Deck 13: Facing the Challenges of Todays Workplace

Question 1

The nursing student is studying Patricia Benner's nursing theory. Which role differentiates the novice nurse from the expert nurse?

A) Responding to changing situations
B) Teaching-coaching
C) Leadership and management
D) Diagnostic and monitoring

Answer 1

Responding to changing situations

Question 2

A new graduate is experiencing reality shock. Which of the following best demonstrates feeling associated with this condition? Select all that apply.

A) Powerless
B) Depressed
C) Psychological stress
D) GI disturbances
E) Muscle weakness

Answer 2

Powerless
Depressed
Psychological stress

Question 3

The newly licensed registered nurse is evaluating prospective employers in the community. Which priority factors assist the nurse in deciding on employment? Select all that apply.

A) Talking with experienced nurses
B) Meeting with faculty members
C) Contacting recent graduates
D) Attending a general orientation
E) Viewing employment websites

Answer 3

Talking with experienced nurses
Meeting with faculty members
Contacting recent graduates

Question 4

The nursing student is studying about nursing coaches and mentors. Which of the following differentiates the nursing mentor role and coaches?

A) Supports professional development
B) Provides an information relationship
C) Primarily assigned a mentee
D) Assists mentee with advanced skill development

Question 5

The newly licensed registered nurse just began working with his or her mentor. Which of the following are priority attributes for the mentee in this relationship? Select all that apply.

A) Willing to accept feedback
B) Accepts new ways of functioning
C) Open communication
D) Attending peer support groups
E) Seeking out multiple mentors

Question 6

The nurse is learning about burnout. Which symptoms best demonstrate this phenomenon? Select all that apply.

A) Hopelessness
B) Powerlessness
C) Decreased ability to function
D) Seeking out peer groups
E) Working in long-term care

Question 7

The nurse is attending a seminar on preventing burnout. Which of the following are priority measures to prevent burnout? Select all that apply.

A) Pay attention to physical health
B) Decompression after work
C) Rotate off high-pressure areas
D) Professional counseling
E) Frequent job changes

Question 8

The nursing staff is discussing ways to prevent burnout on the unit. Which measures are most effective in preventing burnout on a nursing unit? Select all that apply.

A) Flexible scheduling
B) Volunteering for specific assignments
C) Serving on policy committees
D) Change the physical environment
E) Petition for decreased client acuity

Question 9

The nursing student is reading about workplace safety. Which of the following is considered the most frequent transmission source of blood-borne diseases?

A) Large-bore needles
B) Sharps containers
C) Splash injury to eyes
D) Microscopic tears in gloves

Question 10

The nurse is attending an in-service on ergonomic hazards in the workplace. Which of the following represents the most reported ergonomic hazards?

A) Musculoskeletal injuries
B) Large-bore needlestick injuries
C) Anesthetic gas exposure
D) Chemotherapeutic agents

Question 11

The nursing student is reviewing the Human Becoming theory. Which of the following best illustrates the themes of this theory? Select all that apply.

A) Personal meaning for the client
B) Rhythmical patterns created by person and universe
C) Human beings can reach beyond limits
D) Focuses primarily on the biology of life
E) Explores the symptoms of compassion fatigue

Question 12

The nurse sustained a back injury while turning a client. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

A) Complete an incident report at the time of the occurrence.
B) Seek treatment in the community urgent care center.
C) Complete the current shift before contacting supervisor.
D) Submit workers' compensation claim prior to leaving the hospital.

Question 13

The nursing student is reviewing the ethnic composition of nurses in professional practice. Which of the following best demonstrate root causes of minority participation in nursing? Select all that apply.

A) Access to education
B) Economic status
C) Image of nursing
D) Creation of national coalitions
E) Increased professional diversity

Question 14

The nursing student is studying about abuse of power in nursing practice. Which of the following best illustrates abuse of power? Select all that apply.

A) quid pro quo
B) Incivility
C) Lateral violence
D) Client care assignments
E) Staff meeting scheduling

Question 15

The nurse is attending an in-service on workplace violence. Which of the following best illustrates the setting where most workplace violence occurs?

A) Psychiatric departments
B) Emergency department
C) Family birthing centers
D) Outpatient rehabilitation

Question 16

The nursing student is learning about Patricia Benner's levels of function. Which of the following best illustrates the competent stage? Select all that apply.

A) Identifies long-term goals
B) Ability to prioritize
C) Lacks speed in completing tasks
D) Formulates guidelines for action
E) Context-free rules guide behavior

Question 17

The nursing student is learning about Patricia Benner's levels of function. Which of the following best illustrates the expert stage? Select all that apply.

A) Intuitive grasp of the situation
B) Does not rely on maxims
C) Ability to focus on critical elements first
D) Perceives the whole rather than just the parts
E) Relatively inflexible in actions

Question 18

Which of the following best describes sexual harassment in nursing?

A) Creation of a hostile work environment through a sexual nature
B) Persistent attempts to initiate a consensual personal relationship
C) Disruptive sexual behavior among consenting coworkers
D) Physicians are most often recognized for inappropriate behaviors

Question 19

The nursing student is learning about discrimination in the nursing profession. Which of the following best demonstrates the program Breakthrough to Nursing? Select all that apply.

A) Minority mentoring in nursing education
B) Sponsored by National Student Nurses' Association
C) Participants chosen by references from educators
D) Primarily established for densely populated urban areas
E) Individuals are invited to participate

Question 20

The nurse is attending an in-service on The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Which of the following best illustrates the intent of this legislation?

A) Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
B) Termination of individuals with ongoing disabilities
C) Allows ability to maintain exact employment duties
D) Immediate transfer of individuals to other internal facilities