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