Professional Nursing Practice
Questions and Answers
A nurse is telling the truth, keeping promises, and doing no harm, while caring for a
client who is experiencing conflict with his family. Which of the following is the nurse
demonstrating? - answerprimary commitment to the client
When conflicts of interest arise, demonstrating a primary commitment to the client
involves the ethical principles of veracity (telling the truth), fidelity (keeping your
promises), and nonmaleficence (doing no harm). Abiding by these principles
demonstrates courage and ensures professional integrity.
Which of the following actions represents the professional value of altruism? - answerA
nurse mentoring a colleague in professional growth
Altruism is concern for the well-being of others. One way nurses demonstrate altruism is
through unselfish support of others, especially mentoring colleagues in their
professional growth.
In what role does a nurse assess resources, strengths and weakness, coping
behaviors, and the environment to help the client regain health to a maximum level of
independent functioning? - answerCare provider
In the role of care provider, the nurse assesses resources, strengths and weaknesses,
coping behaviors, and the environment to help the client regain health and a maximum
level of independent function.
Which of the following is an example of an unintentional tort? - answerNegligence
Negligence is an example of an unintentional tort
Obtaining written consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else, the nurse's
signature confirms which of the following? (select all that apply.) - answer- The client
appears competent to agree to the procedure
-The client consents voluntarily to the procedure
A nurse acting to accomplish goals in an efficient manner with other people is fulfilling
which of the following roles? - answerManager
Nurse managers plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care provided to a
variety of patient populations. But even a nurse with no formal title functions in the