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1A registered nurse is conducting an admission interview for an adult patient admitted with acute abdominal pain. During which phase of the nursing process does the nurse collect subjective and objective health data to establish a clinical baseline?
A.Diagnosis phase
B.Assessment phase
C.Implementation phase
D.Evaluation phase
Explanation: The assessment phase is the foundational first step of the nursing process. It involves the systematic gathering, verification, and communication of subjective data (patient self-reports) and objective data (vital signs, physical examination findings, laboratory values) to formulate a clinical baseline.
2A nurse assesses an adult patient suspected of having orthostatic (postural) hypotension. Which protocol accurately describes the correct procedure for measuring postural vital signs?
A.Measure blood pressure while sitting, immediately upon lying flat, and 10 minutes post-exertion
B.Measure blood pressure only while standing after vigorous walking for 2 minutes
C.Measure blood pressure supine, sit for 15 minutes, and then immediately measure standing without taking pulse
D.Measure blood pressure and pulse after the patient is supine for 5 minutes, immediately upon standing, and after standing for 3 minutes
Explanation: Standard clinical guidelines for assessing orthostatic hypotension require obtaining blood pressure and heart rate after the patient has rested in a supine position for at least 5 minutes, followed by repeat measurements immediately upon standing (or at 1 minute) and again after standing for 3 minutes. Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a drop in systolic BP ≥ 20 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing.
3Upon inspecting an immobilized patient's sacrum, the nurse notes partial-thickness skin loss with an exposed viable pink-red wound bed without slough or granulation tissue. There is also an intact serum-filled blister over the prominence. According to standard pressure injury staging guidelines, what stage is this pressure injury?
A.Stage 2 pressure injury
B.Stage 1 pressure injury
C.Stage 3 pressure injury
D.Unstageable pressure injury
Explanation: A Stage 2 pressure injury is characterized by partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis. The wound bed is viable, pink or red, moist, and may present as an intact or ruptured serum-filled blister. Adipose and deeper tissues are not visible, and granulation tissue, slough, and eschar are absent.
4A 78-year-old patient who is disoriented to time and place is admitted to the medical ward. Which nursing intervention is the most effective and least restrictive priority action to prevent accidental falls?
A.Apply bilateral soft wrist restraints while the patient is unattended
B.Keep all four side rails elevated at all times to prevent the patient from exiting the bed
C.Place the patient near the nurses' station with the bed low and the call bell in reach
D.Administer PRN oral sedatives at bedtime to maintain continuous sleep
Explanation: Placing a confused patient near the nurses' station for frequent visualization, maintaining the bed in its lowest position, ensuring adequate lighting, and keeping the call bell and personal items within easy reach are proven, least-restrictive environmental safety measures.
5A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter (Foley) for an adult female patient. After lubricating the catheter and inserting it into the urethral meatus, the nurse observes urine return in the tubing. What is the nurse's immediate next step before inflating the retention balloon?
A.Advance the catheter an additional 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches)
B.Immediately inflate the balloon with the full volume of sterile water
C.Pull back gently on the catheter until slight resistance is felt
D.Irrigate the catheter with 30 mL of sterile normal saline
Explanation: Once urine flashback is observed in the drainage tubing, the catheter tip has just entered the bladder neck. The nurse must advance the catheter an additional 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) into the bladder lumen before inflating the balloon to ensure the balloon is entirely inside the bladder cavity and not lodged in the delicate urethra, preventing severe urethral trauma.
