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I. CLINICAL JUDGMENT (80%)

A. Cardiovascular (17%)

1. Acute coronary syndrome:

a. NSTEMI

b. STEMI

c. Unstable angina

2. Acute peripheral vascular insufficiency:

a. Arterial/venous occlusion

b. Carotid artery stenosis

c. Endarterectomy

d. Fem-Pop bypass

3. Acute pulmonary edema

4. Aortic aneurysm

5. Aortic dissection

6. Aortic rupture

7. Cardiac surgery:

a. CABG

b. Valve replacement or repair

8. Cardiac tamponade

9. Cardiac trauma

10. Cardiac/vascular catheterization

11. Cardiogenic shock

12. Cardiomyopathies:

a. Dilated

b. Hypertrophic

c. Idiopathic

d. Restrictive

13. Dysrhythmias

14. Heart failure

15. Hypertensive crisis

16. Myocardial conduction system abnormalities

(e.g., prolonged QT interval, Wolff-ParkinsonWhite)

17. Papillary muscle rupture

18. Structural heart defects (acquired and congenital, including valvular disease)

19. TAVR



B. Respiratory (15%)

1. Acute pulmonary embolus

2. ARDS

3. Acute respiratory failure

4. Acute respiratory infection (e.g., pneumonia)

5. Aspiration

6. Chronic conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema)

7. Failure to wean from mechanical ventilation

8. Pleural space abnormalities (e.g., pneumothorax, hemothorax, empyema, pleural effusions)

9. Pulmonary fibrosis

10. Pulmonary hypertension

11. Status asthmaticus

12. Thoracic surgery

13. Thoracic trauma (e.g., fractured rib, lung contusion, tracheal perforation)

14. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)



C. Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary (20%)

1. Endocrine

a. Adrenal insufficiency

b. Diabetes insipidus (DI)

c. Diabetes mellitus, types 1 and 2

d. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

e. Hyperglycemia

f. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)

g. Hyperthyroidism

h. Hypoglycemia (acute)

i. Hypothyroidism

j. SIADH

2. Hematology and Immunology

a. Anemia

b. Coagulopathies (e.g., ITP, DIC, HIT)

c. Immune deficiencies

d. Leukopenia

e. Oncologic complications (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, pericardial effusion)

f. Thrombocytopenia

g. Transfusion reactions

3. Gastrointestinal

a. Abdominal compartment syndrome

b. Acute abdominal trauma

c. Acute GI hemorrhage

d. Bowel infarction, obstruction, perforation (e.g., mesenteric ischemia, adhesions)

e. GI surgeries (e.g., Whipple, esophagectomy, resections)

f. Hepatic failure/coma (e.g., portal hypertension, cirrhosis, esophageal varices, fulminant hepatitis, biliary atresia, drug-induced)

g. Malnutrition and malabsorption

h. Pancreatitis

4. Renal and Genitourinary

a. Acute genitourinary trauma

b. Acute kidney injury (AKI)

c. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

d. Infections (e.g., kidney, urosepsis)

e. Life-threatening electrolyte imbalances

5. Integumentary

a. Cellulitis

b. IV infiltration

c. Necrotizing fasciitis

d. Pressure injury

e. Wounds:

i. infectious

ii. surgical

iii. trauma

D. Musculoskeletal/Neurological/



Psychosocial (14%)

1. Musculoskeletal

a. Compartment syndrome

b. Fractures (e.g., femur, pelvic)

c. Functional issues (e.g., immobility, falls, gait disorders)

d. Osteomyelitis

e. Rhabdomyolysis

2. Neurological

a. Acute spinal cord injury

b. Brain death

c. Delirium (e.g., hyperactive, hypoactive, mixed)

d. Dementia

e. Encephalopathy

f. Hemorrhage:

i. intracranial (ICH)

ii. intraventricular (IVH)

iii. subarachnoid (traumatic or aneurysmal)

g. Increased intracranial pressure (e.g., hydrocephalus)

h. Neurologic infectious disease (e.g., viral, bacterial, fungal)

i. Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy, CP, Guillain-Barré, myasthenia)

j. Neurosurgery (e.g., craniotomy, Burr holes)

k. Seizure disorders

l. Space-occupying lesions (e.g., brain tumors)

m. Stroke:

i. hemorrhagic

ii. ischemic (embolic)

iii. TIA

n. Traumatic brain injury (TBI): epidural, subdural, concussion

3. Behavioral and Psychosocial

a. Abuse/neglect

b. Aggression

c. Agitation

d. Anxiety

e. Suicidal ideation and/or behaviors

f. Depression

g. Medical non-adherence

h. PTSD

i. Risk-taking behavior

j. Substance use disorders (e.g., withdrawal, chronic alcohol or drug dependence)

