Oman Nurse Exam Prep OMSB Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Question 1

The nurse is assessing an elderly patient for dehydration. Which finding is LEAST reliable as a dehydration indicator in the elderly?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Skin turgor (tenting). Skin turgor is the least reliable sign of dehydration in elderly patients due to age-related loss of skin elasticity — tenting can be present normally in elderly individuals. More reliable indicators in the elderly include: elevated serum sodium/BUN, dark urine, dry mucous membranes, and postural hypotension.

Question 2

Which is the most common type of surgical site infection (SSI) caused by gram-positive cocci?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA). Staphylococcus aureus (and MRSA) is the most common causative organism of surgical site infections (SSIs). It is a gram-positive coccus present on the skin and nares. SSI prevention bundles include preoperative skin preparation, appropriate prophylactic antibiotics, glucose control, and normothermia.

Question 3

The nurse should assess a diabetic patient's feet at every visit. The most common complication of diabetic neuropathy affecting the feet is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Loss of protective sensation leading to undetected injuries and ulcers. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy causes loss of protective sensation (the ability to feel pain, pressure, and temperature) in the feet. This means injuries go undetected, leading to ulcers, infections, and potentially amputation. Daily foot inspection and proper footwear are essential.

Question 4

In Oman, a nurse must report a suspected case of which disease to the Directorate General of Disease Surveillance within 24 hours?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Cholera. Cholera is an internationally notifiable disease (IHR 2005); Oman MOH mandates immediate (<24 hours) reporting of cholera and other epidemic-prone diseases.

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes Oman's achievement in the WHO's ranking of healthcare systems?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Oman has consistently been ranked among the top healthcare systems globally, recognized for its remarkable health outcomes improvement since the 1970s. The WHO ranked Oman 8th globally in overall health system performance in its World Health Report 2000, a remarkable achievement for a country that had minimal healthcare infrastructure in 1970. This was attributed to: rapid expansion of primary healthcare, immunization programs, MCH services, and strong government investment in health.

Question 6

A patient is admitted with suspected sepsis. The nurse knows that the priority interventions within the first hour (Sepsis-1 bundle) include:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Obtain blood cultures, administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics, and IV fluid resuscitation (30 mL/kg crystalloid). The Surviving Sepsis Campaign 1-hour bundle includes: obtain blood cultures (before antibiotics), administer broad-spectrum IV antibiotics, give 30 mL/kg IV crystalloid for hypotension or lactate ≥4 mmol/L, measure lactate, and apply vasopressors if needed. Time to antibiotics is the most critical intervention.

Question 7

A nurse accidentally sustains a needlestick injury from a patient with unknown HIV status. The FIRST action should be to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. The immediate first action after a needlestick is to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. The injury should then be reported, the patient's HIV/HBV/HCV status assessed, and PEP considered within 72 hours if indicated.

Question 8

The nurse is teaching an immunocompromised patient about food safety to prevent listeria. Which food should the patient AVOID?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Soft cheeses and deli meats. Listeria monocytogenes thrives in refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods (soft cheeses, deli meats, smoked seafood) and is especially dangerous for immunocompromised patients.

Question 9

A nurse in Oman is delegating a task to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is APPROPRIATE to delegate?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Measuring and recording vital signs in a stable patient. Delegation of vital signs measurement to a UAP is appropriate for stable patients, as it is a routine task that does not require nursing judgment for execution (though interpretation remains the nurse's responsibility). Initial assessments, medication administration, and clinical decision-making cannot be delegated to UAPs.

Question 10

A patient with acute heart failure is receiving IV furosemide. Which laboratory result is the MOST concerning?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Serum potassium 2.8 mEq/L. Furosemide causes potassium wasting. A potassium of 2.8 mEq/L (hypokalemia) increases the risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and must be reported promptly.

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