Question 1

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. C

Question 2

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. C

Question 3

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. C

Question 4

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 5

Steady state styles would be most likely 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 6

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

Question 7

During performance appraisal interviews,Joanne's nurse manager notices Joanne's excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehab unit understand the complexities of their regimens.When Joanne's nurse manager asks her about her career path plans,Joanne says that she wants to become a nurse administrator.The best response to Joanne 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 8

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.

Question 9

On your curriculum vitae,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 Center Staff Nurse
1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager 
C)  2007 MN
2005 BScN 
D)  1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse
2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor
2007 Sturgeon County Director 
A)  1979 RN Diploma
1985 BScN
2002 MN 
B)  2002 Mount Rush Health Center Staff Nurse
1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager 
C)  2007 MN
2005 BScN 
D)  1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse
2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor
2007 Sturgeon County Director

Question 10

An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic.Based on the various tools available to her,which of the following 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 11

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 12

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)  Dress comfortably and professionally. 
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)  Dress comfortably and professionally. 
D)  Prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates.

Question 13

Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas' 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 impacts 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 impacts after his retirement.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively.The best strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Create a résumé. 
B)  Practice interviewing. 
C)  Call the personnel offices. 
D)  Create a curriculum vitae. 
A)  Create a résumé. 
B)  Practice interviewing. 
C)  Call the personnel offices. 
D)  Create a curriculum vitae.

Question 17

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 18

A functional résumé focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Experience and skills gained 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 gained 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 19

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 20

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.

Exam 29: Managing Your Career

Professional associations:

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:

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 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:

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years.In facilitating Thomas' professional development,you would focus on

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?

Knowing your professional strengths is important to:

A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively.The best strategy is to:

A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

A functional résumé focuses on:

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

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:

Leading, Managing, and Following

Patient Safety

Developing the Role of Leader

Developing the Role of Manager

Legal and 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, Goal-Setting, and Marketing

Leading Change

Building Teams Through Communication and Partnerships

Collective Action

Managing Quality and Risk

Translating Research Into Practice

Consumer Relationships

Conflict: the Cutting Edge of Change

Managing Personalpersonnel Problems

Workplace Violence and Incivility

Delegation: An Art of Professional Practice

Role Transition

Self-Management: Stress and Time

Thriving for the Future

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