Deck 14: Launching Your Career

Question 1

A nurse new to the intensive care unit wants to become certified in adult critical care.The nurse considers the qualifications for certification and sets a goal to be ready to take the examination once those qualifications are met.Setting the goal for completion after the qualifications have been met falls under which category of goal setting?

A)Specific
B)Measurable
C)Achievable
D)Timely

Answer 1

Achievable

Question 2

A new nurse graduate is about to go on her first interview.Which of the following is a good recommendation for the new nurse graduate?

A)Place your portfolio containing your résumé on the interviewer's desk.
B)Chew gum to keep your breath fresh.
C)When asked about weaknesses, do not directly answer the question.
D)Ask questions about the position and the facility.

Answer 2

Ask questions about the position and the facility.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter?

A)Reemphasize your qualifications
B)An introduction to your résumé and to you
C)Provide supplemental information
D)Explain any gap in fit between the position and your career interests

Answer 3

An introduction to your résumé and to you

Question 4

Which of the following is a good recommendation for a nurse who is searching for a job using the Internet?

A)Use short paragraphs.
B)Be sure to remove your address and phone number and replace it with your e-mail because your résumé will be on the Internet.
C)Save your résumé in .docx format.
D)Copy and paste your résumé into the e-mail.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding a career in nursing?

A)Nurses are always needed and will never be out of a job.
B)Well-paying jobs are available without advancing your education.
C)A nurse who is good at his or her job will never lose it.
D)The responsibility for career advancement is solely on the individual nurse.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a new nurse graduate completing a SWOT analysis?

A)To determine what weaknesses to improve during his or her year on the medical/surgical floor
B)To determine what career path to follow
C)To identify ways in which requirements of a job have been met
D)To decide whether or not to pursue further education

Question 7

Which of the following is most important to research before applying for a job?

A)Check the current news for articles about the organization.
B)Research how prior employees feel about the organization.
C)Look on the facility's website to find out about nursing culture.
D)Carefully take into consideration all negative information about the organization current employees reveal.

Question 8

A new nurse is preparing for a job interview.Knowing that the interviewer may ask about weaknesses, the nurse is prepared to address the lack of experience and explain how prior skills learned will assist in the position.Asking about weaknesses best falls under which of the following interview categories?

A)Background questions
B)Personal questions
C)Professional questions
D)Appearance

Question 9

Which of the following questions is most important to ask yourself in order to write a clear objective statement?

A)When do I want to start?
B)How am I a good fit?
C)Where do I see myself in 5 years?
D)What level of responsibility do I want?

Question 10

An experienced nurse has moved to a new state and is applying for a position.The nurse has moved several times in the past few years and held several different positions.Which of the following résumé types is most appropriate?

A)Standard
B)Chronological
C)Functional
D)Combination

Question 11

A graduate nurse is using the results of a test for personality patterns to help determine which career path would be best.Which of the following is a test for personality patterns?

A)Strong Interest Inventory
B)Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
C)SWOT analysis
D)SMART

Question 12

Which of the following is the best recommendation for résumé writing?

A)Limit the résumé to one page.
B)State what you will be able to do for the organization.
C)List your highest degree earned.
D)Write an objective that is specific to the position, but broad enough for any organization.

Question 13

When obtaining details about a position before applying, which of the following questions is important to answer?

A)Does the schedule work for me?
B)Is there a match between my skills and interests and the position?
C)Is the pay adequate?
D)How do I contact human resources?

Question 14

Which of the following is a good reason to prepare a résumé?

A)It lets your future employer know what weaknesses you are working to improve.
B)It answers questions for the job interview.
C)It demonstrates your potential.
D)It should be used for job applications only.

Question 15

A new nurse graduate is working on a SWOT analysis.The nurse is considering the influences that could hinder career planning, such as changes in policies and regulations.Which of the following is most likely the section of the SWOT analysis under consideration?

A)Threats
B)Opportunities
C)Strengths
D)Weaknesses