QCHP Nurse Exam Prep Qatar Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient in DKA who has a serum potassium of 3.0 mEq/L. The nurse expects:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Hold insulin until potassium is replaced to 3.5 mEq/L or higher. In DKA insulin drives potassium into cells worsening hypokalemia. Potassium must be at least 3.5 mEq/L before insulin is given safely to avoid fatal hypokalemia.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving chemotherapy who develops a WBC count of 1800 cells per microliter. The priority intervention is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Administer G-CSF as ordered and place in reverse isolation. Neutropenia requires reverse protective isolation and G-CSF such as filgrastim to stimulate WBC production and prevent life-threatening infections.

Question 3

A mother asks about breastfeeding. Which statement by the nurse is CORRECT?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Breastfeeding provides immunological protection via antibodies in milk. Breast milk, especially colostrum, contains IgA antibodies, lactoferrin, and other immune factors that protect the newborn from infections.

Question 4

Under Qatar regulations, the maximum number of consecutive Prometric exam attempts allowed for a nurse is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

5. QCHP regulations limit candidates to a maximum of 5 consecutive exam attempts. After 5 failures, additional eligibility review is required.

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with Meniere's disease during an acute attack. Which intervention is priority?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Assist the patient to a safe position and reduce environmental stimulation. During Meniere's attack, vertigo causes severe dizziness and fall risk; safety positioning and reducing stimulation such as noise and light are the priority interventions.

Question 6

Which national emergency number would a nurse working in Qatar use for emergency medical services?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

999. In Qatar, 999 is the emergency services number covering police, fire, and ambulance. Nurses should direct patients/visitors to call 999 for emergencies.

Question 7

Which nursing assessment is most important when a patient receives the first dose of an ACE inhibitor?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Monitor blood pressure and assess for angioedema. ACE inhibitors can cause first-dose hypotension and angioedema which is swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat and is a life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention.

Question 8

A patient receives morphine 4 mg IV. Fifteen minutes later respirations are 8/min and SpO2 is 88%. The nurse's priority action is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone as ordered. Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; this is a medical emergency requiring immediate reversal.

Question 9

A patient with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and tries to remove their IV line. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Identify and address the cause of agitation and use de-escalation techniques. Non-pharmacological de-escalation including identifying triggers such as pain, fear, or need for toileting is the first-line approach; restraints increase agitation and risk of injury.

Question 10

Dipsomania is defined as:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Compulsive, uncontrollable urge to drink alcohol. Dipsomania is a compulsive craving for alcohol occurring in periodic episodes, a type of substance use disorder.

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