E. Multisystem (14%)

1. Acid-base imbalance

2. Bariatric complications

3. Comorbidity in patients with transplant history

4. End-of-life care

5. Healthcare-associated conditions (e.g., VAE, CAUTI, CLABSI)

6. Hypotension

7. Infectious diseases:

a. Influenza (e.g., pandemic or epidemic)

b. Multi-drug resistant organisms (e.g., MRSA, VRE, CRE)

8. Life-threatening maternal/fetal complications (e.g., eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, postpartum hemorrhage, amniotic embolism)

9. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)

10. Multisystem trauma

11. Pain: acute, chronic

12. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)

13. Sepsis

14. Septic shock

15. Shock states:

a. Distributive (e.g., anaphylactic, neurogenic)

b. Hypovolemic

16. Sleep disruption (including sensory overload)

17. Thermoregulation

18. Toxic ingestion/inhalations (e.g., drug/alcohol overdose)

19. Toxin/drug exposure (including allergies)



II. PROFESSIONAL CARING 7 ETHICAL PRACTICE (20%)

A. Advocacy/Moral Agency

B. Caring Practices

C. Response to Diversity

D. Facilitation of Learning

E. Collaboration

F. Systems Thinking

G. Clinical Inquiry



CLINICAL JUDGMENT

General

• Recognize normal and abnormal:

o developmental exam findings and provide developmentally appropriate care

o physical exam findings

o psychosocial exam findings

• Recognize signs and symptoms of emergencies, initiate interventions, and seek assistance as needed

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o capnography (EtCO2)

o central venous access

o medication reversal agents

o palliative care

o SvO2 monitoring

• Manage patients receiving:

o complementary/alternative medicine and/or nonpharmacologic interventions

o medications (e.g., safe administration, monitoring, polypharmacy)

• Monitor patients and follow protocols for pre- and postoperative care

• Assess pain

• Evaluate patients response to interventions

• Identify and monitor normal and abnormal diagnostic test results

• Manage fluid and electrolyte balance

• Manage monitor alarms based on protocols and changes in patient condition Cardiovascular

• Apply leads for cardiac monitoring

• Identify, interpret and monitor cardiac rhythms

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o 12-lead ECG

o arterial catheter

o cardiac catheterization

o cardioversion central venous pressure monitoring

o defibrillation

o IABP

o invasive hemodynamic monitoring

o pacing: epicardial, transcutaneous, transvenous

o pericardiocentesis

o QT interval monitoring

o ST segment monitoring

• Manage patients requiring:

o endovascular stenting

o PCI Respiratory

• Interpret blood gas results

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o modes of mechanical ventilation

o noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (e.g., BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)

o oxygen therapy delivery devices

o prevention of complications related to mechanical ventilation (ventilator bundle)

o prone positioning

o pulmonary therapeutic interventions related to mechanical ventilation: airway clearance, extubation, intubation, weaning

o therapeutic gases (e.g., oxygen, nitric oxide, heliox, CO2 )

o thoracentesis

o tracheostomy Hematology and Immunology

• Manage patients receiving transfusion of blood products

• Monitor patients and follow protocols:

o pre-, intra-, post-intervention (e.g., plasmapheresis, exchange transfusion, leukocyte depletion)

o related to blood conservation Neurological

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring neurologic monitoring devices and drains (e.g., ICP, ventricular or lumbar drain)

• Use a swallow evaluation tool to assess dysphagia

• Manage patients requiring:

o neuroendovascular interventions (e.g., coiling, thrombectomy)

o neurosurgical procedures (e.g., pre-, intra-, post-procedure)

o spinal immobilization Integumentary

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring, therapeutic interventions (e.g. wound VACs, pressure reduction surfaces, fecal management devices, IV infiltrate treatment) Gastrointestinal

• Monitor patients and follow protocols for procedures pre-, intra-, post-procedure (e.g., EGD, PEG placement)

• Intervene to address barriers to nutritional/fluid adequacy (e.g., chewing/swallowing difficulties, alterations in hunger and thirst, inability to self-feed)

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o abdominal pressure monitoring

o GI drains

o enteral and parenteral nutrition Renal and Genitourinary

• Identify nephrotoxic agents

• Monitor patients and follow protocols pre-, intra-, and post-procedure (e.g., renal biopsy, ultrasound)

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring, renal therapeutic intervention (e.g., hemodialysis, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis)

Musculoskeletal

• Manage patients requiring progressive mobility

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring, compartment syndrome monitoring

