NZ State Final for RN: Practise exam 1
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
Substances that cannot go into solution in water are -
Correct Answers ✅Hydrophobic
The vital centres for control of the heart function, respiration
and blood pressure are located in the - Correct Answers
✅Medulla oblongata
The abdominopelvic quadrant of the. body in which the bulk
of the liver is located is the... - Correct Answers ✅Right
upper quadrant
Vaginal secretions usually have a pH of 5. This means the the
vagina - Correct Answers ✅Is acidic
The pelvic cavity contains - Correct Answers ✅The urinary
bladder, female reproductive organs, and internal male
reproductive organs
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be
most concerned about which nursing diagnosis? - Correct
Answers ✅Alteration in nutrition
The nurse is aware that the following terms used to describe
redacted cardiac output and perfusion impairment due to
ineffective pumping of the heart is: - Correct Answers
✅Cardiogenic shock
,NZ State Final for RN: Practise exam 1
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
The client arrives in the emergency department after a motor
vehicle accident. Nursing assessment findings include BP
80/40, pulse rate 120, and respirations 20. Which is the
clients most appropriate priority nursing diagnosis? - Correct
Answers ✅Fluid volume deficit
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client
who is 4 months pregnant? - Correct Answers ✅A cup of
yoghurt
You are the student nurse caring for a patient with
intravenous therapy. You notice that the intravenous cannula
insertion site appears swollen and is tender to touch. What is
your first action? - Correct Answers ✅Stop the infusion
................ tissue binds together, supports and strengthens
other body tissues and protects and insulates internal organs
- Correct Answers ✅Connective
Which of the following crosses the synapse to stimulate a
post-synaptic neuron? - Correct Answers ✅A
neurotransmitter
Which prioritising care, which of the following clients should
the nurse Olivia assess first? - Correct Answers ✅33 year
old client with a recent diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome
, NZ State Final for RN: Practise exam 1
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
The MMR vaccine has been linked to autism - Correct
Answers ✅False
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the
following? - Correct Answers ✅Cervical cancer
During the initial interview, the client reports that she has
lesion on the perineum. Further investigation reveals a small
blister on the vulva that is painful to touch. The nurse is
aware that the most likely source of the lesion is - Correct
Answers ✅Herpes
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active
labor. During the examination, the nurse notes a papular
lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most
appropriate? - Correct Answers ✅Report finding to the
doctor / midwife
15 year old primigravida is admitted with a tentative
diagnosis of HELLP syndrome. Which laboratory finding is
associated with HELLP syndrome? - Correct Answers
✅Elevated hepatic enzymes
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client
with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the bicep
reflex? - Correct Answers ✅The nurse places her thumb on
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
Substances that cannot go into solution in water are -
Correct Answers ✅Hydrophobic
The vital centres for control of the heart function, respiration
and blood pressure are located in the - Correct Answers
✅Medulla oblongata
The abdominopelvic quadrant of the. body in which the bulk
of the liver is located is the... - Correct Answers ✅Right
upper quadrant
Vaginal secretions usually have a pH of 5. This means the the
vagina - Correct Answers ✅Is acidic
The pelvic cavity contains - Correct Answers ✅The urinary
bladder, female reproductive organs, and internal male
reproductive organs
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be
most concerned about which nursing diagnosis? - Correct
Answers ✅Alteration in nutrition
The nurse is aware that the following terms used to describe
redacted cardiac output and perfusion impairment due to
ineffective pumping of the heart is: - Correct Answers
✅Cardiogenic shock
,NZ State Final for RN: Practise exam 1
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
The client arrives in the emergency department after a motor
vehicle accident. Nursing assessment findings include BP
80/40, pulse rate 120, and respirations 20. Which is the
clients most appropriate priority nursing diagnosis? - Correct
Answers ✅Fluid volume deficit
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client
who is 4 months pregnant? - Correct Answers ✅A cup of
yoghurt
You are the student nurse caring for a patient with
intravenous therapy. You notice that the intravenous cannula
insertion site appears swollen and is tender to touch. What is
your first action? - Correct Answers ✅Stop the infusion
................ tissue binds together, supports and strengthens
other body tissues and protects and insulates internal organs
- Correct Answers ✅Connective
Which of the following crosses the synapse to stimulate a
post-synaptic neuron? - Correct Answers ✅A
neurotransmitter
Which prioritising care, which of the following clients should
the nurse Olivia assess first? - Correct Answers ✅33 year
old client with a recent diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome
, NZ State Final for RN: Practise exam 1
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
The MMR vaccine has been linked to autism - Correct
Answers ✅False
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the
following? - Correct Answers ✅Cervical cancer
During the initial interview, the client reports that she has
lesion on the perineum. Further investigation reveals a small
blister on the vulva that is painful to touch. The nurse is
aware that the most likely source of the lesion is - Correct
Answers ✅Herpes
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active
labor. During the examination, the nurse notes a papular
lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most
appropriate? - Correct Answers ✅Report finding to the
doctor / midwife
15 year old primigravida is admitted with a tentative
diagnosis of HELLP syndrome. Which laboratory finding is
associated with HELLP syndrome? - Correct Answers
✅Elevated hepatic enzymes
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client
with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the bicep
reflex? - Correct Answers ✅The nurse places her thumb on
