FULL TESTBANK FOR
ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT 8TH EDITION
BY WEISS,TAPPEN,GRIMLY (WITH ANSWER SECTION AND RATIONAL)
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values ..................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values—Answers And Rationales .......................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law...................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law—Answers And Rationales .......................................................................... 31
Chapter 4: Leadership And Followership ........................................................................................................................ 39
Chapter 4: Leadership And Followership—Answers And Rationales............................................................................. 43
Chapter 5: The Nurse As Manager Of Care..................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5: The Nurse As Manager Of Care—Answers And Rationales ......................................................................... 55
Chapter 6: Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing .................................................................................. 64
Chapter 6: Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing—Answers And Rationales....................................... 68
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team ............................................. 77
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team— Answers And Rationales . 81
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems And Conflicts ................................................................................................................ 88
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems And Conflicts—Answers And Rationales..................................................................... 92
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, And Professional Empowerment .............................................................................. 100
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, And Professional Empowerment—Answers And Rationale .................................... 104
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, And Change .......................................................................................................... 113
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, And Change—Answers And Rationales ............................................................... 117
Chapter 11: Quality And Safety..................................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 11: Quality And Safety—Answers And Rationales ......................................................................................... 130
Chapter 12: Maintaining A Safe Work Environment..................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 12: Maintaining A Safe Work Environment—Answers And Rationales ......................................................... 142
Chapter 13: Promoting A Healthy Work Environment .................................................................................................. 150
Chapter 13: Promoting A Healthy Work Environment—Answers And Rationales....................................................... 154
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career .............................................................................................................................. 161
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career—Answers And Rationales ................................................................................... 165
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career .............................................................................................................................. 172
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career—Answers And Rationales ................................................................................... 176
Chapter 16: What The Future Holds .............................................................................................................................. 184
Chapter 16: What The Future Holds—Answers And Rationales................................................................................... 188
TEST BANK FOR
ESSENTIALS OF
,Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession
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
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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.
Answer:
4. An RN Is Reviewing Professional Behavior Expectations With A Group Of New Nurses.
Which Of The 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.
Answer:
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.”
Answer:
6. As The Definition Of Nursing Evolved, Which Of The Following Nurse Theorists
Focused On The Uniqueness Of Nursing?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Martha Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer:
7. Recent Polls Have Placed Nursing As One Of The Most Trusted Professions Because Of
Which Of The Following?
A. Nurses Engage In Lifelong Learning.
B. Nurses Abide By A Dress Code.
C. Nurses Have The Skills Needed To Care For Diverse Populations.
D. Nurses Must Pass The NCLEX In Order To Obtain A License To Practice.
Answer:
8. The Main Purpose Of The NCLEX Examination Is Which Of The Following?
A. Ensure Individuals Have Passed Nursing Classes.
B. Provide Assurance That The Nursing Schools Are Part Of The Service Agency.
C. Enable Potential Students To Determine The Best Nursing Schools.
D. Ensure The Safety Of The Public.
Answer:
9. A Recent Nursing School Graduate Is Preparing To Take The NCLEX. The Graduate Knows
Which Of The Following Is True?
A. Upon Graduation From Nursing School, She Can Use The Title RN.
B. Because The NCLEX Is A National Examination, Her RN License Will Allow
Her To Practice In All States And Territories Of The United States.
ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT 8TH EDITION
BY WEISS,TAPPEN,GRIMLY (WITH ANSWER SECTION AND RATIONAL)
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession ....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values ..................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values—Answers And Rationales .......................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law...................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law—Answers And Rationales .......................................................................... 31
Chapter 4: Leadership And Followership ........................................................................................................................ 39
Chapter 4: Leadership And Followership—Answers And Rationales............................................................................. 43
Chapter 5: The Nurse As Manager Of Care..................................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5: The Nurse As Manager Of Care—Answers And Rationales ......................................................................... 55
Chapter 6: Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing .................................................................................. 64
Chapter 6: Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing—Answers And Rationales....................................... 68
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team ............................................. 77
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team— Answers And Rationales . 81
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems And Conflicts ................................................................................................................ 88
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems And Conflicts—Answers And Rationales..................................................................... 92
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, And Professional Empowerment .............................................................................. 100
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, And Professional Empowerment—Answers And Rationale .................................... 104
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, And Change .......................................................................................................... 113
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, And Change—Answers And Rationales ............................................................... 117
Chapter 11: Quality And Safety..................................................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 11: Quality And Safety—Answers And Rationales ......................................................................................... 130
Chapter 12: Maintaining A Safe Work Environment..................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 12: Maintaining A Safe Work Environment—Answers And Rationales ......................................................... 142
Chapter 13: Promoting A Healthy Work Environment .................................................................................................. 150
Chapter 13: Promoting A Healthy Work Environment—Answers And Rationales....................................................... 154
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career .............................................................................................................................. 161
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career—Answers And Rationales ................................................................................... 165
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career .............................................................................................................................. 172
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career—Answers And Rationales ................................................................................... 176
Chapter 16: What The Future Holds .............................................................................................................................. 184
Chapter 16: What The Future Holds—Answers And Rationales................................................................................... 188
TEST BANK FOR
ESSENTIALS OF
,Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession
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
Answer:
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.
Answer:
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.
Answer:
4. An RN Is Reviewing Professional Behavior Expectations With A Group Of New Nurses.
Which Of The 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.
Answer:
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.”
Answer:
6. As The Definition Of Nursing Evolved, Which Of The Following Nurse Theorists
Focused On The Uniqueness Of Nursing?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Virginia Henderson
C. Martha Rogers
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer:
7. Recent Polls Have Placed Nursing As One Of The Most Trusted Professions Because Of
Which Of The Following?
A. Nurses Engage In Lifelong Learning.
B. Nurses Abide By A Dress Code.
C. Nurses Have The Skills Needed To Care For Diverse Populations.
D. Nurses Must Pass The NCLEX In Order To Obtain A License To Practice.
Answer:
8. The Main Purpose Of The NCLEX Examination Is Which Of The Following?
A. Ensure Individuals Have Passed Nursing Classes.
B. Provide Assurance That The Nursing Schools Are Part Of The Service Agency.
C. Enable Potential Students To Determine The Best Nursing Schools.
D. Ensure The Safety Of The Public.
Answer:
9. A Recent Nursing School Graduate Is Preparing To Take The NCLEX. The Graduate Knows
Which Of The Following Is True?
A. Upon Graduation From Nursing School, She Can Use The Title RN.
B. Because The NCLEX Is A National Examination, Her RN License Will Allow
Her To Practice In All States And Territories Of The United States.
