Test Bank for Maternal & Child Nursing Care 4th Edition by Marcia L. London, Patricia W. Ladewig, Michele C. Davidson, Jane W. Ball , Ruth C. Bindler, and Kay J. Cowen
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Maternal & Child Nursing Care 4th Edition by Marcia L. London, Patricia W. Ladewig, Michele C. Davidson, Jane W. Ball , Ruth C. Bindler, and Kay J. Cowen
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Maternal & Child Nursing Care 4th Edition by Marcia L. London, Patricia W. Ladewig, Michele C. Davidson, Jane W. Ball , Ruth C. Bindler, and Kay J. Cowen


Question Stem
A nurse is examining different nursing roles. Which of the following best illustrates an advanced practice nursing
role?
Stimulus
Answer
Choice 1 A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit
A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit or one who is
Rationale 1
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.
Answer 1 false
Choice 2 A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother—baby unit
A clinical nurse specialist working as a staff nurse on a mother—baby unit
Rationale 2 might have the qualifications for an advanced practice nursing staff but is not
working in that capacity.
Answer 2 false
A registered nurse who is the circulating nurse at surgical deliveries (cesarean
sections)
A registered nurse who is the manager of a large obstetrical unit or one who is
Rationale 3
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.
Answer 3 false
A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for her expertise in
caring for high-risk infants
A clinical nurse specialist with whom other nurses consult for expertise in
Rationale 4
caring for high-risk 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.
Answer 4 true


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