Exam 40: Professional Behaviors

The charge nurse on first shift,who has worked on the unit for 20 years,was never officially hired for that position,but the nurses on the unit recognize the nurse in this role.Which roles is the charge nurse assuming on the unit? Select all that apply.

A student nurse is caring for an older adult client with dementia who is confused,agitated,and forgetful.The student leaves for a break and forgets to put the call light within reach of the client.When checking on the student's clients,the instructor discovers the student's negligence.Which conclusion by the instructor is appropriate?

The nurse working on the adult psychiatric unit complains of feeling "burnt out." Which suggestions by the nurse mentor will help the nurse reduce stress? Select all that apply.

The novice nurse is interviewing with managers in the hospital.The nurse has decided that working for a manager who demonstrates an autocratic style of leadership would be the best match for the nurse.To determine the manager's style,which question should the novice nurse ask the manager?

A student nurse accidentally left an older adult client's bed up after giving a bed bath.Luckily,another nurse found that the bed was not left in the lowest position and was able to rectify the matter before something happened.The student responded,"I know better.I should've double-checked the bed before I left the room." Which characteristic is this student demonstrating?

The nurses on the cardiology unit are unhappy with their nurse manager.The nurses complain that the manager is "inflexible and impersonal." Which type of leadership is this nurse manager most likely using?

A nurse is on the elevator preparing to start a 12-hour shift after visiting a sick family member when two other nurses enter.The nurses start talking negatively about a client they are caring for on a medical-surgical unit in the hospital.Although there are no clients on the elevator,which action by the first nurse in the elevator is appropriate?

The charge nurse,who is a member of Generation X,is training a new nurse,who happens to belong to the Millennial generation.Which aspects of the two nurses' work ethics may be in conflict? Select all that apply.

Which behaviors are fostered by transformational nurse leaders? Select all that apply.

A novice nurse is hired to work in a busy cardiac intensive care unit at the local hospital.The nurse will spend 12 weeks in orientation to the unit.Which action by the novice nurse demonstrate commitment to the new job?

During a staff meeting,the new nurse manager informs the staff that they will be getting an e-mail account that will need to be checked every day for information from the manager.Which responses would be expected of a "Generation X" new graduate nurse to this policy? Select all that apply.

The nurse working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)is caring for a critically ill 28-week-old preemie.The parent calls the nurse and asks if it would be possible to bring the client's 2-year-old sibling to visit because the sibling is having nightmares about the client's death.Small children are not permitted to visit because of the risk of infection to the infants on the unit.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurses in a nursing home have a unique nursing team consisting of all four generational cohorts.Which is the best use of each generation's contributions by nursing management?

A newly hired nurse manager believes in the theory of shared governance and directs the unit using that style.Which skills are essential in order for the nurse manager to be an effective nurse leader using this theory? Select all that apply.

A charge nurse is making assignments for the shift and notes that a client from a different culture was recently admitted and will require a thorough admission assessment during the upcoming shift.Which generation of nurse is likely to be the most culturally sensitive and the best choice for this client assignment?

A nurse supervisor in a hospital,who is about to vote on unionizing nurses,is told by the hospital CFO to schedule the nurse union organizers for client care during times that have been arranged for union organizational meetings.Which actions by the nurse supervisor are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The staff nurse observes the student nurse's behavior on the unit,and notes the student is always on time,neat in appearance,and caring toward clients.Which conclusion regarding the student's level of professional commitment is most appropriate?

A toddler who is admitted to the pediatric unit is crying and scared.No treatment has been initiated at this point.The nurse needs to start an IV,and the parent asks,"Can I stay with my child and help through the procedure?" In providing care for the family,which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse manager interacts with a particularly difficult healthcare provider who is demanding of and demeaning to the nurses on the unit.Through this situation,the nurse manager has learned that which are characteristics of successful communication? Select all that apply.

A nurse has just received a shift report for a 12-hour shift.As the nurse is preparing to enter a client's room,the nurse overhears a coworker telling an offensive joke with a sexual undertone to the client.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?