New Zealand Sample Nurse IQN Theoretical Exam Questions
we have given previous year New Zealand Nurse IQN Theoretical exam questions with answer to prepare for international qualify nurses.
The IQN NZ (Internationally Qualified Nurses New Zealand) theoretical exam is part assessment, designed for nurses who are internationally qualified and wish to practice nursing in New Zealand.
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A nurse notices that a medication order seems unusually high. What should the nurse do first?
a) Administer the medication as ordered
b) Call the pharmacist
c) Check the patient’s chart for previous dosages
d) Contact the prescribing physician
ANSWER – d) Contact the prescribing physician
A patient refuses to take their prescribed medication. What is the nurse’s best course of action?
a) Coerce the patient to take the medication
b) Document the refusal and notify the physician
c) Leave the medication at the bedside
d) Discontinue the medication
ANSWER – b) Document the refusal and notify the physician
A nurse needs to decide on the best way to manage a patient’s pain. What should the nurse consider first?
a) The nurse’s personal experience with pain management
b) The physician’s order for pain medication
c) The patient’s reported pain level and pain history
d) The availability of pain medications
ANSWER – c) The patient’s reported pain level and pain history
When should a nurse prioritize a non-urgent task over an urgent one?
a) When the non-urgent task can prevent future complications
b) When the urgent task can be delegated
c) When the non-urgent task is quicker to complete
d) When the urgent task is unpleasant
ANSWER – a) When the non-urgent task can prevent future complications
A nurse is assigned to a patient who needs immediate care but is also responsible for other patients. What should the nurse do first?
a) Inform the charge nurse and request assistance
b) Attend to the immediate care of the patient
c) Delegate all other tasks to the nursing assistant
d) Prioritize the needs of the other patients first
ANSWER – b) Attend to the immediate care of the patient
A nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma regarding patient care. What is the nurse’s best initial action?
a) Consult the hospital’s ethics committee
b) Make a decision based on personal beliefs
c) Discuss the dilemma with the patient’s family
d) Document the dilemma and proceed with care
ANSWER – a) Consult the hospital’s ethics committee
A patient is experiencing severe anxiety before a surgical procedure. What should the nurse do first?
a) Administer a prescribed anxiolytic
b) Call the physician for advice
c) Provide reassurance and emotional support
d) Document the patient’s anxiety level
ANSWER – c) Provide reassurance and emotional support
A patient is found to have an abnormal lab result. What should the nurse do first?
a) Repeat the lab test
b) Notify the physician
c) Document the result in the patient’s chart
d) Inform the patient of the result
ANSWER – b) Notify the physician
Which of the following is the best example of evidence-based practice in nursing?
a) Using personal experience to guide patient care
b) Following physician orders without question
c) Implementing interventions based on the latest research
d) Relying on peer opinions for care decisions
ANSWER – c) Implementing interventions based on the latest research
What is the first step in the nursing process when making clinical decisions?
a) Diagnosis
b) Planning
c) Implementation
d) Assessment
ANSWER – d) Assessment
