REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PUBLIC ENTRY CONTEST 2019

ENTRY EXAMS FOR THE PUBLIC COMPETITION 2019

LUANDA, 2020

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 INTRODUCTORY NOTE

The present topic is based on the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of 23
of May.
Under the terms of Article 17 of the aforementioned diploma, the content of the tests,
interviews or psychological examinations generally meet the following components:
a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;
b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and other related ones
with the educational and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture.

Relatively to the process of evaluating the proofs, it also establishes in the same way in
number 2 of the aforementioned article that the subjects related to items a) and b) of
The previous number corresponds to 30% each, and item c) 40% of the total value of the
test.

Finally, it states in number 3 of the aforementioned article that the date, the hour, and the location of the
The completion of the exams must be posted together with the notice that sets the list of
Admitted candidates.

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 I. MEDICAL CAREER:

GENERAL INTERNIST

Presidential Decree No. 102/11, of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews or psychological examinations generally meets the
following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you wish to work in and others related to it
Literary and/or Professional Qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the test.

Topics:

1- MODEL FOR INTEGRAL MEDICAL CARE

Know the principles and foundations of medical practice;
Develop Clinical History;
Interpret Auxiliary Diagnostic Exams based on hypotheses
Diagnostics;
To know how to correctly perform clinical evolution and therapeutic prescription;
Predict the Forecast.

2- PUBLIC HEALTH

2.1- CHOLERA
Concept;
Epidemiology;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Complications;
Treatment.

2.2- TUBERCULOSIS
Concept;
Classification;
Epidemiology
Clinical Picture
Diagnostic Criteria;
Complications;
Treatment.

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 2.3- H.I.V
Concept;
Epidemiology;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Complications;
Treatment.

2.4 - TYPHOID FEVER

Concept;
Epidemiology;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Differential Diagnosis;
Complications;
Treatment.

2.5- LEPTOSPIROSIS
Concept;
Epidemiology;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Differential Diagnosis;
Complications;
Treatment.

2.6- MALARIA
Concept;
Epidemiology;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Differential Diagnosis;
Complications;
Treatment.

3- INTERNAL MEDICINE

3.1- Diabetes Mellitus

Concepts;
Types of Diabetes;
Risk Factors;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Complications;
Treatment.

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3.2- Hypertension
Concepts;
Etiological Classification;
Types of Diabetes;
Risk Factors;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Complications;
Treatment.

3.3 - Nephrology
Classification of Kidney Failure;
Clinical Picture;
Causes of kidney insufficiencies;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Dialysis Criteria;
Treatment.

3.4- Bronchial Asthma

Concept;
Pathophysiology;
Etiology;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Poor Prognostic Criteria;
Treatment.

3.5- Heart Failure

Causes;
Clinical Picture;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Classification;
Treatment Pillars;
Prognosis.

3.6- Anemia
Concept;
Etiological Classification;
Complications;
Diagnostic Methods;
Transfusion Criteria;
Treatment.

3.7- Pneumonias
Causes;
Classification;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Differential diagnosis;
Treatment.

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 4- GENERAL SURGERY
Hemorrhagic shock;
Burns;
Initial Care for Multiple Trauma Patients;
Chest trauma;
Abdominal Trauma;
Traumatic Brain Injury;
Trauma of the Extremities;
Surgical Infections of Soft Tissues;
Abcesso, Furúnculos, carbúnculos, erisipela, Hidrosadenite, Celulite
Necrotizing, Pyomyositis, Gangrene.
Acute Abdomen
Hernias;
Peritonitis;
Thoracocentesis
Pericardiocentesis
Sutures;
Incision and Drainage of Abscesses;
Fracture Immobilization.

5- GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

5.1 - Medical Ethics in Obstetrics

5.2- Assistance for Normal Delivery

5.3- Hemorrhagic Disorders

Hemorrhage of the 1st half (Abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and hydatidiform mole);
Hemorrhage in the 2nd half of Pregnancy (uterine rupture, hematoma)
retroplacental hematoma and placenta previa;
Postpartum Hemorrhage.

5.4- Hypertensive Disorders

Pre-eclampsia;
Eclampsia
Arterial Hypertension with overlap of Pre-eclampsia.

5.5 - Clinical Pathologies that Complicate Pregnancy

Diabetes Mellitus;
Malaria
Viral hepatitis
Tuberculosis.
5.6- Septic Order Disorders
Septic Abortion;
Puerperal Sepsis.

