Adult-Gerontology CNS Test Leadership, Consultation, and Professional Practice 2

Question 1

Which CNS competency is focused on navigating complex systems, facilitating change, and improving organizational outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Systems leadership

Answer

Direct care

Answer

Consultation

Answer

Coaching

Question 2

Under most state Nurse Practice Acts, which activity requires prescriptive authority beyond standard RN licensure?

Accepted Answer

Prescribing controlled substances without prescriptive authority

Answer

Comprehensive patient education

Answer

Performing a comprehensive physical assessment

Answer

Care coordination and discharge planning

Question 3

A CNS is implementing a falls prevention bundle. Which approach is most likely to sustain the practice change long-term?

Accepted Answer

Regular auditing, feedback loops, and ongoing staff engagement

Answer

One-time staff in-service training

Answer

Posting reminder signs in patient rooms

Answer

Relying on new staff to model the behavior

Question 4

A CNS serves as a clinical expert witness in a malpractice case. Which type of legal liability is being evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Civil liability for negligence

Answer

Administrative law violation

Answer

Criminal liability

Answer

Regulatory non-compliance

Question 5

What does NACNS define as the primary purpose of the CNS role?

Accepted Answer

Improving outcomes for patients, nurses, and health systems

Answer

Replacing physician services in specialty areas

Answer

Reducing nursing staffing costs through advanced practice

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Conducting nursing research exclusively

Question 6

Which approach best demonstrates the CNS role in the nurse and nursing practice sphere?

Accepted Answer

Providing continuing education and clinical guidance to bedside nurses

Answer

Directly managing a complex wound debridement

Answer

Writing a federal research grant proposal

Answer

Meeting with hospital administration about budget cuts