Question 1

Essential components of interprofessional professionalism are clear communication,caring,professional ethics,and

Accepted Answer

A)   aesthetics.
B)   altruism.
C)   justice.
D)   truth. B

Question 2

A novice nurse decides to attend a diabetes workshop after a client was admitted to the unit with an insulin pump that the nurse was not familiar with.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   role performance.
B)   client advocacy.
C)   collaboration.
D)   professional self-awareness. D

Question 3

Which of the following is a nursing diagnosis associated with the effects of alteration in role relationships within the family and work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sleep pattern disturbance
B)   Ineffective role performance
C)   Altered thought processes
D)   Impaired communication B

Question 4

The new graduate nurse is unsure how to operate a new intravenous pump After reading the directions,the new graduate nurse seeks the assistance of a more experienced nurse and asks for a demonstration on how to operate the new intravenous pump.The behavior exhibited by the new graduate nurse is

Accepted Answer

A)   role pressure.
B)   role clarity.
C)   role conflict.
D)   role overload.

Question 5

A nurse,who has been practicing for 4 years,demonstrates competence,speed,and flexibility when performing clinical skills.According to Benner,the nurse is practicing at which developmental stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Advanced beginner
B)   Competency
C)   Proficiency
D)   Expert

Question 6

The nurse offers a client's family a list of community resources and support groups and encourages them to become involved in the local Lupus chapter.This is an example of which professional nursing role responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Client advocate role
B)   Teaching role
C)   Caregiver role
D)   Consultant role

Question 7

When documenting nursing care in the client's chart,the nurse does so accurately and honestly.The nurse is demonstrating which essential value of professionalism in nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Altruism
B)   Integrity
C)   Human dignity
D)   Asepsis

Question 8

The nurse contacts the client's case manager to provide information about the client's hospital treatment plan.This is an example of which type of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Role modeling
B)   Educational informing
C)   Collaboration
D)   Anticipatory guidance

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client on a rehabilitation unit who sustained a back injury in an auto accident,resulting in disability status from his job as a truck driver.The nurse should help the client to identify skills transferable to a future position by stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I am sorry to learn about your job loss."
B)   "Your wife stated you were a reliable, trustworthy worker."
C)   "Think of your strengths associated with your previous job position."
D)   "The career office really considers you employable."

Question 10

Which aspect of role standards is influenced by institutional norms and may vary depending on the work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Role pressures
B)   Role performance
C)   Role relationship
D)   Role socialization

Question 11

The economics of health care and diminishing numbers of health care providers led to legislative passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC).This legislation is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)   provide high-quality health care to a smaller number of people.
B)   make health care accessibility a reality for all.
C)   provide high-quality health care at a slightly increased cost.
D)   make health care accessibility a reality for individuals with the means to pay.

Question 12

The nurse is caring for a client who has just refused to undergo an invasive procedure that could possibly extend his life by a few months.The nurse supports the client's decision based on which essential value?

Accepted Answer

A)   Equality
B)   Truth
C)   Human dignity
D)   Autonomy

Question 13

The nurse is conducting an interview with the family of a client who has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.The nurse wants to assess family role relationships.What would be an appropriate question?

Accepted Answer

A)   "What are your likes and dislikes?"
B)   "Who assumes responsibility for decision making?"
C)   "How would you describe your job?"
D)   "How do you like to be treated?"

Question 14

The nurse is caring for an older client with a fractured hip.The client asks the nurse about the nature of her condition.The nurse's response should be,

Accepted Answer

A)   "You have a fractured femur," stated in a loud voice.
B)   "You will have to speak to your physician about your diagnosis."
C)   "Do you wish to call your son to discuss it with him because he talked with the MD?"
D)   "When you fell at home, you broke your hip."

Question 15

When looking toward the future of nursing,it is important for nurse educators to teach student nurses that the wave of the future in nursing is in

Accepted Answer

A)   bedside nursing.
B)   hospice nursing and home health care.
C)   advanced practice and leadership roles.
D)   nurses possessing a diploma degree.

Exam 22: Role Relationships and Interprofessional Communication