Understanding the exact breakdown of the NNCC Certified Dialysis LPN/LVN test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NNCC Certified Dialysis LPN/LVN has 150 multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NNCC Certified Dialysis LPN/LVN Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Perform clinical interventions appropriate for the pathologic processes and complications that occur with kidney disease and/or hemodialysis. | 25% | 19 |
| Fulfill role responsibilities to assure optimal patient outcomes in hemodialysis (e.g., quality improvement, confidentiality, precepting staff, reinforcing patient/family teaching). | 18% | 14 |
| Apply physiologic and technical principles of hemodialysis. | 17% | 13 |
| Recognize pathologic processes and complications that occur with kidney disease and/or hemodialysis. | 15% | 11 |
| Select appropriate actions when administering medication to patients receiving hemodialysis. | 15% | 11 |
| Apply principles of infection control in hemodialysis. | 10% | 8 |
| Cognitive Level & Percent of Test Questions | ||
| Knowledge |
5% | 4 |
| Comprehension |
20% | 15 |
| Analysis & Application |
75% | 56 |