CPNRE PREPARATION YARDSTICK FOR 2025/2026 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What is an important consideration for the practical nurse to
discuss with Mr. Miller during discharge planning?
A) He should avoid lifting heavy objects for 7-12 days.
B) He should contact his physician if he develops abdominal
discomfort.
C) He should be able to return to work in 6 weeks.
D) He can resume normal activities 4 weeks following discharge. -
ANSWER-B) He should contact his physician if he develops
abdominal discomfort.
Because of earlier discharge of laparoscopic clients, these
symptoms may not occur until after discharge.
Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
,weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
After performing hand hygiene, what actions should the practical
nurse take in preparing to change Mrs. Koskella's dressing when
she is on contact isolation precautions?
A) Apply mask, gown and non-sterile gloves and prepare
equipment.
B) Apply gown, mask and sterile gloves and prepare equipment.
C) Gather supplies and apply gown and sterile gloves.
D) Gather supplies and apply gown and non-sterile gloves. -
ANSWER-D) Gather supplies and apply gown and non-sterile
gloves.
This sequence is correct for donning personal protective
equipment and gathering supplies prior to entering an
isolation room.
,Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
In addition to type 1 diabetes, what risk factors for wound healing
should the practical nurse identify?
A) Dehiscence and demographic information
B) Poor nutritional status and impaired mobility
C) CVA and increased weakness
D) Isolation and decreased activity - ANSWER-B) Poor nutritional
status and impaired mobility
Both are risk factors for wound healing.
Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
, weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
What observations would the practical nurse document to support
a nursing diagnosis of risk for depression?
A) Right-sided weakness, anorexia and daily dressing changes
B) Type 1 diabetes, right-sided weakness and isolation
precautions
C) 74 years of age, impaired mobility and glucometer testing
D) Decreased appetite, impaired wound healing and isolation
precautions - ANSWER-D) Decreased appetite, impaired wound
healing and isolation precautions
This is a complete list of objective factors from the case that
contribute to the nursing diagnosis of risk for depression.
Tom, 17 years old, arrives at the clinic. He has been previously
diagnosed with genital herpes. He states to the practical nurse, "It
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What is an important consideration for the practical nurse to
discuss with Mr. Miller during discharge planning?
A) He should avoid lifting heavy objects for 7-12 days.
B) He should contact his physician if he develops abdominal
discomfort.
C) He should be able to return to work in 6 weeks.
D) He can resume normal activities 4 weeks following discharge. -
ANSWER-B) He should contact his physician if he develops
abdominal discomfort.
Because of earlier discharge of laparoscopic clients, these
symptoms may not occur until after discharge.
Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
,weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
After performing hand hygiene, what actions should the practical
nurse take in preparing to change Mrs. Koskella's dressing when
she is on contact isolation precautions?
A) Apply mask, gown and non-sterile gloves and prepare
equipment.
B) Apply gown, mask and sterile gloves and prepare equipment.
C) Gather supplies and apply gown and sterile gloves.
D) Gather supplies and apply gown and non-sterile gloves. -
ANSWER-D) Gather supplies and apply gown and non-sterile
gloves.
This sequence is correct for donning personal protective
equipment and gathering supplies prior to entering an
isolation room.
,Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
In addition to type 1 diabetes, what risk factors for wound healing
should the practical nurse identify?
A) Dehiscence and demographic information
B) Poor nutritional status and impaired mobility
C) CVA and increased weakness
D) Isolation and decreased activity - ANSWER-B) Poor nutritional
status and impaired mobility
Both are risk factors for wound healing.
Mrs. Koskella, 74 years old, has type 1 diabetes, is positive for
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and had a
previous cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with right-sided
, weakness. The client has an abdominal wound that requires a
daily dressing change.
What observations would the practical nurse document to support
a nursing diagnosis of risk for depression?
A) Right-sided weakness, anorexia and daily dressing changes
B) Type 1 diabetes, right-sided weakness and isolation
precautions
C) 74 years of age, impaired mobility and glucometer testing
D) Decreased appetite, impaired wound healing and isolation
precautions - ANSWER-D) Decreased appetite, impaired wound
healing and isolation precautions
This is a complete list of objective factors from the case that
contribute to the nursing diagnosis of risk for depression.
Tom, 17 years old, arrives at the clinic. He has been previously
diagnosed with genital herpes. He states to the practical nurse, "It
