Guide Flashcards

A CMSRN candidate is reviewing the test blueprint. Which domain carries the HIGHEST percentage of questions on the CMSRN exam?

Answer: Physiological Integrity

Physiological Integrity is the largest domain on the CMSRN exam, reflecting the clinical complexity of medical-surgical nursing practice.

How many scored questions appear on the CMSRN examination?

Answer: 150

The CMSRN exam consists of 150 scored questions administered over 3 hours.

Which organization administers the CMSRN certification examination?

Answer: Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

The MSNCB is the credentialing body responsible for administering the CMSRN certification exam.

A nurse planning to sit for the CMSRN must have practiced in medical-surgical nursing for at least how many hours within the past 3 years?

Answer: 2,000 hours

Eligibility requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of adult medical-surgical nursing practice within the past 3 years.

When is a CMSRN credential renewal required?

Answer: Every 5 years

CMSRN certification must be renewed every 5 years through continuing education or re-examination.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the CMSRN certification for nurses and patients?

Answer: Validates specialized knowledge and improves patient outcomes

CMSRN certification validates expertise in medical-surgical nursing and is associated with improved patient safety and outcomes.

A nurse who fails the CMSRN exam wishes to retake it. What is the minimum waiting period before retesting?

Answer: 90 days

Candidates must wait a minimum of 90 days before retaking the CMSRN examination after a failed attempt.