Registered Nurse (RN) exam questions
Four full-length papers covering all 11 official nursing domains.
DHA RNT0312Pass 50%4 papers · 555 Qs
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Real questions from the bank - pick an answer to see the rationale and reference.
Q1Fundamentals of Nursing & Basic Care
A pulse oximeter reads 84% on a patient whose skin is warm and pink and who is speaking in full sentences with no distress. Which nursing action is most appropriate first?
Choose an answer to see the rationale.
Q2Community & Public Health Nursing
A community nurse wants to visually map the structure, relationships, and health patterns across three generations of a family. Which assessment tool is MOST appropriate?
Choose an answer to see the rationale.
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- ✓4 full-length papers (~150 Q each)
- ✓555 questions, no overlap between papers
- ✓Four options, one unambiguous best answer
- ✓A full rationale on every question
- ✓A real guideline or textbook reference
- ✓Every sub-topic in the published blueprint
Exam route by authority
| Authority | Delivered by | Specialist title |
|---|---|---|
| DHA - Dubai | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| DOH - Abu Dhabi | Pearson VUE | Computer-based MCQ |
| MOHAP - Northern Emirates | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| SCFHS - Saudi Arabia | Prometric / Pearson | Computer-based MCQ |
| QCHP - Qatar | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| NHRA - Bahrain | Prometric | Computer-based MCQ |
| OMSB - Oman | Prometric | MCQ then oral viva |
Assessment mode depends on your licence title as well as your profession. Confirm your own route on your Sheryan / TAMM eligibility notice.
What the Registered Nurse (RN) exam covers
The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 11 domains and 185 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Fundamentals of Nursing & Basic Care~8%17 topics
- Nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) and prioritization
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs and priority-setting frameworks (ABC, acute vs chronic, actual vs potential)
- Vital signs measurement, normal ranges by age, and interpretation of abnormal values
- Personal hygiene, bathing, oral care, perineal and skin care
- Mobility, positioning, transfers, body mechanics, ambulation and use of assistive devices
- Pressure injury prevention, staging, and Braden risk assessment
- +11 more in the bank
Health Assessment & Physical Examination~6%15 topics
- Health history taking and structured patient interview techniques
- Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation techniques
- Cardiovascular assessment: heart sounds, pulses, capillary refill, edema, JVP
- Respiratory assessment: breath sounds, work of breathing, chest expansion
- Abdominal assessment: bowel sounds, tenderness, organomegaly, distension
- Neurological assessment: Glasgow Coma Scale, cranial nerves, pupils, reflexes, motor/sensory
- +9 more in the bank
Pharmacology & Medication Administration~4%17 topics
- Rights of medication administration (patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation)
- Dosage calculation, IV flow rates, drip factors, and weight-based dosing
- Routes of administration: oral, IM, subcutaneous, IV, topical, inhaled, rectal
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics basics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
- Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals: classes, uses, and monitoring
- Analgesics and opioids: dosing, side effects, naloxone reversal, addiction risk
- +11 more in the bank
Adult Medical Nursing~10%15 topics
- Cardiovascular disorders: hypertension, heart failure, angina, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias
- Respiratory disorders: asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure
- Endocrine disorders: diabetes mellitus (types 1 & 2), DKA/HHS, thyroid and adrenal disorders
- Renal and urinary disorders: acute/chronic kidney disease, UTI, nephrotic syndrome, dialysis care
- Gastrointestinal disorders: peptic ulcer, GI bleed, hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, IBD
- Hematologic disorders: anemias, sickle cell, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, clotting disorders
- +9 more in the bank
Adult Surgical & Perioperative Nursing~10%15 topics
- Preoperative assessment, consent, fasting, and patient preparation
- Intraoperative principles: surgical asepsis, positioning, counts, and safety checklist
- Postoperative care: airway, hemodynamics, PACU handover, complication surveillance
- Postoperative complications: hemorrhage, shock, DVT/PE, atelectasis, wound dehiscence, ileus
- Wound management, drains (JP, Penrose, chest drains), and surgical site infection prevention
- Pain control and PCA management in the surgical patient
- +9 more in the bank
Critical Care & Emergency Nursing~7%16 topics
- Basic and advanced life support (BLS/ACLS), CPR, and defibrillation
- Airway management: intubation assist, suctioning, tracheostomy care
- Mechanical ventilation basics, modes, alarms, and weaning
- Hemodynamic monitoring: arterial lines, CVP, MAP interpretation
- Shock: hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic, anaphylactic, neurogenic - recognition and management
- Cardiac dysrhythmia recognition and ECG interpretation (VF, VT, asystole, AF, heart blocks)
- +10 more in the bank
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing~5%16 topics
- Therapeutic communication and nurse-patient relationship phases
- Mental status examination and psychiatric assessment
- Anxiety disorders, panic, phobias, OCD, and PTSD
- Mood disorders: major depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide risk assessment
- Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders: positive/negative symptoms and management
- Substance use disorders, withdrawal, intoxication, and detoxification
- +10 more in the bank
Community & Public Health Nursing~8%16 topics
- Principles of primary health care and levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary)
- Epidemiology basics: incidence, prevalence, surveillance, outbreak investigation
- Communicable disease control, isolation, contact tracing, and notification
- Immunization schedules for children and adults and cold chain management
- Health promotion, education, and behavior change models
- Maternal and child health services in the community
- +10 more in the bank
Maternal, Newborn & Women's Health Nursing~17%20 topics
- Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system and menstrual cycle
- Antenatal (prenatal) care, screening, and routine assessments
- Physiological changes and discomforts of pregnancy by trimester
- High-risk pregnancy: gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, placenta previa, abruption
- Antepartum hemorrhage, ectopic pregnancy, and miscarriage management
- Stages of labor and mechanisms of normal delivery
- +14 more in the bank
Pediatric Nursing~13%20 topics
- Growth and development milestones (infancy through adolescence)
- Pediatric vital signs, assessment, and age-appropriate communication
- Pediatric medication dosing, calculation, and fluid maintenance
- Immunization and preventive pediatric care
- Common childhood infections and communicable diseases (measles, chickenpox, mumps, rubella)
- Pediatric respiratory conditions: bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis
- +14 more in the bank
Leadership, Management, Quality, Safety & Professional Practice~10%18 topics
- Nursing ethics, code of conduct, and ethical decision-making
- Patient rights, informed consent, confidentiality and advocacy
- Legal aspects of nursing: negligence, malpractice, documentation, scope of practice
- Delegation, supervision, and skill mix / staffing principles
- Leadership and management theories and styles
- Conflict resolution, team communication, and interprofessional collaboration
- +12 more in the bank
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