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TEST BANK For Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 8th Edition 2024, by Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, || Complete Newest Version || Grade A+.
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Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitio
ns of professionalism included which of the following characteristics?
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values
D. Honesty
ANSWER: A
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A. This is correct. Older definitions of professionalism only loo
k at knowledge and expertise.
B. This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern characteristic of professional
C. This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral values are mo
re recentqcharacteristicsqofq professionalism.
D. This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent characteristic of
2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not r
enewed her driver’s license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she
took over driving when her friend became tired. Which of the followin
g is true?
A. She has acted in a professional manner.
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for drivi
ng without a license.
ANSWER: B
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A. This is incorrect. Professionalism requires nurses to avoid i
llegal behaviors. Driving without a license is illegal.
B. This is correct. Driving without a license is deemed an unprofe
ssional and illegal behavior for which a nurse may lose
C. This is incorrect. It is up to the individual to decide if she
should renew her license.
D. This is incorrect. Driving without a valid driver’s license is
illegal, and the nurse may lose her nursing license.
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3. An RN visitsqaqmiddle schoolqclass to discuss theqprofession of
nursing. Which of the followingqstatements is true ofqnu rsing?
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain
a license to practice.
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in th
eir lives.
ANSWER: C
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A. This is incorrect. Nurses must graduate from a nursing program
to be eligible to take the NCLEX examination. Nursesqmustqpass the
NCLEX examination in order to be eligible to obtain a licenseto
practice. Passing the NCLEX examination demonstrates the n urse
has received specialized education and training and enables the
B. This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is required
in nursing, nursing is a profession rather than a vocati
on.
C. This is correct. Rather than being assistants to doctors, nurses are
able to functionqautonomously within their scope of practice. qNur ses
formulate and deliver a plan of careqfor clients, utilizing nursin g
judgment and critical thinking skills to make decisions in client care
.
D. This is incorrect. The state boards of nursing expect nurses to
uphold professional standards of behavior in their practice and
personal lives in order to maintain their license.
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of
new nurses. Which of the following statements should beqincludedqin the
teaching?
A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs
and forums.
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and
will not impact your license.
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.
ANSWER: D
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A. This is incorrect. Inappropriate use of social media may lead
to a nurse losing his or her license.
B. This is incorrect. Emotionally charged blogs or forums
may be deemed unprofessional behavior.
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