Medical-Surgical Nursing:

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Exam Code: NUR4325
  • Number of Questions: 150 questions
  • Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

  • Health assessment and nursing care planning.
  • Nursing care for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
  • Nursing care for respiratory conditions.
  • Nursing care in renal and urinary tract disorders.
  • Nursing care in gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions.
  • Endocrine and diabetes management in adult patients.
  • Nursing care in neurological disorders.
  • Nursing care in hematologic diseases and oncology.
  • Musculoskeletal system and orthopedic nursing.
  • Emergency situations and first aid in medical-surgical nursing.
  • Handling medical devices (tubes, pumps, catheters, etc.).
  • Pain management and wound care.
  • Palliative care for chronic conditions.
  • Fundamentals of pharmacological therapy for adults.
  • Professional ethics and patient safety.
  • Infection control and quality assurance in nursing units.

Recommended References:

  1. Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Smeltzer S.C., Bare B.G., Hinkle J.L., Cheever K.H., 15th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, 2021.
  2. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Lewis S.L., Dirksen S.R., Heitkemper M.M., Bucher L., 11th Edition, Elsevier, 2022.
  3. Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, Nettina S.M., 11th Edition, Wolters Kluwer, 2019.
  4. Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, Williams L.S., Hopper P.D., 7th Edition, F.A. Davis Company, 2022.
  5. Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management, Doenges M.E., Moorhouse M.F., Murr A.C., 8th Edition, F.A. Davis Company, 2019.

Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing, Ignatavicius D.D., Workman M.L., Rebar C.R., 10th Edition, Elsevier, 2020.