In the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, which one of ...

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In the ANA Standards of Professional Performance, which one of the following is a specific measurement criterion for The nurse's decisions and actions on behalf of clients are determined in an ethical manner?
 
  1. Acts as client advocate
  2. Participates in the collection of client data
  3. Seeks experiences to maintain clinical skills
  4. Consults with appropriate health care providers

Question 2

To obtain a certification in a specialty area, the nurse will have to complete:
 
  1. A request for state approval
  2. A graduate degree in nursing
  3. An examination and the minimum practice requirements
  4. A general examination given to all nurses seeking certification

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
As a client advocate, the nurse protects the client's human and legal rights and provides assis-tance in asserting those rights if the need arises. Performing in the role of patient advocate fulfills a measurement criterion for the professional performance standard of ethics.
Participating in data collection is a measurement criterion for the professional performance standard of quality of practice.
The nurse who seeks experiences to maintain clinical skills is fulfilling a measurement criterion for the professional performance standard of education.
Consulting with health care providers is a measurement criterion for the professional performance standard of collaboration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Set minimum practice requirements are based on the certification the nurse is seeking. After passing the initial examination, the nurse maintains certification by ongoing continuing education and clinical or administrative practice.
Individual states do not grant certification by request. Certification in a specialty area requires passing the examination for certification in that area and meeting minimum practice requirements.
A master's degree in nursing is not required for certification in a specialty area.
A specialized examination is given according to the specific area of nursing practice in which cer-tification is being sought.