Exam 10: Professional Development

You are the charge nurse on the 3 PM to 11 PM shift.The nurses on this shift range from novice to competent.What response would be expected in the beginner stage of clinical competence development when the nurse is assigned a patient on beta-blockers and scheduled for a stress test?

You are the nursing supervisor on the 11 PM to 7 AM shift.When making rounds, the charge nurse on the unit reports that one of the patients is dyspneic.What action would be expected from a nurse in the expertise stage of clinical competence when assessing shortness of breath in a patient?

The clinical ladder used in some hospitals allows for recognition of both the clinical and academic growth of the individual nurse.On which of the following is this ladder based?

The nurse's progression from novice to expert is usually encouraged by the organizations for which they work.Which of the following is an example of a method used to encourage nurses to progress in their level of experience?

Clinical ladders for nurses are best used in what circumstance?

You are the nurse manager who is preparing the annual reviews for the staff members.You are aware that the nurse in the competent stage of clinical performance development would be expected to do what when assigned a patient on beta-blockers scheduled for a stress test?

You are the nurse educator on a medical unit.What action would be expected from a nurse in the proficient stage of clinical competence when assessing shortness of breath in a patient?

You are the charge nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit.You are also the preceptor to a novice nurse.What response would be expected from a nurse in the novice stage of clinical competence development when assigned to perform a morning assessment on a patient?