SAUDI PROMETRIC NURSING Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield SAUDI PROMETRIC NURSING facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A patient post-gastrectomy experiences dizziness, sweating, and palpitations 30 minutes after eating. This presentation is most consistent with: → Dumping syndrome
2. The nurse is performing a suicide risk assessment. Which factor places the patient at HIGHEST risk? → Specific plan with access to means and previous attempt
3. A patient with a chest tube is being transported. Which action is correct? → Keep the drainage system below the level of the chest at all times
4. A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance? → Hypokalemia and hypernatremia
5. What are the signs of respiratory distress in a newborn? → Nasal flaring, grunting, intercostal retractions, tachypnea (>60/min), and cyanosis
6. The nurse is caring for a patient post-thyroidectomy. Which finding should the nurse assess for as the most serious immediate complication? → Stridor and respiratory distress
7. The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with major depressive disorder. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority? → Risk for suicide related to hopelessness
8. The nurse is assessing a child for signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which finding is most specific to increased ICP in a 9-month-old infant? → Bulging anterior fontanelle
9. A neonate is born with Apgar scores of 4 at 1 minute and 6 at 5 minutes. What do these scores indicate? → Moderate depression requiring continued assessment and intervention
10. The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter in a female patient. In what order should anatomical structures be cleaned? → Labia majora, labia minora, urethral meatus
11. Which epidemiological measure would a public health nurse use to compare the risk of disease in an exposed group versus an unexposed group? → Relative risk (risk ratio)
12. A nurse is teaching a new mother about breastfeeding. Which finding indicates the newborn is latching correctly? → The infant's mouth covers most of the areola, not just the nipple
13. The nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection of insulin. At what angle should the needle be inserted? → 45–90 degrees depending on body fat
14. The nurse is teaching a patient about taking oral iron supplements. Which instruction maximizes iron absorption? → Take on an empty stomach or with vitamin C (orange juice)
15. Which antiseptic agent is recommended for skin antisepsis before central line insertion according to Saudi MOH/CDC guidelines? → Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% in 70% isopropyl alcohol
16. According to WHO hand hygiene guidelines, which of the 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene' requires hand hygiene BEFORE the moment? → Before touching a patient and before aseptic procedures
17. A postpartum patient's lochia changes from rubra to serosa. On what day postpartum does this transition typically begin? → Day 3–4
18. A patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is describing a flashback to the nurse. Which nursing response is most appropriate? → Speak calmly, use grounding techniques, and orient the patient to the present
19. What is the correct sequence of steps in the nursing process? → Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
20. A patient is diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which ventilator strategy is supported by the strongest evidence? → Low tidal volume ventilation (6 mL/kg ideal body weight) with appropriate PEEP
21. A nurse is administering olanzapine to a patient with schizophrenia. Which metabolic side effects should be monitored? → Weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia (metabolic syndrome)
22. The nurse is reviewing the chart of a patient prescribed tranylcypromine (an MAOI). Which dietary restriction is critical? → Avoid tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, cured meats, red wine)
23. A patient admitted with suspected Ebola hemorrhagic fever requires which level of transmission-based precautions? → Contact + Droplet + Airborne (full PPE including PAPR)
24. A nurse is assessing a child with suspected intussusception. Which clinical finding is classic for this condition? → Currant jelly stools (blood and mucus mixed stool)
25. When teaching a patient with limited health literacy, the nurse should: → Use plain language and teach-back method
26. A postpartum patient develops symptoms of mastitis. Which nursing intervention is most important? → Encourage continued breastfeeding and complete the antibiotic course
27. A primigravida at 38 weeks gestation presents with BP 158/104, severe headache, and 3+ proteinuria. What condition should the nurse suspect? → Severe preeclampsia
28. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which position provides the most comfort? → Fetal position (knees drawn to chest)
29. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) asks why they have been prescribed erythropoietin. The nurse explains that this medication: → Stimulates red blood cell production to treat anemia of CKD
30. A patient with dementia is repeatedly asking where their deceased spouse is. What is the most therapeutic response? → Redirect the patient to a pleasant activity without confirming or dwelling on the death