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There are 175 questions on this examination. Of these, 150 are scored questions and 25 are nonscored pretest questions. Questions are pre-tested to determine how well they perform before they are used in the scored portion of the examination.
The pre-test questions cannot be distinguished from those that will be scored, so it is important that a candidate answer all questions. However, a candidate's score is based solely on the 150 scored questions. Performance on pre-test questions does not affect a candidate's score.
| Category Domains of Practice |
No. of Questions |
Percent |
I. Pathophysiology of pain
|
18
|
12%
|
II. Pain Assessment
|
43
|
29%
|
III. Interventions
|
24 |
16% |
IV. Side Effects
|
17
|
11%
|
V. Patient/Family Education and Counseling
|
17
|
|
| VI. Collaborative/ Institutional Issues |
31 |
21% |
| Totals |
150
|
100% |
To view the full content outline, visit ANCC at:
http://www.nursecredentialing.org/cert/TCOs/PainMgmt56TCO.html
Please note: ANCC may change the content outline at any time. To be certain you are getting the most up-to-date information please be sure to visit the ANCC website. |