6- GENERAL PEDIATRICS

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6.1 - Preventive Medicine, Outpatient Care, and Nutrition
Organization of the Integrated Acute Nutrition Management Program;
Pathophysiology of Malnutrition (Marasmus and Kwashiorkor);
Tracking in Tropical regions;
Breastfeeding
Growth and development;
Vaccine/Immunoprevention;
Common colds;
Flu Syndrome;
Cough Approach.

6.2 - Approach to Infectious Diseases and other Common Diseases in

Pediatrics
Complicated Malaria;
Simple Malaria;
Other Arboviruses;
Pneumonia and Complications;
Tuberculosis;
Meningitis;
Encephalitis / Rabies
Differential Diagnosis of Flaccid Paralysis;
Approach to diarrhea.

6.3 - Neonatology
Normal newborn;
Alarm signal for newborn in serious condition;
Respiratory difficulties in newborns;
Neonatal Meningitis
Hypoxia in newborns;
Sickle Cell Anemia.

6.4- Urgency
Approach to the Child with Seizures;
Child Approaches in Coma;
Approach to the child with Dehydration;
Approach to the Child with Dyspnea;
Tetanus;
Accidental poisonings and accidents.

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 II. NURSING CAREER:

Third Class Nursing Technician

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological exams generally meets the
the following components:

d) General Concepts about the Organization of Public Administration;

e) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
Academic and/or Professional Qualifications;
f) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology and General Culture;

2.- The subjects referred to in items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the test.

Topics:

1- Vital Signs
Identification of the Main Vital Signs;
Reference Values.

2- Medication Calculations
Drip Calculations;
Medication dosage calculations.

Basic Life Support

Action of the Nursing Technician

4- Bath in Bed
Description of Procedures
Objectives;
Necessary Materials.

5- Medication Administration
Routes of Administration;
Purposes.

6- Nursing Care for the Bedridden Patient

Care for Pressure Ulcers;
Fall Prevention.

7- Wounds
Types;
Necessary Materials;
Treatment.

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8- Hospital-Acquired Infections
Concepts;
Terms.

9- Nursing Care in Surgical Pathologies

Pre-Operative
Intra-Operative
Post-Operative.

10- Hemodialysis
Types of Hemodialysis;
Care with Catheters and Fistulas;
Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

11-Nursing and Obstetric Care

Media and Immediate Puerperium;
Puerperal infection;
Newborn Care.

12- Sterilization
Asepsis and Anti-Asepsis;

13- Nursing Care for Patients with Pathologies

Diabetes Mellitus
Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke;
Cardiopathy;
Intoxication
Urology;
Respiratory Failure.

14-Ethics and Professional Deontology

Ethical Dilemma Regarding the Decision of the Terminally Ill Patient;
History of Nursing;
Code of Professional Ethics.
15-General Culture

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 Third-Class Nurses

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examinations generally meets the
following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to the
Academic and/or Professional Qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology and General Culture;

The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Topics:

Vital Signs
Identification of the Main Vital Signs;
Reference Values.

2- Nursing Care for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Drainage

Material for Thoracic Drainage;
Nursing Assistance to Thoracic Drainage.

3- Urinary Catheter
Types;
Purposes.

4- Mesogastric Probe
Types;
Purposes.

5- Nursing Process
Description of the Phases;
Nursing Diagnosis.

6- Bed Bath
Procedure Description;
Objectives;
Necessary Materials.

7- Basic and Advanced Life Support

Nursing Action in Response to a Cardiac Arrest.
8- Medication Administration
Routes of Administration;
Purposes.

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9- Nursing Care for the Bedbound Patient
Morse Scale;
Bradem Scale.

10-Nursing Care for Patients with Pathologies:

Diabetes Mellitus
Cardiopathy;
Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke;
Intoxication;
Urology;
Respiratory failure.

11- Nursing Care in Surgical Pathologies

Pre–Operative;
Intra-Operative
Post-Operative.

12- Hemodialysis
Types of Hemodialysis;
Care with Catheter and Fistulas;
Care for Patients with CKD.

13-Nursing and Obstetric Care

Media and Immediate Childbirth;
Puerperal infection;
Care for Newborns.

14-Semiology
Respiratory System;
Cardiovascular System;
Neurological Device;
Digestive System;
Urinary System.

15-Sterilization
Asepsis and Anti-Asepsis;

16-Ethics and Professional Deontology;

Ethical Dilemma Regarding the Decision of the Terminally Ill Patient;
History of Nursing;
Professional Code of Ethics.
17-General Culture;

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III. CAREER OF DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIANS AND
THERAPY:

Superior Technician in Diagnostic and Therapeutic

2nd CLASS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examination generally meets the
following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
literary and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects referred to in items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
subparagraph c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Themes:

1- General Knowledge of Psychology

Emergence of Psychology and Its Main Mentors;
Definition and Object of Study;
Areas of Action of Psychology;
Psychological Perspectives (Schools).

