ANVP Exam Blueprint

Diagnosis, Treatment and Stabilization

50% of Exam; 100 Questions

• Clinical Localization (20% of Content)
• Neuroimaging Interpretation (20% of Content)
• Reperfusion Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke (40% of Content)
• Intra-Arterial Treatment of Ischemic Stroke (10% of Content)
• Medical Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke (10% of Content)
• Intra-Arterial and Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhagic Stroke (5% of Content)
• Airway and Ventilation Management (2.5% of Content)
• Hemodynamic Assessment and Management (2.5% of Content)

Pathogenic Mechanism and Secondary Prevention

30% of Exam; 60 Questions

• Ischemic Stroke Mechanisms by TOAST Classification (15% of Content)
• Transient Ischemic Attack: Diagnosis, Risk, Management (5% of Content)
• Selection of Medical Management (70% of Content)
  1. Antiplatelet Agents
  2. Anticoagulation
  3. Statins
  4. Antihypertensive Agents
  5. Smoking Cessation Aids
  6. Glycemic Control
• Management Decision Making in Extracranial Arterial Disease (10% of Content)

Complication Avoidance

Complication Avoidance in Acute and Sub-Acute Stroke Patients
10% of Exam; 20 Questions

• Venous Thromboembolism (45% of Content)
• Aspiration Pneumonia (40% of Content)
• Mobility and Functional Status (5% of Content)
• Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (5% of Content)
• Urinary Tract Infection (5% of Content)

Advanced Practice Concepts

5% of Exam; 10 Questions

• Optimizing Emergency Systems of Care (20% of Content)
• Interpretation and Application of Evidence in Clinical Decision Making (40% of Content)
• Outcomes Measurement and Management for Quality Improvement (20% of Content)
• Systems Leadership and Change Management (20% of Content)

Stroke Pathophysiology

5% of Exam; 10 Questions

• Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Subtypes (20% of Content)
• Key Epidemiologic Findings (20% of Content)
• Risk Factor Contribution to Primary Prevention (60% of Content)