Question 1

The graduate nurse interprets the phrase "dress for success" to mean which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear a casual hairstyle and clothing that reflects your off-duty personality or hobbies. 
B)  Buy new,very conservative dark clothing to wear. 
C)  Select clothing that could be worn at a cocktail party. 
D)  Wear a neat hairstyle and well-fitting,tailored,business-like clothes from your existing wardrobe. 
A)  Wear a casual hairstyle and clothing that reflects your off-duty personality or hobbies. 
B)  Buy new,very conservative dark clothing to wear. 
C)  Select clothing that could be worn at a cocktail party. 
D)  Wear a neat hairstyle and well-fitting,tailored,business-like clothes from your existing wardrobe. D

Question 2

A graduate nurse has not heard from a prospective employer 3 days after submitting a resume.Which action should the graduate nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call. 
B)  Write a letter. 
C)  Do nothing. 
D)  Contact another employment setting. 
A)  Call. 
B)  Write a letter. 
C)  Do nothing. 
D)  Contact another employment setting. C

Question 3

A new graduate uses social networking (i.e.,Facebook)as a means of communicating with family and friends.What is important for the new graduate to consider when posting information on Facebook in terms of seeking employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a professional photo,perhaps just a headshot. 
B)  Set the Facebook site to public so recruiters can search and find. 
C)  Provide pictures of family and friends and remove any inappropriate information. 
D)  Avoid using social networking sites,such as Facebook and LinkedIn,because employers do not like them. 
A)  Use a professional photo,perhaps just a headshot. 
B)  Set the Facebook site to public so recruiters can search and find. 
C)  Provide pictures of family and friends and remove any inappropriate information. 
D)  Avoid using social networking sites,such as Facebook and LinkedIn,because employers do not like them. A

Question 4

Employment for new graduate nurses is scarce in your locale.What action might help the new graduate find out about job openings before others know about them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attend job fairs. 
B)  Read the newspaper employment section. 
C)  Read bulletin boards in health care agency personnel offices. 
D)  Send resumes and cover letters to all health care agencies within the region. 
A)  Attend job fairs. 
B)  Read the newspaper employment section. 
C)  Read bulletin boards in health care agency personnel offices. 
D)  Send resumes and cover letters to all health care agencies within the region.

Question 5

As the interview is drawing to a close,the interviewer asks the applicant,"What questions could I answer for you?" Which of the following questions would it be most advisable to ask to create a favorable impression?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What will happen if I am unable to meet the outcomes for the competency-based orientation?" 
B)  "Do you still have tuition reimbursement for courses to obtain my next degree?" 
C)  "How soon will I be responsible for supervision of other staff?" 
D)  "After completing orientation,when will the first pay raise be given?" 
A)  "What will happen if I am unable to meet the outcomes for the competency-based orientation?" 
B)  "Do you still have tuition reimbursement for courses to obtain my next degree?" 
C)  "How soon will I be responsible for supervision of other staff?" 
D)  "After completing orientation,when will the first pay raise be given?"

Question 6

The nurse can list when of the following as information that is not routinely included in a resume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age 
B)  Education 
C)  Professional memberships 
D)  Occupational experience 
A)  Age 
B)  Education 
C)  Professional memberships 
D)  Occupational experience

Question 7

Which of the following actions would not help the graduate nurse prepare for an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice verbal responses to sample questions in front of a mirror. 
B)  Ask a family member to play the role of the interviewer. 
C)  Begin preparing for the interview the day before. 
D)  Ask for constructive feedback regarding answers to sample questions. 
A)  Practice verbal responses to sample questions in front of a mirror. 
B)  Ask a family member to play the role of the interviewer. 
C)  Begin preparing for the interview the day before. 
D)  Ask for constructive feedback regarding answers to sample questions.

Question 8

A nursing professor correctly states the expectations of the job market for nursing as

Accepted Answer

A)  expected downsizing,decreased number of nursing positions. 
B)  expected decrease in the number of unlicensed assistive personnel. 
C)  expected increase in unlicensed assistive personnel: personnel. 
D)  expected increased hiring of new graduates. 
A)  expected downsizing,decreased number of nursing positions. 
B)  expected decrease in the number of unlicensed assistive personnel. 
C)  expected increase in unlicensed assistive personnel: personnel. 
D)  expected increased hiring of new graduates.

