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A 5-year-old with a twin brother is admitted to the PICU after
cardiac surgery. Hospital policy does not allow individuals
younger than 12 years of age to visit the PICU. The nurse
recognizes the needs of the patient and his brother and suggests
that the mother bring her son to visit his brother briefly in the
afternoon when the unit is usually quiet. This illustrates which
of Brenner's stages of nursing proficiency? Correct Answers
Expert practitioner
A barrier to professionalism attributed to nursing's roots in
altruism is illustrated when a nurse Correct Answers feels
guilty for expecting to be paid well for work.
A component that separates occupations from professions is
commitment. Which of the following is the best way that nurses
can show commitment to each other? Correct Answers
Mentoring nursing students and novice nurses
A health care agency that uses its profits to better the institution
rather than paying stockholders would be classified as a Correct
Answers not-for-profit agency.
A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin
brother in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) after cardiac
surgery. The nurse denies the request because hospital policy
states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed
to visit the PICU. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of
nursing proficiency? Correct Answers Novice
, A nurse is contemplating a political leadership position and
wonders if she/he has the desired characteristics to make a good
leader. Which of the following traits is inconsistent with a good
leader? Correct Answers - solves problems methodically using
a strict model
A nurse observes a new graduate nurse being harassed by co-
workers when asking questions or requesting help. What action
by the nurse is best? Correct Answers Respectfully confront
the staff and explain that this behavior is not part of nursing.
A nurse who advocates for a longer stay when a medically
indigent patient is being prematurely discharged to reduce
hospital cost is relying on which ethical principle? Correct
Answers Justice
A nursing student asks, "Why do I have to go to clinical in
obstetrics when I know I'll never work with women and
children?" In which stage of Cohen's model of professional
socialization is this student? Correct Answers Stage II:
Negativity/independence
A nursing student says to the clinical faculty, "I know I will be
able to care for this patient given your directions." In which
stage of Cohen's model of professional socialization is this
student? Correct Answers Stage I: Unilateral dependence
A patient who is terminally ill is experiencing great pain. To
relieve the patient's suffering, the nurse needs to administer
larger doses of morphine. This relieves the pain but also inhibits