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Sample Kuwait MOH Nurse Exam Practice Questions

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1A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's apical pulse. Where should the stethoscope be placed to obtain the most accurate reading?
A.At the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line on the left
B.At the second intercostal space, right sternal border
C.At the epigastric region below the xiphoid process
D.At the third intercostal space, left sternal border
Explanation: The apical pulse is auscultated at the point of maximal impulse (PMI), located at the fifth intercostal space along the left midclavicular line, which overlies the cardiac apex. This is the most reliable site to count the apical heart rate, especially when peripheral pulses are weak or irregular.
2A nurse must perform hand hygiene during patient care. According to WHO 'My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene', which of the following is one of the five indications?
A.After removing the patient's gown
B.Before documenting in the chart
C.When entering the nursing station
D.Before touching a patient
Explanation: The WHO 'My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene' are: before touching a patient, before a clean/aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching a patient, and after touching patient surroundings. 'Before touching a patient' is a core moment that prevents transmission of organisms from the healthcare worker to the patient.
3A physician orders 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. The IV set delivers 15 drops/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse set?
A.21 gtt/min
B.42 gtt/min
C.31 gtt/min
D.63 gtt/min
Explanation: Drops/min = (volume in mL x drop factor) / (time in minutes). (1000 x 15) / (8 x 60) = 15000 / 480 = 31.25, rounded to 31 gtt/min. Accurate drip calculation prevents fluid overload or under-infusion.
4A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to an adult using the ventrogluteal site. What is the primary advantage of this site over the dorsogluteal site?
A.It is free of major nerves and blood vessels, reducing injury risk
B.It accommodates larger medication volumes up to 10 mL
C.It is the only site suitable for Z-track technique
D.It allows the fastest absorption of all IM sites
Explanation: The ventrogluteal site (gluteus medius and minimus) is preferred for adult IM injections because it is relatively free of major nerves and large blood vessels, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve injury associated with the dorsogluteal site. It is suitable for viscous and irritating medications.
5During a focused respiratory assessment, the nurse auscultates a high-pitched, continuous musical sound over the lung fields on expiration. How should this finding be documented?
A.Fine crackles
B.Wheezes
C.Pleural friction rub
D.Stridor
Explanation: Wheezes are high-pitched, continuous, musical sounds caused by air moving through narrowed airways, commonly heard on expiration in asthma and bronchospasm. Recognizing adventitious breath sounds guides appropriate intervention such as bronchodilator administration.
6A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions for Clostridioides difficile infection. Which action is most appropriate?
A.Use alcohol-based hand rub after removing gloves
B.Place the patient in a negative-pressure room
C.Wear an N95 respirator when entering the room
D.Wash hands with soap and water after patient contact
Explanation: C. difficile spores are not effectively killed by alcohol-based hand rubs, so hands must be washed with soap and water after caring for these patients. Contact precautions include gown and gloves; the mechanical action of soap-and-water washing physically removes spores.
7A patient is prescribed warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to evaluate the therapeutic effect of this medication?
A.Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
B.Platelet count
C.International normalized ratio (INR)
D.Bleeding time
Explanation: Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, and its effect is monitored using the INR (derived from prothrombin time). A typical therapeutic INR for most indications is 2.0-3.0. Monitoring the INR ensures the dose maintains anticoagulation while minimizing bleeding risk.
8A nurse is teaching a patient about a diet high in potassium. Which food should the nurse recommend?
A.White rice
B.Bananas
C.Egg whites
D.Apple juice
Explanation: Bananas are among the foods richest in potassium and are recommended for patients needing increased potassium intake, such as those on potassium-wasting diuretics. Other high-potassium foods include oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach.
9A nurse assesses a patient's pressure injury and finds intact skin with a localized area of non-blanchable erythema over the sacrum. According to the NPUAP/EPUAP staging system, this is classified as:
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 defined as intact skin with a localized area of non-blanchable erythema, usually over a bony prominence. The skin is not broken. Early identification allows pressure relief and prevention of progression.
10A nurse needs to administer 0.4 mg of a drug. The available vial contains 0.8 mg in 2 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse draw up?
A.0.5 mL
B.2 mL
C.1.5 mL
D.1 mL
Explanation: Using the formula (desired/available) x volume: (0.4 / 0.8) x 2 mL = 0.5 x 2 = 1 mL. Accurate calculation ensures the correct dose is delivered.

