NURSING NOW
TODAY'S ISSUES,
TOMORROW'S TRENDS
9TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Unit 1: The Evolution of Nursing — The Development of a
Profession
Stem:
A newly licensed nurse tells a coworker, “Nursing is just a set of
tasks we complete for providers.” The charge nurse hears the
comment and uses it as a teaching moment during huddle.
,Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession rather
than an occupation?
Options:
A. Nurses follow provider orders and perform technical tasks
efficiently.
B. Nurses use specialized knowledge, standards, and
accountability to make independent judgments.
C. Nurses work only in hospitals and follow routines
established by the unit.
D. Nurses are judged primarily by how many tasks they
complete in a shift.
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing is a profession because it requires specialized
knowledge, ethical accountability, standards of practice, and
independent clinical judgment. Professional nurses do not
simply complete tasks; they assess, analyze, plan, intervene,
and evaluate care within a recognized scope of practice.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Following orders alone describes task performance, not
professional practice.
C. Nursing is broader than one setting and includes
autonomous judgment across many environments.
,D. Productivity matters, but task count does not define
professional status.
Teaching Point:
Professional nursing requires judgment, accountability, and
standards, not just task completion.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Unit 1, Chapter 1: The Development of a
Profession.
2) Reference
Unit 1: The Evolution of Nursing — The Development of a
Profession
Stem:
A nurse manager is orienting new staff to scope of practice
expectations. One new employee asks why licensure matters if
the nurse already graduated from an accredited program.
Which response by the manager is best?
Options:
A. Licensure is optional because graduation proves
competence.
B. Licensure protects the public by verifying minimum
competency and legal authority to practice.
, C. Licensure mainly identifies nurses who want leadership
positions.
D. Licensure is only needed for advanced practice nurses.
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Licensure is a legal process that protects the public by ensuring
nurses meet minimum standards for safe practice. It also grants
legal permission to practice within a state’s nurse practice act.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Graduation does not replace legal authorization to practice.
C. Licensure is not a leadership credential; it is a public
protection mechanism.
D. All registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational
nurses must meet licensure requirements.
Teaching Point:
Licensure protects the public and establishes legal authority to
practice nursing.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Unit 1, Chapter 1: The Development of a
Profession.
TODAY'S ISSUES,
TOMORROW'S TRENDS
9TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Reference
Unit 1: The Evolution of Nursing — The Development of a
Profession
Stem:
A newly licensed nurse tells a coworker, “Nursing is just a set of
tasks we complete for providers.” The charge nurse hears the
comment and uses it as a teaching moment during huddle.
,Which statement best reflects nursing as a profession rather
than an occupation?
Options:
A. Nurses follow provider orders and perform technical tasks
efficiently.
B. Nurses use specialized knowledge, standards, and
accountability to make independent judgments.
C. Nurses work only in hospitals and follow routines
established by the unit.
D. Nurses are judged primarily by how many tasks they
complete in a shift.
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Nursing is a profession because it requires specialized
knowledge, ethical accountability, standards of practice, and
independent clinical judgment. Professional nurses do not
simply complete tasks; they assess, analyze, plan, intervene,
and evaluate care within a recognized scope of practice.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Following orders alone describes task performance, not
professional practice.
C. Nursing is broader than one setting and includes
autonomous judgment across many environments.
,D. Productivity matters, but task count does not define
professional status.
Teaching Point:
Professional nursing requires judgment, accountability, and
standards, not just task completion.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Unit 1, Chapter 1: The Development of a
Profession.
2) Reference
Unit 1: The Evolution of Nursing — The Development of a
Profession
Stem:
A nurse manager is orienting new staff to scope of practice
expectations. One new employee asks why licensure matters if
the nurse already graduated from an accredited program.
Which response by the manager is best?
Options:
A. Licensure is optional because graduation proves
competence.
B. Licensure protects the public by verifying minimum
competency and legal authority to practice.
, C. Licensure mainly identifies nurses who want leadership
positions.
D. Licensure is only needed for advanced practice nurses.
Correct Answer:
B
Rationale — Correct Answer:
Licensure is a legal process that protects the public by ensuring
nurses meet minimum standards for safe practice. It also grants
legal permission to practice within a state’s nurse practice act.
Rationale — Incorrect Options:
A. Graduation does not replace legal authorization to practice.
C. Licensure is not a leadership credential; it is a public
protection mechanism.
D. All registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational
nurses must meet licensure requirements.
Teaching Point:
Licensure protects the public and establishes legal authority to
practice nursing.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). Unit 1, Chapter 1: The Development of a
Profession.
