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,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?
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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:
,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?
, Test Bank, Chapter 1
Weiss, Essentialsof Nursing Leadership and Management, 7e Page
1 of 12
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:
