CHAPTER 3
Answer: NURSING'S PATHWAY TO PROFESSIONALISM
The nurse professor is giving a lecture on autonomy. Which statement indicates that the
teaching has been effective?
Answer: "Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice."
"Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice."
Answer: "Magnet status recognizes nursing excellence."
Using Flexner's criteria of professionalism, which attributes make nursing a profession?
(Select all that apply.)
Answer: Is practical, in addition to being theoretical.
Has practitioners who are motivated by altruism.
Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest.
Is basically physical and is accompanied by a high level of personal responsibility.
The nurse educator has given a lecture on the difference between the term "profession"
and "occupation." Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching
has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: "The two words mean the same thing in nursing."
"The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably."
Which actions can the nurse take to demonstrate collegiality? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: Become an active member of professional organizations.
Share the latest nursing research with colleagues.
Publish in professional literature.
Assist researchers with data gathering.
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