Deck 21: New Graduates: the Immediate Future

Question 1

In preparing for the interview,the new nurse should plan to do which of the following?

A)Dress as you would for work.
B)Obtain information about the institution so that you can ask informed questions.
C)Remember to ask about starting salary.
D)Send a thank-you letter after the interview to the manager.

Answer 1

Obtain information about the institution so that you can ask informed questions.

Question 2

The NCLEX-RN exam is designed to judge the candidate's ability to perform at the minimal standards for safety as an RN.When a new graduate gets the results,they understand which of the following?

A)Magnet Hospitals only hire those graduates who score very high on the exam.
B)This is a pass-fail exam.
C)Review courses were a waste of time and money.
D)Waiting for months after graduation allowed for more study time.

Answer 2

This is a pass-fail exam.

Question 3

When talking to a nursing instructor,the student asks,"How do I find a job?" The nursing instructor should respond in what ways? Select all that apply.

A)"Nursing journals."
B)"Classified ads."
C)"Wait until you have graduated and then look around."
D)"Online websites."
E)"Job fairs."

Answer 3

"Nursing journals."
"Classified ads."
"Online websites."
"Job fairs."

Question 4

When preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam,students should remember Maslow's hierarchy of needs.What best explains this concept?

A)Patient's physical needs are a priority to safety.
B)Psychosocial needs are a priority to safety.
C)Education is a priority to safety.
D)Psychosocial needs are a priority to physical needs.

Question 5

During the interview,the new graduate asks the nurse manager how she can stay current as the years pass.What resources should the manager give?

A)Alumni meetings
B)Joining an online nurses club
C)Professional memberships
D)Travel nursing

Question 6

Which advice to the new graduate regarding their first nursing position is best?

A)Go on several interviews.
B)Accept a job where you currently work as a technician.
C)Accept a job in the intensive care unit.
D)Everything you need to know about the position will be provided at the interview.

Question 7

When following up with a thank-you letter to the nurse manager after an interview,the new nurse should include:

A)Interests based on information from the interview.
B)Questions that were forgotten at the time of the interview.
C)Contact numbers.
D)References.

Question 8

When taking the NCLEX-RN exam,the new graduate realizes that most of the questions will address nursing in which unit?

A)Psychiatric
B)Pediatric
C)Medical/surgical
D)Obstetrics and gynecology

Question 9

When interviewing with the nurse recruiter,the new nurse should be prepared to ask about:

A)Timing of evaluations.
B)Benefits.
C)Patient mix of unit.
D)Length of orientation.

Question 10

When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam,the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee.Which tasks are appropriately delegated to the LPN?

A)Dressing change on a wound requiring packing
B)Vital signs on a new admission
C)Post cardiac catheterization vital signs
D)IVP medications

Question 11

When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam,the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee.Which task would require an intervention if performed by the UAP?

A)Obtaining vital signs on a patient before she leaves the unit for an echocardiogram
B)Teaching a patient how to use a multidose inhaler
C)Obtaining vital signs on a patient after infusion of 1 unit of PRBCs
D)Obtaining a blood glucose level on a patient receiving sliding scale insulin

Question 12

The NCLEX-RN exam is a computerized adaptive test (CAT)that tests for minimal competency.To be successful on the exam,what must occur?

A)The tester must pass the questions at a rate of 60% to 65%.
B)The tester's computer must close-out at 75 questions.
C)The tester's computer will take 265 questions for success.
D)The tester must solve higher-level questions correctly to move to the next question.

Question 13

Which is most appropriate for the new graduate when preparing for the first interview?

A)Bring a list of references that was quickly put together.
B)List membership as a CCRN in 1 year as a goal.
C)Provide a list of weaknesses.
D)List tardiness as a weakness identified in school and how it has been corrected.

Question 14

When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam,the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee.Which tasks are appropriately delegated to the UAP?

A)Apical pulse on a new admission
B)Post cardiac catheterization pulse oximetry
C)Data collection such as vital signs and blood glucose levels
D)Dressing change for a patient with an open wound that requires packing

Question 15

When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam,the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee.Which tasks would require an intervention if performed by the LPN?

A)Obtaining vital signs on a patient after infusion of 1 unit of PRBCs
B)Obtaining vital signs for a patient prior to discharge
C)Assessment of a patient's heart rate before giving IV metoprolol (Lopressor)
D)Application of an antifungal powder to a patient's groin

Question 16

When interviewing with the nurse manager,the new nurse should be prepared to ask about:

A)Availability of on-site banking.
B)Timing of evaluations.
C)Benefits.
D)Parking.

Question 17

A new nurse has an appointment for an interview with the nurse manager of a medical/surgical unit.What should be an essential part of her plan for the interview?

A)Inquire about shift coverage.
B)Inquire as to how many new nurses are starting on that unit.
C)Inquire about the length of the orientation.
D)Inquire about the unit secretary's responsibilities.

Question 18

When caring for a patient who requires comfort and attention,the student nurse understands that in the "NCLEX hospital," the nurse must do which of the following?

A)Stay with the patient and allow him to express his feelings.
B)Stay with the patient but be sure to multitask with the charge nurse to control the care of the other patients.
C)Explain to the patient that you have other patients to care for.
D)Assign a UAP to sit with the patient.

Question 19

The NCLEX-RN CAT exam tests the new graduate on critical thinking skills.Which level of questions does the student want to see most when taking the exam?

A)Recall
B)Knowledge
C)Comprehension
D)Application/analysis

Question 20

When eligible,the new nurse is encouraged to sit for a certification exam in their specialty area.What is the best reason for "going this extra mile"?

A)To stay current
B)To provide added credentials for advancement
C)To provide CEUs
D)To receive monetary rewards from the facility