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Key Facts: JNCLEX-RN (Jordan) Exam

100

Exam Questions

120m

Time Limit

50%

Passing Mark

50 JOD

First-Attempt Fee

The JNCLEX-RN is Jordan's mandatory 100-question computer-based licensure examination for Registered Nurses, administered in English by the Jordanian Nursing Council over 120 minutes with a 50% pass mark and a 50 JOD first-attempt fee. The Council's published blueprint splits the 100 questions into Adult Health Nursing (41), Child Health Nursing (13), Community Health Nursing (13), Mental Health Nursing (13), Maternal-Newborn Nursing (10), and Leadership and Management (10); this free practice bank by OpenExamPrep offers 100 independent questions covering those same six domains.

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1A 58-year-old male is admitted to the medical ward with acute decompensated heart failure. He presents with severe dyspnea, orthopnea, bilateral crackles, and an SpO2 of 88% on room air. Which immediate nursing intervention takes highest priority?

A.Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor strict fluid output

B.Administer the prescribed maintenance dose of oral beta-blocker

C.Place the patient in high Fowler position and administer supplemental oxygen

D.Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram and draw serum cardiac biomarkers

Explanation: In acute decompensated heart failure with pulmonary congestion and hypoxemia, oxygenation and reducing venous return are immediate life-saving priorities. Elevating the head of the bed to high Fowler position decreases venous return (preload) and promotes maximal thoracic expansion, while supplemental oxygen corrects tissue hypoxemia before proceeding to secondary interventions.

2A patient receiving continuous intravenous unfractionated heparin infusion for deep vein thrombosis has an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) of 135 seconds. The hospital therapeutic reference range is 60 to 80 seconds. What is the nurse's immediate action?

A.Stop the heparin infusion immediately and notify the physician

B.Reduce the infusion rate by half and repeat the aPTT in four hours

C.Administer oral vitamin K as prescribed on the standing protocol

D.Maintain the current infusion rate and document the finding as therapeutic

Explanation: An aPTT of 135 seconds is critically elevated above the therapeutic target (60-80 seconds) and places the patient at imminent risk for life-threatening hemorrhage. The nurse must halt the infusion immediately to prevent further anticoagulation and alert the physician for possible protamine sulfate administration.

3A nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy six hours ago. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as an early indicator of accidental hypoparathyroidism?

A.Severe hoarseness and inability to speak above a whisper

B.Elevated systolic blood pressure and pounding headache

C.Flaccid muscle tone and diminished deep tendon reflexes

D.Numbness and tingling around the lips and fingertips

Explanation: Accidental damage or vascular compromise to the parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy leads to acute hypocalcemia. Circumoral paresthesia and tingling in the fingertips are classic early sensory signs of neuromuscular irritability preceding carpopedal spasm and tetany.

4A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. Arterial blood gas results show: pH 7.32, PaCO2 56 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L, and PaO2 62 mmHg. How should the nurse interpret these findings?

A.Uncompensated metabolic acidosis

B.Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

C.Fully compensated respiratory alkalosis

D.Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

Explanation: The pH of 7.32 indicates acidosis (below 7.35). The PaCO2 of 56 mmHg is elevated, identifying respiratory etiology. The HCO3 of 30 mEq/L is elevated above normal (22-26 mEq/L), reflecting renal retention of bicarbonate as a compensatory mechanism that has not yet restored pH to normal range, defining partial compensation.

5A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin and NPH insulin combined in a single syringe for a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which sequence must the nurse follow to avoid contaminating the vials?

A.Inject air into NPH, inject air into regular, withdraw regular, then withdraw NPH

B.Inject air into regular, inject air into NPH, withdraw NPH, then withdraw regular

C.Withdraw regular insulin first, inject air into NPH, then withdraw NPH insulin

D.Inject air into NPH, withdraw NPH, inject air into regular, then withdraw regular

Explanation: The standard sequence is: inject air into the cloudy (NPH) vial without touching fluid, inject air into the clear (regular) vial, invert and withdraw the prescribed regular insulin, and finally insert the needle into the NPH vial to withdraw NPH insulin. This prevents modifying regular insulin with protamine from the NPH vial.

6Which clinical assessment finding is the earliest and most sensitive indicator of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) in a patient with a traumatic brain injury?

A.Widening pulse pressure with bradycardia and irregular respirations

B.Unilateral dilated, non-reactive pupil

C.Subtle alteration in the level of consciousness or orientation

D.Decerebrate posturing upon noxious stimulation

Explanation: Cerebral cortical cells are exceptionally sensitive to decreased perfusion and oxygenation. Restlessness, slight confusion, irritability, or delayed verbal responses represent the earliest indicators of rising ICP, occurring long before pupillary changes, posturing, or Cushing triad.

