Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  John Jones
87 Highway Drive
City, SK SOC 2K2
Jjones@gmail.com 
B)  M. Howes
Anyway Highway
City, ON M9L 2K2
(H) 777-777-0000
E-mail: mh@gmail.com 
C)  Dr. L. Jones
99 Carway Drive
City, BC V3H 2K2
(H) 999-999-0000
(Cell) 999-000-9999 
D)  Tanya Jones
67 Honeywell Drive
City, QC G1A 2K2
Beerhog@hotmail.com 
A)  John Jones
87 Highway Drive
City, SK SOC 2K2
Jjones@gmail.com 
B)  M. Howes
Anyway Highway
City, ON M9L 2K2
(H) 777-777-0000
E-mail: mh@gmail.com 
C)  Dr. L. Jones
99 Carway Drive
City, BC V3H 2K2
(H) 999-999-0000
(Cell) 999-000-9999 
D)  Tanya Jones
67 Honeywell Drive
City, QC G1A 2K2
Beerhog@hotmail.com D

Question 2

A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology.She applied to take a certification examination.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. C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

During performance appraisal interviews,Joanna's nurse manager notices Joanna's excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehabilitation unit understand the complexities of their regimens.When Joanna's nurse manager asks her about her career path plans,Joanna says that she wants to become a nurse administrator.The best response to Joanna would be

Accepted Answer

A)  "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?" 
B)  "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction." 
C)  "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?" 
D)  "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration." 
A)  "Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this path?" 
B)  "You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited by that career path, I wouldn't advise going in that direction." 
C)  "You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a possible career path?" 
D)  "You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and then consider administration."

Question 5

A functional résumé focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  experience and skills obtained in positions. 
B)  positions held and specific roles in the positions. 
C)  academic qualifications and achievements. 
D)  relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position. 
A)  experience and skills obtained in positions. 
B)  positions held and specific roles in the positions. 
C)  academic qualifications and achievements. 
D)  relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position.

Question 6

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 specific positions 
B)  Offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held 
C)  Includes a long and detailed explanation of academic and work experience 
D)  Provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general 
A)  Reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to specific positions 
B)  Offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held 
C)  Includes a long and detailed explanation of academic and work experience 
D)  Provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general

Question 7

A nurse is applying for a new position.This position is one in which she will serve as a liaison between a hospital and a school of nursing.The nurse has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience.The goal of creating a CV is to

Accepted Answer

A)  have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
B)  create an opportunity to be interviewed. 
C)  respond quickly whenever a position becomes available. 
D)  be certain that you can recall facts for a prospective position. 
A)  have a listing of facts about your professional life. 
B)  create an opportunity to be interviewed. 
C)  respond quickly whenever a position becomes available. 
D)  be certain that you can recall facts for a prospective position.

Question 8

On your CV,which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

Accepted Answer

A)  1979 RN Diploma
1985 BScN
2002 MN 
B)  2002 Mount Rush Health Centre Staff Nurse
1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
2007 Killarney Rehab Centre Case Manager 
C)  2007 MN
2005 BScN 
D)  1997 Sturgeon Falls Hospital Head Nurse
2002 Sturgeon Falls Supervisor
2007 Sturgeon Falls Director 
A)  1979 RN Diploma
1985 BScN
2002 MN 
B)  2002 Mount Rush Health Centre Staff Nurse
1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
2007 Killarney Rehab Centre Case Manager 
C)  2007 MN
2005 BScN 
D)  1997 Sturgeon Falls Hospital Head Nurse
2002 Sturgeon Falls Supervisor
2007 Sturgeon Falls Director

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)  maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
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)  maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues. 
D)  fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee.

Question 10

Steady-state styles would be most likely to be present in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy 
B)  Large urban teaching hospital 
C)  Health network with several organizations 
D)  Travel nurse agency 
A)  Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy 
B)  Large urban teaching hospital 
C)  Health network with several organizations 
D)  Travel nurse agency

Question 11

Professional associations

Accepted Answer

A)  set regulatory requirements and establish entry requirements for nursing. 
B)  offer graduate programs for clinical and career advancement. 
C)  provide opportunities for career networking and support. 
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)  provide opportunities for career networking and support. 
D)  are open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership.

Question 12

A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital.After 3 years,he moved to a home health care 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 13

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 14

To develop a CV or résumé,a nurse should begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  creating an opportunity to be interviewed. 
B)  listing facts about his or her professional life. 
C)  hiring someone to market himself or herself. 
D)  identifying his or her name and contact information. 
A)  creating an opportunity to be interviewed. 
B)  listing facts about his or her professional life. 
C)  hiring someone to market himself or herself. 
D)  identifying his or her name and contact information.

Question 15

An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic.Of the various tools available to her,which should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Résumé 
B)  Annual evaluations 
C)  Portfolio 
D)  Patient advocacy project 
A)  Résumé 
B)  Annual evaluations 
C)  Portfolio 
D)  Patient advocacy project

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  one 
C)  four 
D)  three 
A)  two 
B)  one 
C)  four 
D)  three

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  certification. 
B)  continuing education. 
C)  graduate courses. 
D)  volunteerism. 
A)  certification. 
B)  continuing education. 
C)  graduate courses. 
D)  volunteerism.

Question 18

Thomas has been a nurse in your intensive care unit (ICU)for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas's professional development,you would focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  certification for the ICU environment. 
B)  discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships. 
C)  possible specializations within the ICU environment. 
D)  encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term effects after his retirement. 
A)  certification for the ICU environment. 
B)  discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships. 
C)  possible specializations within the ICU environment. 
D)  encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term effects after his retirement.

Question 19

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 20

Knowing your professional strengths is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  find 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)  find 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.

Exam 29: Managing Your Career

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

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

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

A functional résumé focuses on

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

A nurse is applying for a new position.This position is one in which she will serve as a liaison between a hospital and a school of nursing.The nurse has to update her résumé to include her teaching experience.The goal of creating a CV is to

On your CV,which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to

Steady-state styles would be most likely to be present in which of the following situations?

Professional associations

A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital.After 3 years,he moved to a home health care 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

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

To develop a CV or résumé,a nurse should begin with

An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic.Of the various tools available to her,which should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?

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

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

Thomas has been a nurse in your intensive care unit (ICU)for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas's professional development,you would focus on

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

Knowing your professional strengths is important to

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Focus

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Health Care 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 and Goal Setting

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Nursing Advocacy

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Understanding and Resolving Conflict

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Practising and Leading in Interdisciplinary Settings

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

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