Chapter 1: The Vista of Nursing

MULTIPLE CHOICE

	1.	The nurse prepares a seminar on the history of nursing for a group of high school students. Who should the nurse identify as historical providers of care in addition to family members?
1.	Nurses	
2.	Physicians	
3.	Male priests	
4.	Female priests	

ANS:	3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 2. Trace the providers of nursing care from ancient history until the mid-1800s.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Health-Care System
Difficulty: Easy
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. In modern times, nurses are responsible for providing health care.	
2	This is incorrect. In modern times, physicians provide health care.	
3	This is correct. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family members and male priests.	
4	This is incorrect. Through ancient history, nursing care was provided by family members and male priests, not female priests.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Health-Care System	

	2.	The Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States had which purpose?
1.	Set standards and rules in nursing education	
2.	Keep nurses aware of the newest medical information	
3.	Oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses	
4.	Keep nurses updated on the newest information about nursing education	

ANS:	3
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 4. Describe the history of nursing at both the LPN/LVN and RN levels.
Page: 2
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Quality Improvement
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses, which later became the National League for Nursing Education, was established to set standards and rules in nursing education and continues in that function today.	
2	This is incorrect. The American Journal of Nursing was published to keep nurses aware of the newest medical information and newest information about nursing education.	
3	This is correct. In 1897, in Baltimore, Maryland, the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States was formed in an effort to oversee training to protect patients from incompetent nurses.	
4	This is incorrect. The American Journal of Nursing was published to keep nurses aware of the newest information about nursing education.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Quality Improvement	

	3.	The nurse reviewed the state nurse practice act with a new colleague. Which statement indicates that the new nurse understands the role and function of this act?
1.	“The Nurse Practice Act is the same in every state.”	
2.	“The Nurse Practice Act does not specify who can supervise a nurse.”	
3.	“The Nurse Practice Act is determined by the American Nurses Association.”	
4.	“The Nurse Practice Act establishes the scope of practice for each level of nurse.”	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 7. Identify commonalities of nurse practice acts in all states.
Page: 4
Heading: Advancing Your Career > Specialization in Nursing
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Every state has a Nurse Practice Act to govern nurses’ actions, but these are not the same in every state.	
2	This is incorrect. In every state, licensed practical/vocational nurses are required by law to practice under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, and registered nurses are required to practice under the supervision of a physician.	
3	This is incorrect. The Board of Nursing in each state determines and enforces the contents of the Nurse Practice Act.	
4	This is correct. The Nurse Practice Act in each state establishes the scope of practice for each level of nurse based on educational preparation.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	4.	While caring for a patient, the nurse performs an intervention that is beyond the scope of practice. The nurse has violated the expectations of which regulatory body?
1.	Ethics Committee	
2.	Nurse Practice Act	
3.	State Department of Health	
4.	National League for Nursing Education	

ANS:	2
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 8. Define scope of practice.
Page: 4
Heading: Advancing Your Career > Specialization in Nursing
Integrated Processes: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Every state has a Nurse Practice Act to govern nurses’ actions. To perform an action outside of one’s scope of practice would be a violation of this act, not of an Ethics Committee.	
2	This is correct. All nurses are responsible for knowing their own scope of practice, or the limitations and allowances of what they can do as nurses. Every state has a Nurse Practice Act to govern nurses’ actions. To perform an action outside of one’s scope of practice would be a violation of this act.	
3	This is incorrect. All nurses are responsible for knowing their own scope of practice, or the limitations and allowances of what they can do as nurses. Every state has a Nurse Practice Act to govern nurses’ actions. To perform an action outside of one’s scope of practice would be a violation of this act, not of the State Department of Health.	
4	This is incorrect. The National League for Nursing Education was established to set standards and rules in nursing education, and it continues in that function today. It does not, however, govern nurses’ actions as the Nurse Practice Act does.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	5.	The nurse researches the Nurse Practice Act before completing a skill. Which body is responsible for enforcing this Act?
1.	State Board of Nursing	
2.	County Health Department	
3.	State Department of Health	
4.	National League for Nursing	