2- Psychological Evaluation Process

Techniques and instruments used;
Types;
Objectives;
Field of Application.

3- Psychopathology and Mental Health

4- Sleep Disorders
Types;
Diagnostic Features;
Differential Diagnoses.

Mood Disorders
Types;
Diagnostic Characteristics;
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 Applied Techniques and Therapies;
Diagnostic Criteria.

6- Sexual Disturbances and Gender Identity

Types of dysfunctions;
Associated Disturbances;
Specific Characteristics of Culture, Age, and Gender.

7- Eating Disorders
Concept;
Types;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Disturbances and Associated Characteristics;
Specific Characteristics of Culture, Age, and Gender.

8- Personality Disorders
Types;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Disturbances and Associated Characteristics.

9- Psychotic Disorders
Types;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Therapeutic Plan.

10-Disruptions Due to the Use of Toxic Substances (Alcohol and Drugs

Illegitimate)
Criteria for Diagnosing Substance Abuse;
Criteria for Substance Dependence Diagnosis;
Characteristics Associated with Dependencies, Abuses, Intoxication and
Substance Abstinences.

11-Fictitious Disorders
Characteristics and Associated Disturbances;
Specific Characteristics of the Gender;
Differential Diagnosis.

12-Anxiety Disorders
Types;
Diagnostic Criteria;
Differential Diagnoses.
13-Ethics and Professional Deontology;

14-General Culture;

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 CLINICAL ANALYSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Themes:

1-ERYTHROGRAM
Quantitative evaluation.
Hematometric indices and their clinical importance;
Interpretation of the results.

2- LEUCOGRAM
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation;
Leukocyte Formula;
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of the results.

3-PLATELET COUNT
Quantitative and qualitative assessment;
Coagulogram;
Coagulation Factors;
Clinical Importance;
Hemostasis and Coagulation;
Interpretation of the results.

4-ERYTHROCYTIC POIKILOCYTOSIS
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of the results.

5-NORMAL HEMOGLOBINS
Types;
Interpretation of the results.

6-HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
Sickle cell disease;
Thalassemias;
Diagnosis;
Interpretation of the results.

7-MICROBIAL VIRULENCE FACTORS AND ESCAPE STRATEGIES

THE HOST'S DEFENSE MECHANISMS
(adesins, toxins, enzymes, complement resistance, escape to
phagocytosis, intracellular parasitism, escape from the immune system

8-CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF INFECTION

genetic factors that determine susceptibility to infection, factors

environmental factors that affect resistance to infection, vaccination, pathology
infectious and immunopathology

9-FUNGI
Definition, Division, and Classification;

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 Terrestrial Fungi - Phylum Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and
Deuteromicota
Superficial or Cutaneous Mycoses – dermatophytoses (biology,
transmission, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and
treatment), subcutaneous mycoses, systemic mycoses, mycoses
opportunists.

10-VIRUS
General considerations;
General structure;
Classification;
Possible consequences of infections in animal cells;
Bacteriophages
Replication in animal cells, plants, and bacteria;
Lytic cycle and lysogenic cycle.

11-PARASITES
Definition;
Division and classification.

12-HELMINTHS
Study of the different parasitic helminths of humans. Systematics,
morphology and biology, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology and prophylaxis.
Brief reference to some specific symptoms and the treatment of
parasitic diseases.

13-TREMATODES

Fasciola hepatica. Schistosoma sp.. Brief reference to Clonorchis sinensis,

Opisthorchis viverrine, Dicrocoelium dendriticum, Fasciola gigantica,
Fasciolopsis buski, Heterophyes heterophyes and Paragonimus sp.

14-CESTODES
Tapeworm sp..Hymenolepis Diphylobotrium Echinococcus
granulosus Dipylidium caninum. Human infections caused by larvae
of Cestodes: Hydatidosis, Cysticercosis caused by Cysticercus cellulosae.

15-Nematodes
Ascaris lumbricoides. Trichuris trichiura. Enterobius vermicularis.
Hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus).
Strongyloides stercoralis. Trichinella spiralis. Human infections caused
by nematode larvae: visceral larva migrans and cutaneous larva migrans,
Anisakis sp.

16-PROTOZOA
Study of the different parasitic protozoa of man. Systematics,
morphology and biology, laboratory diagnosis, epidemiology, and prophylaxis.
Brief reference to some specific symptoms and treatment of
parasitic diseases.

