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Emergency Department RN Exam Content Outline
Exam Objective: To measure the overall level of clinical knowledge of the
Registered Nurse in the area of the Emergency Department.
Knowledge Domains - Emergency Department RN
Cardiovascular Critical Thinking ED Pharmacology
Each question in this assessment is categorized by a cognitive level that the test taker would
likely use to respond. These categories are:
• Recall: The ability to recall or recognize specific information;
• Application: The ability to comprehend, relate or apply knowledge to new or changing
situations;
• Analysis: The ability to analyze and synthesize information, determine solutions and/or
evaluate the usefulness of a solution.
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, I. Cardiovascular
A. Knowledge of how to perform a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment.
B. Knowledge of signs, symptoms and treatment protocols for common
cardiovascular conditions:
1. MI, STEMI, Chest pain
2. CHF
3. Hypovolemic Shock
4. Cardiac Tamponade
5. Pericarditis
6. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
7. Cardiovascular acute care emergencies
C. Knowledge of ACLS guidelines.
D. Knowledge of age appropriate defibrillator pad placement.
E. Knowledge of defibrillator, AED, and pacemakers.
F. Knowledge of normal/abnormal lab values.
1. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)
2. Troponin
3. Creatine kinase (CK)
4. Complete blood count (CBC)
5. Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
6. Electrolytes
G. Knowledge of common cardiac medications frequently administered in the
ED including contraindications and side effects.
H. Knowledge of 12 Lead EKG.
1. Appropriate procedure
2. Recognition of abnormal findings
3. Priority interventions for abnormal findings
4. Common medical conditions that contribute to dysrhythmias
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