Fundamentals of Nursing Crosswalk with NCLEX-PN 2011 Test Plan NCLEX-PN 2011 Test Plan Fundamentals of Nursing (160 hours) All content categories and subcategories reflect client needs across the life span in a variety of settings. Related content includes, but is not limited the categories as listed. NOTE: The NCLEX-PN 2011 Test Plan contains very specific descriptions for each category below. The specific descriptions were compared to module objectives. 1 – Skills for Wound Care; 2 – Respiratory Care Skills; 3 – Digestive Care Skills (Upper); 4 – Digestive Care Skills (Lower/Bowel Elimination); 5 – Basic Nutrition; 6 – Urinary Care Skills; 7 – Skills for Applying Heat and Cold; 8 – Mobility; 9 – Plan of Care; 10 – Skills for Admitting, Transferring and Discharging Patients; 11 – Documentation Skills; 12 – Assessment Skills; 13 – Therapeutic Procedures and Surgery; 14 – Skills for Care of the Dying Patient; 15 – Skills for Patients Experiencing Grief and Loss; 16 – Skills for Managing Pain; 17 – Skills for Geriatric Care; 18 – Phlebotomy Skills NOTE: This crosswalk will provide letter of first name of the course, module number and objective number from that module, ex: F1.3 would denote Fundamentals, Module 1, Objective 3 **Objectives F12.8; F5.1; F4.10 are included in this document, however these will be reworded when curriculum is updated Safe and Effective Care Environment The LPN/VN provides nursing care that contributes to the enhancement of the health care delivery setting and protects clients and health care personnel. Coordinated Care – The LPN/VN collaborates with health care team members to facilitate effective client care.
Self-care Self-care Determine client ability and support for performing (e.g., feeding, dressing, hygiene) F12.11.c. Identify individual consideration related to assessment of the following: Language barriers Consider client self care needs before contributing to changes in plan of care Monitor client ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., using telephone, shopping, preparing meals) Psychosocial Integrity The LPN/VN provides care that assists with promotion and support of the emotional, mental and social well-being of clients. Psychosocial Integrity The LPN/VN provides care that assists with promotion and support of the emotional, mental and social well-being of clients. Abuse/Neglect Abuse/Neglect Identify client risk factors for abusing or neglecting others Identify signs and symptoms of physical, psychological or financial abuse in client (e.g., family involvement, inadequate weight gain, poor hygiene) Recognize risk factors for domestic, child and/or elder abuse/neglect and sexual abuse Provide safe environment for abused/neglected client Provide emotional support to client who experienced abuse or neglect Reinforce client teaching on coping strategies to prevent abuse or neglect Evaluate client response to interventions
Dosage Calculations Dosage Calculations Perform calculations needed for medication administration* Use clinical decision making when calculating doses Expected Actions/Outcomes Expected Actions/Outcomes Identify client expected response to medication Use resources to check on purposes and actions of pharmacological agents Apply knowledge of pathophysiology when addressing client pharmacological agents Monitor client use of medications over time (e.g., prescription, over-the-counter, home remedies) Reinforce education to client regarding medications* Reinforce client teaching on actions and therapeutic effects of medications and pharmacological interactions Evaluate client response to medication*