The nurse professor is giving a lecture on autonomy. Which statement indicates that the
teaching has been effective?
"Autonomy guides nurses in ethical decision making."
"Autonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice."
"Autonomy means that nurses are motivated by service."
"Autonomy means that nurses consider their work an important component of their
lives." - answerAutonomy means that the nurse has control over his/her own practice."
Using Flexner's criteria of professionalism, which attributes make nursing a profession?
Select all that apply.
Is basically physical and is accompanied by a high level of personal responsibility.
Is practical, in addition to being theoretical.
Has practitioners who are motivated by altruism.
Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest.
Has a strong internal organization of members. - answerIs practical, in addition to being
theoretical
Has practitioners who are movitaved by altruism
Has practitioners who are responsive to public interest
Has a strong internal organization of members
The nurse educator has given a lecture on the difference between the term "profession"
and "occupation." Which statement(s) by one of the students indicates that the teaching
has been effective?
Select all that apply.
"The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably."
"The word profession means a calling or vocation."
"The two words mean the same thing in nursing."
"The word occupation is defined as a person's regular work."
"An occupation is a calling to work that possess characteristics of expertise." -
answer"The words profession and occupation are often used interchangeably"
, "The words profession means a calling or vocation"
"Word occupation is defined as a person's regular work."
The student is listening to a lecture on nursing standards of practice. Which statement
by the student indicates that the teaching has been effective?
"Standards of practice determine appropriate pay rates for nurses."
"Standards of practice determine the hours in which nurse's work."
"Standards of practice determine responsibilities to which nurses are held accountable."
"Standards of practice determine holiday rotations." - answer"Standards of practice
determine responsibilities to which nurses are held accountable."
The nurse is listening to a lecture about The Magnet Recognition Program. Which
statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
"20% of US hospitals have obtained Magnet status."
"Magnet status is given to hospitals that serve the most patients."
"Magnet status recognizes nursing excellence."
"Magnet status is given for hospitals that retain physicians." - answer"magnet status
recognizes nursing excellence"
How can the nurse manager take the first step to reduce the barriers to professionalism
in nursing?
Remain positive and ignore the barriers.
Encourage employees to work hard.
Identify the barriers to professionalism in nursing.
Reward employees who go above and beyond. - answeridentify the barriers to
professionalism in nursing
Which actions can the nurse take to demonstrate collegiality?
Select all that apply.
Refuse to mentor nursing students because of short staffing.
Share the latest nursing research with colleagues.
Become an active member of professional organizations.
Assist researchers with data gathering.
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