ANS:	1
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 1. Define various terms associated with nursing practice.
Page: 4
Heading: Advancing Your Career > Specialization in Nursing
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]
Concept: Professionalism 
Difficulty: Easy

	Feedback	
1	This is correct. The Board of Nursing in each state determines and enforces the contents of the Nurse Practice Act.	
2	This is incorrect. The Board of Nursing in each state, not the County Health Department, determines and enforces the contents of the Nurse Practice Act.	
3	This is incorrect. The Board of Nursing in each state, not the State Department of Health, determines and enforces the contents of the Nurse Practice Act.	
4	This is incorrect. The Board of Nursing in each state, not the National League for Nursing, determines and enforces the contents of the Nurse Practice Act.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	6.	The nurse reviews with a student the responsibilities of a student nurse. Which student statement indicates additional teaching is required?
1.	“I will check laboratory results for my patients often.”	
2.	“I am responsible for noting abnormal assessment findings.”	
3.	“I will frequently check the patient’s chart for diagnostic test results.”	
4.	“It is not within my scope of practice to notify someone of abnormal findings.”	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 15. Discuss information found in the Connection features in this chapter.
Page: 7
Heading: Characteristics of Nurses > Being Organized
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Easy

	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. It is the responsibility of the student nurse to check laboratory and diagnostic tests often, to note any abnormal findings, and to notify the appropriate health-care professionals of significant abnormal findings.	
2	This is incorrect. It is the responsibility of the student nurse to check laboratory and diagnostic tests often, to note any abnormal findings, and to notify the appropriate health-care professionals of significant abnormal findings.	
3	This is incorrect. It is the responsibility of the student nurse to check laboratory and diagnostic tests often, to note any abnormal findings, and to notify the appropriate health-care professionals of significant abnormal findings.	
4	This is correct. It is the responsibility of the student nurse to check laboratory and diagnostic tests often, to note any abnormal findings, and to notify the appropriate health-care professionals of significant abnormal findings.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	7.	The nursing instructor reviews the importance of joining a professional organization with a group of students. For which student comment should the instructor provide more information?
1.	“Professional organizations allow me to have a collective voice.”	
2.	“Professional organizations limit my ability to influence laws and policies.”	
3.	“Professional behavior is demonstrated by joining a professional organization.”	
4.	“By joining a professional organization, I will have opportunities for leadership.”	

ANS:	2
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 11. Discuss the purposes of professional organizations you can join as a nursing student.
Page: 8
Heading: Professionalism in Nursing > Professional Organizations
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Professional organizations give nurses and student nurses a collective voice that will be heard by those who enact laws and establish policy for health care.	
2	This is correct. Professional organizations give nurses and student nurses a collective voice that will be heard by those who enact laws and establish policy for health care.	
3	This is incorrect. An aspect of professional behavior is participation in professional organizations, both as a student and as a nurse.	
4	This is incorrect. Professional organizations provide opportunities for leadership in nursing.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	8.	A student nurse is learning about nursing history. Which statement should the student use to describe Lillian Wald?
1.	Instrumental in providing nursing care during the Crimean War	
2.	The first visiting nurse and founder of the Henry Street Settlement	
3.	Instrumental in establishing a 3-year training program for nurses	
4.	The first president of what is known today as the American Red Cross	

ANS:	2
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 3. Summarize the development of modern nursing.
Page: 3
Heading: History of Nursing—A Look at Where We Have Been
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Florence Nightingale is famous for her nursing care during the Crimean War.	
2	This is correct. Lillian Wald is known as the first visiting nurse. She opened the Henry Street Settlement to provide health care to the poor.	
3	This is incorrect. Isabel Hampton Robb was an activist for nursing labor reform in the late 1800s. She helped usher in 12-hour shifts with meal breaks when 24 hours had been standard. She also was instrumental in establishing a 3-year training program for nurses and worked for licensure examinations and nursing registration.	
4	This is incorrect. Clara Barton was the first president of the Red Cross Association, now the American Red Cross.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	9.	A participant at a health career fair is interested in attending a diploma program for nursing. Which should be explained to this participant about the program?
1.	It is a hospital-based nursing education program.	
2.	Courses to achieve a college degree are required.	
3.	This is the most basic of all the entry-level options for nurses.	
4.	A private or community college is attended for a minimum of 2 years.	

