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Question 1

What is the recommended approach when an aesthetic nurse disagrees with a physician's treatment order for a patient?

Accepted Answer

Communicate the concern directly to the physician, document the discussion, and follow the chain of command if unresolved

Answer

Nurses are ethically and professionally obligated to voice clinical concerns to the ordering provider, document the communication, and escalate through the chain of command if needed.

Question 2

Which marketing regulation prohibits aesthetic practices from making false or misleading claims about treatment outcomes in advertising?

Accepted Answer

The FTC Act's prohibition on deceptive advertising

Answer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts in commerce, including misleading before-and-after claims or unsupported outcome guarantees in advertising.

Question 3

A med spa wants to expand services to include PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments. Which of the following is the most important first step?

Accepted Answer

Verify state-specific regulatory requirements for PRP administration by nurses and confirm physician oversight requirements

Answer

PRP regulation varies by state; the first step is confirming whether RNs/APRNs may administer PRP under their scope of practice and what physician oversight is required.

Question 4

Which document serves as the written agreement between a medical spa and its collaborating or supervising physician outlining roles, responsibilities, and oversight terms?

Accepted Answer

Collaborative practice agreement (or medical director agreement)

Answer

A collaborative or medical director agreement formalizes the supervisory relationship, defines delegated procedures, and outlines physician oversight responsibilities required by state law.

Question 5

What is the primary goal of conducting a patient satisfaction survey after an aesthetic procedure?

Accepted Answer

To gather data for quality improvement, identify service gaps, and strengthen patient retention

Answer

Patient satisfaction surveys are a quality improvement tool that helps practices identify gaps in care, improve the patient experience, and inform service adjustments.

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

CANS CANS Business Operations & Practice Management 3