NR 341 MIDTERM EXAM EVOLVE QUESTIONS

NR 341 MIDTERM EXAM EVOLVE QUESTIONS Question 1 of 10 The critical care nurse has just listened to a lecture on standards of professional performance. The nurse then agrees to serve as a preceptor for undergraduate nursing students who are scheduled for observation in the critical care unit. Which statement by the critical care nurse indicates an understanding of the standards of professional performance? CORRECT • “Professional standards include contributing to the professional development of others.” Precepting students is an example of contributing to the professional development of others. It is also an example of assuming leadership, but contributing to the development of others is the best response. The preceptor will probably use skilled communication in the professional development activities. It is not an example of clinical inquiry, which refers to applying research in practice. • “Professional standards include providing leadership in the practice setting.” Precepting students is an example of contributing to the professional development of others. It is also an example of assuming leadership, but contributing to the development of others is the best response. The preceptor will probably use skilled communication in the professional development activities. It is not an example of clinical inquiry, which refers to applying research in practice. • “Professional standards include using clinical inquiry in practice.” Precepting students is an example of contributing to the professional development of others. It is also an example of assuming leadership, but contributing to the development of others is the best response. The preceptor will probably use skilled communication in the professional development activities. It is not an example of clinical inquiry, which refers to applying research in practice. • “Professional standards include using skilled communication to collaborate with others.” Precepting students is an example of contributing to the professional development of others. It is also an example of assuming leadership, but contributing to the development of others is the best response. The preceptor will probably use skilled communication in the professional development activities. It is not an example of clinical inquiry, which refers to applying research in practice. Question 2 of 10 The charge nurse is making assignments for the critical care unit and assigns the experienced nurse to care for two complex patients. The novice nurse is assigned to care for the less complex patient. The charge nurse is basing assignments on which model of practice?