NURSING NOW
TODAY'S ISSUES, TOMORROW'S
TRENDS
9TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
A staff nurse is asked to chart a full assessment before the
assessment has actually been completed so the record will be
“ready” for end-of-shift review. The unit is busy, and the charge
nurse says, “Just fill in the rest later if needed.” The nurse
recognizes a professional and legal concern.
,Options:
A. Document the assessment now and complete the
assessment later.
B. Ask the charge nurse to chart the missing findings instead.
C. Wait until the assessment is completed, then document
accurately.
D. Copy a previous assessment to save time during the shift.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Accurate documentation is a core professional responsibility
and reflects accountability to the patient and the profession.
Charting only what has actually been assessed protects patient
safety and preserves the integrity of the record.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because it creates false documentation and
undermines trust.
B is incorrect because the charge nurse cannot document
findings not personally assessed.
D is incorrect because copying another assessment is unsafe
and unethical.
Teaching Point:
Professional documentation must match actual findings and
actions.
,Citation:
Catalano, J. (2023). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
During orientation, a new graduate asks what most clearly
separates nursing from an occupation that simply performs
tasks. The preceptor wants to emphasize the most accurate
professional concept. Which response is best?
Options:
A. “A profession mainly depends on long work hours and
patient volume.”
B. “A profession has specialized knowledge, autonomy,
accountability, and service to society.”
C. “A profession is defined by the ability to follow orders
quickly.”
D. “A profession is any job that requires physical stamina.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
A profession is distinguished by a specialized body of
knowledge, responsibility to the public, and a commitment to
ethical practice. Nursing also relies on professional judgment,
not simply task completion.
, Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because workload does not define a profession.
C is incorrect because professions require judgment, not passive
obedience.
D is incorrect because physical demand alone does not make
work professional.
Teaching Point:
Professions are defined by knowledge, judgment, and public
accountability.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2023). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
A hospital administrator wants bedside nurses excluded from a
redesign meeting because “they only need to carry out the final
plan.” The unit nurse believes the proposal will reduce care
quality and weaken professional practice. What is the best
response?
Options:
A. Accept the decision because administrators always know
best.
B. Request a role in the meeting because nurses contribute
TODAY'S ISSUES, TOMORROW'S
TRENDS
9TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
A staff nurse is asked to chart a full assessment before the
assessment has actually been completed so the record will be
“ready” for end-of-shift review. The unit is busy, and the charge
nurse says, “Just fill in the rest later if needed.” The nurse
recognizes a professional and legal concern.
,Options:
A. Document the assessment now and complete the
assessment later.
B. Ask the charge nurse to chart the missing findings instead.
C. Wait until the assessment is completed, then document
accurately.
D. Copy a previous assessment to save time during the shift.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Accurate documentation is a core professional responsibility
and reflects accountability to the patient and the profession.
Charting only what has actually been assessed protects patient
safety and preserves the integrity of the record.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because it creates false documentation and
undermines trust.
B is incorrect because the charge nurse cannot document
findings not personally assessed.
D is incorrect because copying another assessment is unsafe
and unethical.
Teaching Point:
Professional documentation must match actual findings and
actions.
,Citation:
Catalano, J. (2023). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
2) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
During orientation, a new graduate asks what most clearly
separates nursing from an occupation that simply performs
tasks. The preceptor wants to emphasize the most accurate
professional concept. Which response is best?
Options:
A. “A profession mainly depends on long work hours and
patient volume.”
B. “A profession has specialized knowledge, autonomy,
accountability, and service to society.”
C. “A profession is defined by the ability to follow orders
quickly.”
D. “A profession is any job that requires physical stamina.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
A profession is distinguished by a specialized body of
knowledge, responsibility to the public, and a commitment to
ethical practice. Nursing also relies on professional judgment,
not simply task completion.
, Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A is incorrect because workload does not define a profession.
C is incorrect because professions require judgment, not passive
obedience.
D is incorrect because physical demand alone does not make
work professional.
Teaching Point:
Professions are defined by knowledge, judgment, and public
accountability.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2023). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Ch. 1.
3) Reference
Ch. 1 — The Development of a Profession
Stem:
A hospital administrator wants bedside nurses excluded from a
redesign meeting because “they only need to carry out the final
plan.” The unit nurse believes the proposal will reduce care
quality and weaken professional practice. What is the best
response?
Options:
A. Accept the decision because administrators always know
best.
B. Request a role in the meeting because nurses contribute
