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Chapter 27

Pregunta 1 de 25

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1. A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to “sell” herself effectively. The best strategy is to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. create a résumé.

  • b. practice interviewing.

  • c. call the personnel offices.

  • d. create a curriculum vitae.

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Pregunta 2 de 25

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2. A nurse manager has been employed in the same facility for 20 years and has held the same position. This career style is known as:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. linear.

  • b. spiral.

  • c. steady state.

  • d. entrepreneurial/transient.

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Pregunta 3 de 25

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3. Thomas has been a nurse in your ICU for 10 years. In facilitating Thomas’ professional development, the nurse manager would focus on:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. certification for the ICU environment.

  • b. discussions about how Thomas can fit with role expectations and relationships.

  • c. possible changes to other ICU environments.

  • d. encouraging him to lead changes that leave long-term impacts after his retirement.

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Pregunta 4 de 25

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4. Before beginning her own nursing agency, a nurse worked with other temporary nursing agencies in nine states and multiple agencies. She had set a personal goal to start her own agency. What type of motivation does this exemplify in career success?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. Linear

  • b. Spiral

  • c. External

  • d. Internal

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Pregunta 5 de 25

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5. A young male nurse began in nursing as a staff nurse at a hospital. After 3 years, he moved to a home healthcare agency for increase in pay and taking a position as a manager in the agency. What type of motivation does this exemplify in career success?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. Internal

  • b. External

  • c. Spiral

  • d. Entrepreneurial

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Pregunta 6 de 25

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6. A unit manager recently graduated as a clinical nurse specialist with a focus in gerontology. She applied to take a certification exam. Certification is designed to recognize:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. basic knowledge in a specified area.

  • b. advanced practice in functional roles.

  • c. special knowledge beyond basic licensure.

  • d. continued competence as a registered nurse.

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Pregunta 7 de 25

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7. Which of the following situations is most likely to result in a productive, whole work situation?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. Amy, RN, 5 years of experience in the Emergency Department. Amy accepts a position working with older clients in a home health agency because she has relocated, and this is the only full-time position available.

  • b. Adam, RN, 8 years of experience in various nursing positions, including that of a nurse manager. Adam accepts a new nurse manager position because he has a family and wants more regular hours. He is most comfortable working in direct client care.

  • c. Louise, RN, 10 years of experience in an Emergency Department. She accepts a position as a case manager in home health care, working with older clients. She especially enjoys working with older adults and wants to take on leadership and management challenges.

  • d. Courtney, RN, a new graduate. Courtney is getting comfortable with delivering nursing care as an RN. She is offered a position on surgery as a permanent team leader. The unit has had a great deal of turnover recently, and only limited mentorship is available.

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Pregunta 8 de 25

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8. A nurse is applying for a new position. This position is one in which she will serve as a liaison between a hospital and a school of nursing. The nurse must update her résumé to include her teaching experience. The goal of creating a curriculum vitae is to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. have a listing of facts about your professional life.

  • b. provide potential employers with information about where you are in your career.

  • c. respond quickly whenever a position becomes available.

  • d. be certain you can recall facts for a prospective position.

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Pregunta 9 de 25

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9. To develop a curriculum vitae, or résumé, a nurse must develop a personal data file. The goal of a personal data file is to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. create an opportunity to be interviewed.

  • b. have a listing of facts about your professional life.

  • c. have a tool in place for marketing yourself.

  • d. create a document that lists your skills.

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Pregunta 10 de 25

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10. An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic. Based on the various tools available to her, which of the following should she bring to her interview to best present her skills?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. Résumé

  • b. Annual evaluations

  • c. Portfolio

  • d. Patient advocacy project

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Pregunta 11 de 25

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11. During performance appraisal interviews, Joanne’s nurse manager notices Joanne’s excitement when she talks about how she has helped patients on a rehab unit understand the complexities of their regimens. When Joanne’s nurse manager asks her about her career path plans, Joanne says that she wants to become a nurse administrator. The best response to Joanne would be:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. “Nursing administration is rewarding. What experiences would help you along this
    path?”

  • b. “You do not appear excited about nursing administration. Unless you are excited
    by that career path, I wouldn’t advise going in that direction.

  • c. “You seem to find teaching others very rewarding. Have you considered that as a
    possible career path?”

  • d. “You are too inexperienced to consider administration. Work for a few years, and
    then consider administration.”

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Pregunta 12 de 25

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12. Knowing your professional strengths is important to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. find your fit in positions and a career path.

  • b. maintain a professional status.

  • c. act in a manner that is legal and ethical.

  • d. understand the role expectations of a position.

