Question 1

Which of the following actions by the nurse helps to prevent burnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Picking up extra shifts each week 
B)  Staying late to help out at the end of each shift 
C)  Scheduling a massage on a day off 
D)  Teaching at the local community college one day a week 
A)  Picking up extra shifts each week 
B)  Staying late to help out at the end of each shift 
C)  Scheduling a massage on a day off 
D)  Teaching at the local community college one day a week C

Question 2

When taking an online or web-enhanced course,what are effective time management strategies? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Enroll in an online or web-enhanced course that has fewer than 15 students to reduce the amount of time it takes to respond to everyone in the class. 
B)  Print your syllabus and create a calendar with assignment due dates and discussion posting requirements. 
C)  Create a directory on your computer to place assignments and resources specific for the course. 
D)  Determine what the best time is for logging into the course website and create a schedule for weekly log-in times. 
E)  Develop an online group of colleagues that meet in the chat room or participate in instant messaging. 
A)  Enroll in an online or web-enhanced course that has fewer than 15 students to reduce the amount of time it takes to respond to everyone in the class. 
B)  Print your syllabus and create a calendar with assignment due dates and discussion posting requirements. 
C)  Create a directory on your computer to place assignments and resources specific for the course. 
D)  Determine what the best time is for logging into the course website and create a schedule for weekly log-in times. 
E)  Develop an online group of colleagues that meet in the chat room or participate in instant messaging. B,C,D,E

Question 3

Which statement indicates the nurse's understanding of effective time management?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The purpose of effective time management is to save hours,minutes,and seconds." 
B)  "The purpose of effective time management is to do as much as possible in as short a time as possible." 
C)  "The purpose of effective time management is to do as little as possible." 
D)  "The purpose of effective time management is to achieve personal and professional goals." 
A)  "The purpose of effective time management is to save hours,minutes,and seconds." 
B)  "The purpose of effective time management is to do as much as possible in as short a time as possible." 
C)  "The purpose of effective time management is to do as little as possible." 
D)  "The purpose of effective time management is to achieve personal and professional goals." D

Question 4

A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to be promoted to a management position.What action should the nurse take to best achieve this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wait until "the time is right" and inquire about program and promotion opportunities. 
B)  Be the best nurse possible and hope a scholarship or promotion will be awarded. 
C)  Set long-range,mid-range,and short-range goals with specific related activities and time frames to meet these goals. 
D)  Read three books on time management. 
A)  Wait until "the time is right" and inquire about program and promotion opportunities. 
B)  Be the best nurse possible and hope a scholarship or promotion will be awarded. 
C)  Set long-range,mid-range,and short-range goals with specific related activities and time frames to meet these goals. 
D)  Read three books on time management.

Question 5

In 4 weeks,a student nurse will have two tests and one paper due in the same week.What is the most effective time-management strategy for this student nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control time wasters to have more time for studying and writing. 
B)  Delegate everything possible to create more time for studying. 
C)  Schedule specific times on a calendar to study for the tests and to work on the paper during the next 4 weeks. 
D)  Wait to study for the tests and to write the paper the week before they are due because the student nurse "works best under pressure." 
A)  Control time wasters to have more time for studying and writing. 
B)  Delegate everything possible to create more time for studying. 
C)  Schedule specific times on a calendar to study for the tests and to work on the paper during the next 4 weeks. 
D)  Wait to study for the tests and to write the paper the week before they are due because the student nurse "works best under pressure."

Question 6

The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "Stress can cause insomnia." 
B)  "Stress is known to cause muscle and joint pain." 
C)  "Stress can cause headaches." 
D)  "Stress is not known to cause any health problems." 
E)  "Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances." 
A)  "Stress can cause insomnia." 
B)  "Stress is known to cause muscle and joint pain." 
C)  "Stress can cause headaches." 
D)  "Stress is not known to cause any health problems." 
E)  "Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances."

Question 7

What actions can the nurse take to manage a habit of procrastinating? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider the consequences of not completing each activity. 
B)  Start on time and plan for the project to end on time. 
C)  Break projects into small,manageable pieces. 
D)  Set up a reward system for project completion. 
E)  Be realistic about what can be accomplished. 
A)  Consider the consequences of not completing each activity. 
B)  Start on time and plan for the project to end on time. 
C)  Break projects into small,manageable pieces. 
D)  Set up a reward system for project completion. 
E)  Be realistic about what can be accomplished.

