Which term describes high standards of care and ethical behavior?

• A. Professional Standards
• B. Holistic Care
• C. Residents
• D. Boundary Violation

Answer: (A)

Professional Standards describe the expectations for high-quality care and ethical behavior in nursing assistance. They cover acting with integrity, following policies, protecting resident safety and privacy, maintaining competence, and holding oneself accountable for conduct. This makes it the best fit because it explicitly ties how you perform your duties to ethical principles and professional accountability. Holistic care focuses on treating the whole person—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—rather than on the standards of behavior. Residents refer to the people receiving care, not the guidelines for behavior. Boundary violation is about crossing professional limits, which is the opposite of upholding high standards. In practice, upholding professional standards means consistently acting with respect, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries while delivering safe, competent care.