Saudi Nurse SNLE Exam Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

A patient receiving IV potassium chloride (KCl) complains of burning at the IV site. The nurse should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Slow the infusion rate and assess the IV site for infiltration

Question 2

Normal fasting blood glucose is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

70–99 mg/dL

Question 3

Which of the following is a major non-communicable disease (NCD) with particularly high prevalence in Saudi Arabia compared to global averages?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (prevalence ~25-30% in adults). [Saudi-specific] Saudi Arabia has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the world (estimated 25-30% of adults), driven by dietary habits (high sugar and fat intake), physical inactivity, obesity, and genetic factors. Managing diabetes is a major priority in Saudi primary care.

Question 4

Which intervention is the nurse's first priority when a patient is found in ventricular fibrillation (VF)?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Call for help and deliver immediate defibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a shockable rhythm and defibrillation is the definitive treatment. Early defibrillation dramatically improves survival. Call for help and defibrillate immediately; CPR continues until the defibrillator is ready.

Question 5

Which is an example of a SMART nursing outcome goal?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

'Patient will walk 30 meters unassisted by discharge on Day 3 post-hip replacement'. SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. 'Walk 30 meters unassisted by discharge on Day 3' meets all criteria. Vague goals like 'feel better' cannot be objectively evaluated.

Question 6

Ordered: ceftriaxone 1 g IV in 100 mL NS over 30 minutes. Using a pump, what is the infusion rate (mL/hr)?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

200 mL/hr

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Saudi Hajj Health Program operated by MOH during the annual pilgrimage season?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

To provide comprehensive healthcare services for millions of pilgrims, prevent disease outbreaks, and manage mass casualty events during Hajj. [Saudi-specific] Saudi MOH mobilizes a massive Hajj Health Program annually deploying thousands of healthcare workers, field hospitals, ambulance services, and mobile clinics to care for up to 2-3 million pilgrims. Priority areas: heatstroke, stampede injuries, respiratory infections, and chronic disease management.

Question 8

Normal serum potassium range is:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

3.5–5.0 mEq/L

Question 9

A nurse is educating a community on hand hygiene. When is handwashing with soap and water (rather than hand sanitizer) absolutely required?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

When hands are visibly soiled or after exposure to Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Soap and water is mandatory when hands are visibly soiled and after caring for patients with C. difficile, as alcohol-based hand rubs are ineffective against C. diff spores. Otherwise, ABHR is preferred for healthcare settings.

Question 10

A child with epiglottitis should NOT have the throat examined with a tongue depressor because it may cause:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Laryngospasm and complete airway obstruction

Saudi Nurse SNLE Exam Prep Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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