NZ Nursing State Study Guide | Updated
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• Universal (standard) precautions . CORRECT ANSWER: recapping needles.
• Diastolic blood pressure . CORRECT ANSWER: reflects the ventricular
pressure during relaxation.
• Indwelling catheter care . CORRECT ANSWER: Attach the drainage bag to the
bed rail.
• Open ended question technique . CORRECT ANSWER: "What do you think has
been causing your depression?"
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus first actions . CORRECT ANSWER: check her BGL
and if it is low give her a sweet drink.
• Ideal wound environment for healing . CORRECT ANSWER: moist wound
environment
• Patient expressing suicidal thoughts . CORRECT ANSWER: talk about how he
is feeling using open-ended questions.
• Subcutaneous injection accountability . CORRECT ANSWER: explain to the
RN that you cannot give the injection as you have not performed the correct
checking procedure
,• Persistent blood pressure measurement . CORRECT ANSWER: hypertension.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) . CORRECT ANSWER: the most preventable
thrombo-embolitic disorder.
• Subjective observation . CORRECT ANSWER: Nausea.
• Protein needs . CORRECT ANSWER: tissue growth and repair.
• Mrs Low's concerns about accidents . CORRECT ANSWER: listen to her
concerns, instruct her on how to perform pelvic floor exercises and suggest she
tries wearing a pad to protect her underwear.
• Dysphasia . CORRECT ANSWER: Difficulty with speaking.
• Normal range for blood glucose level . CORRECT ANSWER: 4-8 mmol.
• Aspiration . CORRECT ANSWER: The breathing of fluid or an object into the
lungs.
• Privacy Act (2020) . CORRECT ANSWER: Protects information about
individuals.
• Informed consent . CORRECT ANSWER: A 40 year old client who has been
sedated cannot legally give informed consent.
• Recording information . CORRECT ANSWER: You should not erase if you
make an error.
, • Purpose of an incident report . CORRECT ANSWER: To prevent future
accidents.
• Refusal to perform a task . CORRECT ANSWER: Your first action is to
communicate your concerns to the RN.
• Code of ethics . CORRECT ANSWER: Formal guidelines for professional
action.
• Response to patient comment . CORRECT ANSWER: Your first response
should be, 'Is this affecting you?'
• Enduring power of attorney . CORRECT ANSWER: Allows the person he
names to continue acting on his behalf when he no longer is able to make decisions
for himself.
• Assessment priority for stroke patient . CORRECT ANSWER: Most important
to first assess her neurological status.
• Objective information regarding neuromuscular status . CORRECT ANSWER:
Unable to grip nurse's hand with right hand but a strong grip present with left hand.
• Cause of stroke . CORRECT ANSWER: Viral meningitis would not cause a
stroke.
• Teaching about dysphagia . CORRECT ANSWER: Restricting the diet to liquids
until swallowing improves is not appropriate.
Questions and Answers | Newest 2026
Release
• Universal (standard) precautions . CORRECT ANSWER: recapping needles.
• Diastolic blood pressure . CORRECT ANSWER: reflects the ventricular
pressure during relaxation.
• Indwelling catheter care . CORRECT ANSWER: Attach the drainage bag to the
bed rail.
• Open ended question technique . CORRECT ANSWER: "What do you think has
been causing your depression?"
• Type 1 diabetes mellitus first actions . CORRECT ANSWER: check her BGL
and if it is low give her a sweet drink.
• Ideal wound environment for healing . CORRECT ANSWER: moist wound
environment
• Patient expressing suicidal thoughts . CORRECT ANSWER: talk about how he
is feeling using open-ended questions.
• Subcutaneous injection accountability . CORRECT ANSWER: explain to the
RN that you cannot give the injection as you have not performed the correct
checking procedure
,• Persistent blood pressure measurement . CORRECT ANSWER: hypertension.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) . CORRECT ANSWER: the most preventable
thrombo-embolitic disorder.
• Subjective observation . CORRECT ANSWER: Nausea.
• Protein needs . CORRECT ANSWER: tissue growth and repair.
• Mrs Low's concerns about accidents . CORRECT ANSWER: listen to her
concerns, instruct her on how to perform pelvic floor exercises and suggest she
tries wearing a pad to protect her underwear.
• Dysphasia . CORRECT ANSWER: Difficulty with speaking.
• Normal range for blood glucose level . CORRECT ANSWER: 4-8 mmol.
• Aspiration . CORRECT ANSWER: The breathing of fluid or an object into the
lungs.
• Privacy Act (2020) . CORRECT ANSWER: Protects information about
individuals.
• Informed consent . CORRECT ANSWER: A 40 year old client who has been
sedated cannot legally give informed consent.
• Recording information . CORRECT ANSWER: You should not erase if you
make an error.
, • Purpose of an incident report . CORRECT ANSWER: To prevent future
accidents.
• Refusal to perform a task . CORRECT ANSWER: Your first action is to
communicate your concerns to the RN.
• Code of ethics . CORRECT ANSWER: Formal guidelines for professional
action.
• Response to patient comment . CORRECT ANSWER: Your first response
should be, 'Is this affecting you?'
• Enduring power of attorney . CORRECT ANSWER: Allows the person he
names to continue acting on his behalf when he no longer is able to make decisions
for himself.
• Assessment priority for stroke patient . CORRECT ANSWER: Most important
to first assess her neurological status.
• Objective information regarding neuromuscular status . CORRECT ANSWER:
Unable to grip nurse's hand with right hand but a strong grip present with left hand.
• Cause of stroke . CORRECT ANSWER: Viral meningitis would not cause a
stroke.
• Teaching about dysphagia . CORRECT ANSWER: Restricting the diet to liquids
until swallowing improves is not appropriate.
