Nurse’s Touch - Becoming a Professional Nurse (Exam 1) Questions and Answers

Nurse’s Touch - Becoming a Professional Nurse (Exam 1) Questions and Answers Which of the following is responsible for authorizing the practice of nursing? State board of nursing (in that state) Which of the following is one of the foundations of the nursing profession? Professional values Which of the following resources provides guidance on the legal responsibilities of nurses to clients and society? Code of Ethics for Nurses What are the formal expectations of the nursing profession first learned? Through classroom and clinical experiences in nursing school Which of the following are characteristics exhibited by a professional (SATA)? Technical competence Concern for others Interpersonal skills Which of the following provisions in the ANA resource Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements describes the duty of nurses to develop collaborative solutions to broad health issues? Provision 8 A nurse who displays a selfless concern for others is exhibiting which of the following? Altruism (selfless concern for others) Which of the following tenets in the ANA resource Scope and Standards of Practice describes the use of evidence-based knowledge in the provision of nursing care? Tenet 4 Which of the following professional organizations provides specific guidance to licensed practical nurses? NAPNES (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service) Which of the following professional associations advances the nursing profession by creating high standards for nursing practice? American Nurses Association (ANA) A nurse is acting as a preceptor for a student studying the concept of autonomy. The nurse confirms the student's clear understanding of autonomy when the student describes it as which of the following? Individual choice (promotes independence) Which of the following actions demonstrates the professional concept of assertiveness? Boldly sharing conflicting ideas (speaking up even in the midst of conflicting ideas and values) The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates which of the following traits (SATA)? Decision making Flexibility Prioritization Which of the following situations is an example of horizontal violence? A nurse blames a peer for her error (usually occurs between persons of the same/equal rank) A nurse educator is describing positive peer-to-peer interactions during a staff meeting. Which of the following should he use to accurately describe coaching? Helps overall care delivery (Coaching is a distant, observational relationship that is not time-bound. The over arching goal is improved quality of care, not meeting specific goals or performance points) A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. Which of the following descriptions should be used to measure integrity? Follows standards and protocols (trustworthiness and reliability) Which of the following relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? Promoting role excellence A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility. Which of the following should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? Basic care needs of clients (tasks; skills) Which of the following can threaten professional integrity? Anxiety Fast-paced environment Substance abuse A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. Which of the following phrases should the nurse expect to find related to the concept of boundaries? Guided by state nurse practice acts (agency protocols and boundaries must fall within state restrictions) Participation in health policy development and the political process is a significant part of which of the following nursing roles? Advocate Which of the following is an example of an unintentional tort? Negligence (failure to take proper care in doing something; battery and false imprisonment is intentional) When obtaining written consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else, the nurse's signature confirms which of the following (SATA)? The client appears competent to agree to the procedure The client consents voluntarily to the procedure The 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? Primary commitment to the client Which of the following actions represents the professional value of altruism? A nurse mentoring a colleague in professional growth (well being others; selfless support) Which of the following makes it acceptable to report confidential client information if abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) A nurse acting to accomplish goals in an efficient manner with other people is fulfilling which of the following roles? Manager (plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate) In what role does a nurse assess resources, strengths and weaknesses, coping behaviors, and the environment to help the client regain health to a maximum level of independence functioning? Care provider Which of the following professional associates established the Code of Ethics, Social Policy Statement, and Scope and Standards of Practice? American Nurses Association (ANA) Which of the following defines nursing's scope of practice in each state? Nurse Practice acts (protect health, safety, and welfare of the general public) A mentor is assisting a new graduate nurse develop strategies to transition successfully from student to professional nurse. The mentor should intervene if the new nurse incorporates which of the following strategies? Evaluates a growth by comparing progress with peers (instead compare progress of short term/long term goals) According to Patricia Benner, a novice nurse demonstrates which of the following? Inflexibility