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Key Facts: Examen Integrado Enfermería Exam

100

Preguntas de Examen

Resolución MSAL 555/2026

Tiempo Total

Reglamento Examen Integrado MSAL

$0 ARS

Arancel de Examen

Ministerio de Salud de la Nación

Digital (Tablets)

Modalidad de Rendición

Comité de Adhesión al Examen Integrado (CAEI)

Ley 24.004

Marco del Ejercicio Profesional

Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina

SISA

Plataforma de Inscripción

Ministerio de Salud de la Nación

Argentina's Examen Integrado de Residencias — Enfermería is a 100-item multiple-choice exam with four options per question, delivered digitally on locked tablets in a single 3-hour session, free of charge, with registration through SISA. Entry is by competitive merit order combining the exam score with the candidate's undergraduate average. Questions follow the official MSAL nursing temario: nursing process, adult medical-surgical care, maternal and child nursing, community health and immunisation, and professional ethics and legislation. This bank is an English-language study adaptation, not an official translation of the Spanish-language exam.

Sample Examen Integrado Enfermería Practice Questions

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1During the initial nursing assessment (Valoración) of a newly admitted patient, the nurse collects both subjective and objective data. Which of the following is classified as objective clinical data?

A.The patient reports feeling dizzy and nauseous when standing up

B.A measured blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg and heart rate of 118 beats per minute

C.The patient states having severe retrosternal chest pain radiating to the left shoulder

D.The patient describes experiencing severe anxiety and insomnia over the past week

Explanation: Objective data consists of observable, measurable findings obtained through physical examination, diagnostic tests, and vital signs monitoring, such as a measured blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg and heart rate of 118 bpm. In contrast, subjective data represents the patient's personal perceptions, sensations, and reported symptoms.

2When formulating a problem-focused (actual) NANDA-I nursing diagnosis, what is the standard three-part PES format used in the Nursing Care Process (PAE)?

A.Plan, Evaluation, and Symptoms

B.Prescription, Etiology, and Standard

C.Problem (Diagnostic Label), Etiology (Related Factors), and Signs/Symptoms (Defining Characteristics)

D.Prognosis, Evidence-based interventions, and Safety considerations

Explanation: In NANDA-I methodology, an actual or problem-focused nursing diagnosis uses the PES structure: Problem (the standardized diagnostic label), Etiology (the related causal or contributing factors indicated by 'related to'), and Signs/Symptoms (the defining characteristics indicated by 'manifested by').

3In the Planning phase (Planificación) of the Nursing Care Process (PAE), what is the key conceptual difference between a NOC outcome and a NIC intervention?

A.NOC defines measurable patient states, behaviors, or perceptions achieved in response to nursing care, whereas NIC defines autonomous and collaborative nursing actions performed to achieve those outcomes

B.NOC represents medical treatments prescribed by physicians, whereas NIC represents autonomous nursing documentation guidelines

C.NOC applies only to pediatric patients, whereas NIC is exclusively utilized in adult intensive care units

D.NOC designates the diagnostic label of pathology, whereas NIC represents institutional discharge planning criteria

Explanation: NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification) describes standardized, measurable patient health states, behaviors, and perceptions evaluated along a continuum using Likert scales. NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) describes any direct or indirect clinical treatment that a nurse performs on behalf of a patient to achieve expected NOC outcomes.

4During the Evaluation phase (Evaluación) of the Nursing Care Process (PAE), what is the nurse's primary responsibility when a patient has not achieved the planned target outcome?

A.Immediately discharge the patient and refer them to outpatient social services

B.Delete the unachieved nursing diagnosis from the clinical chart to prevent documentation discrepancies

C.Administer higher doses of analgesics regardless of the underlying etiology

D.Systematically re-evaluate the previous phases (Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning) and modify the care plan accordingly

Explanation: Evaluation is a continuous, dynamic process in which nursing interventions and patient responses are reviewed against target indicators. When outcomes are not met, the nurse must re-assess the patient's condition, re-evaluate diagnostic accuracy, and adjust goals or interventions to ensure effective, individualized care.

