2M

Question 1

The 11 qualities of a professional nurse

Answer 1

open, flexible, creative, patient, visionary, critical
thinker, honest, tactful, just, fair, trustworthy

Question 2

allowing free passage or view, not closed or
blocked

Answer 2

Open

Question 3

able to adjust readily to different
occasions

Answer 3

Flexible

Question 4

having the ability or power to create;
ability to invent and develop original ideas

Answer 4

Creative

Question 5

the ability to endure waiting or delay
without becoming upset; to persevere calmly when
faced with difficulties

Answer 5

Patient

Question 6

a person with foresight; thinking about
or planning the future with wisdom

Answer 6

visionary

Question 7

7 SIGNS OF VISIONARIES

Answer 7

1. Imaginative, can visualize things easily
2. Big-picture oriented
3. Focused and present
4. Open-minded and fan of new ideas
5. Positive energizers
6. Never afraid of failures
7. Share and communicate the dream/vision

Question 8

a person who considers the details
and subjects them to assessment and analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

Answer 8

Critical Thinker

Question 9

honesty is the human quality of
communicating and acting truthfully

Answer 9

Honest

Question 10

having or showing a sense of what is fitting
considerate in dealing with others; showing skill or
sensitivity in dealing with people

Answer 10

Tactful

Question 11

equitable; fair to all parties as dictated by
reason and conscience

Answer 11

just

Question 12

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias;
conforming with established standards or rules

Answer 12

Fair

Question 13

able to be relied on as honest or
truthful; reliable; dependable

Answer 13

trustworthy

Question 14

Additional qualities of a professional nurse

Answer 14

Empathy
Emotional stability
Communication skills
desire to learn
versatility
Respectfulness
Physical stamina
Assertiveness

Question 15

the ability to feel what another person is
experiencing from their point of view

Answer 15

EMPATHY

Question 16

a nurses’ job is mentally demanding as each day can bring a range of powerful
emotions

Answer 16

EMOTIONAL STABILITY

Question 17

among the most important
qualities of nurses

Answer 17

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Question 18

healthcare is constantly evolving, most graduates will need practice and continuing
education to reach full competency, particularly in specialty skills

Answer 18

DESIRE TO LEARN

Question 19

we have to deal with the present and be prepared in working long hours

Answer 19

VERSATILITY

Question 20

being respectful to the patients is a professional courtesy that must be extended to all, regardless of their attitude or behavior

Answer 20

RESPECTFULNESS

Question 21

being a nurse requires the ability to bend, turn, twist, lift and stand regularly, sometime for long periods

Answer 21

PHYSICAL STAMINA

Question 22

a person’s ability to express their thoughts and feelings and insist to be respected

Answer 22

ASSERTIVENESS

Question 23

CARING AS THE CORE OF NURSING

Answer 23

compassion
competence
confidence
conscience
commitment

Question 24

respect for the dignity of each
person, regardless of creed, color, gender and political
affiliation

Answer 24

LOVE OF PEOPLE

Question 25

CHED memorandum

Answer 25

ched memorandum order no.5 series of 2008

Question 26

love of country and the willingness to sacrifice for it

Answer 26

Patriotism