Deck 5: Getting a Job-Career Management and Assisting With the Nursing Process

Question 1

You make many observations when giving care. You should use your senses to:

A) collect information about the person.
B) record.
C) report.
D) see, feel, hear, or touch symptoms.

Answer 1

collect information about the person.

Question 2

The planning step of the nursing process involves which of the following?

A) Making nursing diagnoses
B) Ordering medications
C) Setting goals and priorities
D) Evaluating nursing interventions

Answer 2

Setting goals and priorities

Question 3

The comprehensive care plan contains which of the following?

A) The doctor's orders
B) The person's financial statement
C) Goals for care
D) List of approved visitors

Answer 3

Goals for care

Question 4

Goals are set during the planning step of the nursing process. Which is correct?

A) A goal is that which is desired by the health team as a result of nursing care.
B) Goals are aimed at the person's highest level of well-being and function.
C) Goals are chosen by the family members.
D) Goals outline which interventions should be carried out.

Question 5

A nursing center wants to hire you. Which may be required?

A) Nursing assistant training
B) Your credit score
C) A driving test
D) Birth certificate

Question 6

Mary Sanders has had four jobs in 1 year. She does not list all four jobs when completing a job application so that she appears reliable. This is:

A) fraud.
B) invasion of privacy.
C) her right to personal choice.
D) poor work ethics.

Question 7

You are getting ready for an interview. You should do which of the following?

A) Polish your nails.
B) Take a bath and brush your teeth.
C) Style your hair as you would for a party.
D) Wear a strong fragrance.

Question 8

You arrive at Fair Haven Nursing Center for an interview. What should you do first?

A) Sit quietly in the waiting area.
B) Get something to drink.
C) Turn off your cell phone or pager.
D) Take a walk through the center.

Question 9

During an interview, it is correct to do which of the following?

A) Ask for a drink of water.
B) Take a seat as soon as you enter the room.
C) Take things off the interviewer's desk.
D) Make good eye contact with the interviewer.

Question 10

Which answers are best during an interview?

A) "Yes" and "no" answers
B) Complete and honest answers
C) Long explanations
D) Written responses

Question 11

Which statement about job interviews is correct?

A) You can ask questions about smoking during breaks.
B) You can ask questions about bringing your children to work with you.
C) You can ask about benefits.
D) You can ask for a vacation in advance.

Question 12

You accept a job at Fair Haven Nursing Center. You should get which of the following information in writing?

A) The date of your first pay raise
B) Starting date
C) Who you will be working with
D) What your references said about you

Question 13

You accept a job at Fair Haven Nursing Center. Which of the following typically occurs during new employee orientation?

A) You learn to be a preceptor.
B) You learn about the center's policies and procedures.
C) You demonstrate procedures outside of your job description to show you are advanced.
D) You complete an application for employment.

Question 14

When you resign from a job, you should do which of the following?

A) Give your reason for leaving.
B) Announce your last day at the beginning of the shift.
C) Explain that you are leaving because the facility is short-staffed.
D) Make a list of the things that you do not like about your job and the center.

Question 15

You could lose your job for which of the following reasons?

A) Being harassed
B) Poor attendance
C) Working long hours
D) Using alcohol outside of the work setting

Question 16

Your work contributes to the resident's quality of life by:

A) giving compassionate care.
B) working overtime shifts.
C) giving residents gifts.
D) not taking vacation days.

Question 17

A nursing assistant is your preceptor or mentor. You know that the preceptor:

A) is your supervisor.
B) is the person who hires you.
C) introduces you to residents.
D) is also a new employee.

Question 18

New employee orientation is the time when:

A) you submit your application.
B) your references are checked.
C) you interview with the nurse.
D) your skills are checked.

Question 19

A thank-you note after your interview should include which of the following?

A) Vacation requests
B) Complaints about the interview
C) The interviewer's formal name
D) A request to increase the pay rate

Question 20

How long does an interview usually last?

A) 10 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 90 minutes

Question 21

It is best to arrive about 10 minutes before the scheduled interview.

Question 22

To work in long-term care, you must complete a state-approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP).

Question 23

Absences and tardiness are common reasons for losing a job.

Question 24

A nursing assistant preceptor is your supervisor.

Question 25

Read the dress code requirements on the first day of work.