ATI: Professional Behaviors in Nursing

Which of the following situations is an example of horizontal violence? A. A nurse blames a peer for her error B. A provider openly scorns a charge nurse C. An assistive personnel is belittled by a nurse manager

A. A nurse blames a peer for her error

Which of the following can threaten professional integrity? (Select all that apply.) A. Anxiety B. Beneficence C. Fast-paced environment D. Substance abuse E. Assertiveness

A. Anxiety C. Fast-paced environment D. Substance abuse

Which of the following actions demonstrates the professional concept of assertiveness? A. Boldly sharing conflicting ideas B. Using a team-based approach C. Feelings of strong self-esteem

A. Boldly sharing conflicting ideas Assertiveness refers to speaking up, or boldness, in sharing ideas and information, even in the midst of conflicting opinions and values.A team approach is a separate, important characteristic related to group processes; assertiveness is an individual characteristic.Self-esteem is an internal feeling and relates to confidence.

The inclusion of autonomy in the provision of client care incorporates which of the following traits? (Select all that apply.) A. Decision making B. Sympathy C. Flexibility D. Prioritization E. Affirmation

A. Decision making C. Flexibility D. Prioritization

A nurse educator is describing positive peer-to-peer interactions during a staff meeting. Which of the following should he use to accurately describe coaching? A. Helps overall care delivery B. Has a defined time frame C. Outlines clear initial goals

B. Helps overall care delivery Coaching is a distant, observational relationship that is not time-bound. The overarching goal is improved quality of care, not meeting specific goals or performance points.

Which of the following relates to the concept of caring in professional nursing? A. Straying from current values B. Promoting role excellence C. Reflecting historical evidence

B. Promoting role excellence

A nurse is compiling an orientation handout related to accountability and responsibility. Which of the following should the nurse use to describe responsibilities? A. An internal obligation to others B. Duty to report quality of work C. Basic care needs of clients

C. Basic care needs of clients

A nurse manager is developing an evaluation form for employees. Which of the following descriptions should be used to measure integrity? A. Utilizes good decision-making B. Performs wounds care successfully C. Follows standards and protocols

C. Follows standards and protocols

A nurse is reviewing information related to balancing autonomy with boundaries. Which of the following phrases should the nurse expect to find related to the concepts of boundaries? A. Allow for increased flexibility in care giving B. Impede design and delivery of safe care C. Guided by state nurse practice acts

C. Guided by state nurse practice acts

A nurse is acting as a preceptor for a student studying the concept of autonomy. The nurse confirms the student's clear understanding of autonomy when the student describes it as which of the following? A. Critical thinking B. Team collaboration C. Individual choice

C. Individual Choice Critical thinking is a decision-making concept.Collaboration is a group process; autonomy promotes independence.Autonomy upholds the right of the individual to make choices; autonomy promotes independence.