1.Which of the following is one of the most essential skills for successful

nursing performance? a. Autonomy b. Critical thinking c. Understanding Nursing Theory d. Recognition of prescriptive authority 2. Which of these characteristics identify nursing as a profession when applied to sociologic literature ? Select all that apply. a. Prescriptive authority b. Stress and Burnout c. Service to the public d. Educational Preparation e. Code of ethics 3. Florence Nightingale changed the approach to public health measures which public health measures were instrumental in improving health during the late 1800s? Select all that apply. a. Building Hospitals b. Wholesome food c. Conducting health Statistics d. Basic hygiene e. improving the environment 4. Which one statement accurately describes the overall development of a definition of nursing? a. Nurses cannot agree on a single definition of nursing. b. A clear distinction is made between nursing and medicine. c. Nursing is pursued primarily through theoretical concepts. d. None of the above 5. The nurse manager is evaluating a group of registered nurses. Which of the following best describes the expectations of behavior in this group? Select all that apply. a. Display proficiency in complex tasks b. Possess theoretic background for decision-making c. Delegate all tasks to unlicensed personnel d. None of the above 6. The nursing student is setting personal career goals. Which of the following is the first step in this process? a. Developing long term goals b. maintain competency c. thorough self-assessment d. None of the above 7. Which priority information should be included in an in-service about the legal definition of nursing? a. Identifies approved nursing frameworks b. Provides foundation and guidelines for practice c. Outlines major criteria for a profession d. None of the above. 8.