NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination terms across 9 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NCNZ Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN) Theoretical Examination Vocabulary Game
Medication safety
Māori health
Cultural safety
Communication
Professional regulation
Evidence-informed practice
People-centred care
Leadership and quality
Assessment process
Sources for these terms (15)
- Marevan (warfarin) New Zealand Data Sheet · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Diclofenac Sandoz 25 mg enteric coated tablets New Zealand Data Sheet · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Standards of competence for registered nurses (February 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Code of Conduct for nurses (June 2012) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About Us - Health and Disability Commissioner · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The deteriorating adult patient: current practice and emerging themes (June 2016) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Clinical Guide to Sepsis Management in Aotearoa New Zealand (September 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Falls (Frailty care guides 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Glasgow Coma Scale - FAQ · Source checked 2026-11-04
- National Ethical Standards - 18. Quality improvement (clinical audit) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Annual practising certificates · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Internationally Qualified Nurses Clinical Competence Assessment Handbook - Registered Nurse (Version 2.4, 28 September 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Evidence for Tramadol-Warfarin Interaction (Medsafe Prescriber Update) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Internationally qualified nurses' theoretical examination handbook (Version 1.5, October 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam Exam
The IQN Theoretical Examination is the Nursing Council of New Zealand's computer-based competence test for internationally qualified nurses, introduced in the 2023 competence assessment process that replaced the former CAP. The registered nurse exam has 120 multiple-choice questions across Part A (Medication Safety) and Part B (Nursing Knowledge), delivered at Pearson VUE test centres. Passing it is required before the in-person clinical OSCE in Christchurch.
Exam sponsor: Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computer-based multiple-choice exam in two parts. Registered nurse: Part A Medication Safety (12 questions) and Part B Nursing Knowledge (108 questions), 120 questions total. A clinical OSCE follows after passing.
Time Limit
165 minutes of testing for registered nurses (Part A 30 min + Part B 135 min), plus a separate 15-minute introduction and software tutorial.
Passing Score
Pass/Fail result only; no numeric pass mark is published. Candidates must pass both Part A and Part B and have up to three attempts, re-sitting only the part(s) failed.
Exam / Certification Fees
NZ$140 for the full IQN exam; re-sit Part A NZ$32, re-sit Part B NZ$108 (fees quoted in New Zealand dollars; booked through Pearson VUE).
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NCNZ IQN Theoretical Exam terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Nursing Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera Tapuhi o Aotearoa) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the NCNZ IQN Theoretical Examination?
The registered nurse examination has 120 multiple-choice questions: Part A Medication Safety has 12 questions and Part B Nursing Knowledge has 108 questions. The enrolled nurse examination has 90 questions (9 + 81).
How long is the IQN theory exam and how much does it cost?
Registered nurses have 165 minutes of testing time (30 minutes for Part A plus 135 minutes for Part B), with a separate 15-minute introduction and tutorial. The full exam fee is NZ$140, paid through Pearson VUE.