MOH Nurse Exam Prep UAE Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

The UAE requires all healthcare facilities to maintain Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation or equivalent. The purpose of accreditation is primarily to:

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Ensure patient safety and quality of care through adherence to evidence-based standards. JCI and equivalent accreditation programs evaluate healthcare organizations against evidence-based international patient safety and quality standards, driving continuous quality improvement.

Question 2

A nurse is performing tracheostomy care. Which action is INCORRECT?

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Cleaning the inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide and leaving it to air dry without rinsing. After cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, the inner cannula must be thoroughly rinsed with sterile normal saline to remove hydrogen peroxide residue which is cytotoxic to healing tissue.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving radiation therapy. The skin over the irradiated area should be:

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Kept clean and dry; avoid harsh soaps, lotions, and sun exposure. Irradiated skin is fragile; care includes gentle washing, avoiding irritants, sun protection, and not applying creams unless prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

Question 4

A nurse caring for a patient in the UAE who is requesting information about their prognosis should:

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Provide honest, clear information while being sensitive to the patient's cultural context and family involvement preferences. While UAE culture often involves family in medical decisions, the principle of patient autonomy must be balanced with cultural sensitivity; the nurse should assess the patient's individual preferences regarding information disclosure.

Question 5

The UAE National Program for Happiness and Wellbeing mandates that healthcare providers:

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Incorporate patient wellbeing and satisfaction as a core metric in care delivery. The UAE national program emphasizes wellbeing and patient satisfaction as integral components of quality healthcare delivery.

Question 6

A patient with anorexia nervosa is severely malnourished and being re-fed. The nurse monitors closely for:

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Refeeding syndrome (hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia). Refeeding syndrome occurs when nutrition is reintroduced after starvation; insulin shifts cause severe drops in serum phosphate, potassium, and magnesium.

Question 7

In Cushing's triad, the combination of findings that signals impending brain herniation includes:

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Hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations. Cushing's triad comprises widened pulse pressure (hypertension), bradycardia, and irregular/slow respirations, signaling severely raised ICP.

Question 8

The nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube connected to a water-seal drainage system. Which finding requires immediate action?

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Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber. Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber (not the suction chamber) indicates an air leak in the system or from the patient's lung — requires immediate assessment.

Question 9

Surgical hand scrub should be performed for a minimum of:

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3–5 minutes. Surgical hand scrub (antiseptic handwash) should be performed for 3–5 minutes before surgical procedures.

Question 10

Which UAE federal law governs the practice of nursing and paramedical professions?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Federal Law No. 10 of 2008 on Medical Liability. UAE Federal Law No. 10 of 2008 on Medical Liability defines the legal responsibilities of all healthcare professionals including nurses practicing in the UAE.

MOH Nurse Exam Prep UAE Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

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