Question 1

The nurse manager on the neurology unit helps staff nurses become more involved with the local neurological association and schedules participation with in-services to the community.Which types of commitment to the nursing profession is exemplified by this nurse manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affective 
B)  Normative 
C)  Obsessive 
D)  Continuance

Question 2

The medical-surgical nurse is habitually late and often leaves work for nurses on the other shift to complete.The nurse has been reprimanded for this behavior.Which action is required by the nurse in order to retain employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse must take responsibility and accept any corrective action. 
B)  The nurse must continue the same behaviors. 
C)  The nurse must have a positive attitude. 
D)  The nurse must trade shifts in order to be on time.

Question 3

A nurse mistakenly gives a client,who is NPO for surgery,a morning breakfast tray.After realizing the mistake,the nurse notifies the healthcare provider as well as the client; explains the consequences of this mistake,which includes a delay in the client's surgery; and documents the situation in the client's medical record.Which is demonstrated by the actions of this nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social justice 
B)  Human dignity 
C)  Reliability 
D)  Accountability

Question 4

The nurse on third shift missed the last chance for the unit competency,stating,"Oh well,it's not like I don't know what I'm doing." Which is the most accurate description of this nurse's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrogance, which keeps the nurse from developing and from accurate assessment of her strengths and weaknesses 
B)  Pessimism, which endangers the nurse's professionalism 
C)  Optimism, which helps the nurse realize that things will turn out for the best 
D)  Sarcasm, which threatens the nurse's job performance

Question 5

A veteran nurse working on the medical-surgical unit of an urban hospital is frequently consulted by other staff members on clinical issues and new procedures.What characteristics of the informal leader does this veteran nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Seniority 
B)  Insecurity 
C)  Special abilities 
D)  Age 
E)  Supervisory position

Exam 40: Professional Behaviors

The nurse manager on the neurology unit helps staff nurses become more involved with the local neurological association and schedules participation with in-services to the community.Which types of commitment to the nursing profession is exemplified by this nurse manager?

The medical-surgical nurse is habitually late and often leaves work for nurses on the other shift to complete.The nurse has been reprimanded for this behavior.Which action is required by the nurse in order to retain employment?

The nurse on third shift missed the last chance for the unit competency,stating,"Oh well,it's not like I don't know what I'm doing." Which is the most accurate description of this nurse's behavior?

A veteran nurse working on the medical-surgical unit of an urban hospital is frequently consulted by other staff members on clinical issues and new procedures.What characteristics of the informal leader does this veteran nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.