Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NRS 320

Breyer State University

FACULTY: Dominick L. Flarey, Ph.D, MBA, RN,CS, CNAA, FACHE

SYLLABUS

EXAM OVERVIEW: This examination focuses on health and nursing assessment of all age groups and stages of development. It is a comprehensive examination with emphasis on health history taking and complete physical assessment/examination. A suggested text is provided for review. The review text includes case studies to allow the student to better review the materials and prepare for the examination. All body systems are detailed in this examination. The examination also covers history and physical assessment of special patient populations.

TYPE OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains objective- type questions, including multiple choice and true/false.

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: This examination contains 200 questions.

TEXTBOOK: The recommended text for reviewing for the examination is:

Book 1: Health Assessment & Physical Examination (second edition) by Mary Ellen Zator Estes. New York; Thompson Learning, A division of Delmar Publishing. 2002. ISBN # 1401872069.

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CREDIT HOURS: This competency examination is worth seven semester hours of college credits for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

PASSING SCORE: You must achieve at least a 70% score to pass this examination.

GRADING SCALE: The grading scale for this competency examination is:

90%-100%   = A
89%-80%     = B
79%-70%     = “PASS”
Below-70%   = Fail

TIME LIMIT & ADMINISTRATION OF EXAM: You will have four hours to complete this examination. The examination is taken online at the university web site.

EXAM RE-TAKES: If a score of 70% is not achieved on the examination, you will have an opportunity to complete independent study course work to receive credits.

ABSTRACT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT

1). Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process.
2). The Patient Interview.
3). Developmental Assessment.
4). Cultural Assessment.
5). Spiritual Assessment.
6). Nutritional Assessment.
7). Physical Assessment Techniques.
8). General Survey & Vital Signs.
9). Skin, Hair, & Nails.
10). Head, Neck & Regional Lymphatics.
11). Eyes.
12). Ears, Nose, Mouth & Throat.
13). Breasts & Regional Nodes.
14). Thorax & Lungs.
15). Heart & Peripheral Vasculature.
16). Abdomen.
17). Musculoskeletal System.
18). Mental Status & Neurological Techniques.
19). Female Genitalia.
20). Male Genitalia.
21). Anus, Rectum & Prostrate.
22). Pregnant Patient.
23). Pediatric Patient.
24). The Complete Health History & Physical Examination.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the exam please contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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