MOH Exam - Ministry of Health (UAE) - High-Level Practice Exam Prompt practice questions

Question 1

A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) vaccine to an adult. Which action best reduces the risk of needlestick injury?

Accepted Answer

Activate the safety device and dispose of the needle in a sharps container without recapping

Answer

Recap the needle using two hands immediately after injection

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Carry the used syringe to the medication room before disposal

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Remove the needle from the syringe before discarding

Question 2

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. The patient becomes drowsy and the respiratory rate decreases. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Accepted Answer

Assess airway and breathing, obtain vital signs, and notify the provider; anticipate ABG evaluation

Answer

Increase oxygen to 6 L/min to improve saturation

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Stop oxygen therapy immediately

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Administer an opioid antagonist

Question 3

A postpartum patient reports heavy vaginal bleeding 1 hour after delivery. The uterus feels boggy on palpation. What is the nurse’s first intervention?

Accepted Answer

Perform fundal massage and assess uterine tone

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Insert an indwelling urinary catheter

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Prepare the patient for dilation and curettage

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Administer an anticoagulant as prescribed

Question 4

A nurse discovers that a medication error occurred but the patient has no apparent harm. Which action best reflects a just culture approach?

Accepted Answer

Report the error through the facility reporting system and participate in root cause analysis

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Document the error only in personal notes to avoid blame

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Wait to see if the patient develops symptoms before reporting

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Inform the patient’s family but do not notify the provider

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions for Clostridioides difficile infection. Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate after removing gloves and leaving the room?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water handwashing

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Alcohol-based hand rub only

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Alcohol-based hand rub followed by lotion

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No hand hygiene is needed if gloves were worn

Question 6

A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving IV insulin. The latest labs show potassium 3.1 mmol/L. What should the nurse anticipate next?

Accepted Answer

Hold insulin and initiate potassium replacement per protocol

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Continue insulin infusion at the same rate without changes

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Administer sodium bicarbonate immediately

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Restrict IV fluids to prevent cerebral edema

Question 7

A newborn has a respiratory rate of 68/min with nasal flaring and grunting. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the provider and prepare for respiratory support per neonatal protocol

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Swaddle the newborn and reassess in 1 hour

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Initiate thermoregulation measures only

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Offer oral feeding to reduce energy expenditure

Question 8

Which task is most appropriate for a registered nurse (RN) to delegate to an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining routine vital signs for a stable patient

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Initial assessment of a patient with chest pain

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Teaching a patient how to use an incentive spirometer

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Titrating an IV heparin infusion

Question 9

A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert medication. Which combination of actions best aligns with safe medication administration principles?

Accepted Answer

Verify two patient identifiers, perform an independent double-check per policy, and document immediately after administration

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Use one patient identifier and document after the shift to avoid interruptions

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Ask the patient to confirm the medication name and skip barcode scanning if the patient agrees

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Prepare medications for multiple patients at the same time to improve efficiency

Question 10

A patient with suspected stroke arrives 1 hour after symptom onset. Which nursing action is the priority?

Accepted Answer

Perform a rapid neurologic assessment and activate the stroke protocol

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Provide oral fluids to prevent dehydration

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Administer aspirin immediately without imaging

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Place the patient in Trendelenburg position

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