ESSENTIALS OF NURSING LEADERSHIP &
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
Q1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly licensed RN on a medical–surgical unit notices a nurse
routinely documenting medication administration before
actually giving the drug. The RN is unsure whether to speak up
because the colleague is popular and senior. Which action best
demonstrates professional responsibility?
A. Ignore the behavior and document when comfortable later
to avoid conflict.
B. Discuss privately with the colleague after the shift, allowing
them to explain.
,C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager
without speaking to the colleague.
D. Observe again for a few shifts to confirm a pattern before
taking any action.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct Option: Discussing privately with the colleague first
demonstrates professional accountability, collegiality, and
respect while addressing a potential patient-safety issue. This
approach aligns with nursing’s standards for professional
communication and affords the colleague an opportunity to
correct unsafe practice before escalation.
Incorrect A: Ignoring jeopardizes patient safety and fails to meet
professional obligations for accountability.
Incorrect C: Immediate reporting may be necessary in some
cases, but bypassing a collegial conversation first can damage
trust and misses an opportunity for immediate correction.
Incorrect D: Delaying action risks ongoing patient harm and
does not meet the profession’s duty to address unsafe practice
promptly.
Teaching point
Address unsafe practice openly and respectfully; escalate if the
behavior continues.
,Citation
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Q2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A charge nurse must assign a new graduate to a patient
requiring complex post-op wound care. The new graduate asks
for assistance because they have not performed that dressing.
Which decision best reflects professional standards of practice?
A. Assign the patient and expect the graduate to learn
independently.
B. Assign the patient but pair the graduate with an experienced
nurse for supervision.
C. Reassign the patient to an experienced nurse and have the
graduate take a stable patient.
D. Have the graduate observe the experienced nurse this week
without direct patient assignment.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct Option: Pairing the new graduate with experienced
supervision meets professional obligations for safe delegation
, and supervision, supports competence development, and
protects patient safety. It balances educational needs with
accountability.
Incorrect A: Expecting independent learning without
supervision risks patient harm and violates safe practice
principles.
Incorrect C: Reassigning without opportunities to learn delays
professional socialization and may unnecessarily limit the
graduate’s growth.
Incorrect D: Observation alone may be insufficient; active
supervised practice is required to demonstrate competence.
Teaching point
Supervise and scaffold new nurses’ skills to ensure safety while
promoting professional growth.
Citation
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Q3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse is offered a paid speaking engagement promoting a
new supplement. The nurse’s presentation will emphasize
MANAGEMENT
8TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SALLY WEISS
TEST BANK
Q1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A newly licensed RN on a medical–surgical unit notices a nurse
routinely documenting medication administration before
actually giving the drug. The RN is unsure whether to speak up
because the colleague is popular and senior. Which action best
demonstrates professional responsibility?
A. Ignore the behavior and document when comfortable later
to avoid conflict.
B. Discuss privately with the colleague after the shift, allowing
them to explain.
,C. Immediately report the behavior to the nurse manager
without speaking to the colleague.
D. Observe again for a few shifts to confirm a pattern before
taking any action.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct Option: Discussing privately with the colleague first
demonstrates professional accountability, collegiality, and
respect while addressing a potential patient-safety issue. This
approach aligns with nursing’s standards for professional
communication and affords the colleague an opportunity to
correct unsafe practice before escalation.
Incorrect A: Ignoring jeopardizes patient safety and fails to meet
professional obligations for accountability.
Incorrect C: Immediate reporting may be necessary in some
cases, but bypassing a collegial conversation first can damage
trust and misses an opportunity for immediate correction.
Incorrect D: Delaying action risks ongoing patient harm and
does not meet the profession’s duty to address unsafe practice
promptly.
Teaching point
Address unsafe practice openly and respectfully; escalate if the
behavior continues.
,Citation
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Q2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A charge nurse must assign a new graduate to a patient
requiring complex post-op wound care. The new graduate asks
for assistance because they have not performed that dressing.
Which decision best reflects professional standards of practice?
A. Assign the patient and expect the graduate to learn
independently.
B. Assign the patient but pair the graduate with an experienced
nurse for supervision.
C. Reassign the patient to an experienced nurse and have the
graduate take a stable patient.
D. Have the graduate observe the experienced nurse this week
without direct patient assignment.
Correct answer
B
Rationales
Correct Option: Pairing the new graduate with experienced
supervision meets professional obligations for safe delegation
, and supervision, supports competence development, and
protects patient safety. It balances educational needs with
accountability.
Incorrect A: Expecting independent learning without
supervision risks patient harm and violates safe practice
principles.
Incorrect C: Reassigning without opportunities to learn delays
professional socialization and may unnecessarily limit the
graduate’s growth.
Incorrect D: Observation alone may be insufficient; active
supervised practice is required to demonstrate competence.
Teaching point
Supervise and scaffold new nurses’ skills to ensure safety while
promoting professional growth.
Citation
Weiss, S. (2024). Essentials of Nursing Leadership &
Management (8th ed.). Ch. 1.
Q3
Reference
Ch. 1 — Characteristics of a Profession
Stem
A nurse is offered a paid speaking engagement promoting a
new supplement. The nurse’s presentation will emphasize
