Exam 1 Flashcards
You are a graduate nurse in search of a mentor. To find a good “match,” what should you look for?
Select one:
a. Choose an experienced nurse who is successful.
b. Look for things you and the potential mentor have in common.
c. Be very specific with the questions you ask of the possible mentor.
d. Be careful not to disclose too much personal information.
b
Which of the following actions is a valid way to avoid “burnout?”
Select one:
a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
b. Withdrawing from peer support group
c. “Going native”
d. Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
a
What is the intention of the NCSBN’s Transition to Practice model?
Select one:
a. Mandate that all state boards of nursing provide a regulatory model for transition to practice.
b. Provide educational modules so that the new graduate does not need to work with a preceptor.
c. Have the new graduate take and pass the NCLEX® Exam, obtain employment, then enter a transition program.
d. Complete the formalized transition program within 6 weeks.
c
According to Marlene Kramer, what is the first phase in the process of role transition? Select one: a. Recovery b. Reality shock c. Resolution d. Honeymoon
.d The honeymoon is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession
A new graduate has worked on a busy unit for 6 months since graduating from nursing school. She tells a friend, “I’ve never been so upset in all my life! The care that some of the staff give our patients is outrageously bad. There’s practically no attention to the principles of asepsis the way I learned them! The staff tells me that we have to cut corners if we’re going to get all the work done. I can’t stand it!” What phase of reality shock is this graduate experiencing? Select one: a. Honeymoon b. Shock and rejection c. Recovery d. Role transformation
b The honeymoon phase for the new graduate nurse is short-lived when the graduate identifies the conflicts between the way she or he was taught and the reality of what is done. Shock and rejection cause mental and emotional withdrawal, moral outrage, and a hypercritical attitude, which are just some of the symptoms of the realization that the honeymoon is over.
The mentee needs to understand his or her role early in the relationship. What is a characteristic or example of the mentee’s role?
Select one:
a. Not interrupting the mentor
b. Absorbing what the mentor explains in detail
c. Establishing personal short-term and long-term goals
d. Finding out what the mentor has to offer in terms of experience
c
An RN is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to be promoted to a management position. How can the RN best achieve this?
Select one:
a. Wait until “the time is right” and inquire about program and promotion opportunities.
b. Be the best nurse possible and hope a scholarship or promotion will be awarded.
c. Set long-range, mid-range, and short-range goals with specific related activities and time frames to meet these goals.
d. Read three books on time management.
c
Which of the following could be a component of e-mentoring? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a. Distance mentoring
b. Mentoring by instant messaging
c. Contact between mentee and mentor via electronic mail
d. A mentoring program for first-year nursing students
e. Using a videoconferencing system such as Skype to meet virtually
f. Planning a meeting at a coffee shop to discuss progress of the preceptorship
a b c e
An important part of efficient time management includes scheduling time for breaks and lunch.
Select one:
True
False
True
What is a characteristic of a situational mentoring relationship?
Select one:
a. It occurs only one time.
b. It is established by the organization.
c. Both mentee and mentor mutually accept it.
d. It is structured to ensure situational success.
a
What are the job expectations of a new graduate registered nurse?
Select one:
a. To perform as independently as was demonstrated the last semester of nursing
b. To function competently as a registered nurse at the entry level
c. To function in the role that was described in the curriculum for the school of nursing
d. To be able to function independently with ability to make clinical nursing judgments
b
The job expectations of a new graduate RN are those of an entry-level new employee. This frequently includes an extended orientation to assist the new graduate to transition into the independent role of the RN. School curriculum and how one functioned the last semester of school are usually not considered in the job expectations of a new graduate
What is an effective self-care strategy for a nurse?
Select one:
a. Plan time for physical recuperation after working extra hours.
b. Push feelings of sadness, joy, anger, and fear out of awareness.
c. Use alcohol to reduce tension.
d. Respond to people and opportunities reactively.
a
Taking care of ourselves physically entails getting proper nutrition and adequate sleep and exercising on a regular basis.
When taking an online or web-enhanced course, what are effective time management strategies? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a. Enroll in an online or web-enhanced course that has less than 15 students to reduce the amount of time it takes to respond to everyone in the class.
b. Print your syllabus and create a calendar with assignment due dates and discussion posting requirements. Correct
c. Create a directory on your computer to place assignments and resources specific for the course. Correct
d. Determine what the best time is for logging into the course website and create a schedule for weekly log-in times. Correct
e. Develop an online group of colleagues that meet in the chat room or participate in instant messaging. Correct
b c d e
A graduate nurse has been out of school for 3 months and working in a staff nurse position for the last 2 months. What type of transition is the nurse experiencing? Select one: a. A developmental transition b. An organizational transition c. A health-oriented transition d. A situational transition
d
A situational transition is a lifestyle change that occurs because of a new situation. Most often the changes are by choice—for instance, graduations, marriages, and new jobs.
The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?
Select one:
a. Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit
b. Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off
c. Telling a coworker that the joke she told in private was inconsiderate and thoughtless
d. Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends
d
Taking care of oneself is critical to preventing burnout and increasing feelings of empowerment. Take care of yourself first; then assist others as you are able. Humor and laughter are important; however, if the joke was unethical, correcting the nurse would not increase empowerment