Question 8

Nurse 1: "The manager told me that you and I have to change work schedules to accommodate Jim.That means we will both have to work days and nights in the same week.There's nothing we can do about it." Nurse 2: "Let's take a minute and look at the possible alternatives." What is the best assessment of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior,and Nurse 2 is being proactive. 
B)  Nurse 1 is exhibiting a sense of empowerment,and Nurse 2 is behaving codependently. 
C)  Jim and the nurse manager have formed a coalition with the goal of dominating other staff. 
D)  The nurse manager is evidencing good self-esteem by daring to take an unpopular action that will expose criticism. 
A)  Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior,and Nurse 2 is being proactive. 
B)  Nurse 1 is exhibiting a sense of empowerment,and Nurse 2 is behaving codependently. 
C)  Jim and the nurse manager have formed a coalition with the goal of dominating other staff. 
D)  The nurse manager is evidencing good self-esteem by daring to take an unpopular action that will expose criticism.

Question 9

How can the student nurse increase studying efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintaining a supply of simple carbohydrates for a quick energy spurt 
B)  Alternating mental and physical activities to increase productivity 
C)  Working nonstop without breaks to focus concentration 
D)  Delegating tasks of household chores to family members 
A)  Maintaining a supply of simple carbohydrates for a quick energy spurt 
B)  Alternating mental and physical activities to increase productivity 
C)  Working nonstop without breaks to focus concentration 
D)  Delegating tasks of household chores to family members

Question 10

What actions by the student would manage the physical environment? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Set up an area that is specific to school work. 
B)  Choose a work area that has soft,dim lighting. 
C)  Choose a work area that is free from distractions. 
D)  Gather appropriate tools before each study session begins. 
E)  Study for 30 minutes at a time and take a 5-minute break in between. 
A)  Set up an area that is specific to school work. 
B)  Choose a work area that has soft,dim lighting. 
C)  Choose a work area that is free from distractions. 
D)  Gather appropriate tools before each study session begins. 
E)  Study for 30 minutes at a time and take a 5-minute break in between.

Question 11

What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have a group of staff nurses over for a party. 
B)  Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health. 
C)  Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce. 
D)  Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new people. 
A)  Have a group of staff nurses over for a party. 
B)  Participate in hospital-sponsored programs for community health. 
C)  Spend some time with an old friend who is in the middle of a divorce. 
D)  Get involved in a new hobby and attend social gatherings to meet new people.

Question 12

A student nurse is feeling stressed about the combination of nursing courses and clinical experience in the semester.What actions can the student nurse take to reduce stress level based on biological rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule difficult activities at high-energy times. 
B)  Shorten sleep time to accommodate increased study times. 
C)  Study before bedtime to increase memorization. 
D)  Only study when not feeling stressed. 
A)  Schedule difficult activities at high-energy times. 
B)  Shorten sleep time to accommodate increased study times. 
C)  Study before bedtime to increase memorization. 
D)  Only study when not feeling stressed.

Question 13

Which action by the nurse exemplifies a sense of spiritual health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Belonging to a church 
B)  Feeling purposeful and fulfilled 
C)  Feeling loved and cared for 
D)  Changing religious affiliations 
A)  Belonging to a church 
B)  Feeling purposeful and fulfilled 
C)  Feeling loved and cared for 
D)  Changing religious affiliations

Question 14

The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit 
B)  Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off 
C)  Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and thoughtless 
D)  Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends 
A)  Requesting an assignment to a different hospital unit 
B)  Assisting friends to cover their shifts when they need time off 
C)  Telling a coworker that a joke heard in private was inconsiderate and thoughtless 
D)  Declining to work an extra shift and going to the movies with friends

Question 15

A student nurse likes to sleep late and has a high-energy period in the evening.The student resists schedules and prefers to study when it "feels right" and in groups.Which of the following characteristics fit this student?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early bird and left-brain dominance 
B)  Early bird and right-brain dominance 
C)  Owl and left-brain dominance 
D)  Owl and right-brain dominance 
A)  Early bird and left-brain dominance 
B)  Early bird and right-brain dominance 
C)  Owl and left-brain dominance 
D)  Owl and right-brain dominance

