DHA NURSING Study Guide 2026
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DHA NURSING exam key facts
- The DHA Registered Nurse exam has 150 multiple-choice questions covering unit management and leadership, fundamentals, maternal-child nursing and adult nursing. Source
- Candidates may take the DHA assessment up to three times with no waiting period between attempts, and failing the third attempt blocks them from reapplying for a DHA license for two years. Source
- After passing the DHA assessment, the DHA Registration Certificate is valid for one year from the result date and must be activated into a license by a licensed health facility before clinical practice. Source
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✍️ Sample DHA NURSING Questions & Answers
1. Which measure is most effective in preventing the spread of communicable diseases in the community?
Vaccination creates population immunity (herd immunity) and public health education promotes hygiene and behaviour change, making these the most effective tools for preventing communicable disease spread.
2. How should a DHA nurse perform a pain assessment for a non-verbal patient?
For non-verbal patients, DHA nurses use validated behavioral pain assessment tools (FLACC, CPOT, BPS) that evaluate facial expressions, body movements, muscle tension, and physiological indicators.
3. Which of the following best describes the primary prevention strategy for type 2 diabetes in a UAE community programme?
Primary prevention of type 2 diabetes targets modifiable risk factors through lifestyle interventions—diet, exercise, and weight management—before the disease develops.
4. Which isolation precaution is required for a patient diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis?
Active pulmonary TB is transmitted via airborne droplet nuclei; airborne precautions with a negative pressure isolation room are mandatory to prevent spread.
5. What is the DHA protocol for managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
DHA ARDS management includes lung-protective ventilation (low tidal volumes 6ml/kg), prone positioning for 16+ hours, conservative fluid management, continuous SpO2/ABG monitoring, and sedation management.
6. What is the DHA protocol for safe patient transport within the hospital?
DHA requires pre-transport stability assessment, portable monitoring equipment, emergency medications and airway equipment, trained clinical escort appropriate to acuity, and prior communication with the receiving department.
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Sources & references
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- dha.gov.ae — Renewal, retake policy, score release, score validity, eligibility · verified Oct 2026
- services.dha.gov.ae — Test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score · verified Oct 2026