NZ Nursing State Exam | New Zealand
Nursing State Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Already Graded A+
Question 1
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse
use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
A client who plans to leave the facility against medical advice.
A client who informs the nurse that they have made their funeral arrangements.
A client who tells the nurse that the night shift nurse did not bring their
medication.
A client who has just experienced the death of their child
Correct Answer
A client who has just experienced the death of their child
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. Which of the
following actions by the nurse maintains the client's confidentiality?
Sharing the client's prognosis with a member of the client's family.
Discussing the client's status with a member of the spiritual support team.
Collaborating with a nurse from another unit about the client's care.
Providing client information to another nurse at change of shift.
Correct Answer
Providing client information to another nurse at change of shift.
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,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for oxygen at 7 L/min via
simple face mask. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure
client safety?
Keep the side holes of the mask closed.
Ensure the reservoir bag is inflated on expiration.
Apply petroleum jelly to the client's nostrils.
Attach a humidifier to the base of the flow meter.
Correct Answer
Attach a humidifier to the base of the flow meter.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which of
the following is the first action the nurse should take?
Measure the client's gastric residual before each feeding.
Change the bag and tubing every 24 hours.
Document intake and output.
Flush the tubing with 30 mL of water after each feeding.
Correct Answer
Measure the client's gastric residual before each feeding.
Question 5
A nurse assisting with the admission of a client to a medical-surgical unit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
Heart rate 89/min.
Pink mucous membranes.
Pallor with scaly skin.
Body mass index 23
Correct Answer
Pallor with scaly skin.
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,Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Clean the perineal area at least once a day.
Empty the drainage bag when it is three-fourths full.
Flush the catheter with sterile water daily.
Disconnect the drainage bag when emptying and measuring urine.
Correct Answer
Clean the perineal area at least once a day.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery the following day. During
the night, the client is unable to sleep and is restless. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"It must be difficult facing this type of surgery."
"Other clients who have had this surgery have done just fine."
"This facility is known for providing excellent care for people who need this type of
surgery."
"I can request a sleeping pill, if you think that will help."
Correct Answer
"It must be difficult facing this type of surgery."
Question 8
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who practices Islam. Which of
the following questions should the nurse ask the client to clarify her religious
preferences?
"Do you receive Holy Communion?"
"Do you follow a kosher diet?"
"Do you consume pork products?"
"Do you oppose receiving a blood transfusion if it is needed?"
Correct Answer
"Do you consume pork products?"
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client who reports itching 30 min after receiving a newly
prescribed medication. Which of the following data should the nurse document in the
client's medical record?
Client is itching from medication.
Client states, "I started to itch after taking that medication."
It appears that the client has a rash from the medication.
Rash from medication noted.
Correct Answer
Client states, "I started to itch after taking that medication."
Question 10
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse
use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
a client who plans to leave the facility against medical advice
a client who informs the nurse that he has made his funeral arrangements
a client who tells the nurse that the night shift nurse did not bring his medication
a client who has just experienced the death of his child
Correct Answer
a client who has just experienced the death of his child
Question 11
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Nursing State Final Exam Questions and
Correct Answers Already Graded A+
Question 1
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse
use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
A client who plans to leave the facility against medical advice.
A client who informs the nurse that they have made their funeral arrangements.
A client who tells the nurse that the night shift nurse did not bring their
medication.
A client who has just experienced the death of their child
Correct Answer
A client who has just experienced the death of their child
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. Which of the
following actions by the nurse maintains the client's confidentiality?
Sharing the client's prognosis with a member of the client's family.
Discussing the client's status with a member of the spiritual support team.
Collaborating with a nurse from another unit about the client's care.
Providing client information to another nurse at change of shift.
Correct Answer
Providing client information to another nurse at change of shift.
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,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for oxygen at 7 L/min via
simple face mask. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure
client safety?
Keep the side holes of the mask closed.
Ensure the reservoir bag is inflated on expiration.
Apply petroleum jelly to the client's nostrils.
Attach a humidifier to the base of the flow meter.
Correct Answer
Attach a humidifier to the base of the flow meter.
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which of
the following is the first action the nurse should take?
Measure the client's gastric residual before each feeding.
Change the bag and tubing every 24 hours.
Document intake and output.
Flush the tubing with 30 mL of water after each feeding.
Correct Answer
Measure the client's gastric residual before each feeding.
Question 5
A nurse assisting with the admission of a client to a medical-surgical unit. Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
Heart rate 89/min.
Pink mucous membranes.
Pallor with scaly skin.
Body mass index 23
Correct Answer
Pallor with scaly skin.
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,Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Clean the perineal area at least once a day.
Empty the drainage bag when it is three-fourths full.
Flush the catheter with sterile water daily.
Disconnect the drainage bag when emptying and measuring urine.
Correct Answer
Clean the perineal area at least once a day.
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery the following day. During
the night, the client is unable to sleep and is restless. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
"It must be difficult facing this type of surgery."
"Other clients who have had this surgery have done just fine."
"This facility is known for providing excellent care for people who need this type of
surgery."
"I can request a sleeping pill, if you think that will help."
Correct Answer
"It must be difficult facing this type of surgery."
Question 8
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who practices Islam. Which of
the following questions should the nurse ask the client to clarify her religious
preferences?
"Do you receive Holy Communion?"
"Do you follow a kosher diet?"
"Do you consume pork products?"
"Do you oppose receiving a blood transfusion if it is needed?"
Correct Answer
"Do you consume pork products?"
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client who reports itching 30 min after receiving a newly
prescribed medication. Which of the following data should the nurse document in the
client's medical record?
Client is itching from medication.
Client states, "I started to itch after taking that medication."
It appears that the client has a rash from the medication.
Rash from medication noted.
Correct Answer
Client states, "I started to itch after taking that medication."
Question 10
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse
use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
a client who plans to leave the facility against medical advice
a client who informs the nurse that he has made his funeral arrangements
a client who tells the nurse that the night shift nurse did not bring his medication
a client who has just experienced the death of his child
Correct Answer
a client who has just experienced the death of his child
Question 11
Get all HESI test banks for Exam preparation for 2026. The test banks include
comprehensive preparation for both Exam I and Exam II, and are designed to
significantly enhance your likelihood of passing all exams on the first attempt, with a
success rate of up to 97%. Copy the link and start preparing for your upcoming exams
https://jamesdicksonm.gumroad.com/l/goxrnz
Correct Answer
Get all HESI test banks for Exam preparation for 2026. The test banks include
comprehensive preparation for both Exam I and Exam II, and are designed to
significantly enhance your likelihood of passing all exams on the first attempt, with
a success rate of up to 97%. Copy the link and start preparing for your upcoming
exams https://jamesdicksonm.gumroad.com/l/goxrnz
or email
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