Professionalism Quiz

What is the definition of professionalism?

• C. A lack of education and skills

• B. A way of life that implies irresponsibility

• A. A set of attributes and responsibilities in a specific profession

• D. A disregard for norms and values

What does integrity mean in the context of professionalism?

• B. Upholding honesty, sincerity, and moral principles

• A. Dishonesty and lack of moral values

• C. Ignoring professional standards

• D. Avoiding accountability

Why is competence important in nursing practice?

• A. To provide substandard care to patients

• D. To disregard leadership skills

• B. To ensure optimal and safe patient care

• C. To avoid interacting with patients

What is a key characteristic of a therapeutic relationship between a nurse and a client?

• A. Indifference and lack of warmth

• D. Avoiding communication and collaboration

• B. Lack of empathy and compassion

• C. Establishment of trust and warmth

Why is self-awareness important for nurses in their practice?

• A. To ignore personal feelings and needs

• D. To avoid self-improvement and learning

• B. To remain subjective and not understand clients

• C. To separate feelings and needs from those of the client

What are some characteristics of therapeutic nurses?

• Compassion, Flexibility, Risk taking, Active listening

• Self-awareness, Altruism, Advocacy, Communication

• Warmth, Rapport, Acceptance, Humor

• Kindness, Hope, Trust, Empathy

How can nurses communicate effectively with visually impaired clients?

• Speak loudly and slowly, avoid eye contact

• Use closed questions, speak directly to the intermediary

• Face the client, follow the client's cues, ask for permission before touching

• Provide pen and paper, use gestures and facial expressions

What is the study of the distance between people and objects called?

• Proxemics

• Chronemics

• Intrapersonal communication

• Group dynamics

What is the primary influential factor that helps a person determine the meaning of words and messages being communicated?

• Cultural context

• Space and distance

• Perception

• Time

What is the ICN Code of Ethics For Nurses focused on?

• Nurses and people

• Nurses and practice

• Nurses and the profession

• Nurses and society