ANS:	1
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 5. Differentiate four pathways for entering nursing education. 
Page: 4
Heading: Options for Entering Nursing
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback	
1	This is correct. A diploma program is a hospital-based nursing education program.	
2	This is incorrect. A baccalaureate program requires courses to achieve a college degree.	
3	This is incorrect. The LPN/LVN program is the most basic of all entry-level options for nurses. 	
4	This is incorrect. Attendance at a community or private college for 2 years is a requirement for an associated degree in nursing. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	10.	A high school graduate plans to attend a One Plus One Program. How should this student explain the program to her friends?
1.	“I can have my LPN courses applied to a baccalaureate degree.”	
2.	“My courses from the LPN program will be placed toward an associate degree.”	
3.	“I can apply to a Master of Science in Nursing degree program after two years.”	
4.	“I’ll become an LPN first and then take another year of classes while I work as a nurse.”	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 6. Discuss career ladders and specialization in nursing. 
Page: 4
Heading: Advancing Your Career
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. The LPN courses can be applied to a PN to BSN program.	
2	This is incorrect. The LPN courses can be applied to a PN to ADN program.	
3	This is incorrect. The LPN would need to achieve a baccalaureate degree before applying to an MSN program. 	
4	This is correct. The One Plus One Program is offered at community and state colleges. In this program the student becomes an LPN in the first year and can work as a nurse while taking courses in preparation to take the NCLEX-RN exam as a registered nurse. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	11.	The diploma nurse applied to a program to earn a baccalaureate degree before applying to a Master of Science Degree in Nursing program. Which career track is this nurse following?
1.	One Plus One	
2.	PN to diploma	
3.	Diploma to AD	
4.	Diploma to BSN	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 6. Discuss career ladders and specialization in nursing. 
Page: 5
Heading: Advancing Your Career
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. The One Plus One Program is offered at community and state colleges. In this program the student becomes an LPN in the first year and can work as a nurse while taking courses in preparation to take the NCLEX-RN exam as a registered nurse.	
2	This is incorrect. The nurse already has a diploma degree. 	
3	This is incorrect. The nurse is seeking a baccalaureate degree and not an associate degree. 	
4	This is correct. In a diploma to BSN program, all entry-level nursing education programs are credited toward the course requirements for a baccalaureate degree, which is required before the nurse can apply to an MSN program. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	12.	While providing medications, the nurse realizes that an incorrect dose was provided to a patient. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the error is reported to the manager?
1.	Being caring	
2.	Being honest	
3.	Being organized	
4.	Being responsible	

ANS:	2
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 9. Describe four characteristics of nurses. 
Page: 6
Heading: Characteristics of Nurses
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Safety
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. When caring, nurses respond to patients in a way that confirms their individuality, emotions, and needs.	
2	This is correct. Being honest means admitting when a mistake is made and following up with appropriate actions. 	
3	This is incorrect. Being organized means keeping track of all of the information and needs for assigned patients. 	
4	This is incorrect. Being responsible means caring for patients’ needs, helping families, and noticing changes in the patient’s condition. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Safety

	13.	The nurse notes that a patient’s blood pressure has dropped. The patient is experiencing nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain. Which characteristic does the nurse demonstrate when the healthcare provider is notified with the patient’s condition?
1.	Being caring	
2.	Being honest	
3.	Being organized	
4.	Being responsible	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 9. Describe four characteristics of nurses. 
Page: 6
Heading: Characteristics of Nurses
Integrated Processes: Communication and Documentation
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Collaboration
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. When caring, nurses respond to patients in a way that confirms their individuality, emotions, and needs.	
2	This is incorrect. Being honest means admitting when a mistake is made and following up with appropriate actions. 	
3	This is incorrect. Being organized means keeping track of all of the information and needs for assigned patients. 	
4	This is correct. Being responsible means caring for patients’ needs, helping families, and noticing changes in the patient’s condition. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Collaboration		

