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Sample QCHP/DHP Nurse Exam Practice Questions

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1A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene before an aseptic procedure. According to WHO and Qatar infection-control standards, which of the WHO 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene' specifically applies before this task?
A.Before a clean/aseptic procedure
B.After touching the patient's surroundings
C.After body-fluid exposure risk
D.After touching the patient
Explanation: WHO Moment 2, 'before a clean/aseptic procedure', requires hand hygiene immediately before any task involving direct or indirect contact with mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or an invasive device, to prevent transfer of microorganisms into the patient. This is the standard adopted by Qatar's Ministry of Public Health infection-control program.
2A nurse measures an adult patient's vital signs and records a blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg, pulse 82, respirations 16, and temperature 37.0 C. Which finding should the nurse document as outside the normal adult range?
A.Respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min
B.Temperature of 37.0 C
C.Blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg
D.Pulse of 82 beats/min
Explanation: A blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg falls into the elevated/stage-1 hypertensive range; normal adult BP is below 120/80 mmHg. The other values are within accepted normal adult ranges and require no immediate concern.
3When transferring a patient from bed to chair, which body-mechanics principle should the nurse apply to prevent personal injury?
A.Keep the feet close together to maintain a narrow base of support
B.Bend at the waist to reach the patient
C.Hold the patient at arm's length away from the body
D.Bend the knees and keep the back straight, lowering the center of gravity
Explanation: Bending the knees while keeping the back straight uses the large leg muscles, lowers the center of gravity, and protects the spine from injury. This is a core principle of safe patient handling.
4A nurse is about to administer an oral medication and follows the 'rights' of medication administration. Which action correctly verifies the 'right patient' in a Qatar inpatient setting?
A.Ask the patient to confirm their room and bed number
B.Confirm identity with the patient's family member only
C.Use two patient identifiers, such as full name and Qatar ID/medical record number on the wristband
D.Match the medication to the patient currently in the assigned bed
Explanation: Patient safety standards require at least two patient identifiers (e.g., full name plus medical record or Qatar ID number) verified against the wristband and medication record before administration. Room or bed number is never an acceptable identifier.
5A patient is at high risk for pressure injury. According to current pressure-injury prevention guidance, how often should a fully immobile patient be repositioned in bed when on a standard mattress?
A.At least every 2 hours
B.Once per nursing shift
C.Every 8 hours
D.Only when the patient reports discomfort
Explanation: Repositioning at least every 2 hours redistributes pressure over bony prominences and is the established standard for immobile, at-risk patients on a standard mattress. The frequency may be individualized based on risk and support surface.
6A nurse documents a patient's pain using a 0-10 numeric rating scale. The patient reports their pain as a 7. Which documentation entry is most appropriate?
A.Patient appears to be in moderate distress
B.Patient is exaggerating pain; appears comfortable
C.Patient rates pain 7/10 on numeric scale, located in right lower abdomen
D.Patient has severe pain requiring immediate sedation
Explanation: Documentation should be objective, factual, and use the patient's self-report, which is the gold standard for pain assessment. Recording the score, scale, and location provides accurate, defensible information.
7A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions for a multidrug-resistant organism. Which personal protective equipment is required on every room entry?
A.N95 respirator and goggles
B.Gown and gloves
C.Surgical mask only
D.Gloves only
Explanation: Contact precautions require a gown and gloves on room entry to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct or indirect contact, such as MRSA or carbapenem-resistant organisms. PPE is removed and hand hygiene performed before leaving.
8A nurse needs to calculate the IV flow rate for 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours using tubing with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. What is the correct rate in drops per minute?
A.21 gtt/min
B.15 gtt/min
C.42 gtt/min
D.31 gtt/min
Explanation: Rate = (1000 mL x 15 gtt/mL) / (8 hr x 60 min) = 15000 / 480 = 31.25, which rounds to 31 gtt/min. Mastery of this formula is essential for safe IV administration.
9A physician orders 500 mg of a medication, but it is supplied as 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
A.5 mL
B.20 mL
C.10 mL
D.2.5 mL
Explanation: Using the formula (desired/available) x volume: (500 mg / 250 mg) x 5 mL = 10 mL. Accurate dosage calculation prevents under- and over-dosing.
10A nurse collects a midstream clean-catch urine specimen for culture. Which instruction is essential to ensure an uncontaminated sample?
A.Collect the very first portion of the urine stream
B.Refrigerate the specimen for 24 hours before sending it
C.Clean the perineal area, begin voiding, then collect urine midstream
D.Fill the container completely to the brim
Explanation: Cleaning the perineum and collecting urine midstream (after the initial stream has flushed the urethra) minimizes contamination by skin and urethral flora, producing a reliable culture. Specimens should be sent promptly or refrigerated only if a delay is unavoidable.

