Question 1

Some illegal questions may come up during interviews.Which of the following is not an illegal question area?

Accepted Answer

A) citizenship 
B) career goals 
C) cultural heritage 
D) medical history 
A) citizenship 
B) career goals 
C) cultural heritage 
D) medical history

Question 2

The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats.Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?

Accepted Answer

A) fill in the blank 
B) identification of a specified area on a picture or graph 
C) multiple choice: single answer 
D) true or false 
A) fill in the blank 
B) identification of a specified area on a picture or graph 
C) multiple choice: single answer 
D) true or false

Question 3

Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) validation of CPR 
B) human resource policies 
C) specific requirements for certain units 
D) policies related to medication administration 
A) validation of CPR 
B) human resource policies 
C) specific requirements for certain units 
D) policies related to medication administration

Question 4

Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department,there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse.Which of the following is not necessarily correct?

Accepted Answer

A) monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients 
B) network primarily with other nurses 
C) participate in professional committees at work 
D) communicate pride in being a nurse 
A) monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients 
B) network primarily with other nurses 
C) participate in professional committees at work 
D) communicate pride in being a nurse

Question 5

A new hire would expect to receive information on _____ during a unit-specific orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) benefits 
B) IV pumps 
C) patient safety standards 
D) CPR 
A) benefits 
B) IV pumps 
C) patient safety standards 
D) CPR

Question 6

Anxiety can disrupt even the most prepared test takers.Which of the following are some good strategies for anxiety reduction that nurses preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam might consider? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) guided imagery 
B) breathing exercises 
C) relaxation exercises 
D) fasting 
A) guided imagery 
B) breathing exercises 
C) relaxation exercises 
D) fasting

Question 7

In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam,you should identify your strengths and weaknesses,and utilize certain suggestions for doing so.Which of the following is not usually one of these suggestions?

Accepted Answer

A) use your intuitive knowledge of what you know and do not know 
B) complete a self-needs analysis 
C) establish a schedule that allows you to completely cover all material to be learned 
D) purchase one of the NCLEX-RN review books and use it 
A) use your intuitive knowledge of what you know and do not know 
B) complete a self-needs analysis 
C) establish a schedule that allows you to completely cover all material to be learned 
D) purchase one of the NCLEX-RN review books and use it

Question 8

The conflict between a new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position is known as

Accepted Answer

A) honeymoon period 
B) recovery phase 
C) resolution phase 
D) reality shock 
A) honeymoon period 
B) recovery phase 
C) resolution phase 
D) reality shock

Question 9

Some of these questions may be asked during an interview situation.Which of the following do you not need to answer?

Accepted Answer

A) Why do you want to work here? 
B) What would your references say? 
C) What are your strengths? 
D) Do you have childcare arrangements 
A) Why do you want to work here? 
B) What would your references say? 
C) What are your strengths? 
D) Do you have childcare arrangements

Question 10

When answering NCLEX test questions

Accepted Answer

A) assume you can give perfect care 
B) rely on your clinical experience 
C) rely on answers from a previous test 
D) assume you have unlimited time 
A) assume you can give perfect care 
B) rely on your clinical experience 
C) rely on answers from a previous test 
D) assume you have unlimited time

Some illegal questions may come up during interviews.Which of the following is not an illegal question area?

The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats.Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?

Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?

Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department,there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse.Which of the following is not necessarily correct?

A new hire would expect to receive information on _____ during a unit-specific orientation.

Anxiety can disrupt even the most prepared test takers.Which of the following are some good strategies for anxiety reduction that nurses preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam might consider? Select all that apply.

In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam,you should identify your strengths and weaknesses,and utilize certain suggestions for doing so.Which of the following is not usually one of these suggestions?

The conflict between a new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position is known as

Some of these questions may be asked during an interview situation.Which of the following do you not need to answer?

When answering NCLEX test questions

Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

Career Planning and Achieving Balance

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Exam 17: NCLEX-RN Preparation and Your First Job

Some illegal questions may come up during interviews.Which of the following is not an illegal question area?

The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats.Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?

Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?

Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department,there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse.Which of the following is not necessarily correct?

A new hire would expect to receive information on _____ during a unit-specific orientation.

Anxiety can disrupt even the most prepared test takers.Which of the following are some good strategies for anxiety reduction that nurses preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam might consider? Select all that apply.

In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam,you should identify your strengths and weaknesses,and utilize certain suggestions for doing so.Which of the following is not usually one of these suggestions?

The conflict between a new graduate's expectations and the reality of the first nursing position is known as

Some of these questions may be asked during an interview situation.Which of the following do you not need to answer?

When answering NCLEX test questions

Nursing Leadership,Management,and Motivation

The Health Care Environment

Nursing Today

Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Technology, and Informatics

Inter-Professional Teamwork and Collaboration

Change, Innovation, and Conflict

Power and Politics

Delegation of Patient Care

Effective Staffing

Budget Concepts for Patient Care

Strategic Planning and Organizing of Patient Care for Quality and Safety

Time Management and Setting Patient Care Priorities

Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Patient Care

Legal Aspects of Health Care

Ethical Aspects of Health Care

Culture, Generational Differences, and Spirituality

Career Planning and Achieving Balance

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