	14.	The nurse provides care and meets the needs of a patient until the patient is able to resume self-care. Which nursing theory is this nurse implementing?
1.	Levine	
2.	Johnson	
3.	Neuman	
4.	Henderson	

ANS:	4
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 13. Discuss selected nursing theories and theorists. 
Page: 9
Heading: Nursing Theories and Theorists
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Basic Care and Comfort
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Myra Levine’s theory is a conservation model, which is designed to promote adaptation of the person while maintaining wholeness or health.	
2	This is incorrect. Dorothy Johnson developed the behavioral system model, which incorporates five principles of systems thinking to establish a balance or equilibrium in the person.	
3	This is incorrect. Betty Neuman’s systems model is based on general systems theory and reflects the nature of living organisms as open systems.	
4	This is correct. Virginia Henderson’s theory is built upon 14 basic needs addressed by nursing care and defines nursing as doing for the patient what he or she cannot do for himself or herself.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Patient-Centered Care

	15.	During a community health fair, a former patient reports not smoking for 6 months since receiving the smoking cessation material while hospitalized. In which way should the nurse process this patient’s report?
1.	Positive impact on health	
2.	Reason to talk to an acquaintance	
3.	Effective recovery from hospitalization	
4.	Role-model for others desiring to stop smoking	

ANS:	1
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 14. Explain the impact of nurses on patients’ lives.
Page: 11
Heading: The Impact of Nursing
Integrated Processes: Caring
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Health Promotion
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is correct. Learning how providing smoking cessation material caused the patient to stop smoking for 6 months indicates a positive impact on the patient’s life. 	
2	This is incorrect. The patient did not report smoking cessation behavior as a reason to talk with an acquaintance. 	
3	This is incorrect. The patient’s report is not an indication of effective recovery from the hospitalization. 	
4	This is incorrect. The patient did not report smoking cessation behavior in order to be viewed as a role-model for others desiring to stop smoking. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Health Promotion	

	16.	The nurse reviews a new medication prescribed for a patient and contacts the pharmacy to ask questions about the prescribed dose and route. Which behavior did the nurse demonstrate in this situation?
1.	Safety	
2.	Quality	
3.	Teamwork	
4.	Collaboration	

ANS:	1
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 16. Identify specific safety information.
Page: 9
Heading: Trends in Nursing Practice
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Safety and Infection Control
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Collaboration
Difficulty: Moderate
	Feedback	
1	This is correct. Preventing risk and harm to patients demonstrates safety.  	
2	This is incorrect. Quality requires a review and evaluation of care provided to improve processes. 	
3	This is incorrect. Teamwork requires functioning effectively within the nursing team and with other professionals.	
4	This is incorrect. Collaboration requires functioning effectively within the nursing team and with other professionals. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Collaboration		

MULTIPLE RESPONSE

	1.	The manager reviews the organizational policy about unprofessional conduct. Which actions should the manager describe that would lead to revoking or suspending a nursing license? Select all that apply.
1.	Accidentally causing a skin tear on a frail elderly patient	
2.	Conduct that violates the Nurse Practice Act	
3.	Documenting patient care at the end of the shift	
4.	The use of drugs or alcohol while on duty	
5.	Failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel	