5When measuring blood pressure with an aneroid sphygmomanometer, an 'auscultatory gap' (pozo o brecha auscultatoria) may lead to an underestimation of systolic pressure or overestimation of diastolic pressure. How should the nurse prevent this error?

A.Deflate the cuff rapidly at a rate of 10 to 15 mmHg per second

B.Determine the systolic blood pressure first by radial artery palpation and inflate the cuff 20 to 30 mmHg above the palpated disappearance point

C.Place the stethoscope bell underneath the distal edge of the blood pressure cuff for direct contact

D.Keep the patient standing upright with both arms raised above the shoulder level during measurement

Explanation: The auscultatory gap is a temporary disappearance of Korotkoff sounds between Phase I (systolic) and Phase II. Palpating the radial pulse while inflating the cuff identifies the true systolic disappearance point; inflating 20-30 mmHg above this point ensures that cuff inflation starts above any potential auscultatory gap.

6A nurse assesses a hospitalized adult patient for orthostatic hypotension (hipotensión ortostática). Which change in vital signs within 3 minutes of standing confirms this condition?

A.A drop in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg or a drop in diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg

B.A drop in heart rate of at least 30 beats per minute with unchanged blood pressure

C.An increase in systolic blood pressure of at least 25 mmHg and a drop in body temperature

D.A drop in oxygen saturation below 85% without changes in systemic arterial blood pressure

Explanation: Orthostatic (postural) hypotension is clinically defined as a sustained reduction in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg or a reduction in diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of moving from a supine or seated position to an active standing position.

7A patient rescued from a house fire is admitted with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. The pulse oximeter on room air reads an SpO2 of 99%. What is the correct nursing interpretation of this reading?

A.The patient has completely normal tissue oxygenation and does not require supplementary oxygen therapy

B.The pulse oximeter reading confirms severe hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis

C.The pulse oximeter cannot distinguish carboxyhemoglobin from oxyhemoglobin, producing a falsely elevated SpO2 reading

D.The pulse oximeter has detected methemoglobinemia, requiring immediate infusion of vitamin C

Explanation: Standard two-wavelength pulse oximeters measure light absorption at 660 nm and 940 nm and cannot distinguish oxyhemoglobin from carboxyhemoglobin (COHb). Carboxyhemoglobin absorbs light similarly to oxyhemoglobin, resulting in falsely normal or high SpO2 readings despite severe tissue hypoxia.

8Which of the following correctly reflects the essential '10 Rights' (10 correctos) of safe medication administration in clinical nursing practice?

A.Right patient, Right physician, Right pharmacy, Right hospital, Right insurance, Right diagnosis, Right bed, Right ward, Right shift, Right time

B.Right medication, Right trade name, Right package color, Right syringe size, Right doctor, Right invoice, Right storage, Right floor, Right date, Right brand

C.Right patient, Right route, Right room number, Right diet, Right companion, Right language, Right temperature, Right IV catheter gauge, Right gown, Right record

D.Right patient, Right medication, Right dose, Right route, Right time, Right documentation, Right patient education, Right infusion rate, Right expiration date, Right clinical response

Explanation: The '10 Rights' of nursing medication administration comprise: Right patient (Paciente correcto), Right medication (Medicamento correcto), Right dose (Dosis correcta), Right route (Vía correcta), Right time/schedule (Hora correcta), Right documentation/record (Registro correcto), Right patient education (Información al paciente), Right infusion rate/speed (Velocidad de infusión correcta), Right expiration date (Fecha de caducidad correcta), and Right clinical response/monitoring (Respuesta/efecto correcto).

9A physician prescribes 1000 mL of 0.9% Normal Saline (Solución Fisiológica) to be administered intravenously over 8 hours using a standard macrodrip set (macrogotero, 1 mL = 20 drops). What is the correct drip rate in drops per minute (gotas por minuto)?

