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RPNCE Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Canada — VIP Practice Examination

RPNCE — The Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Canada Examination (RPNCE) is administered by the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada (RPNC) and serves as the national licensing exam for RPNs in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon; it consists of approximately 150 multiple-choice questions delivered over 4 hours, with a criterion-referenced passing standard typically set near 70%.

30
Questions
240m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP

A 34-year-old client admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit tells you, 'I don't see the point of talking to you — you're just going to judge me like everyone else.' Which response by the RPN best demonstrates a therapeutic communication approach? A) 'I understand why you feel that way, given your past experiences.' B) 'You mentioned feeling judged. Can you tell me more about what that's been like for you?' C) 'I want you to know that I am a non-judgmental professional.' D) 'I hear you. Let's start with something easier — tell me about your family.'

Questions 2–30 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.