Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Professionalism in nursing demands self-direction (autonomous decision-making), a spirit of inquiry (research-driven practice), and independence (accountability), traits ensuring quality care. Concern with quantity focusing on output over excellence clashes with this. Nurses prioritize quality, using tools like audits to assess effectiveness (e.g., patient recovery rates), not just the number of tasks completed. This aligns with Jahoda's definition and nursing's ethical code, where patient outcomes trump volume, a principle reinforced in practice standards and education.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy (1940s) crowns self-actualization realizing potential as mental health's essence e.g., a nurse finding purpose in caregiving. Self-awareness (base level), esteem (confidence), and worth (value) build toward it. Nursing promotes this peak, aiding patients in meaningful recovery, aligning with psychological well-being goals.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Remittent fever fluctuates above normal (e.g., 38.5-40°C) without returning to baseline common in infections like typhoid. Relapsing (normal intervals), intermittent (spikes to normal), and constant (stable high) differ. Nurses track this pattern e.g., six daily swings for diagnosis and treatment, per fever classification.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hydrocodone depresses respiration e.g., slowing RR in pain management making it correct. Stress, heat, and altitude (low O2) all raise RR e.g., panting in fever. No incorrect factor here, but hydrocodone's known effect aligns with nursing pharmacology for respiratory monitoring.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clamping above the port 30-60 minutes e.g., pooling fresh urine ensures an accurate sample, unlike below (stagnant) or short times (insufficient). Nurses perform this e.g., sterile syringe for reliable catheter specimens, per infection control and lab standards.