NURSING MS C157/Consultative change C157 Practice Exam 2021

Which statement best describes why graduate-level academic preparation is important for nurses to have? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER The dynamic and complex nature of healthcare requires expanded knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice. The reimbursement formulae in the Affordable Care Act in the United States require nurses to be prepared at the graduate level. The patients and their caregivers have an expectation that their nursing care is provided by nurses holding master's degrees. The profession of nursing is implementing requirements that nurses hold graduate degrees for licensure and practice in nursing. 2. What is the primary reason for the need of national standards that describe the roles and responsibilities of the master's-prepared nurse? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER To provide a framework for developing the skills and competencies required by master's-prepared nurses To ensure that master's-prepared nurses receive the same educational experience and preparation To guide the development of nurse practice acts and regulatory requirements for practice To demonstrate to the public that nurses possess unique professional knowledge and skills 3. How can a master's-prepared nurse best demonstrate respect for the various views that members of the healthcare team may have? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Seek to understand the perspectives of all team members Act as the primary advocate for the patient's preferences Avoid conflict by deferring to the team leader whenever possible Articulate nursing ideas and perspectives clearly and concisely 4. When working with an inter-professional team, what should the nurse do if the nurse is not certain that the assignment is consistent with the nurse's personal values?