Question 1

A nurse would be considered an innovator if he or she:

Accepted Answer

An innovator is someone who is open to trying new ideas and approaches, especially when they are evidence-based, to improve outcomes such as patient care.

Question 2

A nurse working in critical care questioned the rationale for limitations on family visitation times. After discussions with supervisors, administration, and other staff, the nurse gathers information for a possible policy change that could benefit patients, families, and staff. This nurse is demonstrating which characteristic of an innovator?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is demonstrating a sense of inquiry by questioning existing practices and seeking information for potential improvements.

Question 3

A nurse is concerned regarding an area of practice that has been linked to poor client outcomes. Several nurses have expressed concern regarding the problem. Critically thinking about the problem would involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting on past knowledge and formulating potential solutions involves critical thinking, as it requires analyzing the situation, using previous experiences, and considering possible ways to improve outcomes.

Question 4

When nurses develop an awareness of the culture of their work environment, it enables them to recognize discrepancies, compare competence, experience dissonance, and attempt to balance differences. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Unit awareness refers to the understanding of the culture and dynamics within a specific work environment, allowing nurses to recognize and address discrepancies and differences.

Question 5

A baccalaureate-prepared nurse seeks current practice information from journals as well as through networking at professional meetings. What do these behaviors demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

These behaviors demonstrate informal lifelong learning, as the nurse is actively seeking out information and networking to stay updated on current practices outside of a formal educational setting.

Question 6

A baccalaureate-prepared nurse participates in in-service training at her facility and enrolls in a master's in nursing program. What do these behaviors demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Enrolling in a master's program is an example of formal lifelong learning, as it involves a structured educational program leading to an advanced degree.

Question 7

A new nurse participates in her first performance review with her supervisor. This review process will likely include getting feedback from her supervisor and peers, as well as:

Accepted Answer

Performance reviews typically include setting performance-related goals to guide the employee's development and improvement.

Question 8

A nurse determines that each month he will search for a new EBP guideline or technique for practice. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The nurse's plan to search for a new evidence-based practice (EBP) guideline or technique each month reflects a goal-centered framework for practice, as it involves setting a specific, measurable goal to enhance professional practice.

Question 9

Which of the following is often a challenging component of professionalism for the new nurse?

Accepted Answer

Information overload can be a challenging component of professionalism for the new nurse because they are often required to learn and retain a large amount of information in a short period of time.

Question 10

Writing an editorial for a newsletter on a health topic in your area of certification helps promote the profession by:

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 17: Developing Oneself As an Innovator