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| Cardiovascular (Clinical Judgment) | Acute coronary syndromes: NSTEMI, STEMI, unstable angina, Acute inflammatory disease: myocarditis, endocarditis, pericarditis, Aneurysms, Cardiac surgery and post-ICU progressive care. About 20% of the exam. |
| Respiratory / Pulmonary (Clinical Judgment) | Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Severe asthma exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, Minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS) and major thoracic surgery. About 14% of the exam. |
| Endocrine (Clinical Judgment) | Diabetes mellitus management in the acutely ill patient, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. About 6% of the exam. |
| Hematology / Immunology / Oncology (Clinical Judgment) | Anemia evaluation and management, Medication-induced coagulopathies, Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, Autoimmune disorders: lupus, Guillain-Barre syndrome, ALS, multiple sclerosis. About 3% of the exam. |
| Neurology (Clinical Judgment) | Encephalopathy: hypoxic-ischemic, metabolic, infectious, hepatic, Seizure disorders and status epilepticus, Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, Traumatic brain injury. About 7% of the exam. |
| Gastrointestinal (Clinical Judgment) | GI motility disorders: obstruction, ileus, diabetic gastroparesis, Upper and lower GI bleed, GI infections including C. difficile, GI surgeries: resections, esophagogastrostomy. About 7% of the exam. |
| Renal (Clinical Judgment) | Acute kidney injury, Chronic kidney disease, Electrolyte imbalances, End-stage renal disease. About 4% of the exam. |
| Musculoskeletal (Clinical Judgment) | Functional issues: immobility, falls, gait disorders, Compartment syndrome recognition and management, Mobility, early ambulation, and deconditioning prevention, Fracture and orthopedic post-op progressive care. About 2% of the exam. |
| Multisystem (Clinical Judgment) | End-of-life care, Healthcare-acquired infections: CAUTI, CLABSI, surgical site infection, hospital-acquired pneumonia, Infectious diseases: influenza, multi-drug resistant organisms, Acute and chronic pain assessment and management. About 15% of the exam. |
| Behavioral / Psychosocial (Clinical Judgment) | Disruptive behaviors, aggression, and workplace violence, Anxiety in the acutely ill patient, Depression, Substance use disorder. About 3% of the exam. |
| Advocacy / Caring Practices / Diversity / Facilitation of Learning (Professional Caring & Ethical Practice) | Advocacy and moral agency on behalf of patient and family, Ethical decision-making and ANA Code of Ethics applied principles, Caring practices and vigilance, Patient and family-centered care. About 11% of the exam. |
| Collaboration / Systems Thinking / Clinical Inquiry (Professional Caring & Ethical Practice) | Intra- and interprofessional collaboration toward patient/family goals, Interdisciplinary communication and handoff/SBAR, Systems thinking and management of environmental/system resources, Care transitions and continuity across the acuity continuum. About 9% of the exam. |
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