PROFESSIONAL NURSING: ROLES, VALUES, AND
RESPONSIBILITIES (2026 EDITION) | COMPLETE STUDY NOTES,
EXAM GUIDE, ASSIGNMENT RESOURCE, GRADE A+ SUCCESS,
PASS GUARANTEE STUDY MATERIAL FOR BSN, RN & NURSING
STUDENTS
A new nurse is being bullied by an experienced nurse. What action should the new nurse take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss the situation with the nurse manager
A nurse manager just hired several newly licensed nurses. When explaining to the unit staff what to
expect from these nurses he should state that the newly licensed nurses - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply
general rules to all situations
than he expected and he is felling anxious about providing safe care. What statement by the preceptor is
an appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER-"It is important for you to feel comfortable and ask
questions when you need to"
After working for an inpatient hospital for a month, the new nurse tells the nurse manager that she is
not sure that she can do the job any more due to stress and feeling of incompetence. What is an
appropriate response by the nurse manager? - CORRECT ANSWER-"You may be experiencing reality
shock. We can discuss ways to reduce stress"
A nurse is caring for a client who is recently diagnosed with cancer. The client expresses fears about her
future. What demonstrates compassion by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse encourages the
client to talk about her concerns
The staff nurse is compelling evidence on ventilator associated pneumonia, which will be used to revise
the hospitals policy and procedure for care of clients on ventilators. The nurse is acting as which of the
following roles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Researcher
A nurse is assigned to care for a client who is receiving continuous IV infusion of insulin. The nurse
doesn't possess the skills to care for the client and requests that the charge nurse change her
assignment. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I don't
feel confident managing this client on my own"
A new nurse is working in an acute care unit. Which action demonstrates the nurses transition from
novice to advanced beginner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contacting the provider after noting the clients
abnormal lab results
A nurse manager is discussing the nurse practice act with staff. What should the nurse manager identify
as the most important function of this act? - CORRECT ANSWER-Defines nursing practice to protect the
public
, A nurse orienting a new nurse is discussing integrity and morals. Which statement by the new nurse
indicates the need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should withhold health information that
will cause my client stress"
A charge nurse realizes a staff nurse is chemically dependent on opioid analgesics. What is the most
serious outcome if the nurse continues to care for clients in a chemically dependent state? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Omission in client care
A nurse manager is conducting a teaching session on professional behaviors in nursing. What is an
example of assertive behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse seeks opinions from her peers in a decision
making process
A nurse is working in an ICU. What is an example of the nurse acting as a change agent? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Suggesting ways to improve their visitor check in policy
A nurse is pursuing chemotherapy certification. What is an advantage of receiving this? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maintaining knowledge of current practice in chemotherapy administration
A staff nurse suggests that her mentee practice self reflection questions. Which of the following
questions by the mentee to herself indicates a need for further teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-"How do I
discuss end of life care with a clients family"
A nurse manager is discussing a need for change in the plan of care for clients with a staff nurse. What
statement identifies the staff nurse as a change agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-"We will used evidence
based practice to develop a new plan of care that is effective"
A nurse working in an acute care facility is aware of the scope of practice and rules of her professional
boundaries. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Receiving a fruit
basket sent to the unit staff by a client after discharge
A nurse manager is reading a new nurses self evaluation after completing a three month orientation
period. What indicates self reflection? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Requested more practice inserting IV
catheters"
A nurse manager is explaining the purpose of a mentoring system to unit nurses. What is a characteristic
of the mentoring process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes peer support
A nurse manager hires a nurse whose personal reference reports that the nurse plagiarized during
nursing school. What action should the nurse manager take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor the nurses
documentation during times of high client acuity
A nurse is planning care for a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. What action
demonstrates the value of caring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Building trust with the client and her family
A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. Which of the following
phrases should the nurse expect to find related to the concept of boundaries?