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17-PARASITIC PROTOZOA OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT AND GENITAL TRACT
URINARY.

Trichomonas sp., Giardia lamblia, Balantidium coli, Entamoeba histolytica.

Sarcocystis hominis and S. Suihominis. Isospora belli. Cryptosporidium sp.

18-PARASITIC PROTOZOA OF TISSUES

Leishmania sp. Toxoplasma gondii. Plasmodium sp.

19-BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS OF:

Staphylococcus - Morphological, staining, and colonial characteristics
(blood and nutrient agar); free coagulase; mannitol-salt agar;
Micrococcus - Morphological, staining and colonial characteristics.

Streptococcus - Cultural properties, Morphological characteristics and

tintoriais, hemolysis. Group A: Sensitivity to Bacitracin; Group B:
Hydrolysis of sodium hippurate, CAMP Test. Neisseria: N. gonorrhoeae:
clinical aspects; virulence factors; collection and transport of samples;
morphology, cultural and dyeing characteristics; laboratory identification;
auxotrophy.

N. Meningitidis: clinical aspects; collection and transport of samples;

morphology; cultural and dyeing characteristics; laboratory identification.

Non-gonococcal urethritis: the most common etiological agents and

differential diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis.

Antibiogram: disk diffusion method, inoculum and selection of

antibiotics, interpretation, determination of Inhibitory Concentration
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), tube dilution method, microdilution method,
dilution method in plate.

Determination of the CBM - Tests of antibiotic combinations;

Tests for determining therapeutic efficacy and toxicity;

Streptococcus Group D and Enterococcus: Tolerance to NaCl 6.5%, Bile-

esculin; Tests for the use of carbohydrates for identification of the
species;

Bacteriological diagnosis of Enterobacteriaceae: Clinical aspects;

Morphology and dyeing characteristics; Presumptive identification; Means
selective and enrichment. Enterobacter aerogenes: Serratia;
Salmonmella; Proteus; Providencia; Citrobacter; Shigelas;

Microbacteria: M. Tuberculosis and M. Leprosy. Ziehl Neelsen staining,

decontamination and concentration of sputum for research of B.A.A.R.
culture of mycobacteria.

Non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli: Fermentative metabolism

oxidative. Morphology and dyeing characteristics; Characteristics

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 biochemical and clinical importance of: Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter
Flavobacterium, Moraxella, Alcaligenes;

Haemophilus: H. influenzae and H. ducreyi: clinical aspects, isolation and

identification;

Non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli – Pseudomonas aeruginosa

the related bacteria;

Bacteriology of the urinary, female and male genital tracts

gastrointestinal; from the blood, from the cerebrospinal fluid, from the upper respiratory tract and
inferior, of purulent exudates, wounds and abscesses, of infections
ocular, from otological infections;

Coproculture - Direct examination and inoculum, Interpretation of growth,

selection and inoculation of biochemical tests, presumptive identification,
Definitive identification.

20-BIOCHEMICAL BLOOD EVALUATION

Main exams;
Clinical Importance;

21-SEROLOGICAL EVALUATION OF BLOOD

Main exams and their foundation;
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of the results.

22-PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF URINE

Main exams;
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of results.

23-BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF URINE

Main Exams;
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of the results.

24-PHYSICAL EVALUATION OF STOOLS

Main exams;
Clinical Importance;
Interpretation of results.

25-BIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF FECES

Main exams;
Clinical importance;
Interpretation of the results.

26-FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY
Molecular Bases of Heredity;
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 Inheritance of blood groups;
Fundamentals of blood transfusion;
Main tests for the donor;
Receptor and blood bags;
Blood quality control.

27-PRÉ-ANALYTICAL ERRORS IN THE COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

Errors related to the patient;
Errors related to equipment;
Errors related to the Technician.

28-ANALYTICAL ERRORS IN THE PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

29-DIAGNOSIS OF NEGLECTED DISEASES

Pathologies;
Techniques and Interpretation of the results.

30-O ROLE OF THE CLINICAL BIOANALYST IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Tracking;
Prevention and treatment of diseases.

31-ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY

32-GENERAL CULTURE.

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 PHARMACEUTICALS

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews or psychological exams generally meets the requirements
following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
Literary and/or Professional Qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the test.

Themes:

1- Standards of Good Practices for Storage and Dispensation of

Medications.

2- Pharmaceutical Forms and Routes of Drug Administration

Concept;
Classification;
Differences.

3- Expiry Date of Medications

Concept;
Expiration Date;
Importance.