6A nurse is preparing to administer oxygen via a non-rebreather mask to a patient experiencing severe hypoxemic respiratory distress. What is the minimum oxygen flow rate required on the flowmeter to prevent the reservoir bag from collapsing during inspiration and to prevent carbon dioxide rebreathing?
A.2 to 4 L/min
B.5 to 6 L/min
C.1 to 2 L/min
D.10 to 15 L/min
Explanation: A non-rebreather mask requires an oxygen flow rate of at least 10 to 15 L/min to keep the reservoir bag at least one-third to one-half full during inspiration. This high flow rate delivers an FiO2 of 80% to 95% and prevents the patient from rebreathing exhaled carbon dioxide.
7When performing open suctioning of an adult patient with a tracheostomy tube, which guideline must the nurse follow to prevent hypoxemia and mucosal trauma?
A.Pre-oxygenate with 100% oxygen, limit suction application to no more than 10 to 15 seconds, and apply suction only while withdrawing the catheter
B.Apply continuous suction while advancing the catheter down the trachea for up to 30 seconds
C.Set suction pressure to greater than 200 mmHg and insert the catheter until meeting resistance three times
D.Instill 10 mL of sterile water into the tracheostomy tube prior to every suction pass
Explanation: Evidence-based suctioning guidelines require hyperoxygenating the patient with 100% oxygen before the procedure, advancing the catheter without suction, and applying intermittent or continuous suction only while rotating and withdrawing the catheter. Each suction pass must be limited to 10 to 15 seconds to prevent severe hypoxemia, vagal bradycardia, and mucosal damage.
8A patient with severe delirium requires bilateral soft wrist restraints to prevent accidental extubation from mechanical ventilation. According to standard patient safety regulations, what is an essential nursing responsibility regarding restraint care?
A.Secure the restraint straps tightly to the movable side rails of the hospital bed
B.Fasten restraints with a square knot that cannot be easily undone by clinical staff
C.Release each restraint at least every 2 hours to check skin, circulation, and movement
D.Obtain a permanent standing physician order that does not require periodic renewal
Explanation: Standard nursing policy and regulatory guidelines require that non-violent physical restraints be removed at least every 2 hours (or per facility policy) to evaluate neurovascular status (circulation, sensation, movement), inspect skin integrity, offer fluids/toileting, and provide passive range of motion. Restraints must be tied with a quick-release knot to the stationary bed frame, never to side rails.
9A nurse calculates an adult patient's 8-hour fluid intake: the patient drank 120 mL of water, 200 mL of clear broth, received 500 mL of intravenous normal saline, and had 50 mL of IV antibiotic piggyback. What total intake in milliliters should the nurse record?
A.820 mL
B.750 mL
C.670 mL
D.870 mL
Explanation: Total fluid intake is the sum of all oral and parenteral fluids consumed during the designated shift: 120 mL (water) + 200 mL (broth) + 500 mL (IV saline) + 50 mL (IV piggyback) = 870 mL.
10A nurse has just inserted a small-bore nasogastric (NG) enteral feeding tube for an adult patient. Which method is the definitive clinical gold standard to verify correct tube position in the stomach prior to initiating the first feeding?
A.Auscultating a whoosh of air over the epigastrium while injecting 20 mL of air through the tube
B.An abdominal X-ray (radiography) confirming the tube tip in the gastric body
C.Submerging the proximal end of the tube in water to check for bubbling
D.Visual inspection of the tube depth marking at the patient's nares alone
Explanation: Radiographic confirmation (abdominal X-ray) is the definitive gold standard to verify correct placement of a newly placed enteral feeding tube before administering food or medications. Auscultation of an air bolus is unreliable because sound transmits readily even if the tube is inadvertently placed in the tracheobronchial tree or esophagus.