7A patient with acute kidney injury has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. The continuous cardiac monitor reveals tall, peaked T waves and widening of the QRS complex. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering FIRST to stabilize myocardial membrane excitability?

A.Intravenous regular insulin with 50% dextrose

B.Intravenous calcium gluconate

C.Oral or rectal sodium polystyrene sulfonate

D.Intravenous loop diuretic like furosemide

Explanation: Intravenous calcium gluconate antagonizes the membrane excitability effects of hyperkalemia on cardiac myocytes within minutes, preventing ventricular fibrillation or asystole. While insulin with glucose and exchange resins lower serum potassium, calcium gluconate is the first-line membrane stabilizer.

8A patient who had a left total hip arthroplasty yesterday morning reports sudden dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachypnea, and restlessness. Pulse oximetry drops from 97% to 89%. What should the nurse suspect as the primary underlying complication?

A.Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia

B.Acute hypovolemic anemia

C.Prosthetic joint dislocation

D.Pulmonary embolism

Explanation: Sudden onset of dyspnea, tachypnea, pleuritic chest pain, apprehension, and hypoxemia in a postoperative orthopedic patient strongly suggests pulmonary embolism arising from deep vein thrombosis, requiring urgent medical intervention.

9A nurse is caring for a patient with liver cirrhosis who has developed grade II hepatic encephalopathy. The physician prescribes oral lactulose 30 mL three times daily. Which clinical outcome indicates that the medication is producing its desired therapeutic effect?

A.Complete cessation of loose stools and absence of abdominal cramping

B.Normal serum bilirubin level and disappearance of scleral jaundice

C.Two to three soft bowel movements per day and improved mental alertness

D.Resolution of peripheral lower-extremity edema and ascites

Explanation: Lactulose acidifies the colon, converting diffusible ammonia (NH3) into non-absorbable ammonium (NH4+), which is excreted in stool. The target clinical dosing is titrated to achieve 2 to 3 soft stools daily with subsequent reduction in serum ammonia and clearing of encephalopathic cognitive deficits.

10When assessing a closed water-seal chest drainage system in a patient who underwent thoracic surgery two days ago, the nurse notes continuous, vigorous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. How should the nurse interpret this finding?

A.An air leak is present in the drainage circuit or pleural space

B.The chest tube is functioning normally with complete pleural seal

C.Suction pressure applied to the system is excessively high

D.The pleural cavity has completely re-expanded

Explanation: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber indicates that air is entering the system, either from an active pleural leak (e.g., persistent pneumothorax, bronchopleural fistula) or from an external disconnect/loose connection along the tubing.

About the JNCLEX-RN (Jordan) Exam

The JNCLEX-RN is the mandatory national licensing examination administered by the Jordanian Nursing Council for baccalaureate nursing graduates seeking legal licensure to practise as Registered Nurses (ممرض قانوني) in Jordan. Sitting and passing the Council's examination is a legal precondition for the Ministry of Health practice licence under the nursing and midwifery licensing regulation. The computer-based examination is delivered in English and evaluates clinical decision-making, safe client care, pharmacotherapy, and ethical accountability across hospital, ambulatory, and primary healthcare settings.

Exam sponsor: Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC / المجلس التمريضي الأردني). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A single computerized session of 100 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered in English over 120 minutes, testing knowledge, analysis, application, decision-making, reasoning, and problem solving. The Council distributes the 100 questions across six nursing domains: Adult Health Nursing (41 questions), Child Health Nursing (13), Community Health Nursing (13), Mental Health Nursing (13), Maternal-Newborn Nursing (10), and Leadership and Management in Nursing (10). The same items are also classified against four Client Needs categories: Safe and Effective Care Environment (29%), Physiological Integrity (48%), Health Promotion and Maintenance (12%), and Psychosocial Integrity (11%). Candidates must score 50% or higher to pass, and results are announced within one to two days of the sitting.

Time Limit

120 minutes (2 hours).

Passing Score

50% (50 marks out of 100).

Exam / Certification Fees

50 JOD for a first attempt and 30 JOD for a repeat attempt, paid electronically when the JNC opens registration for each examination round. A separate 20 JOD fee is payable to the Ministry of Health for issue of the practice licence.

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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.

