RNSG 2221: Modules 1-12 (midterm exam) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

term used to describe the reaction experienced when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational preparation Reality shock Phase of reality shock: Sees the world of nursing looking quite rosy. Often fascinated with the thrill of "arriving" in the profession. Honeymoon phase Phase of reality shock: Beginning to have a sense of humor (first sign) Decrease in tension. Increase in ability to be objective. Recovery phase Phase of reality shock: Has excessive mistrust. Experiences increased concern over minor pains/ illnesses. Feels like a failure & blames self for every mistake. Bands together/ depends on people who hold the same values. Has a hypercritical attitude. Feels moral outrage. Shock & Rejection phase 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. D. Mediate a conversation with the nurses where performance expectations are reviewed. B) A nurse manager is teaching a seminar for ma