Question 1

An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract.What is the term for this failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lawsuit
B)  Termination
C)  Breach of contract
D)  Reprimand C

Question 2

What is another term for promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reward
B)  Advancement
C)  Lift
D)  Bubble B

Question 3

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses,and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten.What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is constantly enlarging
B)  It is constantly changing
C)  It is constantly improving
D)  It is constantly growing B

Question 4

What is the term for the commission of an act that a prudent nurse should not have done,or the omission of an act a prudent nurse should have done,that results in injury or harm to another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Malpractice
B)  Negligence
C)  Neglect
D)  Disregard

Question 5

Which employment setting would likely involve a daytime schedule with weekends off,and would focus on prevention and patient teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Long-term care
B)  Physician's office
C)  Hospice setting
D)  Adult day care

Question 6

A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management
B)  Leadership
C)  Influence
D)  Control

Question 7

A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements.What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auxiliary
B)  Co-licensure
C)  Endorsement
D)  Qualified licensure

Question 8

What is the physical,emotional,and spiritual exhaustion that can occur among caregivers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessiveness
B)  Burnout
C)  Fatigue
D)  Weariness

Question 9

What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreement
B)  Argument
C)  Communication
D)  Withdrawing

Question 10

A nursing instructor is preparing her class for the NCLEX-PN examination.Which statements by the students indicate understanding of the testing process? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "It will be a computerized adaptive test."
B)  "I will have a maximum of 265 questions."
C)  "The maximum time allowed for testing is 5 hours."
D)  "The minimum number of questions on the test is 60."
E)  "My state board of nursing must approve my application to test."

Question 11

Which questions should the nurse consider before delegating care to another team member? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Is this the right task?
B)  Is this the right time?
C)  Is this the right person?
D)  Is this the right supervision?
E)  Is this the right circumstance?

Question 12

In what employment setting does the nurse give total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home,hospital,or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Home health nursing
B)  Private duty nursing
C)  Patient care nursing
D)  Agency care nursing

Question 13

Which health care employment setting would provide the nurse a very good salary,the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment,and more flexibility in the personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporary agency
B)  Long-term care center
C)  Outpatient clinic
D)  Adult day care center

Question 14

What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure?

Accepted Answer

A)  State practice act
B)  Nurse regulation act
C)  Nurse practice act
D)  Legislative act

Question 15

When a résumé reflects too many job changes,the employer may question it.How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months
B)  3 months
C)  1 year
D)  2 years

Question 16

What data are necessary to compile an effective end-of-shift report? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient's mental status
B)  Status of lung sounds
C)  All pertinent nursing care
D)  The patient's favorite TV shows
E)  Visitors the patient had during the shift

Question 17

After transcribing each order in a list of orders,the nurse should ___________ __________ the order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After transcribing each order in a list...

Question 18

A manager is concerned that one of the nurses on the unit is experiencing burnout.Which symptoms would support the concerns? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue
B)  Forgetfulness
C)  Increased energy
D)  Negative outlook
E)  Changes in eating habits

Question 19

What type of leadership involves a leader who displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all the decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democratic
B)  Laissez-faire
C)  Autocratic
D)  Authoritative

Question 20

Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN?

Accepted Answer

A)  NAPNES
B)  NLN
C)  ANA
D)  NCLEX

Exam 40: Professional Roles and Leadership