Nz Nursing State Exam Questions With Correct Verified And Detailed Answers 2024/2025

NZ NURSING STATE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED AND DETAILED
ANSWERS 2024/2025
QUESTION; Main cause of meningitis? - ANSWER-Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Viral: Enterovirus



QUESTION; Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - ANSWER-Headache

Nausea

Increased bp

Confusion



QUESTION; What is the purpose of the nursing council? - ANSWER-To protect the health and safety of
members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.

QUESTION; What does Ambulatory mean? - ANSWER-Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)



QUESTION; What does inpatient surgical care mean? - ANSWER-Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)



QUESTION; Surgery classifications? - ANSWER-Elective

Diagnostic

Acute



QUESTION; List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - ANSWER-Return to normal physical function

Remain free from post op complications

Achieve emotional and physical comfort



QUESTION; What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - ANSWER-Obtain history

Physical assessment

Determine patient understanding

,Identify emotional state and coping skills

Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders



QUESTION; What does atelectasis mean? - ANSWER-Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or
absent gas exchange



QUESTION; List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - ANSWER-Fluid balance input and output

Pain management

Assessing wound

Vital signs every five minutes

Checking IV site



QUESTION; What is meningitis? - ANSWER-A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the
meninges



QUESTION; Signs and symptoms of meningitis? - ANSWER-Intense headache

Fever

Light sensitivity

Muscular rigidity



QUESTION; Main cause of meningitis? - ANSWER-Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Viral: Enterovirus



QUESTION; Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - ANSWER-Headache

Nausea

Increased bp

Confusion



QUESTION; What is the purpose of the nursing council? - ANSWER-To protect the health and safety of
members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.

,QUESTION; Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation) - ANSWER-Ear pain

Fever

Difficulty hearing



QUESTION; What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - ANSWER-Do
not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness



QUESTION; Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - ANSWER-Dilated pupils

Agitation

Increased bp

Loss of appetite

Paranoia



QUESTION; List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - ANSWER-Place a
pillow between legs when lying on side

Avoid bending past 90 degrees

Avoid crossing legs

Sit on chairs higher than knee height

Take short frequent walks



QUESTION; What is airway obstruction caused by? - ANSWER-Tongue

Laryngospasm

Retained secretions

Insufficient anaesthetic reversal



QUESTION; Treatment for airway obstruction? - ANSWER-Correct positioning

o2 therapy

Suctioning

, Close monitoring

Viral signs

Anti emetics



QUESTION; Manifestations of atelectasis? - ANSWER-Insidious onset

Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever

Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anxiety



QUESTION; What is a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot forms,
travels to lungs or brain, life threatening



QUESTION; Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-Chest X-ray

Ecg

Abg

Ultra sound

Pulmonary angiography



QUESTION; How to prevent a pulmonary embolism? - ANSWER-Pre op weight loss

Compression stockings

Early animation

Hydration

Meds



QUESTION; What causes a deep vein thrombosis? - ANSWER-Occurs in leg veins due to inactivity, body
positioning, and pressure



QUESTION; Risk factors for DVTs? - ANSWER-Elderly

Poor nutrition

Surgery over three hours