Question 9

What is the best short-term objective for the resume of a new nursing graduate seeking employment on a medical-surgical unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain a position that further develops interests and skills. 
B)  Provide a basis for moving up the career ladder to a supervisory position within 5 years. 
C)  Acquire a staff nurse position with options to use tuition benefits to obtain advanced degrees. 
D)  Obtain an entry-level position as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical unit. 
A)  Obtain a position that further develops interests and skills. 
B)  Provide a basis for moving up the career ladder to a supervisory position within 5 years. 
C)  Acquire a staff nurse position with options to use tuition benefits to obtain advanced degrees. 
D)  Obtain an entry-level position as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical unit.

Question 10

The graduate nurse understands information that is necessary for a resume when making which of the following statements? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "I need to include my name,address,and phone number." 
B)  "I should include the name of the position that I am applying for." 
C)  "I need to include where I received my educational training." 
D)  "I need to list my previous employer(s)." 
E)  "I should include avoid putting references on my resume."
F) "I should list my age and marital status." 
A)  "I need to include my name,address,and phone number." 
B)  "I should include the name of the position that I am applying for." 
C)  "I need to include where I received my educational training." 
D)  "I need to list my previous employer(s)." 
E)  "I should include avoid putting references on my resume."
F) "I should list my age and marital status."

Question 11

The nursing professor is assisting a group of nursing students in creating resumes.The professor instructs them to include which of the following demographic data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career goal 
B)  Address 
C)  Experience 
D)  Education 
A)  Career goal 
B)  Address 
C)  Experience 
D)  Education

Question 12

During a job interview,the interviewee is asked,"What do you believe your weaknesses to be?" What is the best reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I've never thought about having any weaknesses." 
B)  "I'm looking forward to strengthening my ability to plan care for a group of patients." 
C)  "My instructors told me I was disorganized." 
D)  "My biggest problem is in planning and implementing discharge teaching." 
A)  "I've never thought about having any weaknesses." 
B)  "I'm looking forward to strengthening my ability to plan care for a group of patients." 
C)  "My instructors told me I was disorganized." 
D)  "My biggest problem is in planning and implementing discharge teaching."

Question 13

The interviewer says,"We are looking for a bright,interested,empathetic,hard-working person for this position in oncology nursing.Do you fit this bill?" The new graduate nurse is interested,carried a straight C average,and has worked full time while going to school.Assuming the following statements are true,what would be the best answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm definitely interested in oncology,and I think I'm a hard worker.My instructor said I was developing empathy.My grade point average of C doesn't reflect my real ability." 
B)  "My previous employer rated my work as excellent.It was there that I became interested in helping support oncology patients as they cope with their illness.I chose to do independent study on emotional reactions to the diagnosis of cancer and received an A." 
C)  "I worked full time while going to school,so my grades suffered.I've had my share of life's disappointments,so I can sympathize with cancer patients.I will work hard,but I have to make time for my family,too." 
D)  "I'm interested.My parents always told me I was bright.I work as hard as the next person.I've learned not to get too involved with patients." 
A)  "I'm definitely interested in oncology,and I think I'm a hard worker.My instructor said I was developing empathy.My grade point average of C doesn't reflect my real ability." 
B)  "My previous employer rated my work as excellent.It was there that I became interested in helping support oncology patients as they cope with their illness.I chose to do independent study on emotional reactions to the diagnosis of cancer and received an A." 
C)  "I worked full time while going to school,so my grades suffered.I've had my share of life's disappointments,so I can sympathize with cancer patients.I will work hard,but I have to make time for my family,too." 
D)  "I'm interested.My parents always told me I was bright.I work as hard as the next person.I've learned not to get too involved with patients."

Question 14

The knowledgeable nurse can list which strategy as one that will foster a successful interview for the interviewee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrate interest in what the interviewer has to say. 
B)  Exercise the option to disagree with the interviewer. 
C)  Check off on a list when each item is covered by the interviewer. 
D)  Answer questions with as much detail as possible. 
A)  Demonstrate interest in what the interviewer has to say. 
B)  Exercise the option to disagree with the interviewer. 
C)  Check off on a list when each item is covered by the interviewer. 
D)  Answer questions with as much detail as possible.