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Pregunta 13 de 25

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13. You are offered an opportunity to take a temporary leave from your position as a nurse manager to lead a technology implementation project. Which of the following reasons for accepting the opportunity is most consistent with developing a solid career path?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. You are pressured to do so by your supervisor.

  • b. The organization has no other suitable candidate for the position.

  • c. You have limited knowledge of information technology and no real interest, but this will increase your knowledge.

  • d. Accepting a position outside of your established skill set may establish you
    organizationally as an innovative, adaptable leader.

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Pregunta 14 de 25

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14. Steady state styles would be most likely in which of the following situations?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. Small hospital, in an isolated rural setting, with limited hierarchy

  • b. Large urban teaching hospital

  • c. Health network with several organizations

  • d. Travel nurse agency

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Pregunta 15 de 25

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15. On your curriculum vitae, which of the following is the recommended approach for listing employment and educational history information?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. 1979 RN Diploma
    1985 BScN
    2002 MN

  • b. 2002 Mount Rush Health Center Staff Nurse
    1997 Cedar Falls Clinic Staff Nurse
    2007 Kilkarney Rehab Center Case Manager

  • c. 2007 MN
    2005 BScN

  • d. 1997 Sturgeon County Hospital Head Nurse
    2002 Sturgeon County Supervisor 2007 Sturgeon County Director

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Pregunta 16 de 25

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16. Which of the following needs revision on a résumé or CV?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. John Jones
    87 Highway Drive City, MI 79110 jjones@gmail.com

  • b. M. Howes
    Anyway Highway
    City, MO 77700
    (H) 777-777-0000 e-mail: mh@gmail.com

  • c. Dr. L. Jones
    99 Carway Drive City, NY 84003
    (H) 999-999-0000 (Cell) 999-000-9999

  • d. Tanya Jones
    67 Honeywell Drive City, MO 66907 beerhog@hotmail.com

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Pregunta 17 de 25

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17. The primary difference between a résumé and a CV is that a résumé:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to a specific position.

  • b. offers a detailed listing of positions held and where positions were held.

  • c. includes a long and detailed explanation of academic and work experience.

  • d. provides contact information and focuses on your background, in general.

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Pregunta 18 de 25

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18. A functional résumé focuses on:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. experience and skills gained in positions.

  • b. positions held and specific roles in the positions.

  • c. academic qualifications and achievements.

  • d. relating skills and experience to qualifications in a specific position.

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Pregunta 19 de 25

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19. A cover letter and a résumé together should be no longer than ________ page(s).

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. two

  • b. one

  • c. four

  • d. three

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Pregunta 20 de 25

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20. During an interview for a manager’s position, you find the supervisor and staff unfriendly. Responses to questions are met with vague responses. After the interview, you decide not to pursue the position. What follow-up, if any, is most appropriate?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. There is no need for you to do anything further. You likely will not be offered the
    position anyway.

  • b. You should file a complaint with human resources about the supervisor’s lack of
    interviewing skills.

  • c. You should send a thank-you note to the interviewer, indicating appreciation for
    her time.

  • d. You should call and leave a voicemail, indicating your disinterest in the position.

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Pregunta 21 de 25

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21. A well-written letter of resignation is critical to:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. first announce your intent to resign.

  • b. formally signal discontent in your current position.

  • c. maintain a positive relationship with your former organization and colleagues.

  • d. fulfill your legal obligations as a departing employee.

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Pregunta 22 de 25

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22. In preparing for a fair interview process as a hiring manager, you should:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. put water out for the candidates.

  • b. ensure that you know the names of all candidates.

  • c. dress comfortably and professionally.

  • d. prepare a schedule of questions to be asked of all candidates.

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Pregunta 23 de 25

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23. To enhance team leadership skills for your team leaders, you arrange opportunities for:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. certification.

  • b. continuing education.

  • c. graduate courses.

  • d. volunteerism.

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Pregunta 24 de 25

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24. Professional associations:

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. set regulatory requirements and establish entry requirements for nursing.

  • b. offer graduate programs for clinical and career advancement.

  • c. provide opportunities for career networking and support.

  • d. are open to all individuals who meet the criteria for membership.

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Pregunta 25 de 25

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1. An example of a career is: (Select all that apply.)

Selecciona una o más de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a. employment in short-term contract jobs in business, nursing, and whatever is
    available.

  • b. involvement in an area of practice that is regulated.

  • c. continuous employment in the same position and the same arrangement for 20
    years.

  • d. moving into and out of nursing positions in various cities while pursuing travel and
    education that develop understanding of global health.

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