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chapter1:REALITY SHOCK
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is
in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following
statements?
I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.
―
‖
•
This will be a great learning experience.
―
‖
•
I can t wait to have a steady paycheck.
―
‖
•
‘
This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.
―
‖
•
ANS: D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as
quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the
profession. Reality shock occurs when one moves into the workforce after several
years of educational preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate
nurse is able to laugh at encountered situations. During this time, tension
decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a person.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality s h o N
c kU. R
TSOIP
N:GRTeBa.lC
ity
OMshock
MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment—management of care
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Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate
•
methodology to recover from reality shock?
Networking c. Returning to school
•
Obtaining a mentor d. Joining a support group
•
ANS: C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to
evaluate the work situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and
reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see humor in a situation may be a
first step. Returning to school is a positive step after the graduate has worked
through role transition, has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a
new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and joining a support group
would give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others experiencing the
stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ‗talking
through issues and learning how to cope.
‘
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality
shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and
effective care environment—management of care
Med C
A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this?
•
Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
•
Withdrawing from peer support group
•
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Going native
―
‖
•
Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
•
ANS: A
One of the quickest ways to experience burnout is to overwork the overtime.
―
‖
Set priorities with your mental and physical health being the highest priority.
Learning to say no to extra shifts is a positive means of coping of avoiding
―
‖
burnout. Going native is the term that describes how recent graduates begin to
―
‖
copy and identify the reality of their role transition experience by rejecting the
values from nursing school and functioning more like a team member at their
place of employment. Withdrawing from peer support groups, going native,
―
‖
and changing jobs every 6 to 12 months would increase the chance of the nurse
experiencing burnout. The nurse should instead focus on his/her practice and seek
out support from other nurses.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 9
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality
shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and
effective care environment—management of care
M 4. Which of the following statements by an undergraduate nurse describes understanding of
reality shock as it applies to nursing?
Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce.
―
•
Reality shock is the realization that practice and education are not the same.
―
‖
•
Reality shock is the period from graduation to becoming an experienced nurse.
―
‖
•
Reality shock is a transition phase that new graduates go through before changing jobs.
―
‖
•
ANS: A
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chapter1:REALITY SHOCK
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is
in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following
statements?
I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.
―
‖
•
This will be a great learning experience.
―
‖
•
I can t wait to have a steady paycheck.
―
‖
•
‘
This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.
―
‖
•
ANS: D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as
quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the
profession. Reality shock occurs when one moves into the workforce after several
years of educational preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate
nurse is able to laugh at encountered situations. During this time, tension
decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a person.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality s h o N
c kU. R
TSOIP
N:GRTeBa.lC
ity
OMshock
MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment—management of care
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Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate
•
methodology to recover from reality shock?
Networking c. Returning to school
•
Obtaining a mentor d. Joining a support group
•
ANS: C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to
evaluate the work situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and
reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see humor in a situation may be a
first step. Returning to school is a positive step after the graduate has worked
through role transition, has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a
new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and joining a support group
would give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others experiencing the
stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ‗talking
through issues and learning how to cope.
‘
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 8
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality
shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and
effective care environment—management of care
Med C
A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this?
•
Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
•
Withdrawing from peer support group
•
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Going native
―
‖
•
Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
•
ANS: A
One of the quickest ways to experience burnout is to overwork the overtime.
―
‖
Set priorities with your mental and physical health being the highest priority.
Learning to say no to extra shifts is a positive means of coping of avoiding
―
‖
burnout. Going native is the term that describes how recent graduates begin to
―
‖
copy and identify the reality of their role transition experience by rejecting the
values from nursing school and functioning more like a team member at their
place of employment. Withdrawing from peer support groups, going native,
―
‖
and changing jobs every 6 to 12 months would increase the chance of the nurse
experiencing burnout. The nurse should instead focus on his/her practice and seek
out support from other nurses.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 9
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality
shock. TOP: Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and
effective care environment—management of care
M 4. Which of the following statements by an undergraduate nurse describes understanding of
reality shock as it applies to nursing?
Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce.
―
•
Reality shock is the realization that practice and education are not the same.
―
‖
•
Reality shock is the period from graduation to becoming an experienced nurse.
―
‖
•
Reality shock is a transition phase that new graduates go through before changing jobs.
―
‖
•
ANS: A
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