NURS Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which will not help you do your job well?
a. Enough rest and sleep
b. Regular exercise
c. Using drugs and alcohol
d. Good nutrition
C
Which is not a good hygiene practice?
a. Bathing daily
b. Using a deodorant
c. Brushing teeth after meals
d. Having long and polished fingernails
D
You are getting ready for work. Which is not a good practice?
a. Wearing jewelry
b. Ironing your uniform
c. Wearing your name badge
d. Styling hair up and off your collar
A
Empathy is
a. Feeling sorry for a person
b. Seeing things from the other person’s point of view
c. Being polite to others
d. Saying kind things
B
Which statement reflects a good work attitude?
a. “It’s not my fault.”
b. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know.”
c. “That’s not my job.”
d. “I did it yesterday. It’s your turn.”
B
A coworker says that a doctor and nurse are dating. This is
a. Gossip
b. Eavesdropping
c. Confidential information
d. Sexual harassment
A
Which is professional speech and language?
a. Speaking clearly
b. Using vulgar words
c. Shouting
d. Arguing
A
Which is not a courteous act?
a. Saying “please” and “thank you”
b. Wanting others to open doors for you
c. Saying “I’m sorry”
d. Complimenting others
B
You are on a meal break. Which is false?
a. You can make personal phone calls
b. Family members can meet you
c. You can take a few extra minutes if needed
d. The nurse needs to know that you are off the unit
C
You are planning your work. You should do the following except
a. Discuss priorities with the nurse
b. Ask others if they need help
c. Stay busy
d. Plan care so that you can watch the person’s TV
D
These statements are about stress. Which is false?
a. Stress affects the whole person
b. A stressor is an event that causes stress
c. All stress is unpleasant
d. Stress is normal
C
Which does not help reduce stress?
a. Exercise, rest, and sleep
b. Blaming yourself for things you did not do
c. Planning quiet time
d. Having a sense of humor
B
Which is not harassment?
a. Using touch to comfort a person
b. Joking about a person’s religion
c. Asking for a sexual favor
d. Acting like a disabled person
A
Which is not an example of good teamwork?
a. Completing tasks promptly
b. Offering to help a coworker
c. Complaining about not enough staff
d. Asking the nurse if you can help
C
Which is not an example of a cheerful worker?
a. Greeting people in a pleasant manner
b. Being moody
c. Smiling at residents
d. Enjoying a conversation
B
Being eager, interested, and excited about your work shows
a. Empathy
b. Enthusiasm
c. Cooperation
d. Respect
B
Perfume, cologne, or aftershave lotion used by staff
a. Is acceptable and can be worn freely
b. Should be used to cover up cigarette odors
c. May cause nausea or breathing problems for some residents
d. Shows a well-groomed employee
C
Personal cell phone usage while at work
a. Should be limited to break times when off the unit
b. Is acceptable while caring for a resident
c. Is acceptable if the resident does not mind
d. Has no restrictions
A
You accidently knock a resident’s picture frame to the floor and the glass breaks. What should you do?
a. Say nothing and pretend it did not happen
b. Hide it in the trash receptacle
c. Admit what happened to the nurse and resident
d. Say nothing but try to buy a new one that is similar
C
A coworker was just notified that her father died. She is scheduled to work the next day. What would be a solution for the situation?
a. The unit would have to work short staffed
b. Understanding coworkers might offer to work her shift
c. The workers on the previous shift will work overtime
d. The residents will have to do without certain care
B
