ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly licensed nurse notices that many unit practices are
based on custom rather than written practice standards. As
charge nurse, which action best reflects professional leadership
when confronted with an unsafe routine that deviates from
evidence-based standards?
A. Ignore the routine because it’s been accepted by staff for
years.
B. Privately tell one experienced nurse your concerns and ask
,them to stop the practice.
C. Bring the concern to the nurse manager and request review
against unit policies and evidence.
D. Post a memo that the practice should stop immediately
without further discussion.
Correct answer: C
Rationales
Correct (C): Elevating the concern to the manager and
requesting a formal review aligns with accountability, use of
standards, and system-based problem solving; it protects
patients and follows professional processes.
A: Ignoring perpetuates unsafe practice and fails the
profession’s obligation to protect the public.
B: Speaking only to one colleague may not change the system
and avoids managerial accountability.
D: Unilaterally stopping a practice without review may create
conflict, ignore due process, and fail to use evidence-based
evaluation.
Teaching point
Escalate system-level practice concerns to management and link
to evidence and policy.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
,2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A staff nurse is asked by a family member to perform an
advanced nursing assessment while off duty. Which
professional principle best determines whether the nurse
should accept?
A. Altruism — provide help whenever asked.
B. Autonomy — you can decide independently to help.
C. Scope of practice and licensure — act only within legally
permitted competencies.
D. Collegiality — involve coworkers so no one is singled out.
Correct answer: C
Rationales
Correct (C): Professional practice requires acting within scope of
practice and licensure; nurses are accountable to legal and
professional standards even off duty.
A: Altruism does not override legal/competency limits.
B: Autonomy is bounded by professional scope and safety
obligations.
D: While collegiality is positive, it doesn’t address
legal/competency requirements.
, Teaching point
Practice only within your licensed scope; safety and legal
accountability come first.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse educator is designing orientation content to promote
professional socialization for new graduates. Which topic will
most directly foster professional identity formation?
A. How to use the electronic health record.
B. Overview of the nursing code of ethics and professional
standards.
C. Location of unit supplies and supplies ordering process.
D. Steps for completing time sheets.
Correct answer: B
Rationales
Correct (B): Introducing ethics and standards fosters values, role
expectations, and identity—core elements of professional
socialization.
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly licensed nurse notices that many unit practices are
based on custom rather than written practice standards. As
charge nurse, which action best reflects professional leadership
when confronted with an unsafe routine that deviates from
evidence-based standards?
A. Ignore the routine because it’s been accepted by staff for
years.
B. Privately tell one experienced nurse your concerns and ask
,them to stop the practice.
C. Bring the concern to the nurse manager and request review
against unit policies and evidence.
D. Post a memo that the practice should stop immediately
without further discussion.
Correct answer: C
Rationales
Correct (C): Elevating the concern to the manager and
requesting a formal review aligns with accountability, use of
standards, and system-based problem solving; it protects
patients and follows professional processes.
A: Ignoring perpetuates unsafe practice and fails the
profession’s obligation to protect the public.
B: Speaking only to one colleague may not change the system
and avoids managerial accountability.
D: Unilaterally stopping a practice without review may create
conflict, ignore due process, and fail to use evidence-based
evaluation.
Teaching point
Escalate system-level practice concerns to management and link
to evidence and policy.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
,2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A staff nurse is asked by a family member to perform an
advanced nursing assessment while off duty. Which
professional principle best determines whether the nurse
should accept?
A. Altruism — provide help whenever asked.
B. Autonomy — you can decide independently to help.
C. Scope of practice and licensure — act only within legally
permitted competencies.
D. Collegiality — involve coworkers so no one is singled out.
Correct answer: C
Rationales
Correct (C): Professional practice requires acting within scope of
practice and licensure; nurses are accountable to legal and
professional standards even off duty.
A: Altruism does not override legal/competency limits.
B: Autonomy is bounded by professional scope and safety
obligations.
D: While collegiality is positive, it doesn’t address
legal/competency requirements.
, Teaching point
Practice only within your licensed scope; safety and legal
accountability come first.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse educator is designing orientation content to promote
professional socialization for new graduates. Which topic will
most directly foster professional identity formation?
A. How to use the electronic health record.
B. Overview of the nursing code of ethics and professional
standards.
C. Location of unit supplies and supplies ordering process.
D. Steps for completing time sheets.
Correct answer: B
Rationales
Correct (B): Introducing ethics and standards fosters values, role
expectations, and identity—core elements of professional
socialization.
