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1During an admission assessment at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, which finding should the registered nurse document specifically as subjective data?

A.Blood pressure reading of 148/92 mmHg on the right arm

B.Patient stating, 'I have had severe throbbing pain in my lower back since yesterday'

C.Serum potassium level reported as 3.2 mmol/L

D.Pitting edema of 2+ observed in both lower extremities

Explanation: Subjective data consists of information verbalized by the patient, including their personal perceptions, feelings, and reported symptoms such as pain intensity and onset. In contrast, blood pressure, lab values, and edema are objective measurements observed or verified directly by healthcare personnel.

2According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Fiji Ministry of Health infection prevention guidelines, which action represents the first of the 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene'?

A.Immediately after touching patient surroundings

B.Before performing a clean or aseptic procedure

C.Before touching a patient

D.After body fluid exposure risk

Explanation: Moment 1 of the WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene is 'Before touching a patient'. This critical moment protects the patient from acquiring harmful pathogens transferred from the healthcare provider's hands.

3When assessing a patient with atrial fibrillation, two nurses simultaneously count the apical and radial pulses for one full minute. The apical pulse is 96 beats/min and the radial pulse is 78 beats/min. What is the pulse deficit and its clinical significance?

A.Pulse deficit is 18 beats/min; indicates ineffective cardiac contractions failing to perfuse peripheral arteries

B.Pulse deficit is 174 beats/min; indicates imminent circulatory collapse

C.Pulse deficit is 18 beats/min; represents a normal physiological response to stress

D.Pulse deficit is 0 beats/min; the discrepancy is due to normal measurement error

Explanation: The pulse deficit is calculated by subtracting the radial pulse from the apical pulse (96 - 78 = 18 beats/min). A pulse deficit indicates that erratic or weak ventricular contractions in conditions like atrial fibrillation are failing to pump sufficient blood volume to generate palpable peripheral pulses.

4A nurse evaluates an adult trauma patient following a motor vehicle collision. The patient opens eyes only in response to painful stimuli, utters inappropriate words, and withdraws their limb from pain. What is the patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

A.GCS 8

B.GCS 9

C.GCS 10

D.GCS 11

Explanation: Using the Glasgow Coma Scale: Eye opening to pain = 2; Verbal response with inappropriate words = 3; Motor response with withdrawal from pain = 4. The total score is 2 + 3 + 4 = 9, which indicates moderate head injury requiring neurological observation.

5An elderly bedbound patient on a medical ward develops a localized area of intact skin over the sacrum with non-blanchable erythema. According to international and national staging guidelines, how should this pressure injury be staged?

A.Stage 1 pressure injury

B.Stage 2 pressure injury

C.Stage 3 pressure injury

D.Unstageable pressure injury

Explanation: A Stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by intact skin with a localized area of non-blanchable erythema, typically over a bony prominence. Stage 2 involves partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis, Stage 3 involves full-thickness skin loss, and unstageable injuries are obscured by slough or eschar.

6Which principle must be strictly observed by the nurse to maintain sterility when preparing a sterile dressing tray?

A.A 2.5 cm (1-inch) border around the edges of the sterile field is considered unsterile

B.Sterile objects may be lowered below the level of the waist as long as they remain in view

C.Moisture striking the sterile field does not compromise sterility if the drape is synthetic

D.A nurse may turn their back to the sterile field briefly if wearing a sterile gown

Explanation: The outer 2.5 cm (1-inch) margin of a sterile field is in contact with surrounding unsterile surfaces and is considered contaminated. Items placed on the field must remain inside this boundary, above waist level, and within continuous line of sight.

7A patient receiving aggressive loop diuretic therapy has a serum potassium level of 2.8 mmol/L. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as consistent with moderate to severe hypokalemia?

A.Muscle weakness, decreased bowel sounds, and flattened T waves with prominent U waves on ECG

B.Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, diarrhea, and tall peaked T waves on ECG

C.Positive Chvostek sign, circumoral numbness, and prolonged QT interval

D.Paresthesias, oliguria, and widened QRS complexes with absent P waves

Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium < 3.5 mmol/L) impairs neuromuscular excitability, causing skeletal muscle weakness, fatigue, hyporeflexia, and paralytic ileus (decreased bowel sounds). Characteristic electrocardiographic changes include flattening or inversion of T waves, ST depression, and prominent U waves.

8A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires supplemental oxygen for mild hypoxemia. Why is a Venturi mask the oxygen delivery device of choice in this clinical scenario?

A.It delivers the highest possible concentration of oxygen up to 100% FiO2

B.It provides a precise, fixed fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) regardless of patient breathing pattern

C.It eliminates the need for humidification while administering high-flow oxygen

D.It functions independently of ambient atmospheric room air

Explanation: The Venturi mask utilizes Bernoulli's principle to mix a specific flow of oxygen with room air, delivering a precise and reliable concentration of oxygen (e.g., 24%, 28%, or 35% FiO2). In COPD patients reliant on a hypoxic drive, exact oxygen titration is essential to prevent hypercapnic respiratory failure.

9When assessing pain in an intubated, non-verbal adult patient in the intensive care unit, which validated behavioral assessment tool is most appropriate for the nurse to utilize?

A.Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

B.Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)

C.Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

D.Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) 0 to 10

Explanation: The Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) is specifically validated for critically ill adults who cannot self-report pain. It evaluates objective behavioral indicators: facial expression, body movements, muscle tension, and compliance with the ventilator or vocalization.

