ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly graduated RN notices that a colleague frequently
accepts assignments beyond the colleague’s demonstrated
competencies. As the nurse in charge, which action best reflects
professional accountability?
A. Assign the colleague to the same type of patients but provide
a quick sign-out summary.
B. Reassign the colleague to tasks that align with documented
competencies and notify the manager.
C. Assume those patients personally to avoid conflict and
complete the documentation later.
,D. Praise the colleague for initiative and encourage continued
self-directed learning.
Correct answer
B
Rationale — Correct (3–4 sentences)
Reassigning to tasks aligned with documented competencies
and notifying the manager demonstrates accountability and
protects patient safety by matching competence to assignment.
This action upholds professional standards and the nurse’s duty
to ensure safe care while escalating system-level concerns. It
aligns with the profession’s responsibility for self-regulation and
safeguarding public trust.
Rationale — Incorrect
A. A quick sign-out without addressing competency mismatch
risks patient safety and avoids accountability.
C. Taking on the work yourself conceals a staffing/competency
problem and may delay system correction.
D. Praising initiative without correcting the mismatch fails to
protect patients and misapplies encouragement.
Teaching point (≤20 words)
Match assignments to documented competencies; escalate
competence gaps to protect patient safety and uphold
accountability.
,Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
During shift report, a charge nurse reminds staff that
professional nursing requires adherence to a code of ethics.
Which behavior best exemplifies applying the profession’s
ethical standards?
A. Refusing to care for patients with stigmatized diagnoses.
B. Reporting suspected abuse even if it may strain relationships
with colleagues.
C. Prioritizing tasks that are easiest to complete during busy
shifts.
D. Delegating all challenging tasks to newer staff to conserve
energy.
Correct answer
B
Rationale — Correct (3–4 sentences)
Reporting suspected abuse demonstrates fidelity to ethical
obligations, patient advocacy, and protection of vulnerable
populations—central tenets of professional codes. This action
, reflects putting patient safety and ethical duty above
convenience or interpersonal concerns. It supports the
profession’s social contract with the public.
Rationale — Incorrect
A. Refusing care violates ethical duty and professional
accountability.
C. Choosing easy tasks over clinically necessary ones ignores
patient needs and professional standards.
D. Offloading difficult tasks to novices jeopardizes safety and
violates supervisory responsibilities.
Teaching point (≤20 words)
Ethical duty requires patient advocacy and reporting harm, even
when it challenges workplace relationships.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse manager is designing orientation to support
professional socialization. Which component best fosters the
profession’s expectation of lifelong learning?
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly graduated RN notices that a colleague frequently
accepts assignments beyond the colleague’s demonstrated
competencies. As the nurse in charge, which action best reflects
professional accountability?
A. Assign the colleague to the same type of patients but provide
a quick sign-out summary.
B. Reassign the colleague to tasks that align with documented
competencies and notify the manager.
C. Assume those patients personally to avoid conflict and
complete the documentation later.
,D. Praise the colleague for initiative and encourage continued
self-directed learning.
Correct answer
B
Rationale — Correct (3–4 sentences)
Reassigning to tasks aligned with documented competencies
and notifying the manager demonstrates accountability and
protects patient safety by matching competence to assignment.
This action upholds professional standards and the nurse’s duty
to ensure safe care while escalating system-level concerns. It
aligns with the profession’s responsibility for self-regulation and
safeguarding public trust.
Rationale — Incorrect
A. A quick sign-out without addressing competency mismatch
risks patient safety and avoids accountability.
C. Taking on the work yourself conceals a staffing/competency
problem and may delay system correction.
D. Praising initiative without correcting the mismatch fails to
protect patients and misapplies encouragement.
Teaching point (≤20 words)
Match assignments to documented competencies; escalate
competence gaps to protect patient safety and uphold
accountability.
,Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
During shift report, a charge nurse reminds staff that
professional nursing requires adherence to a code of ethics.
Which behavior best exemplifies applying the profession’s
ethical standards?
A. Refusing to care for patients with stigmatized diagnoses.
B. Reporting suspected abuse even if it may strain relationships
with colleagues.
C. Prioritizing tasks that are easiest to complete during busy
shifts.
D. Delegating all challenging tasks to newer staff to conserve
energy.
Correct answer
B
Rationale — Correct (3–4 sentences)
Reporting suspected abuse demonstrates fidelity to ethical
obligations, patient advocacy, and protection of vulnerable
populations—central tenets of professional codes. This action
, reflects putting patient safety and ethical duty above
convenience or interpersonal concerns. It supports the
profession’s social contract with the public.
Rationale — Incorrect
A. Refusing care violates ethical duty and professional
accountability.
C. Choosing easy tasks over clinically necessary ones ignores
patient needs and professional standards.
D. Offloading difficult tasks to novices jeopardizes safety and
violates supervisory responsibilities.
Teaching point (≤20 words)
Ethical duty requires patient advocacy and reporting harm, even
when it challenges workplace relationships.
Citation (Simplified APA)
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse manager is designing orientation to support
professional socialization. Which component best fosters the
profession’s expectation of lifelong learning?
