PNR300 - TEST 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What are values? Answer - Core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and
fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others.
Guide us and priorities
How are values learned? Answer - Learned in conscious and unconscious ways.
Conscious (how do you acquire values) Answer - through instruction by
parents, teachers, mentors,religious leaders, and educators, professional or
social group leaders
Formally adopted by groups & written in-professional codes of ethics, religious
doctrines, societal laws, and statement of an organization's philosophy
Subconscious (how do you acquire values) Answer - socialization and role
modeling
What is self awareness? Answer - Knowing how you're behaving and how it
affects others
,Understanding others perspectives Answer - We can never 'walk in someone's
shoes',however, we can remain open to how others' realities, experiences,
cultures, spirituality, and environments have shaped their perspective.
What is values clarification? Answer - Refers to the process of becoming more
conscious of and articulating what we value or consider worthy.
Steps of Values Clarification (2) Answer - (Step 1)- the nurse clarifies personal
values through reflection and discussion.
(Step 2)- the nurse helps the pt. to clarify values through structured
communication.
What is structured communication? Answer - Repeat what the pt. has said -
summarize-give time for them to reflect.
Encourage exploration or discussion and don't impose your own values
No judgments
Client behaviors that may indicate unclear/conflicting values (5) Answer - 1)
Ignoring health and professional advice
2) Inconsistent communication or behaviour
3) Numerous admissions to a healthcare agency for the same problem
4) Confusion or uncertainty about which course of action to take
, 5) Refusal of care
CNO Values (7) Answer - 1) client well-being
2) client choice
3) privacy and confidentiality
4) respect for life
5) maintaining commitments
6) truthfulness
7) fairness
8 primary values of the Canadian Nurses Association Answer - 1. Safe,
Competent, and Ethical Care
2. Health and Wellbeing
3. Choice
4. Dignity
5. Confidentiality
6. Justice
7. Accountability
8. Quality practice environments
Professional Values Answer - Acquired during socialization into nursing
- Codes of ethics
- Nursing experience
- Teachers
- Other nurses
UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
What are values? Answer - Core beliefs you hold regarding what is right and
fair in terms of our actions and our interactions with others.
Guide us and priorities
How are values learned? Answer - Learned in conscious and unconscious ways.
Conscious (how do you acquire values) Answer - through instruction by
parents, teachers, mentors,religious leaders, and educators, professional or
social group leaders
Formally adopted by groups & written in-professional codes of ethics, religious
doctrines, societal laws, and statement of an organization's philosophy
Subconscious (how do you acquire values) Answer - socialization and role
modeling
What is self awareness? Answer - Knowing how you're behaving and how it
affects others
,Understanding others perspectives Answer - We can never 'walk in someone's
shoes',however, we can remain open to how others' realities, experiences,
cultures, spirituality, and environments have shaped their perspective.
What is values clarification? Answer - Refers to the process of becoming more
conscious of and articulating what we value or consider worthy.
Steps of Values Clarification (2) Answer - (Step 1)- the nurse clarifies personal
values through reflection and discussion.
(Step 2)- the nurse helps the pt. to clarify values through structured
communication.
What is structured communication? Answer - Repeat what the pt. has said -
summarize-give time for them to reflect.
Encourage exploration or discussion and don't impose your own values
No judgments
Client behaviors that may indicate unclear/conflicting values (5) Answer - 1)
Ignoring health and professional advice
2) Inconsistent communication or behaviour
3) Numerous admissions to a healthcare agency for the same problem
4) Confusion or uncertainty about which course of action to take
, 5) Refusal of care
CNO Values (7) Answer - 1) client well-being
2) client choice
3) privacy and confidentiality
4) respect for life
5) maintaining commitments
6) truthfulness
7) fairness
8 primary values of the Canadian Nurses Association Answer - 1. Safe,
Competent, and Ethical Care
2. Health and Wellbeing
3. Choice
4. Dignity
5. Confidentiality
6. Justice
7. Accountability
8. Quality practice environments
Professional Values Answer - Acquired during socialization into nursing
- Codes of ethics
- Nursing experience
- Teachers
- Other nurses
