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Sample DHA Nursing Exam Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the DHA Nursing Exam exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 132+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter. Which principle is most important to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)?
A.Maintain a sterile, closed drainage system at all times
B.Irrigate the catheter every 8 hours with normal saline
C.Clamp the catheter for 2 hours before each emptying
D.Change the catheter every 24 hours routinely
Explanation: Maintaining a sterile, closed drainage system is the cornerstone of CAUTI prevention because breaks in the system allow bacterial entry. Insertion using sterile technique and keeping the bag below bladder level also reduce risk.
2When performing hand hygiene, in which situation is alcohol-based hand rub NOT an acceptable substitute for soap-and-water hand washing?
A.Before donning sterile gloves for IV insertion
B.After caring for a patient with Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
C.Before patient contact when hands are visibly clean
D.After touching a patient's intact skin
Explanation: C. difficile spores are not killed by alcohol; soap and water with mechanical friction is required to physically remove spores. WHO guidance mandates hand washing in this scenario.
3A nurse is caring for four patients. Using the principles of prioritization, which patient should be assessed FIRST?
A.A patient requesting pain medication for chronic back pain
B.A patient awaiting discharge teaching
C.A patient reporting sudden-onset shortness of breath and chest tightness
D.A patient with a scheduled dressing change
Explanation: Airway and breathing problems take priority using the ABC framework. Sudden dyspnea with chest tightness could indicate a life-threatening event such as pulmonary embolism or cardiac ischemia and requires immediate assessment.
4A nurse measures an adult patient's vital signs as: temperature 38.9 C, heart rate 112, respirations 24, blood pressure 92/58 mmHg. These findings are most consistent with which condition?
A.Hypothermia
B.Vasovagal syncope
C.Normal post-exercise physiology
D.Early sepsis (systemic inflammatory response)
Explanation: Fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, and hypotension together suggest a systemic inflammatory response and early sepsis. Recognizing this pattern early enables timely escalation, blood cultures, and fluid resuscitation.
5According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which patient need should the nurse address FIRST?
A.Providing emotional reassurance about surgery
B.Maintaining a patent airway
C.Arranging a visit from family
D.Teaching about a new medication
Explanation: Physiological needs such as a patent airway form the base of Maslow's hierarchy and must be met before higher-level needs. Airway is always the priority physiological need.
6A patient is to receive 1,000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride over 8 hours using a gravity set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. What is the correct flow rate in drops per minute (rounded to the nearest whole number)?
A.21 gtt/min
B.42 gtt/min
C.31 gtt/min
D.15 gtt/min
Explanation: Flow rate = (volume x drop factor) / time in minutes = (1000 x 15) / (8 x 60) = 15000 / 480 = 31.25, rounded to 31 gtt/min. Accurate IV calculation prevents fluid overload or underhydration.
7A physician orders 500 mg of an antibiotic. The vial available is labeled 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
A.5 mL
B.2.5 mL
C.20 mL
D.10 mL
Explanation: Using desired/have x volume: (500/250) x 5 = 2 x 5 = 10 mL. Verifying the calculation against the label prevents medication errors.
8Which set of actions correctly reflects the 'rights' of medication administration the nurse must verify before giving a drug?
A.Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time
B.Right diagnosis, right physician, right pharmacy, right cost
C.Right shift, right unit, right chart, right color
D.Right family member, right room, right meal, right bed
Explanation: The core rights of medication administration are patient, drug, dose, route, and time (often expanded to include documentation and reason). Verifying these prevents the most common medication errors.
9A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to an adult using the ventrogluteal site. Which technique is correct?
A.Insert at a 15-degree angle to deposit the drug intradermally
B.Pinch the skin and inject at a 45-degree angle into subcutaneous tissue
C.Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle after locating the greater trochanter and iliac crest
D.Inject into the deltoid using a 1-inch needle without site identification
Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is identified using the greater trochanter, anterior superior iliac spine, and iliac crest, with the needle inserted at 90 degrees for deep muscle delivery. It avoids major nerves and vessels.
10A nurse identifies a stage 2 pressure injury on a bedbound patient. Which description matches a stage 2 pressure injury?
A.Intact skin with non-blanchable erythema
B.Full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat
C.Full-thickness loss exposing bone, tendon, or muscle
D.Partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer or intact serum-filled blister
Explanation: A stage 2 pressure injury involves partial-thickness loss of the dermis presenting as a shallow ulcer or an intact/ruptured serum-filled blister. Accurate staging guides treatment and prevention.

About the DHA Nursing Exam Exam

The DHA Nursing Licensing Assessment is the computer-based examination required to register and practice as a nurse in Dubai. Per the official DHA CBT Guideline, the Registered Nurse exam (code RNT0312) has 150 multiple-choice questions, a 3-hour limit, a USD 240 Prometric fee, and a 50% pass mark.

Exam sponsor: Dubai Health (formerly DHA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered as a computer-based test through Prometric, covering Fundamentals, Adult Nursing, Maternal-Child Nursing, and Unit Management & Leadership.

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

50% for Registered Nurse (RNT0312) and Assistant Nurse (ARN5061)

Exam / Certification Fees

USD 240, paid to Prometric at scheduling (non-refundable)

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Fundamentals

Infection control, vital signs, hygiene and mobility, dosage calculation, safe medication administration, fluid and electrolyte balance, wound care, oxygenation, nutrition and basic life support.

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Adult Nursing

Medical-surgical care of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, plus mental health nursing and applied pharmacology.

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Maternal-Child Nursing

Antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, newborn assessment, breastfeeding, pediatric development, immunization and common pediatric emergencies.

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Unit Management & Leadership

Delegation and scope of practice, ethics, legal aspects, informed consent, confidentiality, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, cultural competence and UAE professional regulation.

Preparing for the DHA Nursing Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50% for Registered Nurse (RNT0312) and Assistant Nurse (ARN5061)
  • Assessment: 150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered as a computer-based test through Prometric, covering Fundamentals, Adult Nursing, Maternal-Child Nursing, and Unit Management & Leadership.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
  • Exam / certification fees: USD 240, paid to Prometric at scheduling (non-refundable) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 132 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

DHA Nursing Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Download the official DHA Mode-of-Exam/CBT Guideline for nursing and map your study hours across all four published coverage areas; DHA does not publish percentage weights for them.
2Practice dosage calculation and prioritization (ABCs, Maslow) under timed conditions, since the exam allows roughly 72 seconds per question across 150 items in 180 minutes.
3Use full-length 150-question timed mocks and review every wrong answer, focusing on UAE-specific scope, confidentiality and patient-safety scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the DHA nursing exam and how long is it?

The DHA Registered Nurse exam (RNT0312) has 150 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour (180-minute) time limit, delivered as a Prometric computer-based test, per the official DHA CBT Guideline.

What is the passing score for the DHA Registered Nurse exam?

The official DHA CBT Guideline lists a 50% pass score for both the Registered Nurse exam (RNT0312) and Assistant Nurse exam (ARN5061). Results are reported as Pass or Fail on the Sheryan portal.

How much does the DHA nursing exam cost?

The Prometric CBT fee is USD 240, paid directly to Prometric when scheduling. This is separate from DataFlow primary source verification and DHA registration fees.

What topics does the DHA nursing exam cover?

The official exam coverage lists four domains: Fundamentals, Adult Nursing, Maternal-Child Nursing, and Unit Management & Leadership, with pharmacology, mental health, infection control and ethics tested within them.