ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem: A newly graduated RN is assigned to a unit where a
licensed practical nurse (LPN) asks the RN to chart entries for
several patients because the RN is faster with the EHR. The RN
knows that state regulations limit delegation of documentation.
What is the most appropriate action for the RN?
A. Accept and chart for the LPN to maintain workflow and team
morale.
B. Refuse and report the LPN to the nurse manager
immediately.
C. Explain scope-of-practice limits, offer to help the LPN
complete documentation, and notify the manager if unsafe
,practice continues.
D. Chart only the LPN’s patients without discussing scope to
avoid conflict.
Correct answer: C
Rationale — Correct: Explaining scope-of-practice limits while
offering assistance reflects professional accountability and
collegial corrective action; escalating to management if unsafe
practice persists preserves patient safety and regulatory
compliance.
Rationale — A: Accepting would violate professional standards
and state scope-of-practice regulations, risking legal/regulatory
consequences.
Rationale — B: Immediate reporting without first providing
education and assistance may be premature; corrective
feedback is first-line.
Rationale — D: Charting for others without addressing the root
issue still violates delegation/scope principles and jeopardizes
documentation integrity.
Teaching point: Address scope limits, assist colleagues, and
escalate only if unsafe practice continues.
Citation: Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
,Stem: A charge nurse observes that a seasoned RN frequently
arrives late but has excellent clinical skills. The unit’s
professional norms emphasize reliability as part of
professionalism. Which response best demonstrates
professional leadership?
A. Ignore lateness since patient outcomes are good.
B. Privately discuss punctuality expectations with the RN and
document the conversation if improvement is not seen.
C. Announce a public reprimand during the shift huddle to
emphasize standards.
D. Reassign the RN only to tasks that start later in the shift
without conversation.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct: A private, direct conversation about
professional expectations aligns with accountability and
mentorship; documentation provides an objective record if
further action is needed.
Rationale — A: Ignoring undermines professional standards and
sets a poor precedent.
Rationale — C: Public reprimand risks humiliation and violates
professional corrective action processes.
Rationale — D: Reassignment without dialogue fails to address
underlying professional behavior and denies due process.
Teaching point: Address professional behavior privately,
document, and use progressive corrective action.
, Citation: Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem: During orientation, a new nurse asks why membership in
a professional nursing organization is important. Which
explanation best aligns with the characteristic of a profession?
A. It guarantees higher pay.
B. It supports self-regulation, professional standards, and
continuing competence.
C. It relieves nurses of legal responsibility.
D. It provides social events and discounts only.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct: Professional organizations promote codes
of ethics, standards, continuing education, and self-regulation—
core characteristics of a profession.
Rationale — A: Membership does not guarantee compensation
and is not the primary professional rationale.
Rationale — C: Legal responsibility remains with the
practitioner despite membership.
Rationale — D: While networking occurs, reducing the
organization to social perks ignores its professional functions.
Teaching point: Professional organizations advance standards,
ethics, and lifelong competence.
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem: A newly graduated RN is assigned to a unit where a
licensed practical nurse (LPN) asks the RN to chart entries for
several patients because the RN is faster with the EHR. The RN
knows that state regulations limit delegation of documentation.
What is the most appropriate action for the RN?
A. Accept and chart for the LPN to maintain workflow and team
morale.
B. Refuse and report the LPN to the nurse manager
immediately.
C. Explain scope-of-practice limits, offer to help the LPN
complete documentation, and notify the manager if unsafe
,practice continues.
D. Chart only the LPN’s patients without discussing scope to
avoid conflict.
Correct answer: C
Rationale — Correct: Explaining scope-of-practice limits while
offering assistance reflects professional accountability and
collegial corrective action; escalating to management if unsafe
practice persists preserves patient safety and regulatory
compliance.
Rationale — A: Accepting would violate professional standards
and state scope-of-practice regulations, risking legal/regulatory
consequences.
Rationale — B: Immediate reporting without first providing
education and assistance may be premature; corrective
feedback is first-line.
Rationale — D: Charting for others without addressing the root
issue still violates delegation/scope principles and jeopardizes
documentation integrity.
Teaching point: Address scope limits, assist colleagues, and
escalate only if unsafe practice continues.
Citation: Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
,Stem: A charge nurse observes that a seasoned RN frequently
arrives late but has excellent clinical skills. The unit’s
professional norms emphasize reliability as part of
professionalism. Which response best demonstrates
professional leadership?
A. Ignore lateness since patient outcomes are good.
B. Privately discuss punctuality expectations with the RN and
document the conversation if improvement is not seen.
C. Announce a public reprimand during the shift huddle to
emphasize standards.
D. Reassign the RN only to tasks that start later in the shift
without conversation.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct: A private, direct conversation about
professional expectations aligns with accountability and
mentorship; documentation provides an objective record if
further action is needed.
Rationale — A: Ignoring undermines professional standards and
sets a poor precedent.
Rationale — C: Public reprimand risks humiliation and violates
professional corrective action processes.
Rationale — D: Reassignment without dialogue fails to address
underlying professional behavior and denies due process.
Teaching point: Address professional behavior privately,
document, and use progressive corrective action.
, Citation: Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem: During orientation, a new nurse asks why membership in
a professional nursing organization is important. Which
explanation best aligns with the characteristic of a profession?
A. It guarantees higher pay.
B. It supports self-regulation, professional standards, and
continuing competence.
C. It relieves nurses of legal responsibility.
D. It provides social events and discounts only.
Correct answer: B
Rationale — Correct: Professional organizations promote codes
of ethics, standards, continuing education, and self-regulation—
core characteristics of a profession.
Rationale — A: Membership does not guarantee compensation
and is not the primary professional rationale.
Rationale — C: Legal responsibility remains with the
practitioner despite membership.
Rationale — D: While networking occurs, reducing the
organization to social perks ignores its professional functions.
Teaching point: Professional organizations advance standards,
ethics, and lifelong competence.
