Question 1

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat large meals during the night to stay awake. 
B)  Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping. 
C)  Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep. 
D)  Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work. 
E)  Go directly to bed when arriving home from work. 
A)  Eat large meals during the night to stay awake. 
B)  Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping. 
C)  Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep. 
D)  Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work. 
E)  Go directly to bed when arriving home from work. B,D

Question 2

After ______________ each order in a list of orders,the nurse should check off the order.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract.What is the term for this failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lawsuit 
B)  Termination 
C)  Breach of contract 
D)  Reprimand 
A)  Lawsuit 
B)  Termination 
C)  Breach of contract 
D)  Reprimand C

Question 4

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The experienced nurse who assists a novice...

Question 5

What is the physical,emotional,and spiritual exhaustion that can occur among caregivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessiveness 
B)  Burnout 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  Weariness 
A)  Excessiveness 
B)  Burnout 
C)  Fatigue 
D)  Weariness

Question 6

What type of leadership involves a leader who displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all the decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic 
B)  Laissez-faire 
C)  Autocratic 
D)  Authoritative 
A)  Democratic 
B)  Laissez-faire 
C)  Autocratic 
D)  Authoritative

Question 7

What data are necessary to compile an effective end-of-shift report? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's mental status 
B)  Status of lung sounds 
C)  All pertinent nursing care 
D)  The patient's favorite TV shows 
E)  Visitors the patient had during the shift 
A)  Patient's mental status 
B)  Status of lung sounds 
C)  All pertinent nursing care 
D)  The patient's favorite TV shows 
E)  Visitors the patient had during the shift

Question 8

What is another term for promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward 
B)  Advancement 
C)  Lift 
D)  Bubble 
A)  Reward 
B)  Advancement 
C)  Lift 
D)  Bubble

Question 9

What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure?

Accepted Answer

A)  State practice act 
B)  Nurse regulation act 
C)  Nurse practice act 
D)  Legislative act 
A)  State practice act 
B)  Nurse regulation act 
C)  Nurse practice act 
D)  Legislative act

Question 10

What type of leadership uses four different styles-directing,coaching,supporting,and delegating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autocratic 
B)  Situational 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Authoritative 
A)  Autocratic 
B)  Situational 
C)  Democratic 
D)  Authoritative

Question 11

What are considered duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Receiving reports on assigned patients 
B)  Making patient assignments for team members 
C)  Assessing all assigned patients 
D)  Administering medications to all patients 
E)  Conferring with team members 
A)  Receiving reports on assigned patients 
B)  Making patient assignments for team members 
C)  Assessing all assigned patients 
D)  Administering medications to all patients 
E)  Conferring with team members

Question 12

A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements.What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auxiliary 
B)  Co-licensure 
C)  Endorsement 
D)  Qualified licensure 
A)  Auxiliary 
B)  Co-licensure 
C)  Endorsement 
D)  Qualified licensure

Question 13

What is the correct term for a concise,one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience,activities and honors,and concrete skills and interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Review 
C)  Résumé 
D)  Composite 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Review 
C)  Résumé 
D)  Composite

Question 14

A manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout.Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Forgetfulness 
C)  Increased energy 
D)  Negative outlook 
E)  Changes in eating habits 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Forgetfulness 
C)  Increased energy 
D)  Negative outlook 
E)  Changes in eating habits

Question 15

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospice 
B)  Hospitals 
C)  Home health 
D)  Long-term care 
A)  Hospice 
B)  Hospitals 
C)  Home health 
D)  Long-term care

Question 16

A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Influence 
D)  Control 
A)  Management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Influence 
D)  Control

Question 17

Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN?

Accepted Answer

A)  NAPNES 
B)  NLN 
C)  ANA 
D)  NCLEX 
A)  NAPNES 
B)  NLN 
C)  ANA 
D)  NCLEX

Question 18

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses,and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten.What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is constantly enlarging. 
B)  It is constantly changing. 
C)  It is constantly improving. 
D)  It is constantly growing. 
A)  It is constantly enlarging. 
B)  It is constantly changing. 
C)  It is constantly improving. 
D)  It is constantly growing.

Question 19

What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreement 
B)  Argument 
C)  Communication 
D)  Withdrawing 
A)  Agreement 
B)  Argument 
C)  Communication 
D)  Withdrawing

Question 20

When a résumé reflects too many job changes,the employer may question it.How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  1 year 
D)  2 years

Exam 58: Professional Roles and Leadership

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply. )

After ______________ each order in a list of orders,the nurse should check off the order.

An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract.What is the term for this failure?

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)________________.

What is the physical,emotional,and spiritual exhaustion that can occur among caregivers?

What type of leadership involves a leader who displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all the decisions?

What data are necessary to compile an effective end-of-shift report? (Select all that apply. )

What is another term for promotion?

What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure?

What type of leadership uses four different styles-directing,coaching,supporting,and delegating?

What are considered duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements.What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?

What is the correct term for a concise,one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience,activities and honors,and concrete skills and interests?

A manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout.Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply. )

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?

A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill?

Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN?

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses,and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten.What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN?

What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?

When a résumé reflects too many job changes,the employer may question it.How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?

The Evolution of Nursing

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Documentation

Communication

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Cultural and Ethnic Considerations

Asepsis and Infection Control

Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

Hygiene and Care of the Patients Environment

Safety

Admission, transfer, and Discharge

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Oxygenation

Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health

Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration

Fluids and Electrolytes

Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pain Management, comfort, rest, and Sleep

Surgical Wound Care

Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

Lifespan Development

Loss, grief, dying, and Death

Health Promotion and Pregnancy

Labor and Delivery

Care of the Mother and Newborn

Care of the High-Risk Mother, newborn, and Family With Special Needs

Health Promotion for the Infant, child, and Adolescent

Basic Pediatric Nursing Care

Care of the Child With a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder

Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult

Concepts of Mental Health

Care of the Patient With a Psychiatric Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Addictive Personality

Home Health Nursing

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation Nursing

Hospice Care

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient With an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Gallbladder, liver, biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder

Care of the Patient With a Neurologic Disorder

Care of the Patient With an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient With Hivaids

Care of the Patient With Cancer

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