A.42 drops/minute

B.21 drops/minute

C.63 drops/minute

D.84 drops/minute

Explanation: Using the standard macrodrip formula: Drip rate (drops/min) = Total volume (mL) / [Time (hours) x 3]. Here, 1000 mL / (8 hours x 3) = 1000 / 24 = 41.67 drops/min, which rounds to 42 drops per minute (or using: [1000 mL x 20 gtts/mL] / [8 x 60 min] = 20,000 / 480 = 41.67 drops/min).

10A continuous intravenous infusion of maintenance fluids is ordered at a rate of 150 mL/hour using a microdrip administration set (microgotero, 1 mL = 60 microdrops). What is the flow rate in microdrops per minute (microgotas por minuto)?

A.50 microdrops/minute

B.75 microdrops/minute

C.150 microdrops/minute

D.300 microdrops/minute

Explanation: In a microdrip infusion set (60 microdrops/mL), the flow rate in microdrops per minute is numerically equal to the infusion rate in milliliters per hour (mL/h), because (mL/h x 60 microdrops/mL) / 60 minutes = mL/h. Therefore, 150 mL/h equals 150 microdrops per minute.

About the Examen Integrado Enfermería Exam

El Examen Integrado de Residencias de la Salud — Enfermería es la evaluación nacional oficial establecida por el Ministerio de Salud de la Nación Argentina (Resolución 555/2026) para el ingreso a residencias de postgrado en enfermería en hospitales nacionales, provinciales, universitarios, de las Fuerzas Armadas y establecimientos privados adheridos. Language note: the Examen Integrado is set and sat entirely in Spanish, against the official MSAL temario for Enfermería. These practice questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation built from that official scope — they are not an official translation, not published or endorsed by the Ministerio de Salud de la Nación, and not a simulation of the exam's Spanish-language testing environment. Official exam names, Argentine statute numbers and local clinical terms are kept in Spanish so you can match them to the real bibliography.

Exam sponsor: Ministerio de Salud de la Nación / CAEI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

Ranked by competitive merit order (orden de mérito): 1 point per correct answer out of 100, with no penalty for wrong or blank answers; the exam score is combined with the candidate's certified undergraduate grade point average. Resolución 555/2026 sets no national minimum score — each participating concurso publishes its own cut-off and vacancy list.

Exam / Certification Fees

$0 ARS (Gratuito)

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20%

Fundamentos de Enfermería y Proceso de Atención de Enfermería (PAE)

Etapas del PAE (Valoración, Diagnóstico NANDA-I, Planificación NOC/NIC, Ejecución y Evaluación), monitoreo de signos vitales, administración segura de fármacos (10 correctos), cálculo de goteo y microgoteo, precauciones universales, bioseguridad, prevención de IAAS y cuidado/estadificación de lesiones por presión.

25%

Enfermería del Adulto y Médico-Quirúrgica

Atención cardiovascular (síndrome coronario agudo, insuficiencia cardíaca, ECG básico), cuidados respiratorios (oxigenoterapia, manejo de traqueostomía, aspiración de secreciones, prevención de NAV), nutrición enteral y parenteral, cateterismo vesical, cuidados perioperatorios, oncología y cuidados paliativos.

25%

Enfermería Materno-Infantil y Pediátrica

Control prenatal, trabajo de parto, puerperio y hemorragia posparto, recepción neonatal (score de APGAR, termorregulación, profilaxis neonatal), lactancia materna exclusiva, valoración pediátrica, cálculo de dosis en pediatría (mg/kg/día), score de Tal en crisis bronquial obstructiva y rehidratación oral/endovenosa.

15%

Salud Comunitaria, Epidemiología e Inmunizaciones

Estrategias de Atención Primaria de la Salud (APS), niveles de prevención, Calendario Nacional de Vacunación vigente de la República Argentina, cadena de frío y protocolos de vigilancia epidemiológica para dengue, tuberculosis, Chagas y hepatitis virales mediante SISA/SNVS 2.0.

