative complications,
including fever, nausea, abdominal pain or distension.
Ms. Moyer, 20 years old, presents with a fever and sore throat.
She is homeless, has disorder, uses IV street drugs and is
hepatitis C positive. She is elated, easily distracted and disruptive
and that she is married to the prime minister. She has not taken
her lithium (Lithane) in 4 months claiming that she has been
cured.
What should the practical nurse consider as the priority health
teaching when Ms. Moher resumes her lithium?
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A) Encourage Ms. Moher to have her serum lithium level checked
regularly.
B) Ensure Ms. Moher is taking her lithium at the same time every
day.
C) Ensure Ms. Moher is taking her lithium after meals.
D) Advise Ms. Moher to lower sodium intake while taking lithium.
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > A) Encourage Ms. Moher to have her
serum lithium level checked regularly.
Dosages may need to be altered to maintain a therapeutic level.
Blood test also confirm compliance. Toxicity can also be
determined by serum levels.
The practical nurse is the nurse-in-charge on a long-term care
unit. At the end of the shift, the practical nurse notices that an
unregulated healthcare worker has not completed all assigned
duties. What should the practical nurse do first?
A) Instruct the unregulated health worker to document the
omitted care.
B) Reassign the remainder of care to another staff member.
C) Direct the unregulated health worker to remain on shift to
finish duties.