ANS:	2, 4, 5
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 12. Discuss unprofessional conduct and its consequences.
Page: 7
Heading: Professionalism in Nursing > Professional Appearance and Behavior
Integrated Processes: N/A
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Addiction | Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. Some examples of unprofessional conduct that could result in the loss of one’s nursing license include use of drugs or alcohol in a way that could endanger patients, diversion of drugs from prescribed patient to personal use, and failure to adequately care for patients or conform to minimum standards of nursing practice.	
2	This is correct. Some examples of unprofessional conduct that could result in the loss of one’s nursing license include use of drugs or alcohol in a way that could endanger patients, diversion of drugs from prescribed patient to personal use, failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel adequately, and failure to adequately care for patients or conform to minimum standards of nursing practice.	
3	This is incorrect. Unprofessional conduct that could result in the loss of one’s nursing license includes failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel adequately, and failure to adequately care for patients or conform to minimum standards of nursing practice.	
4	This is correct. One example of unprofessional conduct that could result in the loss of one’s nursing license is use of drugs or alcohol in a way that could endanger patients.	
5	This is correct. Failure to supervise nursing assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel adequately is an example of unprofessional conduct that could result in loss of one’s nursing license.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Addiction | Professionalism

	2.	The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project was established to equip the next generation of nurses to help make needed changes in health care. Which are included in the six prelicensure knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) for nursing and graduate students? Select all that apply.
1.	Patient-centered care	
2.	Appearance	
3.	Leadership	
4.	Teamwork and collaboration	
5.	Evidence-based practice	

ANS:	1, 4, 5
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 17. Describe trends in nursing practice, including evidence-based practice and QSEN.
Page: 11
Heading: Trends in Nursing Practice > Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback	
1	This is correct. QSEN focuses on these six prelicensure KSAs, which includes patient-centered care.	
2	This is incorrect. QSEN focuses on these six prelicensure KSAs, but appearance is not included in these KSAs.	
3	This is incorrect. QSEN focuses on these six prelicensure KSAs; however, leadership is not included in these KSAs.	
4	This is correct. QSEN focuses on these six prelicensure KSAs. One of these includes teamwork and collaboration.	
5	This is correct. QSEN focuses on these six prelicensure KSAs, including evidence-based practice.	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	3.	A high school student wants to become a nurse midwife. Which levels of education should this student prepare to pursue in order to achieve the desired role in nursing? Select all that apply.
1.	Doctorate in nursing	
2.	Master of science in nursing	
3.	Registered nurse, associate degree	
4.	Registered nurse, diploma program	
5.	Registered nurse, baccalaureate degree	

ANS:	2, 5
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 5. Differentiate four pathways for entering nursing education.
Page: 4
Heading: Options for Entering Nursing
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback	
1	This is incorrect. A Doctorate in Nursing is not required to become a nurse midwife. 	
2	This is correct. A Master of Science in Nursing degree is required in order to specialize as a nurse midwife.  	
3	This is incorrect. The nurse would need more than an associate degree to become a nurse midwife. 	
4	This is incorrect. The nurse would need more than a diploma to become a nurse midwife. 	
5	This is correct. A baccalaureate degree is required in order to attend a Master Degree of Science in Nursing to become a nurse midwife. 	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism	

	4.	The manager is preparing an annual performance review for a new nurse. Which behaviors indicate that the nurse is demonstrating professional behaviors? Select all that apply.
1.	Arrives to work on time	
2.	Identifies the mistakes of others	
3.	Asks for help when appropriate	
4.	Covers patient care assignments for other nurses	
5.	Adheres to the required length of time for breaks	

ANS:	1, 3, 4, 5
Chapter: Chapter 1, The Vista of Nursing
Objective: 10. Evaluate professional appearance and behavior.
Page: 7
Heading: Professional Appearance and Behavior
Integrated Processes: Teaching and Learning
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Professionalism
Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback	
1	This is correct. Arriving to work on time is an example of professional behavior. 	
2	This is incorrect. Criticizing others is not a professional behavior. 	
3	This is correct. Asking for help and offering to help others are professional behaviors. 	
4	This is correct. Assuming the responsibility for others’ assignments is a professional behavior. 	
5	This is correct. Taking breaks and lunch on time and returning on time is a professional behavior.  	

PTS:	1	CON:	Professionalism