Test Bank
Essentials Of Nursing Leadership And Management
By Sally A. Weiss, Ruth M. Tappen
8th Edition
, Page 1 Of 12
Table Of Contents
I. Professionalism
1. Characteristics Of A Profession
2. Professional Ethics And Values
3. Nursing Practice And The Law
Ii. Leading And Managing
4. Leadership And Followership
5. The Nurse As A Manager Of Care
6. Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing
7. Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team
8. Resolving Problems And Conflicts
Iii. Healthcare Organizations
9. Organizations, Power And Professional Empowerment
10. Organizations, People And Change
11. Quality And Safety
12. Maintaining A Safe Work Environment
13. Promoting A Healthy Work Environments
Iv. Your Nursing Career
14. Launching Your Career
15. Advancing Your Career
V. Looking To The Future
16. What The Future Holds
,Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Earlydefinitions 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
ofthe 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.
Whichof 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
ofthe 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
plentyof 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 serviceagency.
C. Enable potential students to determine the best nursing schools.
D. Ensure the safety of the public.
Answer:
9. A recent nursing school graduate is preparing to take the nclex. The graduate knows
which of the following is true?
A. Upon graduation from nursing school, she can use the title rn.
B. Because the nclex is a national examination, her rn license will allow her to
practice in all states and territories of the united states.
Essentials Of Nursing Leadership And Management
By Sally A. Weiss, Ruth M. Tappen
8th Edition
, Page 1 Of 12
Table Of Contents
I. Professionalism
1. Characteristics Of A Profession
2. Professional Ethics And Values
3. Nursing Practice And The Law
Ii. Leading And Managing
4. Leadership And Followership
5. The Nurse As A Manager Of Care
6. Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing
7. Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team
8. Resolving Problems And Conflicts
Iii. Healthcare Organizations
9. Organizations, Power And Professional Empowerment
10. Organizations, People And Change
11. Quality And Safety
12. Maintaining A Safe Work Environment
13. Promoting A Healthy Work Environments
Iv. Your Nursing Career
14. Launching Your Career
15. Advancing Your Career
V. Looking To The Future
16. What The Future Holds
,Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Earlydefinitions 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
ofthe 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.
Whichof 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
ofthe following statements, if made by the student nurse, demonstrates teaching has
been successful?
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Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e 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
plentyof 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 serviceagency.
C. Enable potential students to determine the best nursing schools.
D. Ensure the safety of the public.
Answer:
9. A recent nursing school graduate is preparing to take the nclex. The graduate knows
which of the following is true?
A. Upon graduation from nursing school, she can use the title rn.
B. Because the nclex is a national examination, her rn license will allow her to
practice in all states and territories of the united states.
