CPNRE Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
physicians order reads insulin Novolin 36units and reg insulin 12units SC. What is
the process should the PN follow? - Correct answer-Inject 36units in the insulin
Novolin, then 12 units into the reg. Remove 12units of reg insulin & withdraw.
(cloudy clear, then clear cloudy)
Mrs. Bob health is rapidly declines and she is no longer able to speak or swallow
without choking. her husband request a tube feed to be started. There is advance
directive on her chart that stated no heroic measures. what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-Remind her husband of the directive
what manifestations would indicate that ms mother is in the manic phase? - Correct
answer-distractibility, elated presentation and delusions of grandeur.
Matiko 72 years old is diagnosed with right-sided hear failure. She reports swollen
feet. what other side effects does this cause?? - Correct answer-Nausea, ascites
(fluid build up in the abdomen) and distended jugular vein.
,Signs of Shock? - Correct answer-oliguria, loss vascular tone and hypotension,
warm flush skin and confusion.
Signs of left sided heart failure?? - Correct answer-cyanosis, hemoptysis and
activity intolerance
Mrs. Dennis informs the PN that she not satisfied with the lunch provide and stated
"i told the dietitian that i don't have enough food" what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-Discuss the goal of wellness in order to assists Mrs. Dennis in
evaluating her diet choices.
The physician ordered Ms Karch full fluid diet, morphine5-10mg IV 4-6hrs prn,
increase iv rate of 125ml/hr, what order should u question?? PT has diverticulitis -
Correct answer-full fluid diet you want bowels to rest
PT wants to go for a smoke but has been diagnosis with MI. What should the PN
do? - Correct answer-Remind the pt that the physician ordered bedrest
best example of a PN actively participating in improving the quality of nursing
care? - Correct answer-Agreeing to membership on the infection control
committee.
Mr. Todd is 84years old diagnosis of actue pulmonary edema. the PN gave
Furosemide (Lasix) 40mg IV. what should the PN do first. - Correct answer-Assess
urine output. Furosemide is a loop directic. (Lasix helps decrease edema)
,Mr. C 64years old admitted into palliatie care with end stage cancer. he request a
ceremony that involves lighting sweet grass and producing smoke. how should the
PN best support this wish? - Correct answer-discuss the clients request with the
charge nurse
Bob, 67years old resides in an assisted living facility. he requires partial assistance
with personal care. but its faster if the HCA does everything for him. what is the
PN best course of action?? - Correct answer-collaborate with the client and staff to
develop a plan that meets his care needs.
Mr. wong 78years old only speaks Chinese and is cognitively impaired. his son
reports that his father fell last week. when bathing the client the practical nurse
observes several injuries in different stages of healing...what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-arrange a care conference with the inter-professional team.
What is caput succedaneum? - Correct answer-Crosses the suture lines
what is Cephalhematoma? - Correct answer-(does not cross suture line)collection
of blood between periosteum and skull bone that it covers
What are newborn vitals? - Correct answer-temp-36.3-37.2
resps-30-60
HR-100-160
, SPO2-95-100
What is the difference between gravida and para? - Correct answer-Gravida # of
pregnancies
Para # of births after 20weeks
Twins count as one pregnancy
Where is the aortic? - Correct answer-right side second intercostal space.
where is the pulmonic? - Correct answer-left side 2 intercostal space
Where is Erb's point? - Correct answer-left 3rd intercostal space
Where is the tricuspid valve? - Correct answer-left 5/4 intercostal space
where is the mitral - Correct answer-left 5 intercostal space
How to assess abdomen - Correct answer-Inspect, Auscultate, Palpate
where do you start in abdomen assessment?? - Correct answer-RLQ and go
clockwise. should hear 5-30 movements in 1min if not listen for 5 mins in each
quadrant.
