NZ NURSING STATE
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
1. What does Ambulatory mean?
...ANS… Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
2. What does inpatient surgical care mean?
...ANS…Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
3. Surgery classifications?
...ANS…Elective Diagnostic
Acute
4. List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery?
,...ANS…Return to normal physical function Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
5. What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5)
...ANS…Obtain history Physical assessment
Determine patient understanding Identify
emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
6. What does atelectasis mean?
...ANS…Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange
7. List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients?
...ANS…Fluid balance input and output Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes Checking
IV site
8. What is meningitis?
...ANS…A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the meninges
9. Signs and symptoms of meningitis?
...ANS…Intense headache Fever
,Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
10. Main cause of meningitis?: Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae Viral
...ANS…Enterovirus
11. Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4)
...ANS… Headache Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
12. What is the purpose of the nursing council?
...ANS…To protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.
, 13. Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation)
...ANS…Ear pain Fever
Diflculty hearing
14. What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor?-
...ANS…Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
15. Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5)
16. ...ANS…Dilated pupils Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
17. List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement?
...ANS…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
18. What is airway obstruction caused by?
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS!!
1. What does Ambulatory mean?
...ANS… Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
2. What does inpatient surgical care mean?
...ANS…Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
3. Surgery classifications?
...ANS…Elective Diagnostic
Acute
4. List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery?
,...ANS…Return to normal physical function Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
5. What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5)
...ANS…Obtain history Physical assessment
Determine patient understanding Identify
emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
6. What does atelectasis mean?
...ANS…Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange
7. List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients?
...ANS…Fluid balance input and output Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes Checking
IV site
8. What is meningitis?
...ANS…A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the meninges
9. Signs and symptoms of meningitis?
...ANS…Intense headache Fever
,Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
10. Main cause of meningitis?: Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae Viral
...ANS…Enterovirus
11. Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4)
...ANS… Headache Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
12. What is the purpose of the nursing council?
...ANS…To protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent.
, 13. Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation)
...ANS…Ear pain Fever
Diflculty hearing
14. What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor?-
...ANS…Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
15. Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5)
16. ...ANS…Dilated pupils Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
17. List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement?
...ANS…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
18. What is airway obstruction caused by?
