NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
A nursing manager has just hired several new graduates on an
inpatient unit. Having heard of the "honeymoon phase" of
transitioning into nursing, which action by the manager would be
most helpful?
A. Educate the graduates on phases of reality shock.
B. Help the graduates concentrate on principles of safe care.
C. Offer social events for new and seasoned nursing staff.
D. Remind the graduates that they should keep their positive
attitudes. -
correct answer ✅A. Educate the graduates on phases of reality
shock.
A nurse with 15 years' experience has been working in the intensive
care unit (ICU) for two months. The nurse's preceptor is expressing
frustration to the unit manager because the new nurse follows all
the rules "to the letter" and is inflexible. Which action by the
manager is most helpful?
A. Encourage the preceptor to be patient and give the new nurse
easier assignments.
B. Explain that as a nurse new to the ICU setting, this rule-bound
practice is expected.
C. Discuss the situation with the new nurse and emphasize the
nurse's years of experience.
,NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
D. Mediate a conversation with the nurses where performance
expectations are reviewed. -
correct answer ✅B. Explain that as a nurse new to the ICU setting,
this rule-bound practice is expected.
A nurse is preparing to give a performance review to a new
graduate who has worked on the unit for one year. Which action by
the nurse leads the manager to conclude that a successful
professional transition is occurring for the new nurse?
A. Staff members relay that the nurse is easy to work with and is
cooperative
B. Has not called in sick or been late during the entire time of
employment
C. Picks up extra shifts and frequently works overtime to care for
"my patients"
D. Able to adjust to workload without compromising safety or
quality care -
correct answer ✅D. Able to adjust to workload without
compromising safety or quality care
A nurse manager is teaching a seminar for managers on reality
shock experienced by new graduates. What information does the
nurse manager provide? (Select all that apply.)
,NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
A. Honeymoon phase: seems energetic and fascinated with nursing
B. Shock and rejection phase: blames everyone else for any
mistakes
C. Shock and rejection phase: nurses may complain of minor
illnesses
D. Shock and rejection phase: uses black humor to cope with work
E. Recovery phase: no longer catches contagious illnesses to which
he or she is exposed -
correct answer ✅A. Honeymoon phase: seems energetic and
fascinated with nursing
C. Shock and rejection phase: nurses may complain of minor
illnesses
A nursing manager wants to plan a program to help decrease new
graduates' stress. Which activities should the nurse manager
include in this program? (Select all that apply.)
A. Creating a master plan for increasing responsibilities of new staff
B. Ensuring that new staff understand the unit's formal chain of
command
C. Including formal skills practice and competency testing in a skills
or scenario lab
D. Providing an orientation to facility benefits and time-off policies
, NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
E. Reviewing proper communication techniques for calling
physicians -
correct answer ✅A. Creating a master plan for increasing
responsibilities of new staff
C. Including formal skills practice and competency testing in a skills
or scenario lab
D. Providing an orientation to facility benefits and time-off policies
What could be the consequences if a new graduate RN does not
appropriately work through the phases of reality shock?
A. The new graduate may not pass the NCLEX RN
B. The new graduate may become aggressive
C. The new graduate may leave the profession
D. The new graduate may adjust to their position as a nurse -
correct answer ✅C. The new graduate may leave the profession
Which statement best reflects reality shock?
A. I didn't expect nursing to be quite like this
B. I don't want to be a pediatric nurse
C. I think I was to stay in school forever
& Answers (Grade A+)
A nursing manager has just hired several new graduates on an
inpatient unit. Having heard of the "honeymoon phase" of
transitioning into nursing, which action by the manager would be
most helpful?
A. Educate the graduates on phases of reality shock.
B. Help the graduates concentrate on principles of safe care.
C. Offer social events for new and seasoned nursing staff.
D. Remind the graduates that they should keep their positive
attitudes. -
correct answer ✅A. Educate the graduates on phases of reality
shock.
A nurse with 15 years' experience has been working in the intensive
care unit (ICU) for two months. The nurse's preceptor is expressing
frustration to the unit manager because the new nurse follows all
the rules "to the letter" and is inflexible. Which action by the
manager is most helpful?
A. Encourage the preceptor to be patient and give the new nurse
easier assignments.
B. Explain that as a nurse new to the ICU setting, this rule-bound
practice is expected.
C. Discuss the situation with the new nurse and emphasize the
nurse's years of experience.
,NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
D. Mediate a conversation with the nurses where performance
expectations are reviewed. -
correct answer ✅B. Explain that as a nurse new to the ICU setting,
this rule-bound practice is expected.
A nurse is preparing to give a performance review to a new
graduate who has worked on the unit for one year. Which action by
the nurse leads the manager to conclude that a successful
professional transition is occurring for the new nurse?
A. Staff members relay that the nurse is easy to work with and is
cooperative
B. Has not called in sick or been late during the entire time of
employment
C. Picks up extra shifts and frequently works overtime to care for
"my patients"
D. Able to adjust to workload without compromising safety or
quality care -
correct answer ✅D. Able to adjust to workload without
compromising safety or quality care
A nurse manager is teaching a seminar for managers on reality
shock experienced by new graduates. What information does the
nurse manager provide? (Select all that apply.)
,NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
A. Honeymoon phase: seems energetic and fascinated with nursing
B. Shock and rejection phase: blames everyone else for any
mistakes
C. Shock and rejection phase: nurses may complain of minor
illnesses
D. Shock and rejection phase: uses black humor to cope with work
E. Recovery phase: no longer catches contagious illnesses to which
he or she is exposed -
correct answer ✅A. Honeymoon phase: seems energetic and
fascinated with nursing
C. Shock and rejection phase: nurses may complain of minor
illnesses
A nursing manager wants to plan a program to help decrease new
graduates' stress. Which activities should the nurse manager
include in this program? (Select all that apply.)
A. Creating a master plan for increasing responsibilities of new staff
B. Ensuring that new staff understand the unit's formal chain of
command
C. Including formal skills practice and competency testing in a skills
or scenario lab
D. Providing an orientation to facility benefits and time-off policies
, NUR 272 Final Exam Review Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
E. Reviewing proper communication techniques for calling
physicians -
correct answer ✅A. Creating a master plan for increasing
responsibilities of new staff
C. Including formal skills practice and competency testing in a skills
or scenario lab
D. Providing an orientation to facility benefits and time-off policies
What could be the consequences if a new graduate RN does not
appropriately work through the phases of reality shock?
A. The new graduate may not pass the NCLEX RN
B. The new graduate may become aggressive
C. The new graduate may leave the profession
D. The new graduate may adjust to their position as a nurse -
correct answer ✅C. The new graduate may leave the profession
Which statement best reflects reality shock?
A. I didn't expect nursing to be quite like this
B. I don't want to be a pediatric nurse
C. I think I was to stay in school forever
