CMSRN Guide 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Physiological Integrity

Answer

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

Question 2

How many scored questions appear on the CMSRN examination?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

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

Question 3

Which organization administers the CMSRN certification examination?

Accepted Answer

Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

2,000 hours

Answer

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

Question 5

When is a CMSRN credential renewal required?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

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

CMSRN - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test