1. Allows for increased flexibility caregiving
2. Impede design and delivery of safe care
RESPONSIBILITIES (2026 EDITION) | COMPLETE STUDY NOTES,
EXAM GUIDE, ASSIGNMENT RESOURCE, GRADE A+ SUCCESS,
PASS GUARANTEE STUDY MATERIAL FOR BSN, RN & NURSING
STUDENTS
A new nurse is being bullied by an experienced nurse. What action should the new nurse take? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss the situation with the nurse manager
A nurse manager just hired several newly licensed nurses. When explaining to the unit staff what to
expect from these nurses he should state that the newly licensed nurses - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply
general rules to all situations
than he expected and he is felling anxious about providing safe care. What statement by the preceptor is
an appropriate response? - CORRECT ANSWER-"It is important for you to feel comfortable and ask
questions when you need to"
After working for an inpatient hospital for a month, the new nurse tells the nurse manager that she is
not sure that she can do the job any more due to stress and feeling of incompetence. What is an
appropriate response by the nurse manager? - CORRECT ANSWER-"You may be experiencing reality
shock. We can discuss ways to reduce stress"
A nurse is caring for a client who is recently diagnosed with cancer. The client expresses fears about her
future. What demonstrates compassion by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse encourages the
client to talk about her concerns
The staff nurse is compelling evidence on ventilator associated pneumonia, which will be used to revise
the hospitals policy and procedure for care of clients on ventilators. The nurse is acting as which of the
following roles? - CORRECT ANSWER-Researcher
A nurse is assigned to care for a client who is receiving continuous IV infusion of insulin. The nurse
doesn't possess the skills to care for the client and requests that the charge nurse change her
assignment. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I don't
feel confident managing this client on my own"
A new nurse is working in an acute care unit. Which action demonstrates the nurses transition from
novice to advanced beginner? - CORRECT ANSWER-Contacting the provider after noting the clients
abnormal lab results
A nurse manager is discussing the nurse practice act with staff. What should the nurse manager identify
as the most important function of this act? - CORRECT ANSWER-Defines nursing practice to protect the
public
, A nurse orienting a new nurse is discussing integrity and morals. Which statement by the new nurse
indicates the need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I should withhold health information that
will cause my client stress"
A charge nurse realizes a staff nurse is chemically dependent on opioid analgesics. What is the most
serious outcome if the nurse continues to care for clients in a chemically dependent state? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Omission in client care
A nurse manager is conducting a teaching session on professional behaviors in nursing. What is an
example of assertive behavior? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse seeks opinions from her peers in a decision
making process
A nurse is working in an ICU. What is an example of the nurse acting as a change agent? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Suggesting ways to improve their visitor check in policy
A nurse is pursuing chemotherapy certification. What is an advantage of receiving this? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Maintaining knowledge of current practice in chemotherapy administration
A staff nurse suggests that her mentee practice self reflection questions. Which of the following
questions by the mentee to herself indicates a need for further teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-"How do I
discuss end of life care with a clients family"
A nurse manager is discussing a need for change in the plan of care for clients with a staff nurse. What
statement identifies the staff nurse as a change agent? - CORRECT ANSWER-"We will used evidence
based practice to develop a new plan of care that is effective"
A nurse working in an acute care facility is aware of the scope of practice and rules of her professional
boundaries. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Receiving a fruit
basket sent to the unit staff by a client after discharge
A nurse manager is reading a new nurses self evaluation after completing a three month orientation
period. What indicates self reflection? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Requested more practice inserting IV
catheters"
A nurse manager is explaining the purpose of a mentoring system to unit nurses. What is a characteristic
of the mentoring process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Promotes peer support
A nurse manager hires a nurse whose personal reference reports that the nurse plagiarized during
nursing school. What action should the nurse manager take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor the nurses
documentation during times of high client acuity
A nurse is planning care for a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. What action
demonstrates the value of caring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Building trust with the client and her family
A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. Which of the following
phrases should the nurse expect to find related to the concept of boundaries?
1. Allows for increased flexibility caregiving
2. Impede design and delivery of safe care
