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8th Edition by Sally A. Weiss - All Chapters ( 1-16) 2024

Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales

1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism
included which of the following characteristics?
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values
D. Honesty

CORRECT ANSWER A
Page: 4 F


FEEDBACK

A This is correct. Older definitions of
professionalism only look at knowledge and
expertise.

B This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern
characteristic of professional behavior.

C This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral
values are more recent characteristics of
professionalism.

D This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent
characteristic of professional behavior.


2. A registered NURSE (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver's
license. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her friend became
tired. Which of the following 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 driving without a license.




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CORRECT ANSWER B
Page: 5


FEEDBACK

A This is incorrect. Professionalism requires
NURSEs to avoid illegal behaviors.Driving
without a license is illegal.

B This is correct. Driving without a license is
deemed an unprofessional and illegal
behavior for which a NURSE may lose his or
her license.

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 NURSEmay
lose her nursing license

3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of the
following statements is true of nursing?
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 their lives.

CORRECT ANSWER C
Page: 4



FEEDBACK

A This is incorrect. NURSEs must graduate
from a nursing program to be eligible to take
theNCLEX examination. NURSEs must pass
the NCLEX examination in order to be
eligible to obtain a license to practice. Passing
the NCLEX examination demonstrates the
NURSE has received specialized education
and training and enables the NURSE to obtain



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a license to practice in the state.

B This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is
required in nursing, nursing is a profession
rather than a vocation.

C This is correct. Rather than being assistants to
doctors, NURSEs are able to function
autonomously within their scope of practice.
NURSEs formulate and deliver a plan of care
for clients, utilizing nursing 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
ofthe following statements should be included in 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.

CORRECT ANSWER D
Page: 5



FEEDBACK

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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C This is incorrect. NURSEs are expected to
behave in a professional manner in both their
personal and professional lives.

D This is correct. State boards on nursing
elaborate the expected professional behaviors,
and NURSEs can lose their licenses for
unprofessional or illegal behavior.

5. An RN is explaining to a student NURSE what professionalism in nursing means. Which of
the following statements, if made by the student NURSE, demonstrates teaching has been
successful?
A. “Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my actions.”
B. “I Should encourage my fellow NURSEs to talk when they are having a bad day.”
C. “I should be flexible with myself and my fellow NURSEs when it comes to the dress code.”
D. “If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager plenty of time to find a
replacement.”

CORRECT ANSWER A
Page: 5



FEEDBACK

A This is correct. Commitment to others
involves accountability for one’s actions,
lifelong learning, and commitment to
colleagues.

B This is incorrect. Gossip and negative
comments should be avoided.

C This is incorrect. Dress codes should be
followed according to the employer’s
expectations.

D This is incorrect. Honesty is part of
commitment to others and professionalism.
When a day off is needed, a personal day or
vacation day should be taken. One should
only call in sick when one is really sick




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