The Department of Health Abu Dhabi Nursing Exam is a professional certification assessment in United Arab Emirates. Thorough preparation is essential to demonstrate your knowledge and competency in this field.
Our comprehensive collection of free DOH Nursing practice questions covers all exam domains and topics. Use these detailed study materials to build confidence and improve your test performance.
Facts verified Oct 31, 2026 against Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), Healthcare Workforce Licensing & Medical Education; computer-based exams deliver. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit (Registered Nurse (CBT)) | 3 hours | doh.gov.ae |
| Passing score | Cut score set internally by DOH (pass/fail only) | doh.gov.ae |
| Exam fee (Registered Nurse (CBT)) | AED 540 per attempt | doh.gov.ae |
| Retake policy | Max 3 failed attempts per title across UAE authorities, rebook any date within the 6-month window | doh.gov.ae |
| Validity | PASS result valid 5 years | doh.gov.ae |
| Renewal | Nursing licence valid 2 years | doh.gov.ae |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test centre, booked through TAMM | Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), Healthcare Workforce Licensing & Medical Education; computer-based exams deliver |
| Eligibility | Approved DOH credentialing; RN needs no experience if qualified within the past 2 years, otherwise 2 years' experience | doh.gov.ae |
| Registration deadline | Must pass within 6 months of exam approval | doh.gov.ae |
Facts verified Oct 31, 2026 against Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), Healthcare Workforce Licensing & Medical Education; computer-based exams deliver. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
Important: The DOH Nursing examination requires thorough understanding of all core subject areas. Review the official UAE exam guidelines and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before scheduling your test date.
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According to Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), Healthcare Workforce Licensing & Medical Education; computer-based exams deliver, “This depends on the cut-score set internally by DOH”[1]
Prepare for the DOH Nursing Exam - Abu Dhabi exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the minimum required continuing professional development (CPD) hours for nurses to renew DOH licensure?
Answer: A. 30 CPD hours per year (or as specified in current DOH guidelines)
Explanation:
The keyed answer is 30 CPD hours per year, as specified in current DOH guidelines. DOH expects licensed nurses to keep their knowledge current through continuing professional development, and the licence renewal depends on showing it.
The option of 5 hours is wrong because it is far below the figure usually cited. The option of 100 hours is wrong because it overstates the requirement. The option saying no CPD is required is wrong because CPD is a standing condition of renewal, not an optional extra.
The general rule: renewal requirements are set by the regulator and can be updated. Learn the principle, then check the exact hours and accepted activities in the current DOH policy before you rely on a number from any study material, including ours.
Question: A patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD) tells one nurse they are 'the best nurse ever' while telling another they are 'terrible.' What defense mechanism is this?
Answer: A. Splitting (black-and-white thinking)
Explanation:
Splitting is correct. In borderline personality disorder, the patient sees people as entirely good or entirely bad, so the same patient can idealise one nurse and devalue another. It often leads to conflict inside the care team.
Projection is wrong because it means attributing your own unacceptable feelings to someone else. Rationalization is wrong because it means giving logical-sounding reasons to excuse behaviour or feelings. Sublimation is wrong because it means redirecting an impulse into an acceptable activity, which is a mature defense and not what is described.
The rule to remember: when a patient swings between praising and condemning staff, think splitting. The nursing response is a consistent, firm, non-punitive approach shared by every team member, with clear communication so staff are not played against each other.
Question: Which immunization is recommended at birth for all neonates in the UAE?
Answer: A. Hepatitis B vaccine
Explanation:
The keyed answer is the Hepatitis B vaccine. A birth dose protects the newborn against vertical transmission from a mother who carries the virus, which is why it is given straight after delivery. Rotavirus and MMR are wrong because they belong to the infant and childhood schedule, not the newborn period.
Option B needs care. Our earlier explanation said BCG is also given at birth in the national schedule, and that would make B arguably the better choice than A. Treat this item as ambiguous and check the current UAE National Immunization Schedule yourself.
The general rule: on schedule questions, read the exact wording of every option, and confirm the answer against the current official schedule rather than memory.
Start with the official material. Read the current DOH circular on exam requirements, fees and validity, and check the TAMM and Pearson VUE booking steps so nothing about the process surprises you. The DOH has not given us a verified list of content areas, so use the topic names in our practice sets as a working map, not as an official outline.
Take one practice set from each topic area cold, without notes, and record which topics feel weakest. Begin with the sets covering medication management, patient safety, and DOH licensure and standards, since these tie closely to local practice. Then work through adult health, critical care, surgical, maternal and child, mental health and geriatric sets according to where you are weakest.
After each set, read every explanation, including those for questions you got right. Write down the rule behind each miss in a short notebook and reread it before your next session. Where a question touches a local rule, such as CPD or the immunization schedule, check the current official source instead of trusting any study material.
In the final days, retake the sets you found hardest, keep a steady pace for the timed 3 hours, and confirm your booking details. Because DOH reports pass or fail only, use practice results to find gaps, not to predict a score.
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Try these questions from our free DOH Nursing practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
What is the DOH Abu Dhabi framework for mental health nursing practice?
Answer: B. Recovery-oriented care focusing on patient empowerment, evidence-based interventions, therapeutic relationships, and community integration support
DOH mental health nursing follows a recovery-oriented model emphasizing patient empowerment, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, building therapeutic relationships, family involvement, and supporting community reintegration.
What infection prevention standards does DOH Abu Dhabi mandate for nursing practice?
Answer: B. Comprehensive infection prevention including hand hygiene, standard and transmission-based precautions, safe injection practices, and surveillance participation
DOH mandates comprehensive infection prevention programs including WHO hand hygiene compliance, standard and transmission-based precautions, safe injection practices, environmental cleaning standards, and active infection surveillance.
What research and evidence-based practice standards does DOH Abu Dhabi promote in nursing?
Answer: B. Participate in nursing research, implement evidence-based practice guidelines, contribute to quality improvement projects, and use research to inform clinical decisions
DOH promotes nursing research participation, implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines, involvement in quality improvement initiatives, and the use of current research evidence to guide clinical decision-making.
What cultural competency standards does DOH Abu Dhabi establish for nursing practice?
Answer: B. Respect for diverse cultural and religious practices, language-appropriate communication, culturally sensitive care delivery, and awareness of Islamic healthcare considerations
DOH cultural competency standards require respect for diverse cultural and religious practices, provision of interpreter services, culturally sensitive care including Islamic considerations (prayer times, Ramadan, modesty), and family-centered approaches.