QCHP Nurse Exam Prep Qatar Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (1–10)

Question 1

Which part of the pancreas is MOST frequently affected by carcinoma?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Head. Approximately 60–70% of pancreatic cancers arise in the head of the pancreas, often causing obstructive jaundice.

Question 2

A temporary QCHP nursing license is valid for a maximum of:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

6 months (non-renewable). The QCHP temporary license is valid for 6 months and is non-renewable. Nurses must complete the full licensing process before it expires.

Question 3

Which blood type is the universal RECIPIENT for red blood cells?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

AB positive. AB positive individuals have all ABO and Rh antigens, so they produce no ABO antibodies — they can receive any red blood cell type.

Question 4

A patient with liver cirrhosis develops confusion, asterixis, and foetor hepaticus. The nurse anticipates treatment with:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Lactulose and rifaximin. Hepatic encephalopathy is treated with lactulose to reduce ammonia absorption and rifaximin to reduce ammonia-producing gut bacteria.

Question 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. Which observation from the patient indicates effective teaching?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

I will empty the bag when it is one-third full.. Emptying when one-third full prevents leakage from excessive weight. Bags typically need changing every 3-5 days unless leaking.

Question 6

A patient in Qatar is unconscious and requires emergency surgery. No family member is available. How should consent be handled?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Proceed with implied consent for life-saving emergency care and document thoroughly. In Qatar and internationally, implied consent operates in emergencies where a patient is unconscious — life-saving treatment proceeds and is thoroughly documented.

Question 7

Which is the correct method for removing personal protective equipment to prevent self-contamination?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Gloves first then gown then mask or respirator last. CDC sequence: gloves most contaminated first, then gown, then hand hygiene, then face shield, then mask. This prevents transfer of pathogens to mucous membranes.

Question 8

The Alma-Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care was adopted in:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

1978. The Declaration of Alma-Ata was adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Alma-Ata, USSR, in 1978.

Question 9

The nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture from a patient with an indwelling catheter. Which technique is correct?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Clamp tubing then aspirate urine from the sampling port using sterile technique. Aspirating from the designated sampling port after clamping for 20-30 minutes with sterile syringe technique prevents introduction of organisms from the bag.

Question 10

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops respiratory acidosis. What compensatory change does the nurse expect?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Increased bicarbonate retention by the kidneys. In chronic respiratory acidosis the kidneys compensate by retaining bicarbonate so HCO3 rises above 26 mEq/L to normalize pH.

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