NUR2333 Unit 1 Test latest with answers

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1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics? 2. A registered nurse visits a middle school clas... s to discuss the profession of nursing. Which of the following statements is true of nursing? 3. A registered nurse is reviewing professional behavior expectations with a group of new nurses. Which of the following statements should be included in the teaching? 4. A registered nurse 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? 5. As the definition of nursing evolved, which of the following nurse theorists focused on the uniqueness of nursing? 6. Recent polls have placed nursing as one of the most trusted professions because of which of the following? 7. The main purpose of the NCLEX examination is which of the following? 8. The decades between the 1960's and 1980's brought about many changes in nursing. Which of the following is a reason for advances in nursing? 9. A nurse supervisor is planning an educational session for her staff regarding improving teamwork among different generations. Which of the following recommendations will reduce potential generational conflicts? 10. Which of the following is a reason for conflicts in professional nursing today? 11. Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of values? 12. Which of the following describes intrinsic values? 13. Values are learned through which of the following methods? 14. Which of the following statements about ethical principles and laws is true? 15. A registered nurse (RN) is caring for a patient who is one of Jehovah's Witnesses and has refused a blood transfusion even though her hemoglobin is dangerously low. After providing information about all the alternatives available and risks and benefits of each, the health care provider allows the patient to determine which course of treatment she would prefer. The RN knows this is an example of which ethical principle? 16. When considering virtue ethics, which of the following is true? 17. A recent ethical issue has resulted in uneasiness and discomfort for several nurses on a unit. The unit manager has decided to discuss the issues at the next team meeting. The situation has resulted in which of the following for some of the nurses? 18. A registered nurse knows that sometimes, when working through an ethical dilemma, the decision makers are unable to arrive at a manually agreed upon decision. Which of the following is a reason why an agreement cannot be reached? 19. Although technology has seen many advances, which two ethical principles may be in conflict because of technology? 20. A unit director at a local hospital knows even leadership may face ethical dilemmas. Which of the following should the director take into consideration when dealing with an employee who is incompetent? 21. Which of the following laws govern nursing practice? 22. Which of the following categories does a violation of the nurse practice act fall under? 23. A registered nurse (RN) administered a patient's morning insulin as the breakfast tray arrived at 0900. The RN performed a complete assessment at the same time. Then, the RN got busy with her other patients and did not check on the patient until 1400. At that time, she found the patient unresponsive with a blood glucose of 23. Both the breakfast and lunch tray were at the bedside untouched. Which of the following could the RN be charged with? 24. A registered nurse comes upon a serious motor vehicle accident that has just occurred and no first responders are on scene. One care has been flipped upside down and she can see the driver still in the care. The RN decides to stop and help. She knows she is protected from civil liability as long as she does which of the following? 25. As a registered nurse stand in line for the cafeteria cashier, he overhears the staff in front of him talking about a client the RN took care of earlier in the week. The client's room number is mentioned along with the diagnosis and prognosis. Which of the following actions should the RN take? 26. Which of the following is a potential benefit to social media? 27. There are several pitfalls that should be avoided when using social media of any type. For example, a nurse or student could be found guilty of libel in which of the following scenerios? 28. A registered nurse enters a patient's room to place an indwelling urinary catheter, as ordered by the health care professional. The client is alert and oriented and tells the RN he wants to leave the hospital now and not receive further treatment. Which of the following actions by the RN would be considered false imprisonment? 29. A postop nurse is caring for a client after knee replacement. She discovers the consent was not signed before the surgery. Which of the following charges could be filed? 30. Which of the following should be included in a discussion of advance directives with new nurse graduates? 31. A new nurse is thinking about the ways she can demonstrate leadership in her position. Which of the following is true about leadership? 32. Which of the following statements regarding leadership and management is true? 33. Which of the following is a trait that was found to be common among leaders in trait theory? 34. Behavioral leadership theory recognizes three styles of leadership. Which of the following best describes democratic leadership? 35. Which of the following is a skill emotionally intelligent leaders must develop? 36. A nurse is focusing on improving the ability to multitask without losing focus and to turn problems into opportunities. Which of the following leadership theories describes the nurse's focus? 37. Caring is a basic value in nursing and forms a foundation for caring leadership which of the following is true about a caring leader? 38. Skillful communication is one behavior of an effective leader. Which of the following describes an effective method of communication? 39. A new nurse is working on becoming a better follower. Which of the following recommendations should she implement? 40. A good relationship between a leader and a follower enables the follower to "manage up." Which of the following describes the best way for a follower to "manage up"? [Show More]

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