CNO RPN Practice Test.
Case Information: Mrs. Jackson, 58 years old, has been admitted to a 4 bed room on a medical
unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
1. The physician’s orders for Mrs. Jackson include sputum specimen for culture and
sensitivity and acid-fast bacilli(AFB). What is the correct method for the client to collect
the sputum specimen?
A) Rinse mouth with mouthwash and collect specimen after breakfast.
B) Collect specimen in a sterile container at bedtime after deep breathing and coughing.
C) Collect specimen at breakfast after rinsing mouth with water.
D) Rinse mouth with water and collect at bedtime.
2. Mrs. Jackson’s sputum specimen has come back positive for ABF, and a diagnosis of
tuberculosis has been made. Which nursing intervention is best?
A) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room using reverse isolation.
B) Use enteric isolation precautions when providing care for Mrs. Jackson.
C) Use disposable dishes and equipment in Mrs. Jackson’s room.
D) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room with negative air flow.
3. Mrs. Jackson has to go to the Radiology department for a chest X-ray. What should the
practical nurse do?
A) Have Mrs. Jackson wear a mask while out of her room.
B) Suggest that a portable X-ray be brought to Mrs. Jackson’s room.
C) Alert the Radiology Department and advise all staff to wear a mask.
D) Wear a mask and gloves while transporting her.
4. What action represents appropriate risk management interventions for tuberculosis?
A) Teaching Mrs. Jackson about the medications she is taking for TB.
B) Monitoring the clients exposed to TB for signs and symptoms of the disease.
C) Offering to request a laboratory test for TB for the clients exposed.
D) Placing clients exposed to TB on droplet precautions until laboratory results return.
5. What therapeutic regimen for tuberculosis would be ordered for Mrs. Jackson?
A) A chest X-ray, a cough suppressant and an antibiotic.
B) Follow-up sputum specimens, physiotherapy and a series of chest x-rays.
, C) a series of chest X-rays, several antibiotics and follow-up sputum specimens.
D) Follow-up sputum specimens, chest physiotherapy and bronchodilator medications.
Case Information: Ms. Saunders, 23 years old, has been admitted with a diagnosis of
anorexia nervosa. She has participated in the development of her care plan.
6. Ms. Saunders states, “Everyone is overreacting to my condition and I would do much
better with treatment at home.” What does this statement by Ms. Saunders reflect?
A) Acceptance of her condition.
B) Fear of her condition.
C) Denial of her condition.
D) Understanding of her condition.
7. Which of the following examples from Ms. Saunders’ chart uses appropriate
documentation principles?
A) Some symptoms of anorexia present.
B) Encouraged client to discuss feelings.
C) Stated goal is 4KG weight gain.
D) Discussed weight loss with client.
8. What aspect of Ms. Saunders’ care should take priority for the practical nurse?
A) Building a trusting relationship with her.
B) Reviewing the care plan with her.
C) Discussing her nutrition with the dietitian.
D) Assisting her to identify coping skills.
9. Ms. Saunders has lost 1 KG in the past week. What response by the practical nurse would
best help Ms. Saunders meet her nutritional needs?
A) “Eating may speed up your discharge.”
B) “Let’s review your goals from your care plan.”
C) “Would you like to see the dietician?”
D) “Shall we take it one day at a time?”
10. The practical nurse notices Ms. Saunders hiding food under her dinner tray and
comments on it. Ms. Saunders says, “Quit telling me to eat!” Which response by the
practical nurse is most appropriate?
, A) “Ms. Saunders, you need to review your nutritional goals.”
B) “You should eat all the food on your tray.”
C) “You have an eating disorder and we want to help you with it.”
D) “I want you to tell me why you are here.”
11. The practical nurse finds Ms. Saunders crying and pacing in her room. Which entry is
acceptable for the practical nurse to record in Ms. Saunders’ chart?
A) Found Ms. Saunders crying and pacing.
B) Observed crying and pacing in her room.
C) Entered her room, Ms. Saunders is upset.
D) Crying and agitated.
Case Information: Mrs. Samuels, 42 years old, find a lump in her left breast while performing
a monthly breast assessment. A biopsy and possible mastectomy are recommended. She
comes to the surgical unit on the morning of surgery accompanied by her husband and 7 year
old son.
12. Which information is important to record during Mrs. Samuels’ admission interview and
assessment?
A) Family support.
B) Religious affiliation.
C) Occupation.
D) Community resources.
13. Mrs. Samuels’ biopsy was positive and a left mastectomy was performed. What should
the practical nurse do while assisting Mrs. Samuels with her postoperative breathing
exercises?
A) Ask her to turn on her right side, then breathe deeply.
B) Assist her into low Fowler’s position, and then ask her to take short breaths.
C) Splint her left upper thoracic region, and then ask her to breathe deeply.
D) Support her entire thoracic region, and then ask her to take short breaths.
14. Mrs. Samuels is concerned about her present appearance and the type of clothing needed
to camouflage the loss of her breast. Which response should the practical nurse give to
Mrs. Samuels?
A) “It is unlikely that anyone will notice a difference in your appearance; your grooming
is impeccable.”
