Chapter 9 Building a Professional Practice

Chapter 9  Building a Professional Practice

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A nurse in the ICU not only is excellent in providing care for her patients but has also earned the credential of CCRN and is tireless in lobbying for federal legislation that protects patients’ rights. She is also the first nurse in the ICU to recognize problems with process and to develop solutions. However, this nurse’s husband has begun to complain that he never sees her, and she feels like she has lost touch with her teenage daughter. Which professional practice attribute or attributes does this nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.
A)
Passion
B)
Mastery
C)
Balance
D)
Action

2.
A nurse in the ICU is known for the personal care and attention he gives to each of his patients. He takes time to learn his patients’ names and the names of their families. He is especially gentle when drawing blood from children or administering injections to older patients. He is also good at leaving his work concerns at work and focusing on his family when at home. However, his lack of interest in pursuing further credentials and his lack of initiative in tackling problems that arise in the ICU have limited his career opportunities. Which professional practice attribute or attributes does this nurse demonstrate? Select all that apply.
A)
Values
B)
Mastery
C)
Balance
D)
Action

3.
A nurse in the ICU has a natural rapport with her patients, communicates well with her colleagues, always strives to improve her practices by learning from more experienced nurses, and always shows up for her shift on time. Which characteristic of this nurse is the hallmark of excellence?
A)
Natural rapport with patients
B)
Effective communication with colleagues
C)
Always striving to improve her practices
D)
Punctuality

4.
A nurse in the ICU is known for working hard to improve the care that she and others provide. When asked what motivates her to work so hard, she explains that she has a picture of what an ideal ICU looks like—a place where patients feel well cared for, where health professionals work seamlessly together, and where nurses derive deep satisfaction from their work. Which element of practice excellence best characterizes this nurse’s perspective?
A)
Values
B)
Action
C)
Mastery
D)
Vision

5.
A nurse in the ICU loves her job and is known to volunteer her time for fundraising for health care charities and for promoting public health initiatives in her community. She also loves to share her knowledge of physiology and medicine with her patients. Unfortunately, however, she often shares information that is outdated or not supported by evidence. Which element is this nurse most lacking?
A)
Mastery
B)
Passion
C)
Action
D)
Vision

Answer Key

1.
A, B, D
2.
A, C
3.
C
4.
D
5.
A