Multisystem

• Manage continuous temperature monitoring

• Provide end-of-life and palliative care

• Recognize risk factors and manage malignant hyperthermia

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients undergoing:

o continuous sedation

o intermittent sedation

o neuromuscular blockade agents

o procedural sedation - minimal

o procedural sedation - moderate

o targeted temperature management (previously known as therapeutic hypothermia)

Behavioral and Psychosocial

• Respond to behavioral emergencies (e.g., nonviolent crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques)

• Use behavioral exam tools (e.g., delirium, alcohol withdrawal, cognitive impairment)

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o behavioral therapeutic interventions

o medication management for agitation

o physical restraints



I. CLINICAL JUDGMENT (80%)

A. Cardiovascular (14%)

1. Cardiac infection and inflammatory diseases

2. Cardiac malformations

3. Cardiac surgery

4. Cardiogenic shock

5. Cardiomyopathies

6. Cardiovascular catheterization

7. Dysrhythmias

8. Heart failure

9. Hypertensive crisis

10. Myocardial conduction system defects

11. Obstructive shock

12. Vascular occlusion

B. Respiratory (18%)

1. Acute pulmonary edema

2. Acute pulmonary embolus

3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

4. Acute respiratory failure

5. Acute respiratory infection

6. Air-leak syndromes

7. Apnea of prematurity

8. Aspiration

9. Chronic pulmonary conditions

10. Congenital airway malformations

11. Failure to wean from mechanical ventilation

12. Pulmonary hypertension

13. Status asthmaticus

14. Thoracic and airway trauma

15. Thoracic surgery



C. Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary (20%)

1. Endocrine

a. Adrenal insufficiency

b. Diabetes insipidus (DI)

c. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

d. Diabetes mellitus, types 1 and 2

e. Hyperglycemia

f. Hypoglycemia

g. Inborn errors of metabolism

h. Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)

2. Hematology and Immunology

a. Anemia

b. Coagulopathies (e.g., ITP, DIC)

c. Immune deficiencies

d. Myelosuppression (e.g., thrombocytopenia, neutropenia)

e. Oncologic complications

f. Sickle cell crisis

g. Transfusion reactions

3. Gastrointestinal

a. Abdominal compartment syndrome

b. Abdominal trauma

c. Bowel infarction, obstruction and perforation

d. Gastroesophageal reflux

e. GI hemorrhage

f. GI surgery

g. Liver disease and failure

h. Malnutrition and malabsorption

i. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

j. Peritonitis

4. Renal and Genitourinary

a. AKI

b. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

c. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

d. Kidney transplant

e. Life-threatening electrolyte imbalances

f. Renal and genitourinary infections

g. Renal and genitourinary surgery

5. Integumentary

a. IV infiltration

b. Pressure injury

c. Skin failure (e.g., hypoperfusion)

d. Wounds



D. Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial (15%)

1. Musculoskeletal

a. Compartment syndrome

b. Musculoskeletal surgery

c. Musculoskeletal trauma

d. Rhabdomyolysis

2. Neurological

a. Acute spinal cord injury

b. Agitation

c. Brain death

d. Congenital neurological abnormalities

e. Delirium

f. Encephalopathy

g. Head trauma

h. Hydrocephalus

i. Intracranial hemorrhage

j. Neurogenic shock

k. Neurologic infectious disease

l. Neuromuscular disorders

m. Neurosurgery

n. Pain: acute, chronic

o. Seizure disorders

p. Space-occupying lesions

q. Spinal fusion

r. Stroke

s. Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

3. Behavioral and Psychosocial

a. Abuse and neglect

b. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

c. Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS)

d. Self-harm

e. Suicidal ideation and behavior



E. Multisystem (13%)

1. Acid-base imbalance

2. Anaphylactic shock

3. Death and dying

4. Healthcare-associated conditions (e.g., VAE, CAUTI, CLABSI)

5. Hypovolemic shock

6. Post-transplant complications

7. Sepsis

8. Submersion injuries (i.e. near drowning)

9. Hyperthermia and hypothermia

10. Toxin and drug exposure



II. Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%)

A. Advocacy/Moral Agency

B. Caring Practices

C. Response to Diversity

D. Facilitation of Learning

E. Collaboration

F. Systems Thinking

G. Clinical Inquiry



CLINICAL JUDGMENT

General

• Manage patients receiving:

o continuous sedation

o extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

o nonpharmacologic interventions

o pharmacologic interventions

o intra-procedural and post-procedural care

o post-operative care

o vascular access

• Conduct physical exam of critically ill or injured patients

• Conduct psychosocial exam of critically ill or injured patients

• Evaluate diagnostic test results and laboratory values

• Manage patients during intrahospital transport

• Manage patients undergoing procedural sedation

• Manage patients with temperature monitoring and regulation devices

• Provide family-centered care Cardiovascular

• Manage patients requiring:

o arterial catheterization (e.g., arterial line)

o cardiac catheterization

o cardioversion

o CVP monitoring

o defibrillation

o epicardial pacing

o near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)

o umbilical catheterization (e.g., UVC, UAC)

