PCC Test Questions & Answers 2024/20245
what is professional identity - ANSWERSa sense of oneself, and in relation to others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse
professiona...
what is professional identity - ANSWERSa sense of oneself, and in relation to others, that is influenced by
characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and
feeling like a nurse
professional identity is a subset of ________________- - ANSWERSpersonal identity
describe ethics (a related concept to professional identity) - ANSWERSstudy of a system of moral
principles and standards OR the process of using them to decide your conduct and actions
define the difference between morals and ethics - ANSWERSmorals- private, personal or group standards
of what is good or bad, right or wrong but in contracts ethics answers the question "what should i do in a
given situation?"
tell me the five subcategories/ attributes to professional identity - ANSWERS1) doing
2-being
3-acting
4-flourishing
5-changing identities
describe the attribute of professional idenity: doing - ANSWERSsociological perspective of professional
identity, includes ethical codes and standards (want to master skills)
-during the initial stages of any new role, there is a strong focus on the external expectations and tasks-
"the doing"
describe of attribute of professional identity: being - ANSWERSpsychological view about decisions and
actions we make
-doing the right thing even when no one is looking
,describe the attribute of professional identity: acting ethically - ANSWERSdoing the right thing (such as
not accepting a date from a patient), following HIPPA, acting according to principles
describe of attribute of professional identity: flourishing - ANSWERSnecessary for understanding the
doing and being (moving past initial stage of development)
whats the final step in professional identitty - ANSWERSchanging identities: you change with experience
and become multiple things such as an educator, nurse, advocate
describe the stairstep model of professional transformation for nursing - ANSWERSwe move up the stairs
(called flourishing) when we gain experience and meet expectations and duties, which puts us at the
ideal step.
we move down the stairs (called slip) which requires us to reflect on actions and consequences.
this is a never ending cycle of going up and down stairs
describe integrity - ANSWERSdo what we are supposed to do consistently and with purpose
-ex: coming back with pain meds in 30 mins if we said we would
describe compassion - ANSWERSfeeling what another is feeling and responding with the intent to help
-do NOT confuse with sympathy or empathy
-we dont say (i feel sorry for you or i know what you are going through. we say i am sorry for the
situation)
-ex: comforting someone who had family death
describe courage - ANSWERSto effect a change or to stand in opposition for moral rightness
-can be physical (physically blocking patient from family) or morally right
ex: speaking out about bullying occuring on the nursing unit
describe humility - ANSWERSdont take overstated amount of blame or credit for situation. realistic view
of actions/circumstances of others
,ex: being nonjudgmental as staff deals with unit crisis
describe advocacy - ANSWERSthe line of defense for patients
-help patient obtain what they feel is in their best interest
-ex: working to get prescriptions filled before a homeless person leaves the hospital
describe human flourishing - ANSWERSour duty to foster normative views/outcomes to lead to positive
outcomes
-ex: create encouraging environment for patient
define morals
define moral behavior - ANSWERSmorals: private, personal, or groups standards of right and wrong.
learned from external influences starting in childhood
moral behavior: actions consistent with customs, traditions (ex: religious belief), reflects personal moral
beliefs
describe ethics - ANSWERSprocess of using moral standards and beliefs to decide what action to take
-systemic study of right and wrong conduct
-formal process for making consistent moral decisions
-ex: ethics committe involved in jehovas disapproval of blood transfusion
a nurse finds it is morally wrong to drive under the influence. what would his ethics tell him he needs to
do for the patient though? - ANSWERShe would provide care to his injuries received from the car
accident
whats the difference between morals and ethics - ANSWERSethics refer to rules provided by an external
source, e.g., codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religions. Morals refer to an individual's own
principles regarding right and wrong. (this is best example)
descirbe moral distress for a nurse - ANSWERSwhen nurse cant act as moral agent (inability to carry out
moral decisions)
ex: "i cant do it because its against families wishes"
, arises when the nurse knows the morally correct action and feels responsible for the pt, but institutional
or other restraints make it impossible to follow through with the action
list the two perceived constraints that come with moral distress - ANSWERS1- internal perceived
constraint: not enough knowledge to make decision, or inability to socialize/form relationships
-ex: nursing students are socialized to follow orders, not to question
2-external perceived constraint: the law (threat of lawsuit) or other providers such as other nurses,
manager. the law says it is illegal to drive faster than the speed limit, but the child is bledding out
profusely thus he drives 100 mphs. its an external constraint, but ethically we want him to get to the
hospital as quick as possible.
describe moral outrage
how do we respond to moral outrage - ANSWERSbelief that others are acting immorally
-feel powerless: cant prevent a "wrong"
-respond with "whistleblowing" such as reporting it
-different than moral distress because nurses arent participating in act
-moral distress and moral outrage share the common element of feelings of powerlessness; moral
outrage is when nurses feel they are powerlessness and hold no responsibility for an act that is wrong.
ie, nurse over hearing a patient being abused by another nurse/care provider.-whistleblowing is a last
resort to moral outrage
define whisteblowing - ANSWERSa person who reveals that actions of one person or an entire
organization are unethical or illegal
-report to authority with accurate information
Who works to protect whistleblowers? - ANSWERSANA (American Nurses Association)
List the 5 ethical principles - ANSWERS1. Autonomy
2. Veracity
3. Fidelity
4. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
5. Justice
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