ATI Becoming a Professional Nurse
Professional Behaviors in Nursing
Questions and Answers
A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility.
Which of the following should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? – answer Basic
care needs of clients
A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. Which of the
following descriptions should be used to measure integrity? – answer Follows standards
and protocols
Which of the following situations is an example of horizontal violence? – answer A nurse
blames a peer for her error
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? – answer Guided by state nurse practice acts
Which of the following actions demonstrates the professional concept of assertiveness?
– answer Boldly sharing conflicting ideas
Which of the following can threaten professional integrity? – answer Anxiety
Fast-paced environment
Substance abuse
Which of the following relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? – answer
Promoting role excellence
The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates which of the
following traits? – answer Decision making
Flexibility
Prioritization
A nurse is acting as preceptor for a student studying the concept of autonomy. The
nurse confirms the student's clear understanding of autonomy when the student
describes it as which of the following? – answer Individual choice
A nurse educator is describing positive peer-to-peer interactions during a staff meeting.
Which of the following should he use to accurately describe coaching? – answer Helps
overall care delivery
Professional Behaviors in Nursing
Questions and Answers
A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility.
Which of the following should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? – answer Basic
care needs of clients
A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. Which of the
following descriptions should be used to measure integrity? – answer Follows standards
and protocols
Which of the following situations is an example of horizontal violence? – answer A nurse
blames a peer for her error
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? – answer Guided by state nurse practice acts
Which of the following actions demonstrates the professional concept of assertiveness?
– answer Boldly sharing conflicting ideas
Which of the following can threaten professional integrity? – answer Anxiety
Fast-paced environment
Substance abuse
Which of the following relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? – answer
Promoting role excellence
The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates which of the
following traits? – answer Decision making
Flexibility
Prioritization
A nurse is acting as preceptor for a student studying the concept of autonomy. The
nurse confirms the student's clear understanding of autonomy when the student
describes it as which of the following? – answer Individual choice
A nurse educator is describing positive peer-to-peer interactions during a staff meeting.
Which of the following should he use to accurately describe coaching? – answer Helps
overall care delivery