B) “You may want to try a temporary prosthesis that is worn under your clothing until
Case Information: Mrs. Jackson, 58 years old, has been admitted to a 4 bed room on a medical
unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia.
1. The physician’s orders for Mrs. Jackson include sputum specimen for culture and
sensitivity and acid-fast bacilli(AFB). What is the correct method for the client to collect
the sputum specimen?
A) Rinse mouth with mouthwash and collect specimen after breakfast.
B) Collect specimen in a sterile container at bedtime after deep breathing and coughing.
C) Collect specimen at breakfast after rinsing mouth with water.
D) Rinse mouth with water and collect at bedtime.
2. Mrs. Jackson’s sputum specimen has come back positive for ABF, and a diagnosis of
tuberculosis has been made. Which nursing intervention is best?
A) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room using reverse isolation.
B) Use enteric isolation precautions when providing care for Mrs. Jackson.
C) Use disposable dishes and equipment in Mrs. Jackson’s room.
D) Move Mrs. Jackson to a private room with negative air flow.
3. Mrs. Jackson has to go to the Radiology department for a chest X-ray. What should the
practical nurse do?
A) Have Mrs. Jackson wear a mask while out of her room.
B) Suggest that a portable X-ray be brought to Mrs. Jackson’s room.
C) Alert the Radiology Department and advise all staff to wear a mask.
D) Wear a mask and gloves while transporting her.
4. What action represents appropriate risk management interventions for tuberculosis?
A) Teaching Mrs. Jackson about the medications she is taking for TB.
B) Monitoring the clients exposed to TB for signs and symptoms of the disease.
C) Offering to request a laboratory test for TB for the clients exposed.
D) Placing clients exposed to TB on droplet precautions until laboratory results return.
5. What therapeutic regimen for tuberculosis would be ordered for Mrs. Jackson?
A) A chest X-ray, a cough suppressant and an antibiotic.
B) Follow-up sputum specimens, physiotherapy and a series of chest x-rays.
, C) a series of chest X-rays, several antibiotics and follow-up sputum specimens.
D) Follow-up sputum specimens, chest physiotherapy and bronchodilator medications.
Case Information: Ms. Saunders, 23 years old, has been admitted with a diagnosis of
anorexia nervosa. She has participated in the development of her care plan.
6. Ms. Saunders states, “Everyone is overreacting to my condition and I would do much
better with treatment at home.” What does this statement by Ms. Saunders reflect?
A) Acceptance of her condition.
B) Fear of her condition.
C) Denial of her condition.
D) Understanding of her condition.
7. Which of the following examples from Ms. Saunders’ chart uses appropriate
documentation principles?
A) Some symptoms of anorexia present.
B) Encouraged client to discuss feelings.
C) Stated goal is 4KG weight gain.
D) Discussed weight loss with client.
8. What aspect of Ms. Saunders’ care should take priority for the practical nurse?
A) Building a trusting relationship with her.
B) Reviewing the care plan with her.
C) Discussing her nutrition with the dietitian.
D) Assisting her to identify coping skills.
9. Ms. Saunders has lost 1 KG in the past week. What response by the practical nurse would
best help Ms. Saunders meet her nutritional needs?
A) “Eating may speed up your discharge.”
B) “Let’s review your goals from your care plan.”
C) “Would you like to see the dietician?”
D) “Shall we take it one day at a time?”
10. The practical nurse notices Ms. Saunders hiding food under her dinner tray and
comments on it. Ms. Saunders says, “Quit telling me to eat!” Which response by the
practical nurse is most appropriate?
, A) “Ms. Saunders, you need to review your nutritional goals.”
B) “You should eat all the food on your tray.”
C) “You have an eating disorder and we want to help you with it.”
D) “I want you to tell me why you are here.”
11. The practical nurse finds Ms. Saunders crying and pacing in her room. Which entry is
acceptable for the practical nurse to record in Ms. Saunders’ chart?
A) Found Ms. Saunders crying and pacing.
B) Observed crying and pacing in her room.
C) Entered her room, Ms. Saunders is upset.
D) Crying and agitated.
Case Information: Mrs. Samuels, 42 years old, find a lump in her left breast while performing
a monthly breast assessment. A biopsy and possible mastectomy are recommended. She
comes to the surgical unit on the morning of surgery accompanied by her husband and 7 year
old son.
12. Which information is important to record during Mrs. Samuels’ admission interview and
assessment?
A) Family support.
B) Religious affiliation.
C) Occupation.
D) Community resources.
13. Mrs. Samuels’ biopsy was positive and a left mastectomy was performed. What should
the practical nurse do while assisting Mrs. Samuels with her postoperative breathing
exercises?
A) Ask her to turn on her right side, then breathe deeply.
B) Assist her into low Fowler’s position, and then ask her to take short breaths.
C) Splint her left upper thoracic region, and then ask her to breathe deeply.
D) Support her entire thoracic region, and then ask her to take short breaths.
14. Mrs. Samuels is concerned about her present appearance and the type of clothing needed
to camouflage the loss of her breast. Which response should the practical nurse give to
Mrs. Samuels?
A) “It is unlikely that anyone will notice a difference in your appearance; your grooming
is impeccable.”
B) “You may want to try a temporary prosthesis that is worn under your clothing until
