CHAPTER 11: LEADERSHIP, DELEGATION, AND POWER

CHAPTER 11: LEADERSHIP, DELEGATION, AND POWER

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The nurse determines that nursing is a profession because it adheres to which of the following criteria?

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?

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:

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:

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