New Zealand Nursing State Finals Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
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
,New Zealand Nursing State Finals Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
• 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
, New Zealand Nursing State Finals Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
• 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)
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
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
,New Zealand Nursing State Finals Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
• 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
, New Zealand Nursing State Finals Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest 2026)
• 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)
