PNC EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER - The assimilation of nursing skills and
knowledge integrated with dignity and respect for all human beings, incorporating the
assumptions and values of the profession while maintaining accountability and self-awareness
Clinical judgement - CORRECT ANSWER - an interpretation or conclusion about a
patient's needs, concerns, or health problems, and/or the decision to take action (or not), use or
modify standard approaches, or improvise new ones as deemed appropriate by the patient's
response
Teamwork and collaboration - CORRECT ANSWER - Development of partnerships to
achieve the best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient, family, or
community, requiring an understanding of what others have to offer
Ethical and Legal - CORRECT ANSWER - System of laws and moral principles of moral
standards governing human conduct.
Types of commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - affective, normative, continuance
Affective commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - -attachment to the profession
-includes identification with & involvement in the profession
Normative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - a feeling of obligation to continue in
the profession. Results from having received benefits or positive experiences
Continuance commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Awareness of costs associated with
leaving profession
Not inclined to promote profession
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Professionalism - CORRECT ANSWER - The assimilation of nursing skills and
knowledge integrated with dignity and respect for all human beings, incorporating the
assumptions and values of the profession while maintaining accountability and self-awareness
Clinical judgement - CORRECT ANSWER - an interpretation or conclusion about a
patient's needs, concerns, or health problems, and/or the decision to take action (or not), use or
modify standard approaches, or improvise new ones as deemed appropriate by the patient's
response
Teamwork and collaboration - CORRECT ANSWER - Development of partnerships to
achieve the best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient, family, or
community, requiring an understanding of what others have to offer
Ethical and Legal - CORRECT ANSWER - System of laws and moral principles of moral
standards governing human conduct.
Types of commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - affective, normative, continuance
Affective commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - -attachment to the profession
-includes identification with & involvement in the profession
Normative Commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - a feeling of obligation to continue in
the profession. Results from having received benefits or positive experiences
Continuance commitment - CORRECT ANSWER - Awareness of costs associated with
leaving profession
Not inclined to promote profession
