Chapter 11 Leadership, Delegation, And Power

Chapter 11  Leadership, Delegation, And Power

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse determines that nursing is a profession because it adheres to which of the following criteria?
a.
Expanding body of knowledge
b.
Regulation by physicians
c.
Pay representing the service to humanity
d.
Discipline of members delegated to hospital organizations

ANS: A
There are specific criteria that must be adhered to for nursing to be considered a profession. These criteria include an expanding body of knowledge, provision of a unique service to society, personal responsibility to the public, long period of education, and autonomy. The other choices do not support the criteria of a profession and are incorrect.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application
REF: Table 11-1 Comparison of Nursing to Criteria of a Profession

2. The registered nurse who reads articles in professional journals and attends continuing education workshops is demonstrating which of the following?
a.
Organizational accountability
c.
Standards of care
b.
Professional accountability
d.
Legislative accountability

ANS: B
The nurse demonstrates professional accountability by reading journal articles and attending continuing education workshops in order to maintain competency to practice. Organizational accountability is the means by which members of a profession join together to promote and protect the profession. Standards of care are expectations that reflect the caring and professional expectations of nursing. Legislative accountability means nursing has legislation that clearly defines the role and scope of nursing practice.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application
REF: Elements of Professional Accountability| Legislative Accountability

3. The nurse is planning to acquire certification. This credential means that the nurse:
a.
has received accredited status by a nongovernmental agency which appraises and grants accredited status to institutions that meet predetermined criteria.
b.
has the legal rights granted to the profession by the public.
c.
understands the law governing the practice of nursing.
d.
has been certified by a nongovernmental agency that certifies that an individual licensed to practice a profession has met predetermined standards specified for practice.

ANS: D
Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agency certifies that an individual licensed to practice a profession has met predetermined standards specific for practice. Accreditation is the process by which a nongovernmental agency appraises and grants status to institutions that meet predetermined criteria. Legal regulation is the process by which legal rights have been granted to the profession by the public. The state practice act are the laws governing the practice of nursing.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Elements of Professional Accountability

4. The graduate of a school of nursing will receive the title registered nurse by the:
a.
state in which they practice.
b.
nursing school they attended.
c.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
d.
American Nurses Association.

ANS: A
State licensure grants the nurse legal authority to perform certain acts and to use a specific title that reflects one’s practice rights. The school of nursing, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, or the American Nurses Association do not bestow the title of registered nurse to graduates of schools of nursing.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Licensure

5. The graduate of a school of nursing has just been given the title registered nurse. This title will assure the public that the nurse has:
a.
achieved excellence in nursing.
b.
at least minimal competence in nursing.
c.
membership in a professional organization.
d.
expertise in a specialty area.

ANS: B
Licensure is granted based on evidence that the individual has attained the minimum degree of competency in nursing to ensure being a safe practitioner. The title of registered nurse does not mean that the graduate has achieved excellence in nursing or membership in a professional organization. The title does not mean the graduate has expertise in a specialty area.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application REF: Licensure