Question 1

To develop a curriculum vitae,or résumé,a nurse must develop a personal data file.The goal of a personal data file is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Create an opportunity to be interviewed. 
B) Have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
C) Have a tool in place for marketing yourself. 
D) Create a document that lists your skills. 
A) Create an opportunity to be interviewed. 
B) Have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
C) Have a tool in place for marketing yourself. 
D) Create a document that lists your skills. B

Question 2

Which of the following needs revision on a résumé or CV?

Accepted Answer

A) John Jones 
87 Highway Drive 
City, MI 79110 
jjones@gmail.com 
B) M. Howes 
Anyway Highway 
City, MO 77700 
(H) 777-777-0000
e-mail: mh@gmail.com 
C) Dr. L. Jones
99 Carway Drive
City, NY 84003
(H) 999-999-0000
(Cell) 999-000-9999 
D) Tanya Jones 
67 Honeywell Drive 
City, MO 66907 
beerhog@hotmail.com 
A) John Jones 
87 Highway Drive 
City, MI 79110 
jjones@gmail.com 
B) M. Howes 
Anyway Highway 
City, MO 77700 
(H) 777-777-0000
e-mail: mh@gmail.com 
C) Dr. L. Jones
99 Carway Drive
City, NY 84003
(H) 999-999-0000
(Cell) 999-000-9999 
D) Tanya Jones 
67 Honeywell Drive 
City, MO 66907 
beerhog@hotmail.com D

Question 3

Which of the following situations is most likely to result in a productive,whole work situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Amy, RN, 5 years of experience in the emergency department. Amy accepts a position working with older clients in a home health agency because she has relocated and this is the only full-time position available. 
B) Adam, RN, 8 years of experience in various nursing positions, including that of a nurse manager. Adam accepts a new nurse manager position because he has a family and wants more regular hours. He is most comfortable working in direct client care. 
C) Louise, RN, 10 years of experience in an emergency department. She accepts a position as a case manager in home health care, working with older clients. She especially enjoys working with older adults and wants to take on leadership and management challenges. 
D) Courtney, RN, a new graduate. Courtney is getting comfortable with delivering nursing care as an RN. She is offered a position on surgery as a permanent team leader. The unit has had a great deal of turnover recently, and only limited mentorship is available. 
A) Amy, RN, 5 years of experience in the emergency department. Amy accepts a position working with older clients in a home health agency because she has relocated and this is the only full-time position available. 
B) Adam, RN, 8 years of experience in various nursing positions, including that of a nurse manager. Adam accepts a new nurse manager position because he has a family and wants more regular hours. He is most comfortable working in direct client care. 
C) Louise, RN, 10 years of experience in an emergency department. She accepts a position as a case manager in home health care, working with older clients. She especially enjoys working with older adults and wants to take on leadership and management challenges. 
D) Courtney, RN, a new graduate. Courtney is getting comfortable with delivering nursing care as an RN. She is offered a position on surgery as a permanent team leader. The unit has had a great deal of turnover recently, and only limited mentorship is available. C

Question 4

The nurse executive at the local hospital began working there 20 years ago and has risen to the highest designation in nursing.This career style is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient. 
A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient.

Question 5

Before beginning her own nursing agency,a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states.This career style is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient. 
A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient.

Question 6

A cover letter and a résumé together should be no longer than ________ page(s).

Accepted Answer

A) Two 
B) One 
C) You should send a thank-you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for her time. 
D) Three 
A) Two 
B) One 
C) You should send a thank-you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for her time. 
D) Three

Question 7

During an interview for a manager's position,you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly.Responses to questions are met with vague responses.After the interview,you decide not to pursue the position.What follow-up,if any,is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the position anyway. 
B) You should file a complaint with Human Resources about the supervisor's lack of interviewing skills. 
C) Maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
D) You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your disinterest in the position. 
A) There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the position anyway. 
B) You should file a complaint with Human Resources about the supervisor's lack of interviewing skills. 
C) Maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
D) You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your disinterest in the position.

Question 8

A nurse manager has been employed in the same facility for 20 years and has held the same position.This career style is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient. 
A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient.

Question 9

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

Accepted Answer

A) First announce your intent to resign. 
B) Formally signal discontent in your current position. 
C) Dress comfortably and professionally. 
D) Fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee. 
A) First announce your intent to resign. 
B) Formally signal discontent in your current position. 
C) Dress comfortably and professionally. 
D) Fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee.

Question 10

To enhance team leadership skills for your team leaders,you arrange opportunities for:

Accepted Answer

A) Certification. 
B) Continuing education. 
C) Provide opportunities for career networking and support. 
D) Volunteerism. 
A) Certification. 
B) Continuing education. 
C) Provide opportunities for career networking and support. 
D) Volunteerism.

Question 11

A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital.After 3 years,he moved to a home healthcare agency.After 2 years,he was promoted to a managerial position and now has returned to another hospital as a new director of nursing.This career style is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient. 
A) Linear. 
B) Spiral. 
C) Steady state. 
D) Entrepreneurial/transient.

