TEST BANK: MATERNAL AND CHILD NURSING CARE, 5TH EDITION,BY LONDON

Chapter 1 Contemporary Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Nursing 1) A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which statement best illustrates an advanced practice nursing role? 1. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetric unit 2. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother–baby unit 3. A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) 4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for this nurse’s expertise in caring for high-risk infants Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetric unit or one who is a circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) is defined as a professional nurse, and has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the licensure examination. 2. A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother–baby unit might have the qualifications for an advanced practice nursing staff but is not working in that capacity. 3. A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetric unit or one who is a circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean sections) is defined as a professional nurse, and has graduated from an accredited program in nursing and completed the licensure examination. 4. A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for expertise in caring for highrisk infants would illustrate an advanced practice nursing role. This nurse has specialized knowledge and competence in a specific clinical area, and is master’s-prepared. Page Ref: 3 Cognitive Level: Remembering Client Need/Sub: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Management of Care Standards: QSEN Competencies: II.B.4. Function competently within own scope of practice as a member of the health care team │AACN Essential Competencies: VI.1. 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; Knowledge; Scope of practice, roles, and responsibilities of health care team members, including overlaps │Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment Learning Outcome: 1.1 Identify the nursing roles available to maternal-newborn and pediatric nurses. MNL Learning Outcome: 1.1.2. Explore the role of the nurse in maternity care delivery. 2) What is the major focus of the nurse practitioner (NP)? 1. Leadership 2. Tertiary prevention 3. Physical and psychosocial clinical assessment 4. Independent care of the high-risk, pregnant client Answer: 3