REX-PN PRACTICE TEST newest actual 2025/2026 with
complete QUESTIONS & ANSWER, verified | GRADE A+
A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the
infant could be expected to weigh:
A. 14 pounds
B. 18 pounds
C. 25 pounds
D. 30 pounds - ----Answers----Option A: The infant's birth
weight should double by 6 months of age.
A client with nontropical sprue has an exacerbation of
symptoms. Which meal selection is responsible for the
recurrence of the client's symptoms?
A. Mixed fruit and yogurt
B. Cream of tomato soup and crackers
C. Baked potato with sour cream and chives
D. Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing - ----Answers--
--Option B: The symptoms of nontropical sprue and celiac are
caused by the ingestion of gluten, which is found in wheat,
oats, barley, and rye. Creamed soup and crackers contain
gluten.
,A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving
Digoxin (lanoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is
having a desired effect?
A. Increased urinary output
B. Stabilized weight
C. Improved appetite
D. Increased pedal edema - ----Answers----Option A: Lanoxin
slows and strengthens the contraction of the heart. An
increase in the urinary output shows that the medication is
having the desired effect by eliminating excess fluid from the
body.
Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of
the toddler?
A. Ball
B. Coloring book and crayons
C. Building cubes
D. Swing set - ----Answers----Option A: The toddler has
gross motor skills suited to playing with a ball, which can be
kicked forward or thrown overhand.
The physician has ordered Basaljel (aluminum carbonate gel)
for a client with recurrent indigestion. The nurse should teach
the client common side effects of the medication, which
include:
,A. Constipation
B. Diarrhea
C. Urinary retention
D. Confusion - ----Answers----Option A: Antacids containing
aluminum and calcium tend to cause constipation. Aluminum
causes the relaxation of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle
which delays gastric emptying causing constipation.
A client is admitted with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA). A common complaint of the client with an abdominal
aortic aneurysm is:
A. Loss of sensation in the lower extremities
B. Back pain that lessens when standing
C. Decreased urinary output
D. Pulsations in the periumbilical area - ----Answers----
Option D: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a stretched and
bulging area of the aorta. The client usually has complaints of
pulsations or "feeling my heartbeat" in the abdomen. The
sensation is due to the blood flowing through the abdominal
aorta.
A client is admitted with acute adrenal crisis. During the intake
assessment, the nurse can expect to find that the client has:
A. Low blood pressure
, B. Slow, regular pulse
C. Warm, flushed skin
D. Increased urination - ----Answers----Option A: Acute
adrenal crisis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused
by a lack of cortisol, a hormone that is responsible for
maintaining the blood pressure. Low levels of cortisol can
cause a decrease in blood pressure.
An elderly client is hospitalized for transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which finding postoperatively should be
reported to the doctor immediately?
A. Hourly urinary output of 40-50 cc
B. Bright red urine output with many clots
C. Dark red urine output with few clots
D. Requests for pain med q 4 hrs. - ----Answers----Option B:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical
procedure that involves the removal of a section of the
prostate. It is indicated for people with an enlarged prostate.
After the procedure, a urinary catheter with continuous
bladder irrigation is done to remove and prevent blood clots in
the bladder. Bright red bleeding with many clots may indicate
the need to increase the rate of irrigation infusion per
physician's order.
A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever.
Which finding is suggestive of polymigratory arthritis?
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A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the
infant could be expected to weigh:
A. 14 pounds
B. 18 pounds
C. 25 pounds
D. 30 pounds - ----Answers----Option A: The infant's birth
weight should double by 6 months of age.
A client with nontropical sprue has an exacerbation of
symptoms. Which meal selection is responsible for the
recurrence of the client's symptoms?
A. Mixed fruit and yogurt
B. Cream of tomato soup and crackers
C. Baked potato with sour cream and chives
D. Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing - ----Answers--
--Option B: The symptoms of nontropical sprue and celiac are
caused by the ingestion of gluten, which is found in wheat,
oats, barley, and rye. Creamed soup and crackers contain
gluten.
,A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving
Digoxin (lanoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is
having a desired effect?
A. Increased urinary output
B. Stabilized weight
C. Improved appetite
D. Increased pedal edema - ----Answers----Option A: Lanoxin
slows and strengthens the contraction of the heart. An
increase in the urinary output shows that the medication is
having the desired effect by eliminating excess fluid from the
body.
Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of
the toddler?
A. Ball
B. Coloring book and crayons
C. Building cubes
D. Swing set - ----Answers----Option A: The toddler has
gross motor skills suited to playing with a ball, which can be
kicked forward or thrown overhand.
The physician has ordered Basaljel (aluminum carbonate gel)
for a client with recurrent indigestion. The nurse should teach
the client common side effects of the medication, which
include:
,A. Constipation
B. Diarrhea
C. Urinary retention
D. Confusion - ----Answers----Option A: Antacids containing
aluminum and calcium tend to cause constipation. Aluminum
causes the relaxation of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle
which delays gastric emptying causing constipation.
A client is admitted with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm
(AAA). A common complaint of the client with an abdominal
aortic aneurysm is:
A. Loss of sensation in the lower extremities
B. Back pain that lessens when standing
C. Decreased urinary output
D. Pulsations in the periumbilical area - ----Answers----
Option D: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a stretched and
bulging area of the aorta. The client usually has complaints of
pulsations or "feeling my heartbeat" in the abdomen. The
sensation is due to the blood flowing through the abdominal
aorta.
A client is admitted with acute adrenal crisis. During the intake
assessment, the nurse can expect to find that the client has:
A. Low blood pressure
, B. Slow, regular pulse
C. Warm, flushed skin
D. Increased urination - ----Answers----Option A: Acute
adrenal crisis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused
by a lack of cortisol, a hormone that is responsible for
maintaining the blood pressure. Low levels of cortisol can
cause a decrease in blood pressure.
An elderly client is hospitalized for transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which finding postoperatively should be
reported to the doctor immediately?
A. Hourly urinary output of 40-50 cc
B. Bright red urine output with many clots
C. Dark red urine output with few clots
D. Requests for pain med q 4 hrs. - ----Answers----Option B:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical
procedure that involves the removal of a section of the
prostate. It is indicated for people with an enlarged prostate.
After the procedure, a urinary catheter with continuous
bladder irrigation is done to remove and prevent blood clots in
the bladder. Bright red bleeding with many clots may indicate
the need to increase the rate of irrigation infusion per
physician's order.
A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever.
Which finding is suggestive of polymigratory arthritis?
