Becoming a Professional Nurse
Professional Behaviors in Nursing
Questions and Answers
A nurse is acting as a preceptor for a student the concept of autonomy. The nurse
confirms the students clear understanding of autonomy when the student describes it as
what? - answerIndividual choice
What action demonstrated the professional concept of assertiveness? - answerBoldly
sharing conflicting ideas
The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates what traits? -
answerDecision making, flexibility, prioritization
What situation is an example of horizontal violence? - answerNurse blames peer for her
error
A nursing educator is describing positive peer to peer interactions during a staff
meeting. What should he use to accurately describe coaching? - answerHelps overall
care delivery
A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. What description
should be used to measure integrity? - answerFollows standards and protocols
What relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? - answerPromoting role
excellence
A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility.
What should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? - answerBasic care needs of
clients
What can threaten professional integrity? - answerAnxiety, Fast paced environment,
and Substance abuse
A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. What
phrase should the nurse expect to find related to the concept of boundaries? -
answerGuided by the state nurse practice acts
Professional Behaviors in Nursing
Questions and Answers
A nurse is acting as a preceptor for a student the concept of autonomy. The nurse
confirms the students clear understanding of autonomy when the student describes it as
what? - answerIndividual choice
What action demonstrated the professional concept of assertiveness? - answerBoldly
sharing conflicting ideas
The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates what traits? -
answerDecision making, flexibility, prioritization
What situation is an example of horizontal violence? - answerNurse blames peer for her
error
A nursing educator is describing positive peer to peer interactions during a staff
meeting. What should he use to accurately describe coaching? - answerHelps overall
care delivery
A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. What description
should be used to measure integrity? - answerFollows standards and protocols
What relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? - answerPromoting role
excellence
A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility.
What should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? - answerBasic care needs of
clients
What can threaten professional integrity? - answerAnxiety, Fast paced environment,
and Substance abuse
A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. What
phrase should the nurse expect to find related to the concept of boundaries? -
answerGuided by the state nurse practice acts
