CMSRN Guide 5

Question 1

Which scenario BEST represents a question that would appear in the CMSRN exam's 'Reduction of Risk Potential' subcategory?

Accepted Answer

Identifying early signs of deep vein thrombosis in a postoperative patient

Answer

Reduction of Risk Potential focuses on preventing complications and monitoring for deterioration, such as DVT in postoperative patients.

Question 2

The CMSRN exam allows candidates how much total time to complete all questions?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the 150-question CMSRN examination.

Question 3

A nurse preparing for the CMSRN should be MOST familiar with which pharmacology category due to its frequent appearance in med-surg practice?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulants and thrombolytics

Answer

Anticoagulants and thrombolytics are heavily tested on the CMSRN due to their widespread use and high risk in adult medical-surgical patients.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY purpose of the CMSRN exam blueprint provided by the MSNCB?

Accepted Answer

To outline the percentage of questions allocated to each content domain

Answer

The blueprint shows the proportion of exam questions per domain, helping candidates allocate study time appropriately.

Question 5

During exam registration, a CMSRN candidate must provide which of the following as proof of eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Current RN license number and employment verification of med-surg hours

Answer

Candidates must verify their active RN license and provide documentation of 2,000+ hours of medical-surgical nursing practice.

CMSRN - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test