NEW ZEALAND STATE NURSING EXAM 2026 |
GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS -VERIFIED
Terms in this set (484)
What does Ambulatory mean? Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
Surgery classifications? Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? Return to normal physical function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? Obtain history
(5) 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? Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas
exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op Fluid balance input and output
patients? Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
What is meningitis? A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the
meninges
Signs and symptoms of meningitis? Intense headache
Fever
Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) Headache
Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
, What is the purpose of the nursing council? 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) Ear
pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given
medication was not signed by the doctor? with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient Place a pillow between legs when lying on side
following a total hip replacement? Avoid bending past 90 degrees
Avoid crossing legs
Sit on chairs higher than knee height
Take short frequent walks
GUARANTEED ACCURATE ANSWERS -VERIFIED
Terms in this set (484)
What does Ambulatory mean? Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
Surgery classifications? Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? Return to normal physical function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? Obtain history
(5) 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? Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas
exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op Fluid balance input and output
patients? Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
What is meningitis? A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the
meninges
Signs and symptoms of meningitis? Intense headache
Fever
Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) Headache
Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
, What is the purpose of the nursing council? 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) Ear
pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given
medication was not signed by the doctor? with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient Place a pillow between legs when lying on side
following a total hip replacement? Avoid bending past 90 degrees
Avoid crossing legs
Sit on chairs higher than knee height
Take short frequent walks
