Test Bank For Contemporary Nursing Issues, Trends,
and Management 9th Edition by Barbara Cherry, Susan
R. Jacob
Marla, a medical surgical nurse for 10 years, is giving Jerome, a new grad RN,
advice on self-care behaviors he can use to prevent burnout. Which statement by
Jerome indicates that he has understood?
1. I will decompress after a difficult shift by having a few beers
2. I will get all the exercise I need during a busy shift
3. I will make sure to get 8 hrs of sleep
4. i can postpone my annual wellness exam because im healthy - ANSWER 3. i will
make sure to get 8 hrs of sleep
Khadija, a nursing student, wants to improve her time mngmnt skills. which is the
FIRST step she must take to better manage her time>
1. learn how to multitask
2. set priorities
3. delegate to roomates
4. overcome tendency to procrastinate - ANSWER 2. set priorities
Brians unit manager suspects that he may be starting to experience burnout. What
factors would lead his manager to this conclusion?
SATA
1. they work in a neonatal intensive care unit
2. brian has always been a hard worker and perfectionist
3. brian is a teamplayer and assists other staff when needed
4. the manager overhears him asking another nurses advice
5. the hospital had to freeze staff salaries and cancel bonuses d/t financial problems
6. brian requests additional training to improve his skills. - ANSWER 1. neonatal
intensive care
2. hard worker and perfectionist
5. freezing staff salaries
_______ is the transition from nursing student to RN - ANSWER reality shock
which elements of a job search can you work on while in nursing school? SATA
1. resume
2. portfolio
3. cover letter
4.arranging an interview
5. following up - ANSWER 1. resume
2. portfolio
Carli wants to include evidence based people skills in her nursing portfolio. which of
the follow is BEST for her to include?
, 1. Powerpoint presentation she gave on importance of ppl skills
2. certificate showing completion of continuing education
3. positive performance review from past supervisors
4. Thank-you letters from former clients or family members praising Carlis ability to
care for and communicate with them - ANSWER 4. Thank you letters from former
clients
Sue, a charge nurse on a mother baby unit goes to see her primary care physician.
She reports that she feels exhausted all the time & has diff sleeping, freq HAs, and
anxious. Which Q would help assess if sue is feeling burnout?
1. How are things going at work? at home?
2. what have you tried doing to feel better?
3. what do you think is going on?
4. are you feeling burned out at work? - ANSWER 1. how are things going at work?
at home?
Chief nursing officer at a large hospital is concerned about burnout. The CNO
announces that a new hospital wide initiative, the Stamp Out Burnout Campaign will
be developed. Which of the following would help be effective? SATA
1. include nurses in campaign committee
2. make safe, adq staffing levels a priority
3. update hospital policy and procedure documents to clarify roles
4. extend preceptorship program
5. ensure communication from managemnt is clear
6. make sure staff knows they can share concerns with management - ANSWER
1,2,3,4,5,6. ALL
A nursing instructor has just finished lecturing on the topic of the job-search process
and is taking questions from the class. Which comment by a student needs
clarificaition? - ANSWER employers cant see what i post on social media as long
as i use privacy settings
in what way does improving ones time management help to prevent burnout?
1. effective time mngmnt allows nurses to complete necessary activities of pt care
and have time to relax too.
2. it allows the nurse to do less work by delegating to LPN or UAP
3. allows nurses to do what must be done and use remaining time to do nursing
activities that bring the most professional and personal satisfaction. - ANSWER 3.
allows nurses to do what must be done and brings personal satisfaction
In 2000, the IOM report to Err is Human recommened the system changes to reduce
the high number of deaths each year. What has been the overall effect on pt
mortality?
1. the number of deaths d/t adverse events and medical errors has risen
2. the number of deaths d/t adverse events has decreased
3. number of deaths have stayed the same
4. number of deaths have decreased - ANSWER 1. number of deaths d/t adverse
events has increased
and Management 9th Edition by Barbara Cherry, Susan
R. Jacob
Marla, a medical surgical nurse for 10 years, is giving Jerome, a new grad RN,
advice on self-care behaviors he can use to prevent burnout. Which statement by
Jerome indicates that he has understood?
1. I will decompress after a difficult shift by having a few beers
2. I will get all the exercise I need during a busy shift
3. I will make sure to get 8 hrs of sleep
4. i can postpone my annual wellness exam because im healthy - ANSWER 3. i will
make sure to get 8 hrs of sleep
Khadija, a nursing student, wants to improve her time mngmnt skills. which is the
FIRST step she must take to better manage her time>
1. learn how to multitask
2. set priorities
3. delegate to roomates
4. overcome tendency to procrastinate - ANSWER 2. set priorities
Brians unit manager suspects that he may be starting to experience burnout. What
factors would lead his manager to this conclusion?
SATA
1. they work in a neonatal intensive care unit
2. brian has always been a hard worker and perfectionist
3. brian is a teamplayer and assists other staff when needed
4. the manager overhears him asking another nurses advice
5. the hospital had to freeze staff salaries and cancel bonuses d/t financial problems
6. brian requests additional training to improve his skills. - ANSWER 1. neonatal
intensive care
2. hard worker and perfectionist
5. freezing staff salaries
_______ is the transition from nursing student to RN - ANSWER reality shock
which elements of a job search can you work on while in nursing school? SATA
1. resume
2. portfolio
3. cover letter
4.arranging an interview
5. following up - ANSWER 1. resume
2. portfolio
Carli wants to include evidence based people skills in her nursing portfolio. which of
the follow is BEST for her to include?
, 1. Powerpoint presentation she gave on importance of ppl skills
2. certificate showing completion of continuing education
3. positive performance review from past supervisors
4. Thank-you letters from former clients or family members praising Carlis ability to
care for and communicate with them - ANSWER 4. Thank you letters from former
clients
Sue, a charge nurse on a mother baby unit goes to see her primary care physician.
She reports that she feels exhausted all the time & has diff sleeping, freq HAs, and
anxious. Which Q would help assess if sue is feeling burnout?
1. How are things going at work? at home?
2. what have you tried doing to feel better?
3. what do you think is going on?
4. are you feeling burned out at work? - ANSWER 1. how are things going at work?
at home?
Chief nursing officer at a large hospital is concerned about burnout. The CNO
announces that a new hospital wide initiative, the Stamp Out Burnout Campaign will
be developed. Which of the following would help be effective? SATA
1. include nurses in campaign committee
2. make safe, adq staffing levels a priority
3. update hospital policy and procedure documents to clarify roles
4. extend preceptorship program
5. ensure communication from managemnt is clear
6. make sure staff knows they can share concerns with management - ANSWER
1,2,3,4,5,6. ALL
A nursing instructor has just finished lecturing on the topic of the job-search process
and is taking questions from the class. Which comment by a student needs
clarificaition? - ANSWER employers cant see what i post on social media as long
as i use privacy settings
in what way does improving ones time management help to prevent burnout?
1. effective time mngmnt allows nurses to complete necessary activities of pt care
and have time to relax too.
2. it allows the nurse to do less work by delegating to LPN or UAP
3. allows nurses to do what must be done and use remaining time to do nursing
activities that bring the most professional and personal satisfaction. - ANSWER 3.
allows nurses to do what must be done and brings personal satisfaction
In 2000, the IOM report to Err is Human recommened the system changes to reduce
the high number of deaths each year. What has been the overall effect on pt
mortality?
1. the number of deaths d/t adverse events and medical errors has risen
2. the number of deaths d/t adverse events has decreased
3. number of deaths have stayed the same
4. number of deaths have decreased - ANSWER 1. number of deaths d/t adverse
events has increased
