NURSING NOW
TODAY'S ISSUES,
TOMORROW'S TRENDS
9TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Profession vs. Occupation
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
Stem:
A newly licensed nurse says, “Nursing is mostly about following
orders and completing tasks.” The nurse manager wants to
,reinforce why nursing is considered a profession rather than
just an occupation. Which response is best?
Options:
A. Nursing is a profession because it requires advanced
knowledge, accountability, and autonomous decision-making.
B. Nursing is an occupation because nurses primarily perform
physician-directed tasks.
C. Nursing is a profession only when nurses work in leadership
roles.
D. Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform the same
tasks independently.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Nursing meets the criteria of a profession
because it uses a specialized body of knowledge, requires
accountability, and involves professional judgment. Nurses do
not simply follow directions; they assess, analyze, and act to
promote patient safety and quality care.
A: Correct. This reflects the essential features of a profession.
B: Incorrect. Nursing is not defined by dependence on
physicians; it has its own knowledge base and scope.
C: Incorrect. Professional status is not limited to leadership
roles.
, D: Incorrect. Nurses do not all perform identical roles, and
independence does not mean the same tasks.
Teaching Point:
A profession uses specialized knowledge, accountability, and
independent judgment.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). The Development of a Profession.
2) Autonomy in Practice
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
Stem:
A nurse notices that a patient’s blood pressure is trending
down after surgery. Before notifying the provider, the nurse
reassesses the patient, checks the surgical dressing, and
reviews fluid intake. Which professional attribute is the nurse
demonstrating?
Options:
A. Autonomy
B. Dependence
C. Routine task performance
D. Informal role behavior
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Autonomy means using professional
judgment to assess, interpret, and act within the nursing role.
The nurse is not waiting passively but is independently
gathering data to support safe decision-making.
A: Correct. This is independent nursing judgment.
B: Incorrect. Dependence would mean acting only after
direction from another discipline.
C: Incorrect. The nurse is doing more than routine task
completion.
D: Incorrect. This is a professional assessment process, not
informal behavior.
Teaching Point:
Autonomy in nursing includes independent assessment and
clinical judgment.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). The Development of a Profession.
3) Accountability
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
TODAY'S ISSUES,
TOMORROW'S TRENDS
9TH EDITION
AUTHOR(S)JOSEPH CATALANO
TEST BANK
1) Profession vs. Occupation
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
Stem:
A newly licensed nurse says, “Nursing is mostly about following
orders and completing tasks.” The nurse manager wants to
,reinforce why nursing is considered a profession rather than
just an occupation. Which response is best?
Options:
A. Nursing is a profession because it requires advanced
knowledge, accountability, and autonomous decision-making.
B. Nursing is an occupation because nurses primarily perform
physician-directed tasks.
C. Nursing is a profession only when nurses work in leadership
roles.
D. Nursing is a profession because all nurses perform the same
tasks independently.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Nursing meets the criteria of a profession
because it uses a specialized body of knowledge, requires
accountability, and involves professional judgment. Nurses do
not simply follow directions; they assess, analyze, and act to
promote patient safety and quality care.
A: Correct. This reflects the essential features of a profession.
B: Incorrect. Nursing is not defined by dependence on
physicians; it has its own knowledge base and scope.
C: Incorrect. Professional status is not limited to leadership
roles.
, D: Incorrect. Nurses do not all perform identical roles, and
independence does not mean the same tasks.
Teaching Point:
A profession uses specialized knowledge, accountability, and
independent judgment.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). The Development of a Profession.
2) Autonomy in Practice
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
Stem:
A nurse notices that a patient’s blood pressure is trending
down after surgery. Before notifying the provider, the nurse
reassesses the patient, checks the surgical dressing, and
reviews fluid intake. Which professional attribute is the nurse
demonstrating?
Options:
A. Autonomy
B. Dependence
C. Routine task performance
D. Informal role behavior
, Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: Autonomy means using professional
judgment to assess, interpret, and act within the nursing role.
The nurse is not waiting passively but is independently
gathering data to support safe decision-making.
A: Correct. This is independent nursing judgment.
B: Incorrect. Dependence would mean acting only after
direction from another discipline.
C: Incorrect. The nurse is doing more than routine task
completion.
D: Incorrect. This is a professional assessment process, not
informal behavior.
Teaching Point:
Autonomy in nursing includes independent assessment and
clinical judgment.
Citation:
Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing Now: Today’s Issues, Tomorrow’s
Trends (9th ed.). The Development of a Profession.
3) Accountability
Reference: Unit 1, The Evolution of Nursing — The
Development of a Profession
