Bahrain Nurse Exam NHRA Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

Before administering atenolol to a hypertensive patient, which assessment is MOST critical?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Apical heart rate for 1 full minute. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia. The apical heart rate must be assessed; withhold if below 60 bpm.

Question 2

The screening test recommended for cervical cancer is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Pap smear. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear detects precancerous cervical cells and is the standard screening test for cervical cancer.

Question 3

A patient says 'I don't see any reason to go on living.' The MOST therapeutic nursing response is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Are you thinking about harming yourself?. Directly asking about suicidal ideation opens communication and allows risk assessment. Minimizing or deflecting responses are non-therapeutic.

Question 4

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses all of the following EXCEPT:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Deep tendon reflexes. GCS assesses Eye opening (E), Motor response (M), and Verbal response (V). Deep tendon reflexes are not part of the GCS.

Question 5

The NHRA in Bahrain is responsible for regulating which of the following?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Healthcare professionals, facilities, medicines, and medical devices. NHRA's regulatory scope covers healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and clinical trials.

Question 6

A patient with right facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech for 2 hours and no hemorrhage on CT requires:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

IV tPA within the 4.5-hour window. For ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours without hemorrhage on CT, IV tPA is the standard of care to restore perfusion.

Question 7

A patient with CKD stage 4 requires which dietary modification?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Restrict phosphorus, potassium, and sodium with moderate protein restriction. CKD stage 4 requires restriction of phosphorus, potassium, and sodium, and moderate protein restriction (0.6-0.8 g/kg/day) to slow progression.

Question 8

For a patient with a suspected right leg fracture, which action should the nurse prioritize?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Elevate the leg above heart level. Elevation reduces swelling and pain; heat is contraindicated in acute fractures. This is the immediate priority before other interventions.

Question 9

Normal tidaling in a chest tube water-seal chamber means:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Water level fluctuates with respirations. Tidaling (rise and fall of water with breathing) indicates the chest tube is patent. Continuous bubbling may indicate an air leak.

Question 10

A healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV-positive. The most important first action is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water, then report to occupational health. Immediately wash the wound with soap and water, then report to occupational health for assessment and PEP initiation within 72 hours.

Bahrain Nurse Exam NHRA Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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