ch 1 Nursing as a Profession

Question 1

which nursing action demonstrates the concept of autonomy?
- acting selflessly
- Making independent decisions
- Applying nursing theory to practice
- respecting individuals of different cultures and backgrounds

Answer 1

making independent decisions

Question 2

which group can a nurse join to gain support and encourage high standards within the nursing profession?
- ethics committee
- Hospital nursing team
- Shared governance committee
- professional organization

Answer 2

professional organization

Question 3

which action is consistent with the purpose of addressing diversity and nursing practice?
- extending formal education
- defining legal parameters
- making ethical decisions
- demonstrating cultural competence

Answer 3

demonstrating control competence

Question 4

which characteristic exemplifies nursing as a profession?
- autonomy in decision making
- Respecting human dignity
- Interdisciplinary expertise
- expert nurse competencies

Answer 4

autonomy in decision making

Question 5

which document is best for the nurse to consult when making decisions about nursing practice or conduct?
- nursing practice act
- code of ethics for nurses
- Standards of practice
- facility protocol manual

Answer 5

code of ethics for nurses

Question 6

which values does the ANA code of ethics for nurses address?
- Improves the ethical environment
- Nurse achievement
- Professional experience
- Patient advocacy
- commitment to others

Answer 6

• improves the ethical environment
• patient advocacy
• commitment to others

Question 7

which standard of professional performance requires to registered nurse to consider factors that affect practice planning?
- education
- resource utilization
- Leadership
- culturally congruent practice

Answer 7

resource utilization

Question 8

which degrees are considered terminal degrees in nursing?
- DNP
- NP
- CNL
- DNS
- PhD

Answer 8

• DNP
• DNS
• PhD

Question 9

which rules require preparation with a masters degree nursing (MSN) involve indirect or no direct patient care?
- nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist
- certified nurse midwife
- nurse educator

Answer 9

nurse educator

Question 10

which actions are considered requirements or core competencies for the APRN?
- expert coaching and guidance
- Direct clinical practice
- Practice as faculty
- ethical decision making
- coordination of financial resources

Answer 10

• expert coaching and guidance
• Direct clinical practice
• ethical decision making

Question 11

according to Benner’s Novice to Expert Model, a nurse who interprets nuances and perceives deviations from normal is that which level of clinical nursing practice?
- expert
- Novice
- Competent
- proficient

Answer 11

proficient

Question 12

which actions would the new nurse recognize a self-care behaviors they can ease the transition from a student to a nursing professional?
- engaging in physical activity
- Practicing mindfulness
- being a mentor
- Eating healthy foods
- reducing stress

Answer 12

• engaging in physical activity
• Practicing mindfulness
• Eating healthy foods
• reducing stress

Question 13

which statement may be expressed by nurse experiencing the recovery phase of reality shock?
- “I’ll start my charting around 1:30 so that I will be finished by the end of my shift”
- “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!”
- “I’m just working until I can pay off 75% of my student loans.”
- “I need to talk to my charge nurse about changing this policy. It’s no longer effective.”

Answer 13

“I’ll start my charting around 1:30 so that I will be finished by the end of my shift”