Deck 4: Values Clarification

Question 1

Values that are implicit in expectations of an institution, but not in writing, are termed:

A) formal values.
B) covert values.
C) integral values.
D) overt values.

Answer 1

covert values.

Question 2

The process of becoming more conscious of and naming what we value or consider worthy is:

A) journaling.
B) values clarification.
C) overt values.
D) values conflict.

Answer 2

values clarification.

Question 3

Statements that describe values may include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Values are concrete concepts that reflect what is meaningful and important to individuals.
B) Values are learned in conscious and unconscious ways and become a part of a person's makeup.
C) Values provide direction and meaning to life.
D) Values may be expressed overtly or in an indirect way.
E) Values have little influence over an individuals' choices.

Answer 3

Values are concrete concepts that reflect what is meaningful and important to individuals.
Values are learned in conscious and unconscious ways and become a part of a person's makeup.
Values provide direction and meaning to life.
Values may be expressed overtly or in an indirect way.

Question 4

An institution's mission statement is a reflection of:

A) overt values.
B) personal values.
C) covert values.
D) implicit values.

Question 5

Values are shaped by which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Culture
B) Ethnicity
C) Professional experiences
D) Self-awareness
E) Education
F) None of the above

Question 6

The aim of values clarification is to facilitate the process of:

A) instilling personal values.
B) teaching personal values.
C) reacting to personal values.
D) choosing personal values.

Question 7

The valuing process includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Promoting beliefs
B) Prizing beliefs
C) Choosing behaviors
D) Acting on beliefs
E) Cherishing behaviors

Question 8

Values of individual institutions and organized health care systems that are explicitly communicated through philosophy and policy statements are called:

A) formal values.
B) overt values.
C) institutional values.
D) covert values.

Question 9

Axiology is a branch of philosophy that studies:

A) ethics.
B) mathematics.
C) awareness.
D) values.

Question 10

Nurses may experience values conflict if:

A) they develop and adhere to moral norms over time.
B) what they prize and cherish is at odds with patients.
C) what they see in practice reflects their own beliefs.
D) they find a common ground in dealing with patients.

Question 11

A nurse who used to love her job and now frequently exhibits anger, dissatisfaction, frustration, and poor work performance may be experiencing:

A) moral awareness.
B) moral thought.
C) moral distress.
D) moral values.

Question 12

When the values of the nurse and those of the patient are different, the patient may be labeled as which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Noncompliant
B) Difficult
C) Cooperative
D) Ignorant
E) Confident

Question 13

Tools that may assist a person to expand self-awareness include which of the following?

A) Journaling
B) Meditation
C) Therapy
D) Feedback
E) All of the above

Question 14

Ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred by individuals, groups, or society are termed:

A) thoughts.
B) ethics.
C) concepts.
D) values.