41%

Adult Health Nursing

Cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and metabolic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, neurologic, renal and urinary, hematologic, immunologic, oncology and palliative, and burn care, plus fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance. The Council allots 41 of the 100 official questions to this domain, and this bank carries 41 practice questions.

13%

Child Health Nursing

Growth, development and health promotion across childhood, with pediatric respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine and renal conditions, dehydration, and pediatric medication safety. The Council allots 13 of the 100 official questions here, matched by 13 practice questions.

13%

Community Health Nursing

Roles and settings of community health nursing, the community as client, older adults, chronic disease and special needs, and prevention and promotion including school health, home visiting, and communicable disease control. The Council allots 13 of the 100 official questions here, matched by 13 practice questions.

13%

Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic relationship, psychosocial assessment and communication, ethics, and nursing care of schizophrenia, depressive, substance-related, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma and stress-related disorders. The Council allots 13 of the 100 official questions here, matched by 13 practice questions.

10%

Maternal-Newborn Nursing

Antenatal care, childbirth care, postpartum care, and newborn care. The Council allots 10 of the 100 official questions here, matched by 10 practice questions.

10%

Leadership and Management in Nursing

Leadership style, communication and conflict management, teamwork, decision making, evidence-based practice, staffing, care delivery models, ethics, delegation, and quality. The Council allots 10 of the 100 official questions here, matched by 10 practice questions.

Preparing for the JNCLEX-RN (Jordan) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50% (50 marks out of 100).
Assessment: A single computerized session of 100 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered in English over 120 minutes, testing knowledge, analysis, application, decision-making, reasoning, and problem solving. The Council distributes the 100 questions across six nursing domains: Adult Health Nursing (41 questions), Child Health Nursing (13), Community Health Nursing (13), Mental Health Nursing (13), Maternal-Newborn Nursing (10), and Leadership and Management in Nursing (10). The same items are also classified against four Client Needs categories: Safe and Effective Care Environment (29%), Physiological Integrity (48%), Health Promotion and Maintenance (12%), and Psychosocial Integrity (11%). Candidates must score 50% or higher to pass, and results are announced within one to two days of the sitting.
Time limit: 120 minutes (2 hours).
Exam / certification fees: 50 JOD for a first attempt and 30 JOD for a repeat attempt, paid electronically when the JNC opens registration for each examination round. A separate 20 JOD fee is payable to the Ministry of Health for issue of the practice licence. Official sources

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JNCLEX-RN (Jordan): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master prioritization principles: recognize unstable vital signs, airway compromise, and rapid escalation triggers first.

2Review the Jordanian National Immunization Program schedule, including mandatory infant vaccines and scheduling intervals.

3Practice pharmacological math carefully: calculate IV infusion rates, pediatric milligram-per-kilogram doses, and safe therapeutic ranges.

4Study core maternal-fetal assessments: know fetal heart rate decelerations (early vs variable vs late) and postpartum hemorrhage management.

5Understand ethical-legal guidelines: patient consent, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and nurse advocacy under Jordanian regulatory standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JNCLEX-RN in Jordan?

The JNCLEX-RN is the national licensing examination administered by the Jordanian Nursing Council (JNC) for nursing graduates seeking legal registration to practise as Registered Nurses (ممرض قانوني) in Jordan. Passing it is a legal requirement for the Ministry of Health practice licence.

How many questions are on the real JNCLEX-RN exam?

The Council's published guide and blueprint states the exam has exactly 100 multiple-choice questions delivered by computer over 120 minutes.

What is the passing score for the JNCLEX-RN?

The passing score is set at 50%, reviewed and approved by the JNC Board and Exam Supervisory Committee.

How are the 100 questions distributed across topics?

The Council's blueprint assigns 41 questions to Adult Health Nursing, 13 each to Child Health, Community Health and Mental Health Nursing, and 10 each to Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Leadership and Management in Nursing.

What language is the JNCLEX-RN conducted in?

The Council publishes the JNCLEX-RN guide, blueprint and sample questions in English, and the examination is delivered in English.

What is the exam registration fee?

The Council has announced a fee of 50 JOD for a first attempt and 30 JOD for a repeat attempt, paid electronically during the registration window for each round.

Where is the exam held and when are results released?

The Council holds the licensure examination at Jordanian university venues, such as the Hashemite University, using its own examination platform at licensureexam.jnc.gov.jo. Results are announced within one to two days of the sitting.

How is the licence issued after passing the exam?

After passing, the candidate obtains the Council's pass documentation and applies for the practice licence (رخصة مزاولة المهنة) through the Ministry of Health Directorate of Health Professions Licensing, which charges a 20 JOD licence fee.