How many quadrants are there? - Correct answer-four
what does this < symbol mean?? - Correct answer-less
what does this > symbol mean?? - Correct answer-greater than
Graded A+
physicians order reads insulin Novolin 36units and reg insulin 12units SC. What is
the process should the PN follow? - Correct answer-Inject 36units in the insulin
Novolin, then 12 units into the reg. Remove 12units of reg insulin & withdraw.
(cloudy clear, then clear cloudy)
Mrs. Bob health is rapidly declines and she is no longer able to speak or swallow
without choking. her husband request a tube feed to be started. There is advance
directive on her chart that stated no heroic measures. what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-Remind her husband of the directive
what manifestations would indicate that ms mother is in the manic phase? - Correct
answer-distractibility, elated presentation and delusions of grandeur.
Matiko 72 years old is diagnosed with right-sided hear failure. She reports swollen
feet. what other side effects does this cause?? - Correct answer-Nausea, ascites
(fluid build up in the abdomen) and distended jugular vein.
,Signs of Shock? - Correct answer-oliguria, loss vascular tone and hypotension,
warm flush skin and confusion.
Signs of left sided heart failure?? - Correct answer-cyanosis, hemoptysis and
activity intolerance
Mrs. Dennis informs the PN that she not satisfied with the lunch provide and stated
"i told the dietitian that i don't have enough food" what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-Discuss the goal of wellness in order to assists Mrs. Dennis in
evaluating her diet choices.
The physician ordered Ms Karch full fluid diet, morphine5-10mg IV 4-6hrs prn,
increase iv rate of 125ml/hr, what order should u question?? PT has diverticulitis -
Correct answer-full fluid diet you want bowels to rest
PT wants to go for a smoke but has been diagnosis with MI. What should the PN
do? - Correct answer-Remind the pt that the physician ordered bedrest
best example of a PN actively participating in improving the quality of nursing
care? - Correct answer-Agreeing to membership on the infection control
committee.
Mr. Todd is 84years old diagnosis of actue pulmonary edema. the PN gave
Furosemide (Lasix) 40mg IV. what should the PN do first. - Correct answer-Assess
urine output. Furosemide is a loop directic. (Lasix helps decrease edema)
,Mr. C 64years old admitted into palliatie care with end stage cancer. he request a
ceremony that involves lighting sweet grass and producing smoke. how should the
PN best support this wish? - Correct answer-discuss the clients request with the
charge nurse
Bob, 67years old resides in an assisted living facility. he requires partial assistance
with personal care. but its faster if the HCA does everything for him. what is the
PN best course of action?? - Correct answer-collaborate with the client and staff to
develop a plan that meets his care needs.
Mr. wong 78years old only speaks Chinese and is cognitively impaired. his son
reports that his father fell last week. when bathing the client the practical nurse
observes several injuries in different stages of healing...what should the PN do? -
Correct answer-arrange a care conference with the inter-professional team.
What is caput succedaneum? - Correct answer-Crosses the suture lines
what is Cephalhematoma? - Correct answer-(does not cross suture line)collection
of blood between periosteum and skull bone that it covers
What are newborn vitals? - Correct answer-temp-36.3-37.2
resps-30-60
HR-100-160
, SPO2-95-100
What is the difference between gravida and para? - Correct answer-Gravida # of
pregnancies
Para # of births after 20weeks
Twins count as one pregnancy
Where is the aortic? - Correct answer-right side second intercostal space.
where is the pulmonic? - Correct answer-left side 2 intercostal space
Where is Erb's point? - Correct answer-left 3rd intercostal space
Where is the tricuspid valve? - Correct answer-left 5/4 intercostal space
where is the mitral - Correct answer-left 5 intercostal space
How to assess abdomen - Correct answer-Inspect, Auscultate, Palpate
where do you start in abdomen assessment?? - Correct answer-RLQ and go
clockwise. should hear 5-30 movements in 1min if not listen for 5 mins in each
quadrant.
How many quadrants are there? - Correct answer-four
what does this < symbol mean?? - Correct answer-less
what does this > symbol mean?? - Correct answer-greater than