4- Medication Distribution Systems

Classification;
Advantages and Disadvantages;
Flowchart.

5 - Types of Inventories
Classification;
Advantages and Disadvantages.

6- Medication Selection Process in a Hospital Unit

Concept;
Selection Criteria.
7- Stock Management
Stock Management Follow-ups;
Maximum and minimum stock;
Consequences of stock rupture;
Item Turnover;
Main Segments of Stock Management.

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 8- ABC Classification of Pharmaceutical Products and its Importance in
Cost Reduction
Maximum and Minimum Stock Calculations;
Causes of Stock Breakage and its Consequences.

9- Pharmaceutical Product Storage System

10-Rational Use of Medicines

Concept;
Importance.

11-Storage Conditions for Medications

Conditions and different Temperature Ranges.

12-Pharmacovigilance
Basic concepts;
Importance;
Adverse Reactions.

13-Role of Pharmacy in the Control of Hospital Infections

14-Requirements to Enable a Hospital Pharmacy

15-Concentration of drugs and dilution of solutions

Concept
Different Types of Concertations;
Methods of Dilution of Solutions.

16-Drug Interactions
Concept;
Classification;
Advantages and Disadvantages

17-Role of the pharmacist in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

18-Ethics and Professional Deontology;

19-General Culture;

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 NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1.- The content of the tests, interviews or psychological exam generally meets
the following components:
a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;
b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and other related matters
with academic and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects referred to in items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30%.
each, and item c) 40% of the total value of the test.

Topics:

1- BASIC NUTRITION
Concept;
Classification;
Functions;
Needs;
Recommendations and Food Sources;
Clinical Aspects of Deficiency and Excess;
Unconventional diets;
Anthropometric, Clinical, and Biochemical Aspects of Nutritional Assessment;
Nutrition and Fibers;
Use of Food Tables;
Nutrition in the different Biological phases.

2- NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION
Concept;
Nutritional Importance;
Principles and objectives of Nutritional Education;
Role of Nutritional Education in Eating Habits;
Application of Means and Techniques of the Educational Process;
Development and Evaluation of Educational Activities in Nutrition.

3- NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT
Direct and indirect methods of Nutritional Assessment;
Measurement Techniques;
Assessment of the nutritional status and situation of the population.

4- FOODS
Concept;
Classification;
Characteristics;
Food Groups;
Nutritional Value;

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 Organological Characteristics;
Selection and Preparation of Food;
Planning, Execution and Evaluation of Menus;
Food Hygiene;
Microbiological Analysis and Taxonomic Study of Foods;
Sources of contamination;
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors that Condition Development of
microorganism in food.

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 CARDIOPNEUMOLOGY
Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23
1.- The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examination generally meets
the following components:
a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;
b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related
with the Educational and/or Professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30%
each, and item c) 40% of the total value of the proof.

1- Electrocardiology
Characteristics of Sinus Rhythm
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Evaluation of Arrhythmias by Electrocardiogram
Responses of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Atrioventricular Blockages
Ischemia
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Assessment of Affected Walls and Arteries in Myocardial Infarction
Effort Test
Holter
Map

2. Study of Respiratory Function

Spirometry
Contraindications and Indications for Performing Spirometry
Plethysmography
Ventilatory Changes
Asma
Asthma Diagnosis by Spirometry
Bronchodilation Test
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Assessment of the Degree of Obstruction, Assessment of Symptoms, Assessment of
Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

3. Cardiac Ultrasound
Rheumatic heart disease
Echocardiographic assessment of Arterial Hypertension (HTA)
Echocardiographic evaluation of Aortic Stenosis
Congenital Heart Defects (Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Stenosis,
Communication
Inter-Atrial and Inter-Ventricular Communication
Pulmonary Hypertension

4. Vascular Ultrasonography
Carotid Pathology

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 Deep Venous Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Arteriovenous Fistulas

5. Hemodynamics
Angioplasty
Coronariography
EAM
Stends and their purposes

6. Pacing
NBG Code
Indications for pacemaker implantation
Electrophysiological Studies (Indications)
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
Indications for the implantation of Cardio defibrillators

7. Perfusion
Extracorporeal Circulation Circuit (ECC)
Cardioplegia
Sellsaver

8. Sleep Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (Treatment)

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MEDIUM TECHNICIAN OF DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
OF 2nd CLASS

PHARMACY
Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

The content of the tests, interviews or psychological examination generally meets the
following components:

a) General Concepts about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
literary and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the proof.

Topics:

1- Standards of Good Practices for Storage and Dispensing

Medications.

