TEST BANK For Essentials of Nursing Leadership
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& Management 8th Edition
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Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter-1:-Characteristics-of-a-Profession
Chapter-2:-Professional-Ethics-and-Values
Chapter-3:-Nursing-Practice-and-the-Law
Chapter-4:-Leadership-and-Followership
Chapter-5:-The-Nurse-as-Manager-of-Care
Chapter-6:-Delegation-and-Prioritization-of-Client-Care-Staffing
Chapter-7:-Communicating-With-Others-and-Working-With-the-Interprofessional-Team
Chapter-8:-Resolving-Problems-and-Conflicts
Chapter-9:-Organizations,-Power,-and-Professional-Empowerment
Chapter-10:-Organizations,-People,-and-Change
Chapter-11:-Quality-and-Safety
Chapter-12:-Maintaining-a-Safe-Work-Environment
Chapter-13:-Promoting-a-Healthy-Work-Environment
Chapter-14:-Launching-Your-Career
Chapter-15:-Advancing-Your-Career
Chapter-16:-What-the-Future-Holds-
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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
ANSWER:-A
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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.
ANSWER:-B
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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-nurse
may-lose-her-nursing-license.
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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:-C
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A. This-is-incorrect.-Nurses-must-graduate-from-a-nursing-program-to-be-eligible-to-take-the-
NCLEX-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-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-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:-D
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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.
C. This-is-incorrect.-Nurses-are-expected-to-behave-in-a-professional-manner-in-both
their-personal-and-professional-lives.
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& Management 8th Edition
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Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter-1:-Characteristics-of-a-Profession
Chapter-2:-Professional-Ethics-and-Values
Chapter-3:-Nursing-Practice-and-the-Law
Chapter-4:-Leadership-and-Followership
Chapter-5:-The-Nurse-as-Manager-of-Care
Chapter-6:-Delegation-and-Prioritization-of-Client-Care-Staffing
Chapter-7:-Communicating-With-Others-and-Working-With-the-Interprofessional-Team
Chapter-8:-Resolving-Problems-and-Conflicts
Chapter-9:-Organizations,-Power,-and-Professional-Empowerment
Chapter-10:-Organizations,-People,-and-Change
Chapter-11:-Quality-and-Safety
Chapter-12:-Maintaining-a-Safe-Work-Environment
Chapter-13:-Promoting-a-Healthy-Work-Environment
Chapter-14:-Launching-Your-Career
Chapter-15:-Advancing-Your-Career
Chapter-16:-What-the-Future-Holds-
,Test-Bank,-Chapter-1
Weiss,-Essentials-of-Nursing-Leadership-and-Management,-8e Page-1-of-12
Weiss
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
ANSWER:-A
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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.
ANSWER:-B
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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-nurse
may-lose-her-nursing-license.
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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:-C
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A. This-is-incorrect.-Nurses-must-graduate-from-a-nursing-program-to-be-eligible-to-take-the-
NCLEX-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-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-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:-D
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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.
C. This-is-incorrect.-Nurses-are-expected-to-behave-in-a-professional-manner-in-both
their-personal-and-professional-lives.
