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SECTION 1

Assessment and Diagnosis

  • Health History Collection: Gathering comprehensive patient histories, including psychosocial aspects.
  • Physical Assessment: Conducting thorough evaluations, such as vital signs and disease process assessments.
  • Psychosocial Assessment: Evaluating developmental stages, assessing for suicide risk, and identifying substance use disorders.
  • Cognitive Assessment: Assessing neurological status and identifying cognitive impairments.
  • Diagnostic and Laboratory Testing: Preparing patients for tests, interpreting results, and considering medication implications.
  • Nursing Diagnosis Identification and Prioritization: Formulating and prioritizing nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
  • Fluids and electrolytes (eg, imbalances, disease-related, blood products)
Exam blueprint areas coveredMEDSURG-BC
SECTION 2

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

  • Nursing Care Planning: Developing, modifying, and evaluating individualized care plans.
  • Postoperative Complication Prevention and Management: Preventing and managing issues like bleeding, infection, and emboli.
  • Patient Teaching: Assessing learning preferences, identifying barriers, and evaluating the effectiveness of education.
  • Education Topics: Covering self-management, acute and chronic conditions, and population-specific education.
  • Patient Safety Measures: Implementing screening tools, infection prevention strategies, and proper use of medical equipment.
  • Non-Pharmacologic Treatments: Utilizing complementary therapies and diversionary activities.
  • Medication Interactions and Adverse Effects: Managing pain, addressing polypharmacy, and understanding drug interactions.
  • Health and Wellness Promotion: Encouraging screenings, vaccinations, and healthy lifestyle modifications.
Exam blueprint areas coveredMEDSURG-BC
SECTION 3

Professional Role

  • Therapeutic Communication: Engaging in patient and family-centered care with cultural competence.
  • Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Collaboration: Effectively delegating tasks and consulting with other healthcare professionals.
  • Nursing Ethics: Advocating for patients and upholding ethical standards.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Educating others and supporting practice with current research.
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