2-Pharmaceutical Forms and Routes of Drug Administration

Concept;
Classification;
Differences.

3- Expiration Date of Medications

Concept;
Expiration Date;
Importance.

4- Medication Distribution Systems

Classification;
Advantages and Disadvantages;
Flowchart.

5- Types of Inventories
Classification;
Advantages and Disadvantages.

6- Drug concentration and dilution of solutions

Concept;
Different Types of Agreements;
Methods of Dilution of Solutions.

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Conditions and different Temperature Ranges.

8- Objectives and Main Activities of Hospital Pharmacy

9- Combined Use of Medications

Advantages

10-Ethics and Professional Deontology;

11-General Culture.

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 CLINICAL ANALYSES
Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examinations generally meets

following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
Literary and/or Professional Qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Topics:

1. COPROPARASITOLOGY
Concept of coprology;
Concept of parasitology;
Importance of studying feces;
Formation of feces;
Physiological characteristic of feces;
Main biochemical components found in feces;
Harvesting, transportation and preservation of sample;
Chemical and microscopic examination of feces;
Study of protozoa;
Study of flatworms;
General characteristics.

2. IMMUNOLOGY
Concepts of Immunology
Immunity;
Functions of the immune system;
Innate and acquired immunity;
Characteristics of Immunities;
Main components of Innate and Acquired Immunity;
Complement system;
Antigens;
Antigenic determinants;
Immunogenicity;
Types of antigens;
Blood group antigens;
Immunoglobulins;
Primary and secondary response in antibody production;
Hypersensitivity;
Immediate and delayed hypersensitivity;
Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Concept, Composition, and Function;
Introduction to pre and postnatal hematopoiesis;
Erythrocyte
Respiratory function of the erythrocyte;
Normal values of erythrocytes in the blood, physiological variations and
pathological conditions of erythrocytes in the blood;
Globular volume, Macromethod and Micromethod, Foundation, Technique,
Normal values and Causes of error;
Global count of erythrocytes, Fundamentals, Technique, Normal values and
Causes of error.
Reticulocyte Count, Basis, Material and reagents, Technique and
Normal values.
Anemia, Concept, Etiological classification, Classification according to
spinal answer.
Iron deficiency anemia, Concept and laboratory changes;
Megaloblastic anemia, Concept and laboratory changes;
Hemolytic anemia, Concept and laboratory changes;
Polycythemia, Concept and laboratory changes.

4. MICROBIOLOGY
General classification of microorganisms;
Nomenclature of microorganisms;
Bacteria concept;
Classification and taxonomy;
Structure of bacterial cells. Bacterial movement;
Metabolism according to energy and carbon source, Classification according to
the metabolism;
Bacterial reproduction;
Importance of bacteria;
Essential properties of viruses;
Structure of viruses, Viral genomes, Classification of viral genomes;
Classification and Taxonomy;
The viral cycle, Morphology of viruses;
Entry point of viruses into the organism;
Human viral diseases, subviral infectious agents;
Samples in bacteriology;
Introduction. Sterility;
Choice of moment to make the harvest;
Sample conservation;
Be careful with the transport of the samples;
Data that must accompany the sample.

5. UROLOGY
The kidneys. Primary system;
Urine, Formation;
Primary and secondary urine;
Urine sample collection;

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 Summary urine (adults and children);
Urine culture (adults and children);
24-hour urine;
12-hour urine;
Urine from 8 hours;
Summary urine;
Physical examination, Parts;
Chemical exam.
Microscopic examination.
Physical examination:
Quantity, Changes in quantity;
Changes in rhythm;
Cor;
Smell;
Aspect;
Ph or reaction;
Density (SG);
Chemical exam:
Proteins, Meaning, Classification, Qualitative determination and
quantitative.
Glucose, Benedict's method;
Acetones, Meaning;
Bile pigments in urine, Meaning;
Urobilinogen
Hemoglobin
Use of reactive strips for chemical examination, manual reading and reading in
device
Collection and preparation of urinary sediment;
Components of urinary sediment;
Organized elements;
Other elements.

6. CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Clinical Biochemistry, Definition, importance, and diagnosis in the Laboratory

Clinical.

Gravimetric, turbidimetric, gasometric, and colorimetric methods,

Concepts, Importance.

Methods for determining proteins in serum and in CSF, Method

turbidimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric e electrophoretic,
ultracentrifugation and saline fractionation;

Biuret Method, Fundamentals, Procedures, Calculations, Dosing

fractionated serum proteins: serine and globulins;

Bromocresol green method. Fundamentals. Procedures.

Calculations.

