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Q1The NHRA nursing exam focuses heavily on which nursing framework for answering clinical questions?
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✓ Correct answer: The Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation)
The NHRA exam heavily tests the nursing process (ADPIE) for structuring patient care decisions and is essential for passing.
Q2A nurse in Bahrain who wishes to practice part-time must apply for which license type?
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✓ Correct answer: A part-time practice authorization through MEHAN
NHRA offers specific part-time practice licensing through the MEHAN online system, separate from full-time professional licenses.
Q3A patient taking SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine) is prescribed tramadol for pain. The nurse's priority concern is:
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✓ Correct answer: Serotonin syndrome (hyperthermia, agitation, clonus, diaphoresis)
Tramadol inhibits serotonin reuptake; combined with SSRIs, the risk of serotonin syndrome is significant — hyperthermia, neuromuscular excitability, autonomic instability.
Q4In Bahrain's NHRA exam, which content area forms the LARGEST portion of the nursing examination?
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✓ Correct answer: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing forms the largest portion of the NHRA exam, focusing on nursing management of adult patients with various medical conditions.
Q5A term infant's placenta weighs approximately:
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✓ Correct answer: 500 g
The normal term placenta weighs approximately 500 g (about 1/6 of the infant's weight).
Q6A patient in a Bahrain hospital wants to see their medical records. Under healthcare patient rights principles upheld by NHRA, the patient:
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✓ Correct answer: Has the right to access their own medical records
Patient rights in Bahrain include the right to access personal medical records; NHRA's regulatory framework supports internationally recognized patient rights.
Q7A patient with end-stage liver failure has asterixis (flapping tremor). This indicates:
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✓ Correct answer: Hepatic encephalopathy
Asterixis ('liver flap') is a classic sign of hepatic encephalopathy due to ammonia accumulation from the failing liver's inability to detoxify.
Q8A nurse is teaching a patient with iron-deficiency anemia about oral iron supplements. Which instruction is most important?
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✓ Correct answer: Take iron on an empty stomach or with vitamin C (orange juice) to increase absorption
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) converts ferric iron to ferrous form, increasing GI absorption. Milk, tea, coffee, and antacids reduce iron absorption.
Q9A nurse is about to administer heparin subcutaneously. Which site is preferred?
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✓ Correct answer: Abdominal fatty tissue (at least 5 cm from the umbilicus)
Subcutaneous heparin is preferably given in the abdominal fat tissue, at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the umbilicus, to maximize absorption and minimize bruising.
Q10Inability to recognize family, complete incontinence, and total ADL dependence characterizes which Alzheimer stage?
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✓ Correct answer: Severe late stage
Severe (late) Alzheimer's involves loss of family recognition, total ADL dependence, and incontinence.
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