Question 15

What actions should the graduate nurse take to assess an organization? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk to those who work in the organization of interest. 
B)  Read the organization's mission statement. 
C)  Evaluate the reputation of the leadership. 
D)  Listen to rumors about the organization. 
E)  Read and analyze the recruitment materials. 
A)  Talk to those who work in the organization of interest. 
B)  Read the organization's mission statement. 
C)  Evaluate the reputation of the leadership. 
D)  Listen to rumors about the organization. 
E)  Read and analyze the recruitment materials.

Question 16

Which of the following assignments should the new nurse question before accepting?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 38-year-old man with cellulitis of the right arm 
B)  A 25-year-old woman with a left femur fracture 
C)  A charge nurse over the unit for the day 
D)  A 50-year-old man with right hip replacement 
A)  A 38-year-old man with cellulitis of the right arm 
B)  A 25-year-old woman with a left femur fracture 
C)  A charge nurse over the unit for the day 
D)  A 50-year-old man with right hip replacement

Question 17

The nurse has an adequate understanding of employment benefits.Which of the following is not included in a benefits package?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health insurance 
B)  Car insurance 
C)  Pensions 
D)  Disability coverage 
A)  Health insurance 
B)  Car insurance 
C)  Pensions 
D)  Disability coverage

Question 18

Which action by the graduate nurses shows understanding of resume writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensures that all of the dates for their employment history are specific 
B)  Does not overstate skills 
C)  Includes a thorough discussion of experiences as a nursing student 
D)  Includes only last two positions 
A)  Ensures that all of the dates for their employment history are specific 
B)  Does not overstate skills 
C)  Includes a thorough discussion of experiences as a nursing student 
D)  Includes only last two positions

Question 19

Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse would not be advised during an interview campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan 3 interviews in a day, 
B)  Identify a date to begin employment. 
C)  Ask questions about the interview process. 
D)  Research the prospective employer. 
A)  Plan 3 interviews in a day, 
B)  Identify a date to begin employment. 
C)  Ask questions about the interview process. 
D)  Research the prospective employer.

Question 20

Which statement by the graduate nurse indicates understanding of the importance of a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is optional." 
B)  "It is necessary only if your resume needs further explanation." 
C)  "It should recapitulate all of the important points of your resume." 
D)  "It should introduce you to the reader." 
A)  "It is optional." 
B)  "It is necessary only if your resume needs further explanation." 
C)  "It should recapitulate all of the important points of your resume." 
D)  "It should introduce you to the reader."

Exam 4: Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

The graduate nurse interprets the phrase "dress for success" to mean which of the following?

A graduate nurse has not heard from a prospective employer 3 days after submitting a resume.Which action should the graduate nurse take?

A new graduate uses social networking (i.e.,Facebook)as a means of communicating with family and friends.What is important for the new graduate to consider when posting information on Facebook in terms of seeking employment?

Employment for new graduate nurses is scarce in your locale.What action might help the new graduate find out about job openings before others know about them?

As the interview is drawing to a close,the interviewer asks the applicant,"What questions could I answer for you?" Which of the following questions would it be most advisable to ask to create a favorable impression?

The nurse can list when of the following as information that is not routinely included in a resume?

Which of the following actions would not help the graduate nurse prepare for an interview?

A nursing professor correctly states the expectations of the job market for nursing as

What is the best short-term objective for the resume of a new nursing graduate seeking employment on a medical-surgical unit?

The graduate nurse understands information that is necessary for a resume when making which of the following statements? (Select all that apply.)

The nursing professor is assisting a group of nursing students in creating resumes.The professor instructs them to include which of the following demographic data?

During a job interview,the interviewee is asked,"What do you believe your weaknesses to be?" What is the best reply?

The knowledgeable nurse can list which strategy as one that will foster a successful interview for the interviewee?

What actions should the graduate nurse take to assess an organization? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following assignments should the new nurse question before accepting?

The nurse has an adequate understanding of employment benefits.Which of the following is not included in a benefits package?

Which action by the graduate nurses shows understanding of resume writing?

Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse would not be advised during an interview campaign?

Which statement by the graduate nurse indicates understanding of the importance of a cover letter?

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