CPNRE Exam Prep questions and verified correct answers

What questions should the practical nurse ask a family member of a 75 yr old male new admission with Mid-stage Alzheimer's to obtain the most relevant info for updating a care plan? 1. Do you have any help at home 2. Are your children worried about their father 3. What help does Mr. Robichaud require each day 4. How frequently are you able to visit - correct answer 3. What help does Mr. Robichaud require each day. (This information is critical in the development of a personalized care plan.) The resident son, asks the practical nurse whether he can participate in his father's daily care when he is available. What should the nurse do? 1. Invite the son to come and play cards with his father 2. Encourage the son to spend his days off with his father 3. Reassure the son that the fathers daily care is being provided by the health care team 4. Question son about what part of his father's care he would like to be a part of - correct answer 4. Question son about what part of his father's care he would like to be a part of Practical nurse witnesses resident fall to the floor. He does not appear visibly injured, but becomes aggressive when practical nurse tries to assess him. What should the practical nurse do? 1. Reassure the resident and request assistance with a mechanical lift 2. Stay with him and ask the nurse-in-charge to contact the primary care contact 3. Wait until the resident becomes calm and complete the assessment of his injuries 4. Call for assistance, reassure the resident and provide necessary care - correct answer 4. Call for assistance, reassure the resident and provide necessary care Practical nurse is helping orientate a new employee, an unregulated health worker. Practical nurse watches the UCP (unregulated care provider) helping a resident at mealtimes and notices she appears uncomfortable. What should the nurse do? 1. Suggest that the UCP share her concerns with other employees 2. Partner the UCP with a more experienced unregulated health worker