Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam Vocabulary Game
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Basic Care and Comfort
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Reduction of Risk Potential
Physiological Adaptation
Sources for these terms (35)
- Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) Examination Blueprint (2022-2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2022 REx-PN Test Plan (Effective January 2022, Revised) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2027 REx-PN Test Plan (Effective January 2027) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses (CCPNR, 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada (CCPNR, June 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Entry-to-Practice Competencies for Registered Practical Nurses (CNO, Revised June 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Entry-Level Competencies for Licensed Practical Nurses (BCCNM, Updated October 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Consent Practice Guideline (College of Nurses of Ontario, Updated July 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Professional Boundaries and Nurse-Client Relationships Practice Standard (CNO, Effective March 1, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Working With Unregulated Care Providers Practice Guideline (CNO, Updated July 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Code of Conduct Practice Standard (College of Nurses of Ontario, Updated March 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Routine Practices and Additional Precautions for Preventing the Transmission of Infection in Healthcare Settings - Part A (PHAC) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Routine Practices and Additional Precautions for Preventing the Transmission of Infection in Healthcare Settings - Part B (PHAC) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Vaccine Administration Practices: Canadian Immunization Guide (Public Health Agency of Canada, Updated August 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- AEDs | Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fever (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Apgar score (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Vaginal delivery - discharge (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Preeclampsia (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Delirium (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Lithium (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Naloxone Nasal Spray (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Preventing pressure injuries (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Nasogastric feeding tube (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Urinary catheters (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Ostomy (MedlinePlus Health Topic) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Swelling (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Human Insulin Injection (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Heparin Injection (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Warfarin (MedlinePlus Drug Information) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Total parenteral nutrition (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Blood gases (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sepsis (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Acidosis (MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia) · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CPNRE / REx-PN Exam
The CPNRE and REx-PN are the entry-to-practice registration exams for licensed/registered practical nurses (LPN/RPN) in Canada. Most provinces and territories use the CPNRE (160-170 questions, 4 hours), while Ontario and British Columbia use the NCSBN-developed REx-PN, an adaptive exam of 90-150 items. Both are pass/fail and assess safe, competent entry-level practical nursing.
Exam sponsor: CPNRE administered for provincial LPN/RPN colleges (ASI/Yardstick); REx-PN administered by NCSBN for ON (CNO) and BC (BCCNM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
CPNRE: 160-170 multiple-choice questions, 40-60% case-based, single-best-answer. REx-PN: adaptive multiple-choice plus select-all-that-apply (SATA) and dosage-calculation items, organized by NCSBN Client Needs.
Time Limit
4 hours (240 minutes) for both exams
Passing Score
Pass/fail. CPNRE pass mark set by a Standard Setting Committee using the modified Angoff technique; REx-PN uses a fixed NCSBN logit passing standard with adaptive scoring. No fixed percentage is published.
Exam / Certification Fees
CPNRE fees vary by province; the current REx-PN bulletin lists CA$350 plus applicable taxes, with additional fees for international scheduling.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPNRE / REx-PN vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CPNRE / REx-PN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 CPNRE / REx-PN terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CPNRE / REx-PN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the CPNRE administered for provincial LPN/RPN colleges (ASI/Yardstick); REx-PN administered by NCSBN for ON (CNO) and BC (BCCNM) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the difference between the CPNRE and the REx-PN?
Both are entry-to-practice exams for Canadian licensed/registered practical nurses. The CPNRE (developed with Yardstick) is used by most provinces and territories and is a fixed-form 160-170 question exam. The REx-PN (developed by NCSBN) is used only in Ontario and British Columbia and is a computerized adaptive test of 90-150 items.
How many questions are on the REx-PN and CPNRE?
The REx-PN delivers between 90 and 150 items (60-120 scored plus about 30 unscored pretest items), adapting in real time. The CPNRE has 160-170 questions, some of which are experimental and do not count toward the score.