Author Question: Which of the following is (are) an example of an advanced practice nurse? (Select all that apply.) ... (Read 81 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is (are) an example of an advanced practice nurse? (Select all that apply.)

a. Nurse practitioner
b. Clinical nurse specialist
c. Patient advocate
d. Certified registered nurse anesthetist
e. Nurse midwife

Question 2

The nurse manager from the oncology unit has had two callouts; the orthopedic unit has had multiple discharges and probably will have to cancel one or two of its nurses.

The orthopedic unit has agreed to float two of its nurses to the oncology unit if oncology can float a nursing assistant to the orthopedic unit to help with obtaining vital signs. This is an example of (Select all that apply.)
a. Autonomy.
b. Accountability.
c. Political activism.
d. Politics.

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Although all nurses should function as patient advocates, advanced practice nurse is an umbrella term for an advanced clinical nurse such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or nurse midwife.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Staffing is an independent nursing intervention and is an example of autonomy. Along with increased autonomy comes accountability or responsibility for outcomes of an action. Nurses are involved in politics when seeking additional resources. However, political activism usually involves more than day-to-day activities such as unit staffing.