State Exam Nursing New Zealand
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What does Ambulatory mean? - CORRECTANSWER Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? - CORRECTANSWER Admitted to hospital (min 24
hours)
Surgery classifications? - CORRECTANSWER Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - CORRECTANSWER Return to normal physical
function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - CORRECTANSWER Obtain history
,Physical assessment
Determine patient understanding
Identify emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
What does atelectasis mean? - CORRECTANSWER Collapse or closure of lung resulting in
reduced or absent gas exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - CORRECTANSWER Fluid balance input and
output
Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
What is meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the
meninges
Signs and symptoms of meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER Intense headache
Fever
Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - CORRECTANSWER Headache
,Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
What is the purpose of the nursing council? - CORRECTANSWER To protect the health and safety
of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.
Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation) - CORRECTANSWER Ear pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - CORRECTANSWER
Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - CORRECTANSWER Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - CORRECTANSWER
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
, What is airway obstruction caused by? - CORRECTANSWER Tongue
Laryngospasm
Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
Treatment for airway obstruction? - CORRECTANSWER Correct positioning
o2 therapy
Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
Manifestations of atelectasis? - CORRECTANSWER Insidious onset
Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anxiety
What is a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot
forms, travels to lungs or brain, life threatening
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Chest X-ray
Ecg
Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
How to prevent a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Pre op weight loss
Practice 2026 Exam With Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers ||
Guaranteed Pass || Already Graded A+
|| Brand New Version!!!!!!
What does Ambulatory mean? - CORRECTANSWER Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? - CORRECTANSWER Admitted to hospital (min 24
hours)
Surgery classifications? - CORRECTANSWER Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - CORRECTANSWER Return to normal physical
function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - CORRECTANSWER Obtain history
,Physical assessment
Determine patient understanding
Identify emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
What does atelectasis mean? - CORRECTANSWER Collapse or closure of lung resulting in
reduced or absent gas exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - CORRECTANSWER Fluid balance input and
output
Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
What is meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the
meninges
Signs and symptoms of meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER Intense headache
Fever
Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? - CORRECTANSWER Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - CORRECTANSWER Headache
,Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
What is the purpose of the nursing council? - CORRECTANSWER To protect the health and safety
of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.
Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation) - CORRECTANSWER Ear pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - CORRECTANSWER
Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - CORRECTANSWER Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - CORRECTANSWER
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
, What is airway obstruction caused by? - CORRECTANSWER Tongue
Laryngospasm
Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
Treatment for airway obstruction? - CORRECTANSWER Correct positioning
o2 therapy
Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
Manifestations of atelectasis? - CORRECTANSWER Insidious onset
Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anxiety
What is a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot
forms, travels to lungs or brain, life threatening
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Chest X-ray
Ecg
Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
How to prevent a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECTANSWER Pre op weight loss