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 Qualitative evidence for some fractions, Justification for their use;

Electrophoresis, Fractionation of proteins by electrophoresis.

Fundamentals, Procedure, Calculation;

Calibration curves;

Calibration curves for hemoglobin;

Use of the circular (disk) calculation rule to calculate % T values.

not understood by those of the circular rule.

Use of the addition constant.

Urea
normals, Causes of error;

Brief review of glucose metabolism;

Biological role of glycogen

Glycolysis, Concept and general scheme, Energy release from Glycolysis;

Sources of blood glucose regulation, Role of insulin, Importance

biological;

Main causes of glucose alteration, Diabetes mellitus, Concept and

importance.

7- ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL DEONTOLOGY;

8- GENERAL CULTURE.

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 STOMATOLOGY

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews or psychological examination generally meets the requirements.
following components:

a) General Notions on the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
literary and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects referred to in items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the proof.

Topics:

ANATOMY OF THE HEAD AND NECK

SKULL
Functions;
Number of bones and Division of the Skull;
Types of Joints (Articulations);
Superior, Inferior, Posterior, Anterior, Lateral, Internal views of the skull (their
structures);
Maxilla and Jaw.
Neck
Generalities;
Surface Structures;
Neck triangles;
Deep structures;
Submandibular Region.

3. MUSCLES OF MASTICATION
Generalities;
Temporal Muscle
Masseter Muscle
Medial Pterygoid Muscle;
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
Suprahyoid and Infrahyoid Muscles.

4. TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
Generalities;
ATM components;

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 Blood Irrigation and Innervation;
Movements of the TMJ.
Trigeminal Nerve
Generalities;
Ophthalmic Nerve;
Maxillary Nerve;
Mandibular Nerve.
6. ORAL CAVITY
Generalities;
Anterior Wall–Lips;
Side Wall–Cheek;
Mucogingival Region and Teeth;
Upper Wall - Palate;
Posterior Wall - Soft Palate or Palatine Velum;
Floor of the Oral Cavity;
7. APPLIED ANATOMY TO ANESTHESIOLOGY
Generalities;
Innervation of the Oral Cavity;
Applied Anesthesiology.

DENTAL MORPHOLOGY
8. GROUP OF INCISORS (PERMANENT)
Generalities;
Crown;
Colo;
Root;
Pulp Cavity.
9. CANINE GROUP (PERMANENT)
Generalities;
Crown;
Colo;
Root;
Pulp Cavity.
10. GROUP OF PRE-MOLARS (PERMANENT)
Generalities;
Crown;
Colo;
Root;
Pulp Cavity.
11. GROUP OF MOLARS (PERMANENT)
Generalities;
Crown;

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 Colo;
Root;
Pulp Cavity.
12. DECIDUOUS DENTITION
Generalities;
Group of Deciduous Incisors (Crown, Neck, Root, and Pulp Cavity);
Group of Deciduous Canines (Crown, Neck, Root, and Pulp Cavity);
Group of Deciduous Molars (Crown, Neck, Root, and Pulp Cavity).

Exodontia
13. PRINCIPLES OF SIMPLE EXODONTIA
Definition;
Instruments used in basic oral surgery;
Control of pain and anxiety;
Pre-surgical Medical Evaluation;
Indications and contraindications;
Clinical evaluation of teeth for extraction;
Radiographic exam of the tooth to be extracted;
Preparation of the patient and the dentist;
Chair position for forceps extraction;
Mechanical principles involved in dental extraction;
Principles for the use of forceps;
Procedures for tooth extraction;
Specific techniques for the extraction of each tooth;
Post-operative care;
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Principles of planning, execution, and handling of retail;
Principles and techniques for surgical extraction;
Multiple extractions.
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Control of postoperative bleeding;
Control of pain and postoperative discomfort;
Post-operative follow-up;
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Soft tissue injuries;
Bone structure injuries;
Infection and delayed healing;
Complications in tooth extractions;
Post-operative bleeding.

ORAL PATHOLOGY

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Anodontia and Hypodontia;
Hyperdontia;
Macrodontia and Microdontia;
Gemination;
Fusion;
Laceration.
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Definition and causal factors;
Diagnosis: Clinical and Radiographic;
Treatment.
[Link] DISEASES (INFLAMMATORY) AND PERIAPICAL
Hyperemia;
Acute Pulpite;
Chronic pulpitis (Hyperplastic and Ulcerative);
Granuloma;
Cyst;
Abscess;
20. PERIODONTAL DISEASES
Gingivitis
Periodontitis.
21. PHARMACEUTICS
Pharmaceutical formulas;
Constituents of a pharmaceutical formula;
Pharmaceutical forms: solid and liquid.