About the QCHP/DHP Nurse Exam Exam

The QCHP/DHP Qualifying Examination for Registered General Nurses is the computer-based Prometric licensing test required to practice nursing in Qatar. It contains 150 MCQs in 3 hours with a 50% cut score, and is administered through Prometric under exam code SCHQ2.

Assessment

150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered by computer (Prometric, code SCHQ2), drawn from nursing fundamentals, adult nursing, maternal-child nursing, and unit management.

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

50% cut score for the Registered General Nurse exam (per the official DHP MOPH Qualifying Examination page); scores are shown on screen immediately.

Exam Fee

Approximately USD 285 Prometric fee (effective 1 January 2026; USD 238 in 2024-2025), plus separate DataFlow primary source verification costs. (Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), MOPH (formerly QCHP))

QCHP/DHP Nurse Exam Exam Content Outline

41%

Adult Nursing (Medical-Surgical)

Care of adults across cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, hematology, oncology, and critical-care conditions, plus pharmacology and perioperative care.

29%

Maternal-Child Nursing

Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, newborn assessment, and pediatric growth, development, and common childhood conditions.

20%

Nursing Fundamentals

Core skills including infection control, vital signs, medication administration and calculation, safety, documentation, the nursing process, and culturally competent care in Qatar.

10%

Unit Management and Leadership

Delegation, prioritization, SBAR communication, ethics and confidentiality, patient safety, quality improvement, triage, and Qatar nursing regulation.

How to Pass the QCHP/DHP Nurse Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50% cut score for the Registered General Nurse exam (per the official DHP MOPH Qualifying Examination page); scores are shown on screen immediately.
  • Assessment: 150 single-best-answer multiple-choice questions delivered by computer (Prometric, code SCHQ2), drawn from nursing fundamentals, adult nursing, maternal-child nursing, and unit management.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
  • Exam fee: Approximately USD 285 Prometric fee (effective 1 January 2026; USD 238 in 2024-2025), plus separate DataFlow primary source verification costs.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

QCHP/DHP Nurse Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Allocate study time to match the blueprint: about 41% on adult medical-surgical nursing, 29% on maternal-child, 20% on fundamentals, and 10% on management and leadership.
2Practice MCQs under timed conditions, since 150 questions in 180 minutes allows roughly 72 seconds per question; aim for 70%+ on mocks before booking the SCHQ2 exam.
3Master medication and IV-rate calculations, prioritization (ABCs), delegation, and infection control, which recur heavily across the fundamentals and leadership domains.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Qatar DHP nurse qualifying exam and what is the passing score?

The Registered General Nurse exam has 150 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 3 hours, with a cut score of 50% per the official DHP MOPH Qualifying Examination page. Scores are displayed on screen immediately after the exam.

Who administers the QCHP/DHP nurse exam and what is its provider code?

The exam is set by the Qatar Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under the Ministry of Public Health (formerly QCHP) and delivered by Prometric as a computer-based test under exam code SCHQ2, available at Prometric centers worldwide and in Doha.

How many attempts are allowed, and is there an exemption?

Candidates may sit the exam up to 5 consecutive times regardless of the gap between attempts. Nurses who have passed the NCLEX-RN are exempt from the Qatar Prometric exam under DHP Circular DHP/2025/29 (November 2025).

What does the Qatar nurse exam cover?

The published blueprint distributes 150 questions across Adult Nursing (61), Maternal-Child Nursing (44), Nursing Fundamentals (30), and Unit Management and Leadership (15), corresponding to roughly 41%, 29%, 20%, and 10% of the exam.