Exam 3: Role Development: A Theoretical Perspective

An advanced practice nurse (APN) consistently identifies each client by the five rights upon every encounter. This behavior is an example of which of the following?

Nurses working in a Magnet facility have low staff turnover rates and report high job satisfaction, making others aspire to have the longevity in employment experienced by those at the Magnet facility. Which of the following reference groups is this an example of?

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is working in a busy emergency department. Which action can the APN take to reduce role strain?

Which action should the advanced practice nurse (APN) avoid when attempting to resolve role strain?

Which action should the advanced practice nurse (APN) take to be successful in socialization?

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is working with a colleague in a busy surgical center and becomes concerned with the colleague's change in behavior. Which sign indicates that the colleague might be experiencing burnout?

Which action by the advanced practice nurse (APN) demonstrates role-making?

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is experiencing burnout and recognizes the need for self-care. Which action should the APN avoid?

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is working with a new nurse. Which action by the nurse does the APN interpret as the social integration phase of resocialization?

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is mentoring an APN student. The APN recognizes that the student is having a hard time adjusting to the new role. Which action should the mentor take?