22. Routes of Drug Administration

Enteral and parenteral routes.
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Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Biotransformation, Excretion;
Pharmacodynamics: Action and effect, Dose-effect relationship, Anomalous reactions and
adverse effects of drugs.
24. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF PAIN
Analgesics and anti-inflammatories.
25. PROPHYLAXIS TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Antibiotics.
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The recipe;
Guidelines for writing a recipe.

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 [Link] PROTOCOLS FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING
ADDITIONAL CARE
Elderly patient;
The child;
Pregnant woman;
Nursing
Diabetic;
Carrier of cardiovascular disease (Hypertension);
Asthmatic.
28- PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DEONTOLOGY;
29-GENERAL CULTURE

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 RADIOLOGY

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological exam generally meets the
following components:

a) General Notions on the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
literary and/or professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
subsection c) 40% of the total value of the test.

Topics:

1. PATHOLOGY AND RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Radiological anatomy of the skeleton;

Anatomy and radiological pathology of the lower and upper limbs;
Anatomy and radiological pathology of the bony head.
2. PHYSICS OF RADIATIONS

Concepts of electricity, electrons, electric current, instruments of

electrical measurements;
Electric current production.
3. RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION AND SAFETY

Radiation protection;
Ionizing and non-ionizing radiations;
Legal aspects (SAND).

4. RADIOLOGICAL PROCESSING

Special procedures;
Computed tomography (CT);
Ultrasound.
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Radiographic quality;
Conventional radiology in the study of the osteoarticular system and thorax
osseo;
Radiographic contrast.

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 6. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES IN RADIOLOGY

Introduction to radiological techniques;

Positioning and radiological techniques of the upper limbs; girdle
scapular
Positioning and radiological techniques of the spine;
Radiological techniques of the bony thorax and lungs.

7. RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Hygiene and safety in the workplace;

Equipment, materials, and sanitary components;
Techniques applied to radiology;

9- CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Legal ethical problems in complex situations;
Hygiene and safety at work.
10- GENERAL CULTURE

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 PHYSIOTHERAPY

Presidential Decree No. 102/11 of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examination generally meets

following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to the
Educational and/or Professional qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2.- The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and
item c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Themes:

1. ETHICS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

History and development of Physiotherapy;

Concept of Physiotherapy;
Code of Ethics in Physiotherapy.

2. MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY

Knowledge of the basic principles of positioning;

Muscle stretching;
Joint mobilization.
3. MATERNAL-INFANTILE PHYSIOTHERAPY

Spontaneous movement and formation of sensory-motor coordinations;

Normal evolution of motor skills and their variations;
Reflex activity and reactions;
Evaluation in neonatology and pediatrics.
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Concept of Neuro-Muscular Physiotherapy;

Introduction and fundamentals of the Nervous System;
Central Nervous System;
Peripheral Nervous System
Concept of Neuron, Types of neuron;
Concept of Motor Unit and its function;

5. PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ORTHOPROTHESIS

historical summary of orthoses

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 Spinal brace (cervico-thoraco-lumbar braces);
Prosthesis application: Early, Post-operative, and Temporary.

6. RESOURCE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Diathermy by short waves;

The absorption of radiofrequency energy;
Heat production in tissues;
Types of electrodes.

7- CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Legal ethical issues in complex situations.
Hygiene and safety at work.

8- GENERAL CULTURE

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 IV. HOSPITAL SUPPORT CAREER:

AMBULANCE DRIVER OF 3rd CLASS;

Third Class Maker;
CLINICAL SECRETARY OF 3rd CLASS;
THIRD CLASS GUARD.

Presidential Decree No. 102/11, of May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examination generally meets the
following components:

a) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

b) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
Literary and/or Professional Qualifications;
c) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2. The subjects regarding items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and the
item c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Themes:

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE;
ARITHMETIC;
GENERAL CULTURE.

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 V. GENERAL REGIME CAREER:

SECOND CLASS TECHNICIAN;

Middle Level Technician of 3rd Class.

Presidential Decree No. 102/11, May 23

1. The content of the tests, interviews, or psychological examination generally meets
following components:

d) General Notions about the Organization of Public Administration;

e) Specific questions about the area you intend to work in and others related to it
Literary and/or Professional Qualifications;
f) Questions about Ethics, Professional Deontology, and General Culture;

2. The subjects related to items a) and b) of the previous number correspond to 30% each, and the
item c) 40% of the total value of the exam.

Topics:

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE;
ARITHMETIC;
GENERAL CULTURE.

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