Test Bank For Essentials Of Nursing Leadership And Management, 7th Edition, Sally A. Weiss, Ruth M. Tappen, Karen Grimley

Test Bank For Essentials Of Nursing Leadership
And Management, 7th Edition, Sally A. Weiss,
Ruth M. Tappen, Karen Grimley




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,Table of Contents
Unit 1 Professionalism .....................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession ............................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession—Answers And Rationales .................................... 9

Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values ......................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2: Professional Ethics And Values—Answers And Rationales .................................. 31

Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law .......................................................................................... 44
Chapter 3: Nursing Practice And The Law—Answers And Rationales ................................... 51

Unit 2 Leading And Managing................................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 4: Leadership And Followership—Answers And Rationales .......................................... 73
Chapter 5: The Nurse As Manager Of Care—Answers And Rationales ...................................... 93
Chapter 6: Delegation And Prioritization Of Client Care Staffing—Answers And Rationales
...................................................................................................................................................................... 114
Chapter 7: Communicating With Others And Working With The Interprofessional Team—
Answers And Rationales ........................................................................................................................135
Chapter 8: Resolving Problems And Conflicts—Answers And Rationales ............................... 154
Unit 3 Health-Care Organizations............................................................................................................174
Chapter 9: Organizations, Power, And Professional Empowerment—Answers And Rationale
......................................................................................................................................................................174
Chapter 10: Organizations, People, And Change—Answers And Rationales .......................... 194
Chapter 11: Quality And Safety—Answers And Rationales ...........................................................215
Chapter 12: Maintaining A Safe Work Environment—Answers And Rationales..................... 235
Chapter 13: Promoting A Healthy Work Environment—Answers And Rationales................. 255
Unit 4 Your Nursing Career....................................................................................................................... 275
Chapter 14: Launching Your Career—Answers And Rationales .................................................. 275
Chapter 15: Advancing Your Career—Answers And Rationales .................................................. 294
Unit 5 Looking To The Future....................................................................................................................316
Chapter 16: What The Future Holds—Answers And Rationales ..................................................316




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Unit 1 Professionalism
Chapter 1: Characteristics Of A Profession
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



Answer:A




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 Became Tired. 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.



Answer:B



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, 3. An Rn Visits A Middle School Class To Discuss The Profession Of Nursing.
Which Of The Following 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.



Answer: C




4. An Rn Is Reviewing Professional Behavior Expectations With A Group Of New
Nurses. Which Of The 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 License.

D. Nurses May Lose Their Licenses For Unprofessional Actions.



Answer: D



5. An Rn Is Explaining To A Student Nurse What Professionalism In Nursing
Means. Which Of The Following Statements, If Made By The Student Nurse,
Demonstrates Teaching Has Been Successful?




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