RPN Study Guide 2026
Everything you need to pass the RPN exam in one place: the exam format, every topic to study, real practice questions with explanations, flashcards, and full-length practice tests. Free, no sign-up needed.
RPN exam key facts
- The REx-PN is a computerized adaptive test of 90 to 150 questions, of which 60 to 120 are scored and 30 are unscored pretest items. Source
- There is no fixed number of correct answers needed to pass the REx-PN; candidates pass when the adaptive algorithm determines their ability is above the passing standard. Source
- The REx-PN, the registration exam for Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario, costs $350 CAD plus local taxes, paid to Pearson Professional Assessments. Source
- Candidates can retake the REx-PN an unlimited number of times, but must wait at least 60 days between attempts, which allows up to six attempts per year. Source
- A CNO application for RPN registration stays open for two years, and applicants who have not passed the REx-PN in that time must reapply. Source
📋 RPN Exam Format at a Glance
📚 RPN Topics to Study (45)
✍️ Sample RPN Questions & Answers
1. Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves mutually identifying problems and setting goals?
The working phase is when the nurse and client collaborate on goal-directed problem solving and therapeutic work.
2. A nurse is performing a suicide risk assessment. Which factor represents the HIGHEST risk for a completed suicide attempt?
The presence of a specific, detailed plan combined with access to a lethal means significantly elevates the risk for a completed suicide and requires immediate intervention.
3. A nurse is teaching a new mother about newborn jaundice. Which statement by the mother indicates understanding?
Frequent feedings promote stooling, which eliminates bilirubin and helps reduce physiologic jaundice.
4. Which action by an RPN constitutes professional misconduct under nursing practice legislation?
Performing tasks outside the legislated or employer-approved scope without proper delegation constitutes professional misconduct.
5. When applying elastic compression stockings (TED hose), which action is correct?
Compression stockings should be applied while the patient is supine (legs elevated) to prevent trapping edema under the stocking.
6. When a patient appears to have suffered a head injury, what should be done first?
The patient's state of consciousness and responsiveness must be evaluated as the first priority.
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📖 RPN Guides & Articles
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- RPN to BScN: Complete Bridge Program Guide and Requirements
- What Is an RPN in Nursing? Role, Training, and Career Guide
- RPN Career: Complete Guide to Duties, Salary, and Advancement
- RPN Training: Complete Guide to Requirements, Programs, and Career Path
- RPN Meaning Nurse: What Is a Registered Practical Nurse and What Do They Do?
- RPN Jobs London: Career Guide for Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario
- RPN Schooling: Complete Training Guide and Requirements
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- RPN flashcards built from the same question bank.
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