• Manage patients with:

• cardiac dysrhythmias

• hemodynamic instability Respiratory

• Manage patients requiring:

o artificial airways (e.g., endotracheal tubes, tracheotomy)

o assistance with airway clearance chest tubes

o high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)

o mechanical ventilation

o noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (e.g., CPAP, nasal IMV, high-flow nasal cannula)

o prone positioning

o respiratory monitoring devices (e.g., SpO2, SVO2, EtCO2)

o therapeutic gases (e.g., oxygen, nitric oxide, heliox, CO2)

o thoracentesis

Hematology and Immunology

• Manage patients receiving:

o plasmapheresis, exchange transfusion or leukocyte depletion

o transfusion

Neurological

• Conduct pain exam of critically ill or injured patients

• Manage patients with seizure activity

• Provide end-of-life and palliative care

• Manage patients requiring:

o neurologic monitoring devices and drains (e.g., ICP, ventricular drains, grids)

o spinal immobilization Integumentary

• Manage patients requiring wound prevention and/or treatment (e.g., wound VACs, pressure reduction surfaces, fecal management devices, IV infiltrate treatment)

Gastrointestinal

• Manage patients with inadequate nutrition and fluid intake (e.g., chewing and swallowing difficulties, alterations in hunger and thirst, inability to self-feed)

• Manage patients receiving:

o enteral and parenteral nutrition

o GI drains

o intra-abdominal pressure monitoring Renal and Genitourinary

• Manage patients requiring:

o electrolyte replacement

o renal replacement therapies (e.g., hemodialysis, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis)

Multisystem

• Manage patients requiring progressive mobility

Behavioral and Psychosocial

• Conduct behavioral exam of critically ill or injured patients (e.g., delirium, withdrawal)

• Manage patients requiring behavioral and mental health interventions

• Respond to behavioral emergencies (e.g., nonviolent crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques)



I. CLINICAL JUDGMENT (80%)

A. Cardiovascular (5%)

1. Acute pulmonary edema

2. Cardiac surgery (e.g., congenital defects, patent ductus arteriosus)

3. Dysrhythmias

4. Heart failure

5. Hypovolemic shock

6. Structural heart defects (acquired and congenital, including valvular disease)



B. Respiratory (21%)

1. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

2. Acute respiratory failure

3. Acute respiratory infection (e.g., pneumonia)

4. Air-leak syndromes

5. Apnea of prematurity

6. Aspiration

7. Chronic conditions (e.g., chronic lung disease/bronchopulmonary dysplasia)

8. Congenital anomalies (e.g., diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula, choanal atresia, tracheomalacia, tracheal stenosis)

9. Failure to wean from mechanical ventilation

10. Meconium aspiration syndrome

11. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)

12. Pulmonary hemorrhage

13. Pulmonary hypertension

14. Respiratory distress (RDS)

15. Thoracic surgery

16. Transient tachypnea of the newborn



C. Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary (27%)

1. Endocrine

a. Adrenal insufficiency

b. Hyperbilirubinemia

c. Hyperglycemia

d. Hypoglycemia

e. Inborn errors of metabolism

2. Hematology and Immunology

a. Anemia

b. Coagulopathies (e.g., ITP, DIC)

c. Immune deficiencies

d. Leukopenia

e. Polycythemia

f. Rh incompatibilities, ABO incompatibilities, hydrops fetalis

g. Thrombocytopenia

3. Gastrointestinal

a. Bowel infarction/obstruction/perforation (e.g., mesenteric ischemia, adhesions)

b. Feeding intolerance

c. Gastroesophageal reflux

d. GI abnormalities (e.g., omphalocele, gastroschisis, volvulus, imperforate anus, Hirshsprung disease, malrotation, intussusception, hernias)

e. GI surgeries

f. Hepatic failure (e.g., biliary atresia, portal hypertension, esophageal varices)

g. Malnutrition and malabsorption

h. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

i. Pyloric stenosis

4. Renal and Genitourinary

a. Acute kidney injury (AKI)

b. Chronic kidney disease

c. Congenital genitourinary conditions (e.g., hypospadias, polycystic kidney disease, hydronephrosis, bladder exstrophy)

d. Genitourinary surgery

e. Infections

f. Life-threatening electrolyte imbalances

5. Integumentary

a. Congenital abnormalities (e.g., epidermolysis bullosa, skin tags)

b. IV infiltration

c. Pressure injury/ulcer (e.g., device, incontinence, immobility)

d. Wounds:

i. non-surgical

ii. surgical



D. Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial (13%)

