Professional ethics ,etiquettes for employment, personal and professional development- career nursing ,continuing education and in-service education
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What is the primary purpose of mandatory Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for nurses?
[a] To prepare the nurse for a management position.
[b] To increase the nurse's salary automatically.
[c] To ensure nurses maintain competence and stay current for license renewal.
[d] To fulfill hospital-specific training on new equipment.
A patient with a terminal illness has a valid advance directive refusing life-sustaining measures. The family demands that "everything be done." By respecting the patient's directive, the nurse upholds which ethical principle?
[a] Beneficence.
[b] Autonomy.
[c] Justice.
[d] Fidelity.
A hospital is implementing a new intravenous pump system. The training provided to all staff on how to operate the new pumps is an example of:
[a] Continuing education.
[b] A professional certification course.
[c] In-service education.
[d] A university-level nursing course.
When communicating a change in a patient's condition to a physician over the phone, which structured communication tool is considered a professional standard of etiquette?
A nurse documents a medication as given but forgot to administer it. This action is a direct violation of which ethical principle?
[a] Justice.
[b] Autonomy.
[c] Fidelity.
[d] Veracity (truthfulness).
The process by which an experienced nurse guides and supports a new graduate nurse is known as:
[a] Peer review.
[b] Mentorship.
[c] In-service education.
[d] Performance appraisal.
Professional workplace etiquette for a nurse includes:
[a] Discussing personal problems loudly at the nurses' station.
[b] Using a personal cell phone for social media during patient care.
[c] Sharing confidential patient information with colleagues not involved in the patient's care.
[d] Being punctual, reliable, and collaborating respectfully with the team.
A nurse who has gained advanced knowledge in oncology and passed a national exam to validate this expertise has achieved:
[a] An advanced practice license.
[b] A promotion to nurse manager.
[c] Professional certification.
[d] Mandatory hospital competency.
The ethical principle of "non-maleficence" is the fundamental obligation to:
[a] Tell the truth.
[b] Be fair in allocating care.
[c] Act in the patient's best interest.
[d] Do no harm.
Posting a picture on social media that was taken inside the hospital, even without patients, is considered unprofessional because it can:
[a] Be a good way to recruit new nurses.
[b] Be a breach of the employer's policy and potentially violate patient privacy.
[c] Make other nurses jealous.
[d] Not be a problem as long as the hospital name is not visible.
What is the primary difference between in-service education and continuing education?
[a] In-service education is always optional.
[b] Continuing education is provided free by the employer.
[c] In-service is institution-specific, while continuing education is for broader professional development.
[d] In-service awards academic credit, while continuing education does not.
A nurse promises to return in 10 minutes to help a patient reposition. This promise creates an ethical obligation under the principle of:
[a] Justice.
[b] Fidelity (faithfulness).
[c] Autonomy.
[d] Veracity.
A hospital's "clinical ladder" program is a career development tool that allows nurses to:
[a] Move directly into hospital administration.
[b] Fulfill their mandatory CEU requirements.
[c] Be recognized and rewarded for clinical expertise while remaining in a direct patient care role.
[d] Transition into a different specialty, such as from medical-surgical to critical care.
When a nurse disagrees with a colleague's plan of care, the most professional and ethical first step is to:
[a] Report the colleague to the State Board of Nursing.
[b] Discuss the issue with other nurses at the nurses' station.
[c] Ignore the situation to avoid conflict.
[d] Discuss the concern privately and respectfully with the colleague.
The ultimate responsibility for a nurse's personal and professional development rests with the:
[a] Nurse manager.
[b] Hospital's education department.
[c] Individual nurse.
[d] State Board of Nursing.
Ensuring that all patients on a unit have equal access to nursing care, regardless of their socioeconomic status, demonstrates the ethical principle of:
[a] Beneficence.
[b] Justice.
[c] Autonomy.
[d] Fidelity.
A nurse decides to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. This is an example of:
[a] In-service education.
[b] Mandatory competency validation.
[c] Career nursing advancement through formal education.
[d] A continuing education unit (CEU).
Professional email etiquette in a clinical setting requires:
[a] Using emojis and slang to build rapport.
[b] Forwarding chain emails to colleagues.
[c] Writing in all capital letters for important messages.
[d] Using a clear subject line, a professional tone, and avoiding confidential patient information.
The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses serves as a:
[a] Legal document that dictates standards of care.
[b] A statement of the ethical obligations and duties of every nurse.
[c] A textbook for clinical procedures.
[d] A list of requirements for renewing a nursing license.
The concept of "lifelong learning" in nursing practice means:
[a] Attending one conference per year.
[b] Completing the minimum number of CEUs for license renewal.
[c] The training received during hospital orientation.
[d] A commitment to continuous learning to maintain and enhance competence.
A nurse's professional appearance, including a clean, unwrinkled uniform, is a form of non-verbal communication that conveys:
[a] The nurse's financial status.
[b] Competence, professionalism, and respect for patients.
[c] The nurse's years of experience.
[d] The nurse's area of clinical specialty.
Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence (doing good)?
[a] Allowing a patient to refuse a needed medication.
[b] Reporting a medication error honestly.
[c] Keeping a promise to a patient.
[d] Taking time to provide a comforting back rub to an anxious patient.
A nurse attends an optional one-day seminar on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). This is best described as:
[a] In-service education.
[b] Continuing education.
[c] On-the-job training.
[d] A component of a formal degree program.
The annual, mandatory hospital-wide training on infection control and fire safety is classified as:
[a] A professional certification.
[b] A continuing education course.
[c] A career development activity.
[d] In-service education.
Maintaining professional boundaries with patients means a nurse should avoid:
[a] Showing empathy for a patient's situation.
[b] Educating a patient about their health.
[c] Accepting expensive gifts from a patient or their family.
[d] Collaborating with the patient on their plan of care.
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