About the Kuwait MOH Nurse Exam Exam

The Kuwait MOH nurse licensing examination is a Prometric-delivered, computer-based test of 150 multiple-choice questions that nurses must pass to obtain a license to practice in Kuwait. It assesses safe, applied clinical judgment across nursing fundamentals, adult, maternal-child, and management domains over 170 minutes.

Exam sponsor: Kuwait Ministry of Health (MOH) - Medical Licensing Department. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

150 computer-based multiple-choice questions across four sections: Nursing Fundamentals (30), Adult Nursing (60), Maternal-Child Nursing (45), and Nursing Management and Leadership (15).

Time Limit

170 minutes, including a 10-minute break

Passing Score

60% (some sources report 55% for Registered Nurses); the exact threshold is set by the MOH and may change on periodic review.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately USD 230 (Prometric). DataFlow primary source verification is billed separately. Fees are set by MOH/Prometric and subject to change.

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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 Fundamentals

Fundamentals of nursing, physical assessment, pharmacology, and clinical nutrition (30 of 150 items on the real exam).

40%

Adult Nursing

Medical, surgical, critical care, community, and mental/psychiatric nursing (60 of 150 items on the real exam).

30%

Maternal-Child Nursing

Maternity, gynecology, neonatal, pediatric medical, and pediatric surgical nursing (45 of 150 items on the real exam).

10%

Nursing Management and Leadership

Coordinating patient care resources, quality and safety, interprofessional teams, and nursing informatics (15 of 150 items on the real exam).

Preparing for the Kuwait MOH Nurse Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 60% (some sources report 55% for Registered Nurses); the exact threshold is set by the MOH and may change on periodic review.
  • Assessment: 150 computer-based multiple-choice questions across four sections: Nursing Fundamentals (30), Adult Nursing (60), Maternal-Child Nursing (45), and Nursing Management and Leadership (15).
  • Time limit: 170 minutes, including a 10-minute break
  • Exam / certification fees: Approximately USD 230 (Prometric). DataFlow primary source verification is billed separately. Fees are set by MOH/Prometric and subject to change. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 108 available questions
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Kuwait MOH Nurse Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Prioritize Adult Nursing, which is 40% of the exam, then Maternal-Child Nursing at 30%; master priority-setting, delegation, and 'PRIORITY/IMMEDIATE/EXCEPT' question stems.
2Drill drug calculations, medication safety (the rights of administration), and infection control, since these high-yield fundamentals appear throughout the blueprint.
3Practice timed clinical-scenario questions and review the rationale for every answer, because the exam rewards applied judgment over memorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Kuwait MOH nurse exam and how long is it?

The exam has 150 computer-based multiple-choice questions delivered through Prometric. Candidates have 170 minutes to complete it, with a 10-minute break in between.

What is the passing score for the Kuwait MOH nursing exam?

The passing standard is generally reported as 60%, with some sources citing 55% for Registered Nurses. The exact threshold is set by the Kuwait Ministry of Health and may change on periodic review.

How many attempts are allowed for the Kuwait MOH nurse exam?

Candidates are allowed up to 3 attempts per year, with a minimum of 6 weeks between attempts. Further attempts beyond three in a year are not considered valid by the Ministry of Health Kuwait.

What does the Kuwait MOH nurse exam cover?

It covers four domains: Nursing Fundamentals (20%), Adult Nursing (40%), Maternal-Child Nursing (30%), and Nursing Management and Leadership (10%), emphasizing safe, applied clinical judgment.