About the MNMC Nurses' Competency Exam Exam

The Nurses' Competency Exam is the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council's exam for diploma-level and higher nurses applying for registration and a practising licence in the Maldives. Newly applying nurses receive a provisional practising licence until they clear the exam. The Maldives National University delivers the computer-based exam monthly. OpenExamPrep offers independent practice questions organized by the 12 key areas that MNMC lists for the exam.

Exam sponsor: Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council (MNMC), Ministry of Health; delivered by The Maldives National University. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A computer-based multiple-choice exam held monthly at The Maldives National University. MNMC states that it tests competencies in the key areas of responsibility in the competency standards for nursing practice in the Maldives, across 12 key areas: fundamentals of nursing; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; microbiology; communication and critical thinking; community health nursing; mental health, psychiatric, and psychosocial nursing; pediatric nursing; medical and surgical nursing; reproductive health nursing; management and leadership; and research and evidence-based nursing.

Time Limit

Not published by MNMC (the start time is stated on the Exam Requisition slip)

Passing Score

75%

Exam / Certification Fees

Stated on the MNMC payment slip (2018 information sheet: MVR 1,000 local, MVR 2,000 expatriate)

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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.

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Fundamentals of Nursing Theory and Practice

Nursing process, vital signs, patient safety and falls, pressure-injury care, catheterization, enteral tubes, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and infection-prevention practice.

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Anatomy and Physiology

Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine structure and function underpinning nursing assessment.

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Pharmacology

Safe medication administration, dosage and IV flow-rate calculations, high-alert medicines, adverse reactions, antidotes, and transfusion safety.

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Microbiology

Transmission of pathogens, transmission-based precautions, sterilization, spores, and bloodborne-pathogen exposure.

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Communication and Critical Thinking Applied to Nursing Care

Therapeutic communication, SBAR escalation, recognition of deterioration, and prioritization.

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Community Health Nursing Theory and Practice

Immunization, dengue and chikungunya, vector control, TB DOTS, and disaster triage in island settings.

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Mental Health, Psychiatric and Psychosocial Nursing

Suicide-risk assessment, psychosis, alcohol withdrawal, and psychotropic drug safety.

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Pediatric Nursing Theory and Practice

Growth and development, dehydration, airway emergencies, febrile seizures, and pediatric resuscitation.

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Medical and Surgical Nursing Theory and Practice

Cardiac, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, renal, oncology, burns, sepsis, and postoperative nursing care.

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Reproductive Health Nursing Theory and Practice

Antenatal dating, postpartum assessment, lochia, breastfeeding and mastitis, and newborn assessment.

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Management and Leadership Theory and Practice

Delegation, incident reporting, surgical safety checklists, and impaired-colleague reporting.

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Research and Evidence-Based Nursing for Quality of Care

Levels of evidence, research consent, and PICO clinical questions.

Preparing for the MNMC Nurses' Competency Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Assessment: A computer-based multiple-choice exam held monthly at The Maldives National University. MNMC states that it tests competencies in the key areas of responsibility in the competency standards for nursing practice in the Maldives, across 12 key areas: fundamentals of nursing; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; microbiology; communication and critical thinking; community health nursing; mental health, psychiatric, and psychosocial nursing; pediatric nursing; medical and surgical nursing; reproductive health nursing; management and leadership; and research and evidence-based nursing.
  • Time limit: Not published by MNMC (the start time is stated on the Exam Requisition slip)
  • Exam / certification fees: Stated on the MNMC payment slip (2018 information sheet: MVR 1,000 local, MVR 2,000 expatriate) Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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MNMC Nurses' Competency Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Cover all 12 MNMC key areas, including anatomy and physiology, microbiology, mental health nursing, and research and evidence-based practice, not only medical-surgical nursing.
2Practise drug and IV calculations until they are automatic; errors in simple arithmetic are costly with a 75% pass mark.
3Use prioritization frameworks (airway, breathing, circulation; acute before chronic) and SBAR to answer escalation and deterioration questions.
4Review dengue warning signs, safe fever management, vector control, and TB DOTS, which are common community-health topics in the Maldives.
5Read MNMC's competency standards and its ethical and professional code of conduct for questions on consent, confidentiality, delegation, and accountability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must take the MNMC Nurses' Competency Exam?

Nurses with a diploma or higher qualification who are newly applying for MNMC registration, both Maldivian and expatriate, must pass it. It is also required for Maldivian nurses upgrading from an advanced certificate to a diploma and for nurses re-entering practice after a long absence.

What is the pass mark?

MNMC's information sheet sets the pass mark at 75%. Candidates can view their result as soon as they submit the computer-based exam, and the official result is emailed the next day.

How many questions are there, and how long is the exam?

MNMC does not publish the number of questions or the time allowed. The exam start time is shown on the Exam Requisition slip that the Council issues after payment.

How do I apply and pay for the exam?

Apply through the Council, which issues a payment slip. Pay The Maldives National University by the deadline on the slip, then email the payment slip and bank transfer slip to MNU. The Council then issues an Exam Requisition slip stating the date, time, and campus.

Are these practice questions official MNMC questions?

No. These are independent practice questions by OpenExamPrep for the key areas MNMC lists for the exam. They are not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council or The Maldives National University.