15%

Ética, Legislación y Gestión del Cuidado

Ley Nacional 24.004 de Ejercicio de la Enfermería, Ley 26.529 de Derechos del Paciente, Ley 26.657 de Salud Mental, Ley 27.610 de IVE/ILE, bioética aplicada, Metas Internacionales de Seguridad del Paciente, comunicación estructurada (SBAR/SAER), sistemas de triage y cálculo de dotación de personal.

Preparing for the Examen Integrado Enfermería Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Ranked by competitive merit order (orden de mérito): 1 point per correct answer out of 100, with no penalty for wrong or blank answers; the exam score is combined with the candidate's certified undergraduate grade point average. Resolución 555/2026 sets no national minimum score — each participating concurso publishes its own cut-off and vacancy list.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Exam / certification fees: $0 ARS (Gratuito) Official sources

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Examen Integrado Enfermería: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focaliza la práctica en el cálculo manual de goteo (macrogotero y microgotero) y dosificación pediátrica en mg/kg/día sin uso de calculadora

2Memoriza en detalle el Calendario Nacional de Vacunación oficial vigente, incluyendo edades de aplicación, vías, composición y contraindicaciones

3Domina la estructura diagnóstica NANDA-I (PES: Problema, Etiología, Signos/Síntomas) diferenciando diagnósticos reales de diagnósticos de riesgo

4Revisa a fondo el marco regulatorio argentino: Ley 24.004 (alcances de nivel profesional vs auxiliar), Ley 26.529 (consentimiento informado e historia clínica) y Ley 27.610

5Rehearse with complete 100-question mock exams timed to the real 3-hour limit to build reading pace and clinical decision-making under pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuántas preguntas tiene el Examen Integrado de Enfermería y cuál es su duración?

The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with four options each and a maximum working time of 3 hours (180 minutes), per the Ministerio de Salud de la Nación.

¿Cuál es la modalidad y plataforma de rendición del examen?

El examen se rinde de manera 100% digital en dispositivos electrónicos tipo tablet provistos por la sede evaluadora oficial, bajo supervisión presencial en las diferentes sedes habilitadas en todo el territorio argentino.

¿Cuánto cuesta la inscripción al Examen Integrado de Residencias de Enfermería?

La inscripción al Examen Integrado es completamente gratuita ($0 ARS) y se realiza de manera centralizada a través del Sistema Integrado de Información Sanitaria Argentino (SISA).

¿Cómo se calcula el puntaje y el orden de mérito?

Cada respuesta correcta equivale a 1 punto (escala de 0 a 100). El puntaje del examen se integra con el promedio de la carrera y los antecedentes evaluados según el reglamento de cada jurisdicción para conformar el orden de mérito final. Para egresados de universidades argentinas se añade el beneficio de 5 puntos en el orden de mérito general.

¿Existe un puntaje mínimo para aprobar?

Places are awarded strictly in merit order (orden de mérito) against the published vacancies. Each correct answer is worth 1 point out of 100 with no penalty for wrong answers, and the exam score is combined with the certified undergraduate average. Resolución 555/2026 does not set a national minimum score; any cut-off is published by the individual concurso.

¿Qué temas y leyes son indispensables para el examen de enfermería en Argentina?

Son contenidos fundamentales: el Proceso de Atención de Enfermería (PAE con NANDA/NOC/NIC), cálculo de dosis y goteo, cuidados críticos y perioperatorios, recepción neonatal y pediatría, el Calendario Nacional de Vacunación completo, la Ley 24.004 de Ejercicio de la Enfermería, la Ley 26.529 de Derechos del Paciente, la Ley 26.657 de Salud Mental y las Metas de Seguridad del Paciente.

Is this practice bank in Spanish like the real exam?

No. The Examen Integrado is administered in Spanish only. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation derived from the official MSAL temario and bibliography, intended for candidates who prefer to revise the underlying clinical knowledge in English. It is not an official translation and does not reproduce official exam items; Argentine law numbers, programme names and clinical terminology are retained in Spanish so they map onto the real exam.