Weights for Blueprint Categories

Content Area	% of Test
A.  Renal Failure Concepts	30%
B.  Hemodialysis	50%
C.  Peritoneal Dialysis	16%
D.  Transplant	4%

Objectives

1. Recognize pathologic processes and complications that occur in renal failure and/or treatment modalities. (22%)
   
   
2. Select interventions appropriate to the pathologic processes and complications that occur in renal failure and/or treatment modalities. (19%)
   
   
3. Apply physiologic and technical principles of renal replacement therapies. (22%)
   
   
4. Select appropriate teaching/learning strategies to educate client, family, other health professionals, and the public. (6%)
   
   
5. Select appropriate actions in administering medication(s) to the patient being treated for renal failure. (12%)
   
   
6. Recognize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to promote optimum functioning. (2%)
   
   
7. Select interventions appropriate to the psychological and socio-cultural effects of renal failure. (3%)
   
   
8. Apply principles of infection control. (12%)
   
   
9. Recognize the importance of professional nursing practice in promoting patient outcomes (e.g., consultation, staff development, quality improvements and research). (2%)

Adopted June 2000