A registered nurse (RN) is seeking certification in a specialty ...

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A registered nurse (RN) is seeking certification in a specialty area. To obtain this certification, which of the following will he have to complete?
 
  a. An examination and minimal practice requirements
  b. A general examination, given to all nurses seeking certification
  c. A graduate degree in nursing
  d. A request for provincial approval

Question 2

The nurse is using Bowlby's phases of mourning as a framework for assessing the client's response to the traumatic loss of her leg. During the yearning and searching phase, how does the nurse anticipate the client may respond?
 
  a. Crying off and on
  b. Becoming angry at the nurse
  c. Acting stunned by the loss
  d. Discussing the change in role that will occur

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Answer to Question 1

A
Set minimum practice requirements are based on the certification the nurse is seeking. After passing the initial examination, the nurse maintains certification through ongoing continuing ed-ucation and clinical or administrative practice.
A specialized examination is given according to the specific area of nursing practice in which certification is being sought.
A master's degree in nursing is not required for certification in a specialty area.
Individual provinces do not grant certification by request. Certification in a specialty area re-quires passing the examination for certification in that area and meeting minimal practice re-quirements.

Answer to Question 2

A
During the yearning and searching phase of Bowlby's phases of mourning, the nurse antici-pates that the client may have outbursts of tearful sobbing and acute distress.
During Bowlby's disorganization and despair phase of mourning, the nurse anticipates that the client may express anger at anyone who might be responsible, including the nurse.
During the numbing phase of Bowlby's phases of mourning, the nurse anticipates that the cli-ent may act stunned by the loss.
During the reorganization phase of Bowlby's phases of mourning, the nurse anticipates that the client may discuss the change in role that will occur.