K1 Knowledge of the components of a physician's order
K2 Knowledge of the use of flagging a chart for indicating there are orders to be transcribed
K3 Knowledge of the need to frequently check charts for new orders
K4 Knowledge of the procedures for the transcription of orders
K5 Knowledge of prioritization of medical conditions or situations
K6 Knowledge of the definition of terms regarding priorities
K7 Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
K8 Knowledge of the methods used in problem identification
K9 Knowledge of the roles and functions of the health care staff
K10 Knowledge of the basic medical terminology
K11 Knowledge of basic medical symbols
K12 Knowledge of basic medical abbreviations
K13 Knowledge of how to handle stat orders
K14 Knowledge of the proper response time for processing stat orders
K15 Knowledge of the purpose of documentation
K16 Knowledge of placement of forms and reports in a chart
K17 Knowledge of times for diagnostic tests and medication deliveries
K18 Knowledge of how to handle routine orders
K19 Knowledge of the proper response time for processing orders
K20 Knowledge of the procedures used to process orders that are outside routine time frames
K21 Knowledge of the operating hours of ancillary departments
K22 Knowledge of the procedures to follow to obtain services from ancillary departments
K23 Knowledge of procedures used to order services, diagnostics, and medications
K24 Knowledge of military time conversions
K25 Knowledge of the names and functions of ancillary departments
K26 Knowledge of the various methods used to communicate orders
K27 Knowledge of documentation methods
K28 Knowledge of medical staff privileges
K29 Knowledge of when to use references
K30 Knowledge of routine times diagnostic tests are performed
K31 Knowledge of how to use references
K32 Knowledge of the location of standard chart forms in the patient record
K33 Knowledge of the methods used to enter into and retrieve information from the order entry system
K34 Knowledge of basic computer terminology
K35 Knowledge of the types of medical equipment
K36 Knowledge of pertinent information needed prior to admission
K37 Knowledge of the use of telephone equipment
K38 Knowledge of the techniques used in telephone communication
K39 Knowledge of the purpose of different forms
K40 Knowledge of basic diagnostic terms
K41 Knowledge of the methods used to obtain blood and blood products
K42 Knowledge of the equivalencies between apothecary and metric dosages
K43 Knowledge of dosages of common medications
K44 Knowledge of the components of the kardex
K45 Knowledge of the components of a medication administration record
K46 Knowledge of the components of a medication order
K47 Knowledge of generic and trade names for common medications
K48 Knowledge of the classifications of medications
K49 Knowledge of procedures for renewal of medication orders
K50 Knowledge of policies and procedures for amount of stock to be kept on the unit
K51 Knowledge of policies and procedures for ordering replacement stock
K52 Knowledge of policies and procedures for proper and safe storage of unit supplies and equipment
K53 Knowledge of policies and procedures for maintenance and repair of equipment
K54 Knowledge of procedures for proper and safe storage of medications
K55 Knowledge of facility's policies regarding transporting and handling of medications
K56 Knowledge of safe and unsafe work conditions
K57 Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures
K58 Knowledge of the policies and procedures used to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors on the unit
K59 Knowledge of professional demeanor
K60 Knowledge of the effects of power outages on telephone use
K61 Knowledge of the methods used to respond to emergency telephone calls
K62 Knowledge of the use of the patient intercom system
K63 Knowledge of the techniques used in intercom communication
K64 Knowledge of patient placement procedures
K65 Knowledge of the circumstances under which the intercom should be used
K66 Knowledge of the definition of confidentiality
K67 Knowledge of patient's rights
K68 Knowledge of circumstances that constitute breaches of confidentiality
K69 Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
K70 Knowledge of the standards of practice and code of ethics for unit coordinating
K71 Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
K72 Knowledge of the components of a patient census log
K73 Knowledge of the purpose of a census log
K74 Knowledge of the classifications of patient acuity
K75 Knowledge of the purposes of compiling patient and unit statistics
K76 Knowledge of the tools used to determine patient acuity
K77 Knowledge of the purpose of chart maintenance
K78 Knowledge of procedures for maintaining charts
K79 Knowledge of the methods used to organize information
K80 Knowledge of the methods used to place forms and reports in a logical order
K81 Knowledge of the methods used to stamp, label, or identify the patient's chart
K82 Knowledge of the proper use of office equipment
K83 Knowledge of the function of the patient census board
K84 Knowledge of bed assignment methods
K85 Knowledge of normal and abnormal values for common diagnostic tests
K86 Knowledge of the policies and procedures for discontinuing all preoperative orders postoperatively
K87 Knowledge of the importance of discontinuing all preoperative orders postoperatively
K88 Knowledge of the process used to transcribe orders for transfusion of blood and blood products
K89 Knowledge of the process used to transcribe orders for total parenteral nutrition/hyperalimentation
K90 Knowledge of quality assurance policies and procedures
K91 Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding emergency and disaster plans
K92 Knowledge of the procedures for cardiac monitoring
K93 Knowledge of the procedures for posting informational materials
K94 Knowledge of policies and procedures for orienting new personnel
K95 Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate the competency of orientees
K96 Knowledge of the methods used to ensure unit's accountability regarding patient charges
K97 Knowledge of the methods used to indicate the services and supplies used by each patient
K98 Knowledge of services provided by outside vendors and agencies
K99 Knowledge of the unit coordinator's responsibility to participate in job-related training
K100 Knowledge of the importance of keeping abreast of job-related changes
K101 Knowledge of the different types of diagnostic tests
K102 Knowledge of the procedures to obtain services and supplies from outside sources
K103 Knowledge of patient chart locations on the unit
K104 Knowledge of routes of common medications
K105 Knowledge of stop dates of common medications
K106 Knowledge of chain of communication for clarification of orders
K107 Knowledge of conflicting patient conditions and procedures
K108 Knowledge of the location of general information on the kardex
K109 Knowledge of the term "critical pathway"
K110 Knowledge of general diagnoses and pathways
K111 Knowledge of coordination of services from multiple ancillary departments
K112 Knowledge of the definition of stop dates
K113 Knowledge of the use of paging system
K114 Knowledge of information retrieval system
K115 Knowledge of the purpose of processing patient charges
K116 Knowledge of the policies and procedures for processing patient charges
K117 Knowledge of pertinent information to request services from ancillary departments
K118 Knowledge of reviewing standing orders
K119 Knowledge of pertinent information to schedule follow-up appointments
K120 Knowledge of pertinent information necessary to maintain patient census log
K121 Knowledge of pertinent information necessary to maintain patient census board
K122 Knowledge of pertinent information when preparing a surgical chart
K123 Knowledge of pertinent information to process postoperative chart
K124 Knowledge of pertinent information to participate in emergency and disaster plans
K125 Knowledge of pertinent information to participate in arrest situations
K126 Knowledge of pertinent information used to orient new staff members
K127 Knowledge of pertinent information in diagnostic test results
K128 Knowledge of pertinent information that needs to be communicated to patients, staff, and visitors
K129 Knowledge of universal precautions
* Valid through January 31, 2005. The revised certification exam content will be implemented February 1, 2005. Click here for the revised content outline.