DHA Nursing Exam – Subject/Course Overview

The exam tests core general nursing knowledge, clinical decision-making, and practical application. It is based on international standards of nursing practice, aligned with NCLEX and UK/US frameworks.

1. Fundamentals of Nursing

• Basic nursing care and procedures
• Vital signs monitoring
• Hygiene, comfort, and mobility
• Infection control & standard precautions
• Communication and documentation
• Patient safety and fall prevention
• Ethical and legal responsibilities

2. Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Cardiovascular system (e.g., MI, CHF, hypertension)
• Respiratory (e.g., COPD, asthma, pneumonia)
• Gastrointestinal (e.g., ulcers, hepatitis, pancreatitis)
• Renal system (e.g., UTI, renal failure)
• Endocrine (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disorders)
• Musculoskeletal (e.g., fractures, arthritis)
• Neurological (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, meningitis)
• Oncology basics

3. Maternal and Child Health Nursing

• Antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care
• Complications of pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, eclampsia)
• Newborn care and neonatal complications
• Growth and development milestones
• Pediatric emergencies and common diseases

4. Pharmacology

• Drug classifications and common medications
• Dosage calculations (basic math skills)
• Medication administration routes
• Adverse effects, contraindications
• Drug interactions and patient education

5. Emergency and Critical Care

• CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Triage and prioritization
• Managing shock, bleeding, burns
• Sepsis, cardiac arrest, trauma management
• Use of emergency equipment (e.g., defibrillator, oxygen)