Staff Nurse Most Important Topics 2026
Which Staff Nurse chapters are worth the most marks, ranked from the Health Departments and Testing Services subject weightage for Staff Nurse Test and, where the same chapters appear on papers TestUstad has counted, from the distribution measured across those papers. Every subject page below states exactly which of the two it used.
Start at the top and work down. Every chapter here links to free Staff Nurse MCQs with a written explanation on every answer, no fee and no account needed.
Staff Nurse most important topics by subject
The full ranked chapter list for each subject on the Staff Nurse paper, with how the numbers for that subject were arrived at stated on the page.
Staff Nurse Fundamentals of Nursing most important topics
10 chapters, 18 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Documentation, Reporting and Communication, Elimination and Catheterisation and First Aid and Basic Life Support
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Nursing most important topics
12 chapters, 18 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Burns and Trauma Nursing, Cardiovascular Nursing and Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
Staff Nurse Nursing Pharmacology most important topics
9 chapters, 10 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Analgesics and CNS Drugs, Antimicrobial Drugs and Cardiovascular and Respiratory Drugs
Staff Nurse Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing most important topics
10 chapters, 8 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Blood and Immunity, Cardiovascular System and Cells and Tissues
Staff Nurse Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing most important topics
9 chapters, 8 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Antenatal Care, Care of the Newborn and Complications of Pregnancy
Staff Nurse Paediatric Nursing most important topics
7 chapters, 6 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Care of the Hospitalised Child, Childhood Nutrition and Malnutrition and Common Childhood Illnesses
Staff Nurse Community Health Nursing most important topics
8 chapters, 6 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Communicable Diseases, Concepts of Community Health and Environmental Health and Sanitation
Staff Nurse Mental Health Nursing most important topics
8 chapters, 4 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Foundations of Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health of Children and Older Adults and Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Staff Nurse Nursing Management and Ethics most important topics
8 chapters, 2 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Leadership and Management Principles, Nursing Ethics and Nursing Research
Staff Nurse English most important topics
4 chapters, 5 MCQs on the paper
Mapped from 48 solved past papers (2005 to 2025)
Top 3: Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension
Staff Nurse General Knowledge most important topics
7 chapters, 5 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: World Geography, World History and International Organizations
Staff Nurse Pakistan Studies most important topics
5 chapters, 4 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: National Symbols and Firsts, Geography of Pakistan and Pakistan Movement
Staff Nurse Pakistan Current Affairs most important topics
4 chapters, 3 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Politics and Government, Appointments and Awards and Economy and Budget
Staff Nurse Islamic Studies most important topics
6 chapters, 2 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: Seerat un Nabi (PBUH), Quran and Islamic History
Staff Nurse Computer Science and IT most important topics
6 chapters, 1 MCQs on the paper
Estimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
Top 3: MS Office, Networking and Internet and Computer Fundamentals
Staff Nurse chapter weightage at a glance
Staff Nurse Fundamentals of Nursing: 18 MCQs
All 10 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation, Reporting and Communication | 1.8 | Critical |
| Elimination and Catheterisation | 1.8 | Critical |
| First Aid and Basic Life Support | 1.8 | Critical |
| Hygiene, Comfort and Mobility | 1.8 | Critical |
| Infection Prevention and Asepsis | 1.8 | Important |
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Nursing: 18 MCQs
All 12 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Burns and Trauma Nursing | 1.5 | Critical |
| Cardiovascular Nursing | 1.5 | Critical |
| Critical Care and Emergency Nursing | 1.5 | Critical |
| Endocrine and Diabetes Nursing | 1.5 | Critical |
| Eye and ENT Nursing | 1.5 | Critical |
Staff Nurse Nursing Pharmacology: 10 MCQs
All 9 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesics and CNS Drugs | 1.1 | Critical |
| Antimicrobial Drugs | 1.1 | Critical |
| Cardiovascular and Respiratory Drugs | 1.1 | Critical |
| Drug Calculations and Dosage | 1.1 | Critical |
| Emergency Drugs and Antidotes | 1.1 | Important |
Staff Nurse Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing: 8 MCQs
All 10 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Blood and Immunity | 0.8 | Critical |
| Cardiovascular System | 0.8 | Critical |
| Cells and Tissues | 0.8 | Critical |
| Digestive System | 0.8 | Critical |
| Endocrine System | 0.8 | Important |
Staff Nurse Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing: 8 MCQs
All 9 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Antenatal Care | 0.9 | Critical |