10Before administering an enteral feed via a newly placed nasogastric tube (NGT), what is the gold standard method to verify correct tube tip placement?

A.Auscultating air insufflated through the tube over the epigastrium with a stethoscope

B.Obtaining an abdominal or chest X-ray confirming the tube tip is in the stomach

C.Testing the pH of aspirated fluid with litmus paper to confirm an alkaline pH above 7.0

D.Immersing the external end of the nasogastric tube in a cup of water to check for bubbling

Explanation: Radiographic confirmation (X-ray) is the definitive gold standard to verify nasogastric tube tip placement before initial feed or medication delivery. Checking aspirate pH (pH < 5.5) is the primary bedside confirmation method, whereas auscultating air 'whoosh' is unreliable and no longer recommended as sole verification.

About the Fiji Nursing Registration Exam Exam

The Fiji Nursing Council Nurse Registration Examination is the mandatory national qualifying assessment held under the Nursing Act 2011 (Nursing Decree 2011) that new graduates must pass before the Council will register them to practise as registered nurses, midwives, or nurse practitioners in the Republic of Fiji.

Exam sponsor: Fiji Nursing Council (FNC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two-day national examination held simultaneously at the Suva, Lautoka, and Labasa centres. The Council states that it assesses nursing theory, clinical practice, pharmacology, ethics, midwifery principles where applicable, and advanced practitioner knowledge for nurse practitioner candidates.

Time Limit

Two-day examination schedule; session timings are not published by the Council

Passing Score

Not published by the Fiji Nursing Council; candidates who do not pass may undertake remedial preparation before re-sitting.

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published by the Fiji Nursing Council; registration and licensing fees are set under the Nursing Act 2011 and paid to the Registrar through the Council's BSP account.

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

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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.

20%

Nursing Theory & Fundamentals

Patient-centered care, nursing process, infection control, wound management, documentation, and baseline physical assessment

30%

Clinical Nursing Practice

Adult medical-surgical nursing, emergency/trauma care, pediatric nursing, mental health, and non-communicable disease (NCD) management

20%

Pharmacology & Medication Safety

Dosage calculations, IV flow rates, antimicrobial stewardship, adverse reactions, and management of Pacific/Fiji endemic infectious diseases

15%

Midwifery Principles & Maternal-Child Health

Antenatal assessment, normal and high-risk labor management, postpartum hemorrhage prevention, neonatal care, and IMCI protocols

15%

Nursing Ethics, Professional Conduct & Legal Framework

Nursing Act 2011 (Nursing Decree), Fiji Nursing Council Code of Conduct, patient rights, consent, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Preparing for the Fiji Nursing Registration Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published by the Fiji Nursing Council; candidates who do not pass may undertake remedial preparation before re-sitting.
Assessment: Two-day national examination held simultaneously at the Suva, Lautoka, and Labasa centres. The Council states that it assesses nursing theory, clinical practice, pharmacology, ethics, midwifery principles where applicable, and advanced practitioner knowledge for nurse practitioner candidates.
Time limit: Two-day examination schedule; session timings are not published by the Council
Exam / certification fees: Not published by the Fiji Nursing Council; registration and licensing fees are set under the Nursing Act 2011 and paid to the Registrar through the Council's BSP account. Official sources

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Fiji Nursing Registration Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master Pacific clinical priorities and endemic infections: thoroughly review the diagnosis, clinical warning signs, and management protocols for dengue fever, leptospirosis, typhoid fever, acute rheumatic fever (ARF), and high-burden non-communicable diseases (diabetes and hypertension).

2Drill drug dosage and IV flow calculations: ensure total comfort with metric conversions, pediatric weight-based dosing (mg/kg), drop factor drip rates (gtt/min), and emergency drug dilutions like adrenaline and magnesium sulfate.

3Understand the legal and ethical framework: study the Nursing Act 2011, FNC Code of Professional Conduct, patient confidentiality, informed consent criteria, and mandatory incident reporting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fiji Nursing Council Registration Examination?

It is the statutory national qualifying examination administered by the Fiji Nursing Council (FNC) under the Nursing Act 2011 (Nursing Decree 2011). New graduates of FNC-recognised nursing programmes — including the Fiji National University, the University of Fiji, and the Sangam Institute of Technology College of Nursing — must pass it before the Council will grant full registration as a registered nurse, midwife, or nurse practitioner. Only those who pass are legally authorised to enter the workforce; candidates who do not pass may prepare further and re-sit.

Where is the Fiji Nurse Registration Examination conducted?

The examination is typically conducted simultaneously across three divisional examination centres: the Suva Centre (Central Division), the Lautoka Centre (Western Division), and the Labasa Centre (Northern Division) to ensure accessibility for candidates nationwide.

What core subjects and topics are tested on the examination?

The examination tests core competencies across nursing theory and foundations, adult and pediatric medical-surgical clinical practice, pharmacology and dosage calculation, maternal and child health/midwifery principles, and professional ethics and law under the Nursing Act 2011, with specific relevance to Pacific disease burdens such as dengue, leptospirosis, typhoid, and non-communicable diseases.

How is this practice question bank designed?

This is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation of 100 questions built from the Fiji Nursing Council's published competency areas and Fiji Ministry of Health clinical guidelines. The Council does not publish domain weightings or an item count, so the topic percentages shown here are our study allocation, not official blueprint weights. The real examination spans two days and mixes multiple-choice, short-answer, and scenario-based items, so this bank reinforces knowledge, drug calculations, and clinical judgment rather than simulating the official paper.