Question 16

To achieve success in the workplace,which action by the nurse would focus on improving skills? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Taking a course on communication 
B)  Thinking of a way to improve time management 
C)  Understanding the layout of the hospital 
D)  Spending some time working on organizational skills 
E)  Knowing where supplies are on the unit 
A)  Taking a course on communication 
B)  Thinking of a way to improve time management 
C)  Understanding the layout of the hospital 
D)  Spending some time working on organizational skills 
E)  Knowing where supplies are on the unit

Question 17

A nurse has been out of school about 6 months.Which of the following would indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having chronic fatigue,increased irritability,and feelings of helplessness 
B)  Feels angry regarding the type of care being delivered and scheduling of staff coverage 
C)  Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree and works double shifts for extra money 
D)  Is disorganized regarding patient care and has to stay late to finish shift work 
A)  Having chronic fatigue,increased irritability,and feelings of helplessness 
B)  Feels angry regarding the type of care being delivered and scheduling of staff coverage 
C)  Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree and works double shifts for extra money 
D)  Is disorganized regarding patient care and has to stay late to finish shift work

Question 18

Which is an example of an effective self-care strategy for a nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan time for physical recuperation after working extra hours. 
B)  Push feelings of sadness,joy,anger,and fear out of awareness. 
C)  Use alcohol to reduce tension. 
D)  Respond to people and opportunities reactively. 
A)  Plan time for physical recuperation after working extra hours. 
B)  Push feelings of sadness,joy,anger,and fear out of awareness. 
C)  Use alcohol to reduce tension. 
D)  Respond to people and opportunities reactively.

Question 19

The nurse has concluded that he/she is a right-brain-dominant person.Based on the nurse's time style,which unit governance task will the nurse implement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devise a plan to restructure the nursing career ladder. 
B)  Write a procedure for central line care using new equipment that will be available in two weeks. 
C)  Do the unit time schedule for the next pay period. 
D)  Collate data obtained from a chart audit to report at the next unit staff meeting. 
A)  Devise a plan to restructure the nursing career ladder. 
B)  Write a procedure for central line care using new equipment that will be available in two weeks. 
C)  Do the unit time schedule for the next pay period. 
D)  Collate data obtained from a chart audit to report at the next unit staff meeting.

Question 20

What actions should a graduate nurse take in the first work experience to avoid problems with burnout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-train to work in different areas of the hospital. 
B)  Develop a social group of nurses with whom to share work experiences. 
C)  Plan on several sessions with a counselor regarding managing stress. 
D)  Develop social contacts outside of nursing and maintain good nutrition and good sleep habits. 
A)  Cross-train to work in different areas of the hospital. 
B)  Develop a social group of nurses with whom to share work experiences. 
C)  Plan on several sessions with a counselor regarding managing stress. 
D)  Develop social contacts outside of nursing and maintain good nutrition and good sleep habits.

Exam 2: Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Which of the following actions by the nurse helps to prevent burnout?

When taking an online or web-enhanced course,what are effective time management strategies? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement indicates the nurse's understanding of effective time management?

A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to be promoted to a management position.What action should the nurse take to best achieve this?

In 4 weeks,a student nurse will have two tests and one paper due in the same week.What is the most effective time-management strategy for this student nurse?

The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

What actions can the nurse take to manage a habit of procrastinating? (Select all that apply.)

How can the student nurse increase studying efficiency?

What actions by the student would manage the physical environment? (Select all that apply.)

What activity would most likely promote a positive feeling of well-being in a graduate nurse about 6 months after employment?

A student nurse is feeling stressed about the combination of nursing courses and clinical experience in the semester.What actions can the student nurse take to reduce stress level based on biological rhythms?

Which action by the nurse exemplifies a sense of spiritual health?

The nurse would identify which of the following strategies as a means of increasing feelings of empowerment?

A student nurse likes to sleep late and has a high-energy period in the evening.The student resists schedules and prefers to study when it "feels right" and in groups.Which of the following characteristics fit this student?

To achieve success in the workplace,which action by the nurse would focus on improving skills? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse has been out of school about 6 months.Which of the following would indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?

Which is an example of an effective self-care strategy for a nurse?

The nurse has concluded that he/she is a right-brain-dominant person.Based on the nurse's time style,which unit governance task will the nurse implement?

What actions should a graduate nurse take in the first work experience to avoid problems with burnout?

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