Question 12

An example of a career is (select all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A) Employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is available. 
B) Involvement in an area of practice that is regulated. 
C) Continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D) Moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and education that develop understanding of global health. 
A) Employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is available. 
B) Involvement in an area of practice that is regulated. 
C) Continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D) Moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and education that develop understanding of global health.

Question 13

A functional résumé focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) Experience and skills gained in positions. 
B) Positions held and specific roles in the positions. 
C) Four 
D) Relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position. 
A) Experience and skills gained in positions. 
B) Positions held and specific roles in the positions. 
C) Four 
D) Relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position.

Question 14

Knowing your professional strengths is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) Finding your fit in positions and a career path. 
B) Maintain a professional status. 
C) Act in a manner that is legal and ethical. 
D) Understand the role expectations of a position. 
A) Finding your fit in positions and a career path. 
B) Maintain a professional status. 
C) Act in a manner that is legal and ethical. 
D) Understand the role expectations of a position.

Question 15

Professional associations:

Accepted Answer

A) Set regulatory requirements and establish entry requirements for nursing. 
B) Offer graduate programs for clinical and career advancement. 
C) Possible specializations within the ICU environment. 
D) Are open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership. 
A) Set regulatory requirements and establish entry requirements for nursing. 
B) Offer graduate programs for clinical and career advancement. 
C) Possible specializations within the ICU environment. 
D) Are open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership.

Question 16

You are offered an opportunity to take a temporary leave from your position as a nurse manager to lead a technology implementation project.Which of the following reasons for accepting the opportunity is most consistent with developing a solid career path?

Accepted Answer

A) You are pressured to do so by your supervisor. 
B) The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position. 
C) You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge. 
D) Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader. 
A) You are pressured to do so by your supervisor. 
B) The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position. 
C) You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge. 
D) Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader.

Question 17

A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology.She applied to take a certification exam.Certification is designed to recognize:

Accepted Answer

A) Basic knowledge in a specified area. 
B) Advanced practice in functional roles. 
C) Special knowledge beyond basic licensure. 
D) Continued competence as a registered nurse. 
A) Basic knowledge in a specified area. 
B) Advanced practice in functional roles. 
C) Special knowledge beyond basic licensure. 
D) Continued competence as a registered nurse.

Question 18

Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas' professional development,you would focus on (select all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A) Certification for the ICU environment. 
B) Discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships. 
C) Continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D) Encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term impacts after his retirement. 
A) Certification for the ICU environment. 
B) Discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships. 
C) Continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20 years. 
D) Encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term impacts after his retirement.

Question 19

The primary difference between a résumé and a CV is that a résumé:

Accepted Answer

A) Reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to a specific position. 
B) Offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held. 
C) Academic qualifications and achievements. 
D) Provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general. 
A) Reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to a specific position. 
B) Offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held. 
C) Academic qualifications and achievements. 
D) Provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general.

Question 20

In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) Put water out for the candidates. 
B) Ensure that you know the names of all candidates. 
C) Graduate courses. 
D) Prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates. 
A) Put water out for the candidates. 
B) Ensure that you know the names of all candidates. 
C) Graduate courses. 
D) Prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates.

Exam 29: Managing Your Career

To develop a curriculum vitae,or résumé,a nurse must develop a personal data file.The goal of a personal data file is to:

Which of the following needs revision on a résumé or CV?

Which of the following situations is most likely to result in a productive,whole work situation?

The nurse executive at the local hospital began working there 20 years ago and has risen to the highest designation in nursing.This career style is known as:

Before beginning her own nursing agency,a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states.This career style is known as:

A cover letter and a résumé together should be no longer than ________ page(s).

During an interview for a manager's position,you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly.Responses to questions are met with vague responses.After the interview,you decide not to pursue the position.What follow-up,if any,is most appropriate?

A nurse manager has been employed in the same facility for 20 years and has held the same position.This career style is known as:

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

To enhance team leadership skills for your team leaders,you arrange opportunities for:

A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital.After 3 years,he moved to a home healthcare agency.After 2 years,he was promoted to a managerial position and now has returned to another hospital as a new director of nursing.This career style is known as:

An example of a career is (select all that apply):

A functional résumé focuses on:

Knowing your professional strengths is important to:

Professional associations:

You are offered an opportunity to take a temporary leave from your position as a nurse manager to lead a technology implementation project.Which of the following reasons for accepting the opportunity is most consistent with developing a solid career path?

A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology.She applied to take a certification exam.Certification is designed to recognize:

Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas' professional development,you would focus on (select all that apply):

The primary difference between a résumé and a CV is that a résumé:

In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager,you should:

Leading,Managing,and Following

Safe Care The Core of Leading and Managing

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Healthcare Organizations

Understanding and Designing Organizational Structures

Cultural Diversity in Health Care

Power,Politics,and Influence

Caring, Communicating, and Managing with Technology

Managing Costs and Budgets

Care Delivery Strategies

Staffing and Scheduling

Selecting, Developing, and Evaluating Staff

Strategic Planning, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Workforce Engagement and Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict The Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personal/Personnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation An Art of Professional Nursing Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

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