State Exam Nursing New Zealand Test
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Solutions 2025-2026 Updated.
What does Ambulatory mean? - Answer Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? - Answer Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
Surgery classifications? - Answer Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - Answer Return to normal physical function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - Answer Obtain history
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? - Answer Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or
absent gas exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - Answer Fluid balance input and output
Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
,Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? - Answer Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - Answer Headache
Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
What is the purpose of the nursing council? - Answer 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) - Answer Ear pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - Answer Do not
give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - Answer Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - Answer Place a
pillow between legs when lying on side
Avoid bending past 90 degrees
Avoid crossing legs
Sit on chairs higher than knee height
,Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
Treatment for airway obstruction? - Answer Correct positioning
o2 therapy
Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
Manifestations of atelectasis? - Answer Insidious onset
Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anxiety
What is a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot forms,
travels to lungs or brain, life threatening
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Chest X-ray
Ecg
Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
How to prevent a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Pre op weight loss
Compression stockings
Early animation
Hydration
Meds
What causes a deep vein thrombosis? - Answer Occurs in leg veins due to inactivity, body
positioning, and pressure
, Limited mobility
Long haul flights
Diabetes
What is wound dehiscence? - Answer Disruption of previously joined wound edges due to an
infection, too tight sutures, or injury to wound
Risk factors for wound dehiscence? - Answer Elderly
Poor nutrition
Diabetes
Abdominal surgery
Immunosuppressant
Smoking
Signs of wound inflammation? - Answer Redness
Warmth
Malaise ( general discomfort)
Tachycardia
Febrile
What are treatments for pain? - Answer Positioning
Analgesia
List some side effects of opioid use? - Answer Decreased bp
Decreased LOC
Vomitting
Respiratory depression
Constipation
What would you assume if someone's temperature was slightly lower post surgery? - Answer
This could be normal due to lack of muscle movement to keep body warm
Questions with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions 2025-2026 Updated.
What does Ambulatory mean? - Answer Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
What does inpatient surgical care mean? - Answer Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
Surgery classifications? - Answer Elective
Diagnostic
Acute
List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? - Answer Return to normal physical function
Remain free from post op complications
Achieve emotional and physical comfort
What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) - Answer Obtain history
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? - Answer Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or
absent gas exchange
List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? - Answer Fluid balance input and output
Pain management
Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
,Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
Main cause of meningitis? - Answer Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viral: Enterovirus
Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) - Answer Headache
Nausea
Increased bp
Confusion
What is the purpose of the nursing council? - Answer 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) - Answer Ear pain
Fever
Difficulty hearing
What would you do if prescribed medication was not signed by the doctor? - Answer Do not
give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
Signs of a patient on methamphetamine? (5) - Answer Dilated pupils
Agitation
Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
List 5 pieces of advice to give a patient following a total hip replacement? - Answer Place a
pillow between legs when lying on side
Avoid bending past 90 degrees
Avoid crossing legs
Sit on chairs higher than knee height
,Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
Treatment for airway obstruction? - Answer Correct positioning
o2 therapy
Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
Manifestations of atelectasis? - Answer Insidious onset
Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anxiety
What is a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot forms,
travels to lungs or brain, life threatening
Diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Chest X-ray
Ecg
Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
How to prevent a pulmonary embolism? - Answer Pre op weight loss
Compression stockings
Early animation
Hydration
Meds
What causes a deep vein thrombosis? - Answer Occurs in leg veins due to inactivity, body
positioning, and pressure
, Limited mobility
Long haul flights
Diabetes
What is wound dehiscence? - Answer Disruption of previously joined wound edges due to an
infection, too tight sutures, or injury to wound
Risk factors for wound dehiscence? - Answer Elderly
Poor nutrition
Diabetes
Abdominal surgery
Immunosuppressant
Smoking
Signs of wound inflammation? - Answer Redness
Warmth
Malaise ( general discomfort)
Tachycardia
Febrile
What are treatments for pain? - Answer Positioning
Analgesia
List some side effects of opioid use? - Answer Decreased bp
Decreased LOC
Vomitting
Respiratory depression
Constipation
What would you assume if someone's temperature was slightly lower post surgery? - Answer
This could be normal due to lack of muscle movement to keep body warm
