TEST SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications include the number of examination questions in each content area, and can be used to guide your examination preparation.

Please note that questions related to operative orthopaedics will appear in all areas of the exam as relevant to the disorder.

Nurse Practitioner

Condition

Degenerative Disorders (48)

Orthopaedic Trauma (27)

Sports Injuries (20)

Inflammatory Disorders (12)

Metabolic Bone Disorders (11)

Pediatric/Congenital (7)

Musculoskeletal Tumors (5)

Neuromuscular (5)

Task

Clinician/Practitioner (85-95)

Educator (13-23)

Manager (3-9)

Consultant (11-19)

Researcher (3-9)

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Condition

Degenerative Disorders (50)

Orthopaedic Trauma (39)

Sports Injuries (10)

Inflammatory Disorders (12)

Metabolic Bone Disorders (9)

Pediatric/Congenital (5)

Musculoskeletal Tumors (5)

Neuromuscular (5)

Task

Clinician/Practitioner (35-45)

Educator (42-52)

Manager (4-10)

Consultant (29-39)

Researcher (4-10)