Question 1

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Eat large meals during the night to stay awake 
B) Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping 
C) Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep 
D) Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work 
E) Go directly to bed when arriving home from work 
A) Eat large meals during the night to stay awake 
B) Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping 
C) Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep 
D) Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work 
E) Go directly to bed when arriving home from work

Question 2

What are considered duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Receiving reports on assigned patients 
B) Making patient assignments for team members 
C) Assessing all assigned patients 
D) Administering medications to all patients 
E) Conferring with team members 
A) Receiving reports on assigned patients 
B) Making patient assignments for team members 
C) Assessing all assigned patients 
D) Administering medications to all patients 
E) Conferring with team members

Question 3

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)________________.

Accepted Answer

mentor
The nurse who

Question 4

What type of leadership uses four different styles-directing,coaching,supporting,and delegating?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic 
B) Situational 
C) Democratic 
D) Authoritative 
A) Autocratic 
B) Situational 
C) Democratic 
D) Authoritative

Question 5

What is the correct term for a concise,one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience,activities and honors,and concrete skills and interests?

Accepted Answer

A) Introduction 
B) Review 
C) Résumé 
D) Composite 
A) Introduction 
B) Review 
C) Résumé 
D) Composite

Question 6

Why is it important for new graduates to purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on an institutional policy?

Accepted Answer

A) A private policy will not cover them unless they are on their primary job. 
B) A private policy will carry personal liability coverage. 
C) A private policy will protect them against all lawsuits. 
D) A private policy will protect them from losing their license. 
A) A private policy will not cover them unless they are on their primary job. 
B) A private policy will carry personal liability coverage. 
C) A private policy will protect them against all lawsuits. 
D) A private policy will protect them from losing their license.

Question 7

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

A) Hospice 
B) Hospitals 
C) Home health 
D) Long-term care 
A) Hospice 
B) Hospitals 
C) Home health 
D) Long-term care

Question 8

In what setting can the LPN/LVN's management and leadership skills be developed best?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute care hospital 
B) Rehabilitation hospital 
C) Trauma center 
D) Long-term care facility 
A) Acute care hospital 
B) Rehabilitation hospital 
C) Trauma center 
D) Long-term care facility

Exam 40: Professional Roles and Leadership

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply.)

What are considered duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply.)

The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n)________________.

What type of leadership uses four different styles-directing,coaching,supporting,and delegating?

What is the correct term for a concise,one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience,activities and honors,and concrete skills and interests?

Why is it important for new graduates to purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on an institutional policy?

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?

In what setting can the LPN/LVN's management and leadership skills be developed best?

Evolution of Nursing

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

Documentation

Communication

Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Cultural and Ethnic Considerations

Asepsis and Infection Control

Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility

Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment

Safety

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Surgical Wound Care

Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep

Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies

Fluids and Electrolytes

Mathematics and Medication Administration

Care of Patients with Alterations in Health

Life Span Development

Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death

Health Promotion and Pregnancy

Labor and Delivery

Care of the Mother and Newborn

Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs

Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent

Basic Pediatric Nursing Care

Care of the Child with a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder

Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult

Concepts of Mental Health

Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Addictive Personality

Home Health Nursing

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation Nursing

Hospice Care

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