| Care of the Newborn | 0.9 | Critical |
| Complications of Pregnancy | 0.9 | Critical |
| Family Planning | 0.9 | Critical |
| Gynaecological Nursing | 0.9 | Important |
Staff Nurse Paediatric Nursing: 6 MCQs
All 7 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Care of the Hospitalised Child | 0.9 | Critical |
| Childhood Nutrition and Malnutrition | 0.9 | Critical |
| Common Childhood Illnesses | 0.9 | Critical |
| Growth and Development | 0.9 | Important |
| Immunisation and EPI | 0.9 | Important |
Staff Nurse Community Health Nursing: 6 MCQs
All 8 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Communicable Diseases | 0.8 | Critical |
| Concepts of Community Health | 0.8 | Critical |
| Environmental Health and Sanitation | 0.8 | Critical |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 0.8 | Critical |
| Health Education and Promotion | 0.8 | Important |
Staff Nurse Mental Health Nursing: 4 MCQs
All 8 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Mental Health Nursing | 0.5 | Critical |
| Mental Health of Children and Older Adults | 0.5 | Critical |
| Mood and Anxiety Disorders | 0.5 | Critical |
| Psychiatric Emergencies | 0.5 | Critical |
| Psychopharmacology | 0.5 | Important |
Staff Nurse Nursing Management and Ethics: 2 MCQs
All 8 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Management Principles | 0.3 | Critical |
| Nursing Ethics | 0.3 | Critical |
| Nursing Research | 0.3 | Critical |
| Quality and Patient Safety | 0.3 | Critical |
| Ward and Unit Management | 0.3 | Important |
Staff Nurse English: 5 MCQs
All 4 chaptersMapped from 48 solved past papers (2005 to 2025)
| Chapter | Expected MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar | 2.0 | Critical |
| Vocabulary | 1.6 | Important |
| Comprehension | 1.2 | Important |
| Writing Skills | 0.2 | Standard |
Staff Nurse General Knowledge: 5 MCQs
All 7 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| World Geography | 2.1 | Critical |
| World History | 1.2 | Important |
| International Organizations | 0.6 | Important |
| Sports | 0.4 | Standard |
| Inventions and Discoveries | 0.3 | Standard |
Staff Nurse Pakistan Studies: 4 MCQs
All 5 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| National Symbols and Firsts | 1.9 | Critical |
| Geography of Pakistan | 0.8 | Important |
| Pakistan Movement | 0.5 | Important |
| Constitutional History | 0.4 | Standard |
| Foreign Policy of Pakistan | 0.3 | Standard |
Staff Nurse Pakistan Current Affairs: 3 MCQs
All 4 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Politics and Government | 1.7 | Critical |
| Appointments and Awards | 0.8 | Important |
| Economy and Budget | 0.4 | Standard |
| CPEC and Development Projects | 0.2 | Standard |
Staff Nurse Islamic Studies: 2 MCQs
All 6 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Seerat un Nabi (PBUH) | 0.5 | Critical |
| Quran | 0.5 | Critical |
| Islamic History | 0.5 | Important |
| Arkan-e-Islam | 0.3 | Standard |
| Hadith | 0.1 | Standard |
Staff Nurse Computer Science and IT: 1 MCQs
All 6 chaptersEstimated from the official Staff Nurse syllabus weighting
| Chapter | Est. MCQs | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| MS Office | 0.3 | Critical |
| Networking and Internet | 0.2 | Critical |
| Computer Fundamentals | 0.2 | Important |
| Hardware and Software | 0.1 | Important |
| Databases | 0.1 | Standard |
Staff Nurse most important topics: frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics for Staff Nurse 2026?
The highest-value Staff Nurse chapters are Grammar (English, about 2.0 MCQs), Vocabulary (English, about 1.6 MCQs), Comprehension (English, about 1.2 MCQs) and Writing Skills (English, about 0.2 MCQs). That ranking comes from the Health Departments and Testing Services subject weightage for Staff Nurse combined with the chapter distribution measured across the 48 solved papers TestUstad holds for the same chapters. Every one of these chapters has free MCQs on TestUstad.
Is it enough to study only the most important Staff Nurse topics?
No, and no honest ranking says otherwise. The top chapters on this page are where your first hours should go because they carry the most marks per hour, but Staff Nurse is a competitive exam decided by a few marks, and the chapters at the bottom of this table still appear on the paper every year. Use this order to decide what to do first and what to revise last, not what to skip.
Where do these Staff Nurse topic rankings come from?
TestUstad does not hold solved Staff Nurse past papers yet, and this page does not pretend otherwise. The ranking is built from the Health Departments and Testing Services subject weightage for Staff Nurse Test, combined, for subjects whose chapters are also examined by papers TestUstad has counted, with the chapter distribution measured across those papers. Each subject page states exactly which of the two applies to it.
How many MCQs is each Staff Nurse chapter worth?
Chapter by chapter, that is exactly what the tables on this page show. The single heaviest chapter on the Staff Nurse paper is Grammar at about 2.0 MCQs, and the subject pages break down every remaining chapter the same way.
Can I practise the most important Staff Nurse topics free?
Yes. Every chapter listed on this page links to free MCQs on TestUstad, with unlimited attempts, no daily limit, no card and no account needed to start. Each question carries a written explanation of why the correct option is correct, so a chapter you are weak in teaches you as you work through it.