Question 1

What advantage does a nurse have in locating a job he or she likes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nursing school encourages one to decide on a career area prior to graduation and allows for extra experiences.
B)   Clinical assignments include practical nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings.
C)   For nursing students in a community college or vocational/technical setting, the school guarantees a job on graduation.
D)   Because of the rapid turnover of nurses in health care facilities, locating a choice job is easy. B

Question 2

What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exaggerate qualifications when applying and being interviewed.
B)   Emphasize knowing the basics and express willingness to learn via in-services and continuing education.
C)   Try to impress the interviewer with strengths and gloss over or avoid the topic of specific qualifications.
D)   Mention having connections in high places who believe the applicant would perform well in the position. B

Question 3

An LPN/LVN applicant wishes to use knowledge of interpersonal styles to his benefit during a job interview.He assesses the interviewer to be a "results-focused" person.Which behavior should he adopt?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answer the interviewer's questions in detail.
B)   Try to interject information about himself as a person (e.g., his hobbies) .
C)   Look for ways to interject humor into the interview.
D)   Keep answers to the point and relatively brief. D

Question 4

During an employment interview,the interviewee is asked,"What do you believe are your greatest weaknesses?" The best reply would be

Accepted Answer

A)   "I'm not aware of any weaknesses."
B)   "My instructors told me I was disorganized."
C)   "My biggest problem is lack of clinical experience."
D)   "I work hard to do my job and meet expectations for my work."

Question 5

Which is a basic rule when writing a letter of resignation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Avoid venting negative feelings.
B)   Honesty is the best policy; say how it is.
C)   List suggestions for agency improvement.
D)   Prior notice is highly overrated; just don't show up any more.

Question 6

When an SP/VN or LPN/LVN is seeking a new position,which pre-interview preparatory action would most likely contribute to a successful interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Practice responding to sample interview questions.
B)   Focus on spontaneity as the key to answering questions.
C)   Choose casual clothing, because it denotes self-esteem.
D)   Remind oneself to address the interviewer by her or his first name.

Question 7

As the interview at the long-term care facility is coming to a close,the interviewer asks the applicant,"What questions may I answer for you?" Which question would be most likely to create a favorable impression?

Accepted Answer

A)   "After completing the orientation, when will the first pay raise be given?"
B)   "Will it be possible to tour a unit such as the one to which I would be assigned?"
C)   "What will happen if I can't meet the outcomes for the competency-based orientation?"
D)   "Do you have tuition reimbursement for courses toward my next degree?"

Question 8

What is the first step that should be taken by a student nurse who wants to use a particular instructor's name as a reference?

Accepted Answer

A)   Look in the catalog to make sure the name is spelled correctly.
B)   Pass the course taught by the instructor, which permits listing the name.
C)   Ask the instructor whether her or his name may be used as a positive reference.
D)   Check with recent graduates to see which instructor writes the best letters of reference.

Question 9

Which phrases would be helpful to remember when filling out a job application?

Accepted Answer

A)   Never provide information regarding having held three or more jobs in the past year.
B)   Explain employment gaps by responses such as laid off, job hunting, family responsibilities.
C)   Answer questions about wage requirements by inflating current salary by 20%.
D)   Respond to questions about age, religion, number of children, even though it is not required by law.
E)   Do not leave questions unanswered or blank spaces on the application.

Question 10

Identify information that should be included in a résumé.

Accepted Answer

A)   State of health
B)   Salary requirements
C)   Education
D)   Marital status
E)   Work experienceF)  Licenses/professional membershipsG)  Military experience

Question 11

Assuming all are true,which information about a new graduate should be included in a résumé to highlight abilities that would be valuable to an employer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prefers annual salary of $50,000 to $52,000
B)   President of sky diving club
C)   Fluent in American sign language
D)   Plans to move to a nearby state after 1 year

Question 12

The nurse asks for advice about sending a cover letter and résumé electronically to a local health care agency.The best advice would be

Accepted Answer

A)   "Send the cover letter with the résumé as an attachment."
B)   "Paste the résumé to the end of the cover letter."
C)   "It is inappropriate to use electronic transmission in this instance."
D)   "Phone first to find out whether the person hiring is computer literate."

Question 13

Dressing for success at an interview means an applicant should

Accepted Answer

A)   select clothing that could be worn at a cocktail party and a formal hair style.
B)   wear well-fitting, businesslike clothes and a neat hairstyle.
C)   wear only new, very conservative dark clothing and have a new haircut and/or style.
D)   wear an outfit that reflects one's "off-duty" personality or hobbies and a casual hairstyle.

Question 14

Which would be most valuable to include on a list of references?

Accepted Answer

A)   People who have worked in the agency to which one is applying
B)   Personal friends who can be trusted to provide a positive reference
C)   Influential people in the community
D)   Health care workers who have supervised one's work and are willing to provide a reference

Question 15

The LPN/LVN interviewee determines from personal appearance that the interviewer is from a different cultural background.What action should the interviewee take to minimize the impact of cultural difference during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answer questions in a straightforward manner.
B)   Use the same gestures the interviewer uses.
C)   Avert the eyes when responding to questions.
D)   Be prepared to tolerate decreased personal space.

Question 16

What advice should an LPN/LVN use to adequately follow up an employment interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper praising the facility.
B)   Offer a written critique of the interview sent to the interviewer.
C)   Call the interviewer to inquire how the process is proceeding.
D)   Write a thank you letter for granting the interview.

Question 17

What action should the nurse take if the employer begins to ask interview questions about work experience on the phone when the nurse calls to set up an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Answer all questions asked by the employer pleasantly, accurately, and completely.
B)   Express willingness to discuss qualifications in detail during a scheduled interview.
C)   Mention being in a hurry now but give permission to receive a call back in an hour.
D)   Report the phone call to the civil liberties commission.

Question 18

Which statement indicates that a nurse is knowledgeable about good résumé preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)   "My résumé is comprised of nearly three and a half pages."
B)   "It was difficult to write a good objective statement, but I finally managed."
C)   "I used a bulleted style to call attention to my list of job skills."
D)   "To make sure my résumé catches the eye, I used bright pink paper."

Question 19

Which of the following individuals is most likely to provide the most authoritative,positive reference for a student nurse who is beginning to search for postgraduation employment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Instructor A, who has provided positive feedback during clinical labs
B)   Program director B, who is familiar with the student nurse's academic record
C)   Nurse C, who is the student nurse's acquaintance at the health club
D)   Student nurse D, who is a peer enrolled in the same nursing program

Question 20

Which statement is true with regard to making a follow-up call after submitting a résumé and cover letter for a position?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not call; the employer will call the applicant if interested.
B)   Call on the date and at the time mentioned in the cover letter.
C)   Call on a Monday before 8 AM if possible.
D)   Call on a Friday between 2 PM and 4 PM if possible.

Exam 22: Finding a Job: What Works, and What Doesn’t