Domain II — Diagnosis – 25%

• Life-Threatening Diagnoses: Rapid recognition of MI, PE, aortic dissection, stroke, sepsis, tamponade, and tension pneumothorax.
• Differential Diagnosis: Distinguishing between similar high-acuity syndromes (DKA vs HHS, COPD vs CHF, septic vs cardiogenic shock).
• Postoperative Complications: Early vs late surgical complications, anastomotic leak, PE, sepsis, and bleeding.
• Organ Failure Prediction: Identifying trends toward respiratory failure, AKI, hepatic dysfunction, and multiorgan failure.
• Trend Recognition: Integrating vitals, labs, imaging, and exam findings to detect clinical deterioration.