Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 7th Edition Sally A.
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early
definitions of professionalism included which of the following
characteristics?
2. Expertise
3. Empathy
4. Ethical and moral values
5. Honesty
Answer:
1. 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?
1. She has acted in a professional manner.
2. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
3. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
4. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a
license.
Answer:
1. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing.
Which of the following statements is true of nursing?
1. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to
practice.
2. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.
,Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 7th Edition Sally A.
3. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.
4. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives.
Answer:
1. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of
new nurses. Which of the following statements should be included in the
teaching?
1. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
2. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums.
3. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not
impact your license.
4. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.
Answer:
1. 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?
1. “Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my
actions.”
2. “I should encourage my fellow nurses to talk when they are having a bad
day.”
3. “I should be flexible with myself and my fellow nurses when it comes
to the dress code.”
4. “If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager
plenty of time to find a replacement.”
Answer:
1. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists
focused on the uniqueness of nursing?
1. Florence Nightingale
2. Virginia Henderson
, Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 7th Edition Sally A.
3. Martha Rogers
4. Abraham Maslow
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early
definitions of professionalism included which of the following
characteristics?
2. Expertise
3. Empathy
4. Ethical and moral values
5. Honesty
Answer:
1. 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?
1. She has acted in a professional manner.
2. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
3. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
4. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a
license.
Answer:
1. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing.
Which of the following statements is true of nursing?
1. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to
practice.
2. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education.
,Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 7th Edition Sally A.
3. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice.
4. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives.
Answer:
1. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of
new nurses. Which of the following statements should be included in the
teaching?
1. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
2. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums.
3. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not
impact your license.
4. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions.
Answer:
1. 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?
1. “Commitment to others means I should be honest and accountable for my
actions.”
2. “I should encourage my fellow nurses to talk when they are having a bad
day.”
3. “I should be flexible with myself and my fellow nurses when it comes
to the dress code.”
4. “If I need a day off, I should promptly call in sick to give my manager
plenty of time to find a replacement.”
Answer:
1. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists
focused on the uniqueness of nursing?
1. Florence Nightingale
2. Virginia Henderson
, Test Bank Essentials of Nursing Leadership & Management 7th Edition Sally A.
3. Martha Rogers
4. Abraham Maslow
