1. The following applies to nursing certification:
A. all nurses need to be certified in order to practice nursing when predetermined standards have been met
B. hospitals and home care agencies typically certify nurses in specialty fields when predetermined standards have been met
C. nongovernment agencies or associations certify licensed individuals to practice a profession when predetermined standards have been met

2. A valid description of a nurse practitioner is:
A. an advanced practice nurse with a master’s degree preparation in the field of anesthesia
B. an advanced practice nurse with a master’s degree preparation in midwifery
C. advanced practice nurse with an advanced training in a specialty training in diagnosing and treating illness

3. The following are recognized as nursing certifications except:
A. advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
B. basic life support (BLS)
C. chemotherapy administration certification
D. pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

Answers to Study Questions

1. C. A common misunderstanding is that hospitals or home health organizations certify nurses for specific arenas. Hospitals however, can provide education, training, and validate competencies. Designated agencies and professional associations provide certification.

2. C. Certified nurse anesthetists and midwives are examples of nurses with advanced training. Nurse practitioners receive advanced training in a specialty area.

3. C. The Oncology Nursing Society provides certification that includes chemotherapy administration, called oncology certified nurse.