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Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS hv hv hv
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
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Chapter 2: Professional Ethics and Values
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Chapter 3: Nursing Practice and the Law
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Chapter 4: Leadership and Followership
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Chapter 5: The Nurse as Manager of Care
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Chapter 6: Delegation and Prioritization of Client Care Staffing
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Chapter 7: Communicating With Others and Working With the Interprofessional Team
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Chapter 8: Resolving Problems and Conflicts
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Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, and Professional Empowerment
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Chapter 10: Organizations, People, and Change
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Chapter 11: Quality and Safety
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Chapter 12: Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
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Chapter 13: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment
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Chapter 14: Launching Your Career
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Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career
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Chapter 16: What the Future Holds
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,Test Bank, Chapter 1
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Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
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Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales
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1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of
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professionalismincluded which of the following characteristics?
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A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values hv hv hv
D. Honesty
ANSWER: A hv
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A. This is correct. Older definitions of professionalism only look at knowledge and
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expertise.
B. This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern characteristic of professional behavior.
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C. This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral values are more recent characteristics
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professionalism.
D. This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent characteristic of professional behavior.
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2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her
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driver’slicense. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her
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friend becametired. Which of the following is true?
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A. She has acted in a professional manner. hv hv hv hv hv hv
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
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C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
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D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
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ANSWER: B hv
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A. This is incorrect. Professionalism requires nurses to avoid illegal behaviors.
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Driving without a license is illegal.
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B. This is correct. Driving without a license is deemed an unprofessional and
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illegal
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behavior for which a nurse may lose his or her license.
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C. This is incorrect. It is up to the individual to decide if she should renew her
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license.
D. This is incorrect. Driving without a valid driver’s license is illegal, and the
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nurse
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may lose her nursing license.
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Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
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3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which
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of thefollowing statements is true of nursing?
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A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
practice. hv
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
ANSWER: C hv
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A. This is incorrect. Nurses must graduate from a nursing program to be eligible to
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take theNCLEX examination. Nurses must pass the NCLEX examination in order
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to be eligible to obtain a license to practice. Passing the NCLEX examination
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demonstrates the nurse has received specialized education and training and enables
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the nurse to obtain a license
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to practice in the state.
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B. This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is required in nursing, nursing is a
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profession rather than a vocation. hv hv hv hv
C. This is correct. Rather than being assistants to doctors, nurses are able to function
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autonomously within their scope of practice. Nurses formulate and deliver a plan of
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care
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for clients, utilizing nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to make decisions
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D. This is incorrect. The state boards of nursing expect nurses to uphold professional
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standards of behavior in their practice and personal lives in order to maintain
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theirlicense.
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4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses.
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Which ofthe following statements should be included in the teaching?
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A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
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B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact
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yourlicense. hv hv
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
ANSWER: D hv
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A. This is incorrect. Inappropriate use of social media may lead to a nurse
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losing his
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or her license.
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B. This is incorrect. Emotionally charged blogs or forums may be deemed
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unprofessional behavior. hv
C. This is incorrect. Nurses are expected to behave in a professional manner in
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
both
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their personal and professional lives.
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hv hv hv hv hv
hv Leadership & Management 8th Edition
hv hv hv hv hv
Sally A. Weiss, Verified Chapters 1 - 16, Complete
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
, TABLE OF CONTENTS hv hv hv
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession
hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics and Values
hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice and the Law
hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 4: Leadership and Followership
hv hv hv hv
Chapter 5: The Nurse as Manager of Care
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 6: Delegation and Prioritization of Client Care Staffing
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others and Working With the Interprofessional Team
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems and Conflicts
hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, and Professional Empowerment
hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, and Change
hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 11: Quality and Safety
hv hv hv hv
Chapter 12: Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 13: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment
hv hv hv hv hv hv
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career
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Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career
hv hv hv hv
Chapter 16: What the Future Holds
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,Test Bank, Chapter 1
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Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv Page 1 of hv hv
12
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Weiss
Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession—Answers and Rationales
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
professionalismincluded which of the following characteristics?
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
A. Expertise
B. Empathy
C. Ethical and moral values hv hv hv
D. Honesty
ANSWER: A hv
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Feedback
A. This is correct. Older definitions of professionalism only look at knowledge and
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
expertise.
B. This is incorrect. Empathy is a modern characteristic of professional behavior.
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C. This is incorrect. A code of ethics and moral values are more recent characteristics
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
of
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professionalism.
D. This is incorrect. Honesty is a more recent characteristic of professional behavior.
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2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
driver’slicense. During a recent car trip with a friend, she took over driving when her
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
friend becametired. Which of the following is true?
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A. She has acted in a professional manner. hv hv hv hv hv hv
B. She may lose her RN license for driving without a license.
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C. She should renew her driver’s license as soon as possible.
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D. Under the circumstances, she will not be faulted for driving without a license.
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ANSWER: B hv
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A. This is incorrect. Professionalism requires nurses to avoid illegal behaviors.
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Driving without a license is illegal.
hv hv hv hv hv
B. This is correct. Driving without a license is deemed an unprofessional and
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illegal
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behavior for which a nurse may lose his or her license.
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C. This is incorrect. It is up to the individual to decide if she should renew her
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license.
D. This is incorrect. Driving without a valid driver’s license is illegal, and the
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nurse
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may lose her nursing license.
hv hv hv hv
, Test Bank, Chapter 1
hv hv hv
Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 8e
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv Page 1 of hv hv
12
hv
3. An RN visits a middle school class to discuss the profession of nursing. Which
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
of thefollowing statements is true of nursing?
hv hv v
h hv hv hv hv hv
A. Nurses must graduate from nursing school in order to obtain a license to hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
practice. hv
B. Nursing is a vocation that requires continuous education. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
C. Nurses function autonomously within their scope of practice. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
D. Nurses must adhere to expected professional behaviors in their lives. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
ANSWER: C hv
Page: 4 hv
Feedback
A. This is incorrect. Nurses must graduate from a nursing program to be eligible to
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
take theNCLEX examination. Nurses must pass the NCLEX examination in order
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
to be eligible to obtain a license to practice. Passing the NCLEX examination
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
demonstrates the nurse has received specialized education and training and enables
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
the nurse to obtain a license
hv hv hv hv hv hv
to practice in the state.
hv hv hv hv
B. This is incorrect. Although lifelong learning is required in nursing, nursing is a
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
profession rather than a vocation. hv hv hv hv
C. This is correct. Rather than being assistants to doctors, nurses are able to function
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
autonomously within their scope of practice. Nurses formulate and deliver a plan of
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
care
hv
for clients, utilizing nursing judgment and critical thinking skills to make decisions
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
inclient care.
hv v
h hv
D. This is incorrect. The state boards of nursing expect nurses to uphold professional
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
standards of behavior in their practice and personal lives in order to maintain
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
theirlicense.
hv hv
4. An RN is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses.
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
Which ofthe following statements should be included in the teaching?
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A. It is OK to discuss your days at work on social media.
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B. When you are passionate about a topic, speak up in blogs and forums. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
C. Your behavior outside of the practice setting is up to you and will not impact
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
yourlicense. hv hv
D. Nurses may lose their licenses for unprofessional actions. hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
ANSWER: D hv
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A. This is incorrect. Inappropriate use of social media may lead to a nurse
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
losing his
hv hv
or her license.
hv hv
B. This is incorrect. Emotionally charged blogs or forums may be deemed
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unprofessional behavior. hv
C. This is incorrect. Nurses are expected to behave in a professional manner in
hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv hv
both
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their personal and professional lives.
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