NZ Nursing STATE EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

NZ Nursing STATE
EXAM 2024
QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.



What does Ambulatory mean? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
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What does inpatient surgical care mean? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Admitted to hospital (min
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24 hours)
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,Surgery classifications? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Elective
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Diagnostic

Acute



List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Return to normal
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physical function
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Remain free from post op complications
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Achieve emotional and physical comfort
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What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Obtain history
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Physical assessment v




Determine patient understanding v v




Identify emotional state and coping skills
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Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
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What does atelectasis mean? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Collapse or closure of lung resulting
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in reduced or absent gas exchange
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List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Fluid balance input
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and output
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Pain management
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Assessing wound v




Vital signs every five minutes
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,Checking IV site v v




What is meningitis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-A serious disease in which there is
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inflammation of the meninges
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Signs and symptoms of meningitis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Intense headache
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Fever

Light sensitivity
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Muscular rigidity v




Main cause of meningitis? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Viral: Enterovirus
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Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Headache
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Nausea

Increased bp v




Confusion



What is the purpose of the nursing council? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-To protect the health
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and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and
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competent.
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Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation) - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Ear pain
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, Fever

Difficulty hearing v




What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - (CORRECT
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ANSWER)-Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
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Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Dilated pupils
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Agitation

Increased bp v v




Loss of appetite
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Paranoia



List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - (CORRECT
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ANSWER)-Place a pillow between legs when lying on side
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Avoid bending past 90 degrees
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Avoid crossing legs v v




Sit on chairs higher than knee height
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Take short frequent walks
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What is airway obstruction caused by? - (CORRECT ANSWER)-Tongue
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Laryngospasm

Retained secretions v




Insufficient anaesthetic reversal v v