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

Accepted Answer

Patricia Benner's nursing theory, which is based on the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition, identifies five levels of nursing experience: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. The key difference between a novice and an expert nurse, according to Benner, is the expert nurse's ability to respond intuitively to changing situations without relying on rules or guidelines, which is a hallmark of the novice level.

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

Accepted Answer

Reality shock in new graduates often involves feelings of powerlessness, depression, and psychological stress as they transition from the academic environment to the professional setting.

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

Accepted Answer

A, B, C

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

Accepted Answer

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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

Accepted Answer

Willingness to accept feedback, openness to new ways of functioning, and maintaining open communication are crucial for a mentee to learn and grow in a mentor-mentee relationship. These attributes foster a productive and positive learning environment.

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

Accepted Answer

Burnout is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness, and a decreased ability to function effectively. These symptoms reflect the emotional and physical exhaustion associated with burnout. Seeking out peer groups and working in long-term care are not symptoms of burnout.

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

Accepted Answer

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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

Accepted Answer

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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

Accepted Answer

Large-bore needles are considered the most frequent transmission source of blood-borne diseases in healthcare settings due to their ability to carry a significant volume of infected blood.

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

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal injuries are the most reported ergonomic hazards, especially in healthcare settings, due to the physical demands of the job, such as lifting and moving patients.

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

Accepted Answer

The Human Becoming theory, developed by Rosemarie Rizzo Parse, emphasizes how individuals interact with their environment, create personal meaning, and transcend beyond perceived limitations. It focuses on the human experience, including the development of personal meaning (A), the interaction between individuals and their environment creating rhythmical patterns (B), and the capacity of humans to transcend and grow beyond current circumstances (C). It does not primarily focus on biological aspects (D) or specifically address compassion fatigue (E).

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.

Accepted Answer

Completing an incident report at the time of the occurrence is crucial for documenting the details of the incident accurately and promptly. This ensures that the event is officially recorded, which is important for any follow-up actions, including seeking medical treatment or submitting a workers' compensation claim.

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

Accepted Answer

Access to education, economic status, and the image of nursing are root causes that can influence minority participation in nursing by affecting opportunities, financial ability, and perceptions of the profession.

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

Accepted Answer

Abuse of power in nursing can manifest in various forms, including quid pro quo (where something is given or withheld in exchange for something else, often seen in harassment cases), incivility (rude or unsociable speech or behavior that disrupts the workplace environment), and lateral violence (aggressive and destructive behavior or psychological harassment of nurses against each other). Client care assignments and staff meeting scheduling, while important aspects of nursing practice, do not inherently illustrate abuse of power unless they are manipulated in a way that harms others.

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

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric departments are known to have the highest incidence of workplace violence due to the nature of the patients being treated.

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

Accepted Answer

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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

Accepted Answer

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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

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment in nursing is best described by the creation of a hostile work environment through behavior of a sexual nature, which can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

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

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough to Nursing is a program that focuses on minority mentoring in nursing education and is sponsored by the National Student Nurses' Association.

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

Accepted Answer

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination and ensure their rights in various areas of public life, including employment. One of the key provisions is to require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, as long as it does not cause undue hardship on the operation of the business. This is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities to work and participate in society.

Quiz 13: Facing the Challenges of Todays Workplace

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Which of the following best describes sexual harassment in nursing?

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.

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?