1. Musculoskeletal

a. Congenital or acquired musculoskeletal conditions

b. Osteopenia

2. Neurological

a. Agitation

b. Congenital neurological abnormalities (e.g., AV malformation, myelomeningocele, encephalocele)

c. Encephalopathy

d. Head trauma (e.g., forceps and/or vacuum injury)

e. Hemorrhage:

i. intracranial (ICH)

ii. intraventricular (IVH)

f. Hydrocephalus

g. Ischemic insult (e.g., stroke, periventricular leukomalacia)

h. Neurologic infectious disease (e.g., viral, bacterial, fungal)

i. Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., spinal muscular atrophy)

j. Neurosurgery

k. Pain (acute, chronic)

l. Seizure disorders

m. Sensory impairment (e.g., retinopathy of prematurity, hearing impairment, visual impairment)

n. Stress (e.g., noise, overstimulation, sleep disturbances)

o. Traumatic brain injury (e.g., epidural, subdural, concussion, physical abuse)

3. Behavioral and Psychosocial

a. Abuse and neglect

b. Families in crisis (e.g., stress, grief, lack of coping)



E. Multisystem (14%)

1. Birth injuries (e.g., hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, brachial plexus injury, lacerations)

2. Developmental delays

3. Failure to thrive

4. Healthcare-associated conditions (e.g., VAE, CAUTI, CLABSI)

5. Hypotension

6. Infectious diseases (e.g., influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, multidrugresistant organisms)

7. Life-threatening maternal/fetal complications (e.g., eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, maternal-fetal transfusion, placental
abruption, placenta previa)
8. Low birth weight/prematurity

9. Sepsis

10. Terminal conditions (e.g., end-of-life, palliative care)

11. Thermoregulation

12. Toxin/drug exposure (e.g., neonatal abstinence syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, maternal or iatrogenic).



II. Professional Caring & Ethical Practice (20%)

A. Advocacy/Moral Agency

B. Caring Practices

C. Response to Diversity

D. Facilitation of Learning

E. Collaboration

F. Systems Thinking

G. Clinical Inquiry



CLINICAL JUDGMENT

General

• Assess pain considering patients gestational age

• Follow protocol for newborn car seat testing, hearing and congenital heart disease screening

• Follow protocol for feeding and supplementation

• Identify and monitor normal and abnormal diagnostic test results

• Implement interventions to keep neonates safe (e.g., transponder use, safe sleep)

• Manage monitor alarms based on protocol and change in patient condition

• Manage patients receiving complementary alternative medicine and/or nonpharmacologic interventions

• Manage patients receiving medications (e.g., safe administration, monitoring, polypharmacy)

• Monitor patients and follow protocols for pre- and postoperative care

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring, central venous access

• Recognize normal and abnormal:

o developmental exam findings and provide developmentally appropriate care

o family psychosocial exam findings

o physical exam findings

• Recognize signs and symptoms of emergencies, initiate interventions, and seek assistance as needed

Cardiovascular

• Apply leads for cardiac monitoring

• Identify, interpret and monitor cardiac rhythms

• Monitor hemodynamic status and recognize signs and symptoms of hemodynamic instability

• Recognize early signs of decreased cardiac output

• Recognize normal fetal circulation and transition to extra-uterine life

Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o 12-lead ECG

o arterial catheter

o cardioversion

o invasive hemodynamic monitoring Respiratory

• Interpret blood gas results

• Manage medications and monitor patients requiring rapid sequence intubation (RSI)

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients with, tracheostomy

• Recognize indications for, and manage patients requiring:

o assisted ventilation

o bronchoscopy

o chest tubes

o endotracheal tubes

o non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (e.g., bilevel positive airway pressure, CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)

o oxygen therapy delivery device

o prone positioning (lateral rotation therapy)

o rescue airways (e.g., laryngeal mask airway [LMA])

o respiratory monitoring devices (e.g., SpO2, EtCO2) and report values

o therapeutic gases (e.g., oxygen, nitric oxide, heliox, CO2)

o thoracentesis

Hematology and Immunology

• Manage patients receiving transfusion of blood products

• Monitor and manage patients with bleeding disorders

• Monitor patients and follow protocols:

o pre-, intra-, post-intervention (e.g., exchange transfusion)

o related to blood conservation

Neurological

• Manage patients with congenital neurological abnormalities