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NCNZ Cheat Sheet 2026

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  1. How many domains are included in the Nursing Council of NZ Competencies for Registered Nurses? β†’ 4
  2. Which document sets out the competencies required for registered nurse (RN) practice in New Zealand? β†’ Competencies for Registered Nurses (Nursing Council of New Zealand)
  3. What must a NZ nurse do if they are charged with a criminal offence? β†’ Notify the Nursing Council of New Zealand as soon as reasonably practicable
  4. Which Māori health model uses the metaphor of a canoe to describe the journey to health? β†’ Te Pae Māhutonga
  5. What are the three principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi that are applied in NZ healthcare? β†’ Partnership, Participation, and Protection
  6. A patient with confirmed active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is admitted to the ward. Which transmission-based precaution is required? β†’ Airborne precautions with a negative pressure room and N95 respirator
  7. Under the Nursing Council of NZ competencies, which domain specifically addresses Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities? β†’ Domain 4: Interprofessional Healthcare and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  8. A patient is diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection. Which hand hygiene approach is specifically required when caring for this patient? β†’ Soap and water hand washing is required
  9. Which of the following is most consistent with an early sign of respiratory compromise in an adult patient? β†’ Increasing respiratory rate (tachypnoea)
  10. What is the correct sequence for donning (putting on) personal protective equipment (PPE)? β†’ Gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, gloves
  11. Which vital sign parameter, when added to the NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score 2), specifically addresses sepsis risk? β†’ New confusion or altered mental state
  12. What does Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) aim to achieve in clinical nursing practice? β†’ Preventing contamination of key parts and key sites during clinical procedures
  13. Under the Medicines Act 1981, which schedule classification applies to prescription medicines in New Zealand? β†’ Prescription Medicine (formerly Rx)
  14. According to WHO guidelines, how long should effective hand washing with soap and water take? β†’ 40 to 60 seconds
  15. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of a 12-lead ECG finding: P waves present, regular rhythm, rate 90 bpm, PR interval 0.14 s, QRS 0.08 s? β†’ Normal sinus rhythm
  16. A nurse notices that a patient has been prescribed both an SSRI and tramadol. What is the most important interaction to be aware of? β†’ Risk of serotonin syndrome β€” both agents increase serotonergic activity
  17. What legislation establishes the rights of health consumers in New Zealand? β†’ The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights 1996
  18. Which section of the Mental Health (CAT) Act 1992 allows a police officer or health professional to detain a person for assessment for up to 6 hours? β†’ Section 109 (Police powers) in conjunction with the Act's assessment provisions
  19. Which systematic framework is commonly used by NZ nurses to communicate patient deterioration to the medical team? β†’ SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
  20. When completing a pain assessment for an adult patient who is unable to self-report pain, which tool is most appropriate? β†’ Behavioural Pain Scale (BPS) or Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)
  21. Which type of healthcare-associated infection is most common globally, including in New Zealand hospitals? β†’ Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
  22. Which of the following NZ-specific resources provides nurses with authoritative prescribing and pharmacology information? β†’ New Zealand Formulary (NZF) β€” nzf.org.nz
  23. Under NZ legislation, which Act specifically governs the use of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment without consent? β†’ Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017
  24. A patient is prescribed gentamicin IV. Which monitoring parameter is most critical for detecting early toxicity? β†’ Renal function (serum creatinine, eGFR) and drug levels (trough/peak)
  25. What is the single most effective method for preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections? β†’ Hand hygiene performed at the correct moments
  26. What are the three principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi most commonly applied in health practice? β†’ Partnership, Participation, and Protection
  27. Which organism is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in New Zealand hospital settings? β†’ Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA
  28. How many rights are established under the NZ Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights? β†’ Ten rights
  29. Which of the following scenarios would most likely trigger a Nursing Council competence review? β†’ A nurse receives three or more complaints about their practice within 3 years
  30. According to standard precautions, when should a nurse wear gloves? β†’ When there is potential contact with blood, bodily fluids, or non-intact skin
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