AHN – MSN Important Topics for exam**

Intraoperative Care

1. Define the role of a circulating nurse during surgery.
2. Explain the importance of aseptic techniques in the operating room.
3. Describe the steps involved in the preparation of a sterile field.
4. Discuss the management of a patient under general anesthesia.
5. What are the potential complications during surgery, and how can they be prevented?

Nursing Care of Patients with Common Signs and Symptoms and Management

1. Describe the nursing interventions for a patient experiencing acute pain.
2. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with fever?
3. How should a nurse assess and manage a patient with dyspnea?
4. Explain the management of a patient with edema.
5. Discuss the nursing care for a patient presenting with nausea and vomiting.

Nursing Management of Patients with Respiratory Problems

1. Describe the pathophysiology and nursing management of asthma.
2. Explain the nursing care plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
3. What are the nursing interventions for a patient with pneumonia?
4. Discuss the management of a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
5. Explain the nursing considerations for a patient on mechanical ventilation.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of the Digestive System

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with peptic ulcer disease.
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with acute pancreatitis.
4. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with liver cirrhosis?
5. Explain the preoperative and postoperative care of a patient undergoing cholecystectomy.

Nursing Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Problems

1. Describe the nursing care for a patient with myocardial infarction.
2. Explain the management of a patient with heart failure.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with hypertension.
4. What are the nursing considerations for a patient undergoing cardiac catheterization?
5. Explain the care plan for a patient with peripheral artery disease.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Blood

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with anemia.
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with hemophilia.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with leukemia.
4. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with thrombocytopenia?
5. Explain the management of a patient with sickle cell disease.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Endocrine System

1. Describe the nursing care for a patient with diabetes mellitus.
2. Explain the management of a patient with hypothyroidism.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with Cushing’s syndrome.
4. What are the nursing considerations for a patient with Addison’s disease?
5. Explain the care plan for a patient with hyperthyroidism.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Integumentary System

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with pressure ulcers.
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with eczema.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with psoriasis.
4. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with burns?
5. Explain the management of a patient with skin infections.

Nursing Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems

1. Describe the nursing care for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Explain the management of a patient with osteoporosis.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with a fracture.
4. What are the nursing considerations for a patient undergoing joint replacement surgery?
5. Explain the care plan for a patient with muscular dystrophy.

Nursing Management of Patients with Communicable Diseases

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with tuberculosis.
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with HIV/AIDS.
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with malaria.
4. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with hepatitis B?
5. Explain the management of a patient with dengue fever.

Nursing Management of Patients with Renal Problems

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI).
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
3. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient undergoing hemodialysis.
4. What are the nursing considerations for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
5. Explain the management of a patient with nephrotic syndrome.
6. Describe the preoperative and postoperative care for a patient undergoing kidney transplantation.
7. Discuss the nursing care for a patient with renal calculi.

Extra Questions :

Additional Important Questions

Intraoperative Care

1. What are the safety protocols for handling surgical instruments?
2. Explain the role of the scrub nurse in the operating room.

Nursing Care of Patients with Common Signs and Symptoms and Management

1. How should a nurse manage a patient with altered mental status?
2. Describe the nursing interventions for a patient with dehydration.

Nursing Management of Patients with Respiratory Problems

1. What are the signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism, and how should it be managed?
2. Explain the nursing care for a patient with tuberculosis.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of the Digestive System

1. Describe the nursing management of a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding.
2. Discuss the nursing care plan for a patient with hepatitis.

Nursing Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Problems

1. Explain the nursing interventions for a patient with arrhythmias.
2. Describe the management of a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Blood

1. What are the nursing considerations for a patient receiving a blood transfusion?
2. Describe the nursing care for a patient with iron-deficiency anemia.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Endocrine System

1. Discuss the nursing interventions for a patient with hyperparathyroidism.
2. Explain the management of a patient with adrenal insufficiency.

Nursing Management of Patients with Disorders of Integumentary System

1. Describe the nursing care for a patient with cellulitis.
2. Discuss the management of a patient with herpes zoster.

Nursing Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems

1. Explain the nursing care for a patient with gout.
2. Describe the management of a patient with osteoarthritis.

Nursing Management of Patients with Communicable Diseases

1. What are the nursing responsibilities in managing a patient with measles?
2. Explain the care plan for a patient with varicella (chickenpox).