Professionalism Exam Complete
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1-3. You are participating in a clinical care coordination conference for a patient with
terminal cancer. You talk with your colleagues about using the nursing code of ethics for
professional registered nurses to guide care decisions. A non-nursing colleague asks
about this code. Which of the following statements best describes this code?
A. Improves communication between the nurse and the patient
B. Protects the patient's right of autonomy
C. Ensures identical care to all patients
D. Acts as a guide for professional behaviors in giving patient care CORRECT
ANSWERS D. Acts as a guide for professional behaviors in giving patient care
Although good communication is expected, it is not considered an "ethical code."
Protecting autonomy is part of the ethical code. All individuals are entitled to equitable
care; however, nursing care is patient centered, so care, although equitable, may not be
identical. Codes of ethics provide guidelines for appropriate professional behaviors and
guide practice.
1-4. The NCLEX for nurses is exactly the same in every state in the United States. The
examination:
A. Guarantees safe nursing care for all patients
B. Ensures standard nursing care for all patients
C. Ensures that honest and ethical care is provided
D. Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for a registered nurse in practice
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for a registered
nurse in practice
The NCLEX exam ensures that the registered nurse has achieved the minimum
knowledge and skills necessary to enter practice. The exam ensures minimally safe
practice. Standards of care are designated by evidence-based practice. Honest and
ethical care is expected and guided by the Code of Ethics.
1-5. APRNs generally: Select all that apply.
A. Function independently
B. Function as unit directors
C. Work in acute care settings
D. Work in the university setting
E. Hold advanced degrees CORRECT ANSWERS A. Function independently
E. Hold advanced degrees
Although advanced practice nurses (APNs) work in a variety of settings, they all:
Function independently as guided by the nurse practice acts of the individual states.
Are educated to provide higher level patient care.
, May work in acute care settings.
May work in university settings.
Are educated at the master's level or higher.
1-6. Nurses at a community hospital are in an education program to learn how to use a
new pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for pressure ulcers. This is which type
of education?
A. Continuing education
B. Graduate education
C. In-service education
D. Professional registered nurse education CORRECT ANSWERS C. In-service
education
Continuing education furthers knowledge and skills within the professional domain.
Graduate education leads to a higher level degree such as a master's or doctorate. In-
service education takes place within an institution or agency. It is usually directed at
teaching nurses who work in the institution about a new policy, standard, or type of
equipment. Professional registered nurse education is the basic nursing education to sit
for licensure.
1-7. Which of the following is unique to a professional standard of decision making?
Select all that apply.
A. Weighs benefits and risks when making a decision
B. Analyzes and examines choices more independently
C. Concrete thinking
D. Anticipates when to make choices without others' assistance CORRECT ANSWERS
A. Weighs benefits and risks when making a decision
B. Analyzes and examines choices more independently
Professionals look at risks and benefits before making a decision. They analyze choices
in order to make sound decisions. Concrete thinking is literal and focuses on the
physical world. Professional decision making occurs independently.
1-9. Which of the following represent the knowledge and skills expected of the
professional nurse?
Select all that apply.
A. Accountability
B. Advocacy
C. Autonomy
D. Social networking
E. Participation in nursing blogs CORRECT ANSWERS A. Accountability
B. Advocacy
C. Autonomy
Professional behaviors include:
Accountability for one's work and responsibilities.
Questions And Solutions | 100% Verified
1-3. You are participating in a clinical care coordination conference for a patient with
terminal cancer. You talk with your colleagues about using the nursing code of ethics for
professional registered nurses to guide care decisions. A non-nursing colleague asks
about this code. Which of the following statements best describes this code?
A. Improves communication between the nurse and the patient
B. Protects the patient's right of autonomy
C. Ensures identical care to all patients
D. Acts as a guide for professional behaviors in giving patient care CORRECT
ANSWERS D. Acts as a guide for professional behaviors in giving patient care
Although good communication is expected, it is not considered an "ethical code."
Protecting autonomy is part of the ethical code. All individuals are entitled to equitable
care; however, nursing care is patient centered, so care, although equitable, may not be
identical. Codes of ethics provide guidelines for appropriate professional behaviors and
guide practice.
1-4. The NCLEX for nurses is exactly the same in every state in the United States. The
examination:
A. Guarantees safe nursing care for all patients
B. Ensures standard nursing care for all patients
C. Ensures that honest and ethical care is provided
D. Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for a registered nurse in practice
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Provides a minimal standard of knowledge for a registered
nurse in practice
The NCLEX exam ensures that the registered nurse has achieved the minimum
knowledge and skills necessary to enter practice. The exam ensures minimally safe
practice. Standards of care are designated by evidence-based practice. Honest and
ethical care is expected and guided by the Code of Ethics.
1-5. APRNs generally: Select all that apply.
A. Function independently
B. Function as unit directors
C. Work in acute care settings
D. Work in the university setting
E. Hold advanced degrees CORRECT ANSWERS A. Function independently
E. Hold advanced degrees
Although advanced practice nurses (APNs) work in a variety of settings, they all:
Function independently as guided by the nurse practice acts of the individual states.
Are educated to provide higher level patient care.
, May work in acute care settings.
May work in university settings.
Are educated at the master's level or higher.
1-6. Nurses at a community hospital are in an education program to learn how to use a
new pressure-relieving device for patients at risk for pressure ulcers. This is which type
of education?
A. Continuing education
B. Graduate education
C. In-service education
D. Professional registered nurse education CORRECT ANSWERS C. In-service
education
Continuing education furthers knowledge and skills within the professional domain.
Graduate education leads to a higher level degree such as a master's or doctorate. In-
service education takes place within an institution or agency. It is usually directed at
teaching nurses who work in the institution about a new policy, standard, or type of
equipment. Professional registered nurse education is the basic nursing education to sit
for licensure.
1-7. Which of the following is unique to a professional standard of decision making?
Select all that apply.
A. Weighs benefits and risks when making a decision
B. Analyzes and examines choices more independently
C. Concrete thinking
D. Anticipates when to make choices without others' assistance CORRECT ANSWERS
A. Weighs benefits and risks when making a decision
B. Analyzes and examines choices more independently
Professionals look at risks and benefits before making a decision. They analyze choices
in order to make sound decisions. Concrete thinking is literal and focuses on the
physical world. Professional decision making occurs independently.
1-9. Which of the following represent the knowledge and skills expected of the
professional nurse?
Select all that apply.
A. Accountability
B. Advocacy
C. Autonomy
D. Social networking
E. Participation in nursing blogs CORRECT ANSWERS A. Accountability
B. Advocacy
C. Autonomy
Professional behaviors include:
Accountability for one's work and responsibilities.
