,
,
, 4) A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which example best illustrates an advanced practice
nursing role?
A) A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit
B) A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse during surgical deliveries (cesarean sections)
C) A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-baby unit
D) A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk
infants
Answer: D
Explanation: A) A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit is a professional
nurse who has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the licensure
examination.
B) A registered nurse who is a circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) is a
professional nurse who has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the
licensure examination.
C) A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-baby unit might have the
qualifications for an advanced practice nursing staff member but is not working in that capacity.
D) A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for expertise in caring for high-risk
infants is working in an advanced practice nursing role. This nurse has specialized knowledge and
competence in a specific clinical area, and is master's prepared.
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Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Standards: QSEN Competencies: II.A.2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of healthcare team
members. | AACN Essentials Competencies: VI. 6. Compare/contrast the roles and perspectives of the
nursing profession with other care professionals on the healthcare team (i.e. scope of discipline,
education, and licensure requirements). | NLN Competencies: Teamwork: Scope of practice, roles, and
responsibilities of health care team members, including overlaps. | Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
Nursing Process: Assessment.
Learning Outcome: 2 Compare the nursing roles available to the maternal-newborn nurse.
MNL LO: Recognize contemporary issues related to care of the childbearing family.
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,
, 4) A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which example best illustrates an advanced practice
nursing role?
A) A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit
B) A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse during surgical deliveries (cesarean sections)
C) A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-baby unit
D) A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in caring for high-risk
infants
Answer: D
Explanation: A) A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit is a professional
nurse who has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the licensure
examination.
B) A registered nurse who is a circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) is a
professional nurse who has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the
licensure examination.
C) A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother-baby unit might have the
qualifications for an advanced practice nursing staff member but is not working in that capacity.
D) A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for expertise in caring for high-risk
infants is working in an advanced practice nursing role. This nurse has specialized knowledge and
competence in a specific clinical area, and is master's prepared.
Page Ref: 5
Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Standards: QSEN Competencies: II.A.2. Describe scopes of practice and roles of healthcare team
members. | AACN Essentials Competencies: VI. 6. Compare/contrast the roles and perspectives of the
nursing profession with other care professionals on the healthcare team (i.e. scope of discipline,
education, and licensure requirements). | NLN Competencies: Teamwork: Scope of practice, roles, and
responsibilities of health care team members, including overlaps. | Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
Nursing Process: Assessment.
Learning Outcome: 2 Compare the nursing roles available to the maternal-newborn nurse.
MNL LO: Recognize contemporary issues related to care of the childbearing family.
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