NEW ZEALAND NURSING STATE
FINALS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse observes that Josie's right eye does not close totally. Based on this finding,
which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate
a) Making sure josie wears dark glasses to avoid photosensitivity
b) Irrigate her right eye with saline each duty to avoid dryness
c) Instilling neomycin eye drops to prevent conjunctivitis
d) Tape the eyelid down to keep it closed between cares - Correct Answers -d) Tape the
eyelid down to keep it closed between cares
?
• The nursing goal for performing passive range of motion exercises for an unconscious
client such as josie would be to
a) Preserve muscle mass
b) Prevent bone demineralisation
c) Increase muscle tone
d) Maintain joint mobility - Correct Answers -d) Maintain joint mobility
• When the nurse performs oral hygiene for josie, whilst she is still unconscious, which
of the following actions would be most
a) Use manual instead of mechanical ventilation
b) Keep suction apparatus available
c) Place josie in a prone position
d) Wear sterile gloves - Correct Answers -d) Wear sterile gloves?
• When assessing josies respiratory status, which of the following symptoms may be an
early indicator of hypoxia
a) Cyanosis
b) Decreased respirations
c) Restlessness
d) Hypotension - Correct Answers -a) Cyanosis
A 34 year old Japanese tourist, takayuki hamadi, is admitted to the hospital after
experiencing multiple trauma as a result of an automobile accident. He has three
, fractured ribs, a hairline fracture of the pelvis, a compound fracture of his right tibia and
fibula, and soft tissue injuries. He is in severe pain when he arrives on the unit after
emergency surgery
• Takayuki reports severe pain and requests frequent medication. A nursing assistant
expresses her surprise, saying, 'i thought asian people were very stoic about pain. ' your
initial course of action should be
a) Reprimand her immediately and apologise to takayuk's family
b) Discuss her behaviour with her after you leave the room
c) Do nothing as takayuk's understanding of English is poor
d) Report her to the charge nurse - Correct Answers -b) Discuss her behaviour with her
after you leave the room?
• Mental status assessment using the 'batomi' formation is a useful nursing assessment
tool because it tells you
a) Whether or not a client has a mental illness
b) Details about an individual's feeling state and cognitive functioning
c) Whether a mental illness is organic or functional in origin
d) The history of a clients symptoms and his response to stress - Correct Answers -b)
Details about an individual's feeling state and cognitive functioning?
(perhaps from old exam, don't think Batomi Function exists anymore)
Persons with an acute psychotic
illness have most difficulty in
a) Meeting dependency needs
b) Maintaining grooming and personal hygiene
c) Distinguishing between reality and unreality
d) Displaying personal feelings - Correct Answers -c) Distinguishing between reality and
unreality
People who have a personality disorder
a) Frequently progress to a psychotic illness
b) Become psychotic under severe stress
c) Are known as borderline personalities
d) Have ongoing difficulties in relating to others - Correct Answers -d) Have ongoing
difficulties in relating to others
Neurotic disorders are associated with
a) Inadequacy and poor stress management
b) Maladaptive behaviour related to anxiety
c) Inability to cope with demands and perceived stress
FINALS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The nurse observes that Josie's right eye does not close totally. Based on this finding,
which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate
a) Making sure josie wears dark glasses to avoid photosensitivity
b) Irrigate her right eye with saline each duty to avoid dryness
c) Instilling neomycin eye drops to prevent conjunctivitis
d) Tape the eyelid down to keep it closed between cares - Correct Answers -d) Tape the
eyelid down to keep it closed between cares
?
• The nursing goal for performing passive range of motion exercises for an unconscious
client such as josie would be to
a) Preserve muscle mass
b) Prevent bone demineralisation
c) Increase muscle tone
d) Maintain joint mobility - Correct Answers -d) Maintain joint mobility
• When the nurse performs oral hygiene for josie, whilst she is still unconscious, which
of the following actions would be most
a) Use manual instead of mechanical ventilation
b) Keep suction apparatus available
c) Place josie in a prone position
d) Wear sterile gloves - Correct Answers -d) Wear sterile gloves?
• When assessing josies respiratory status, which of the following symptoms may be an
early indicator of hypoxia
a) Cyanosis
b) Decreased respirations
c) Restlessness
d) Hypotension - Correct Answers -a) Cyanosis
A 34 year old Japanese tourist, takayuki hamadi, is admitted to the hospital after
experiencing multiple trauma as a result of an automobile accident. He has three
, fractured ribs, a hairline fracture of the pelvis, a compound fracture of his right tibia and
fibula, and soft tissue injuries. He is in severe pain when he arrives on the unit after
emergency surgery
• Takayuki reports severe pain and requests frequent medication. A nursing assistant
expresses her surprise, saying, 'i thought asian people were very stoic about pain. ' your
initial course of action should be
a) Reprimand her immediately and apologise to takayuk's family
b) Discuss her behaviour with her after you leave the room
c) Do nothing as takayuk's understanding of English is poor
d) Report her to the charge nurse - Correct Answers -b) Discuss her behaviour with her
after you leave the room?
• Mental status assessment using the 'batomi' formation is a useful nursing assessment
tool because it tells you
a) Whether or not a client has a mental illness
b) Details about an individual's feeling state and cognitive functioning
c) Whether a mental illness is organic or functional in origin
d) The history of a clients symptoms and his response to stress - Correct Answers -b)
Details about an individual's feeling state and cognitive functioning?
(perhaps from old exam, don't think Batomi Function exists anymore)
Persons with an acute psychotic
illness have most difficulty in
a) Meeting dependency needs
b) Maintaining grooming and personal hygiene
c) Distinguishing between reality and unreality
d) Displaying personal feelings - Correct Answers -c) Distinguishing between reality and
unreality
People who have a personality disorder
a) Frequently progress to a psychotic illness
b) Become psychotic under severe stress
c) Are known as borderline personalities
d) Have ongoing difficulties in relating to others - Correct Answers -d) Have ongoing
difficulties in relating to others
Neurotic disorders are associated with
a) Inadequacy and poor stress management
b) Maladaptive behaviour related to anxiety
c) Inability to cope with demands and perceived stress
