NUR 280 PATHO EXAM 3 2024 -2025
ACTUAL EXAM 2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND-NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
One day, at coffee, your co-worker suggests that you and
she sit with unit members of the hospital research
committee. She suggests that this would be an excellent
way to get to know people who share her interest in
research. Her actions are an example of:
a. Mentorship.
b. Politics.
c. Networking.
d. Empowerment. - ....ANSWER...ANS: C
Meeting individuals outside the normal workgroup to
share ideas and gain support and encouragement is an
example of networking.
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,Which of the following interactions is MOST consistent
with the idea of networking?
a. Meet with the same colleagues daily to have coffee
and share concerns about the workplace and stories
about colleagues.
b. Join an online workplace forum to gain ideas
about how to handle workplace conflict.
c. Suggest that you and a new team member meet
after work for coffee to review unit guidelines.
d. Join a nurse executive informal lunch meeting to
meet other executives for support and for sharing ideas
of expertise. - ....ANSWER...ANS: D
Successful networking involves sharing similar ideas and
maintaining relationships within a system of individuals
who serve as sources of information, advice, and
support.
Amy has worked in the dialysis unit on staff for about
12 years. She is frequently consulted by other nursing
staff regarding protocols and policies on the unit. What
type of power is Amy using?
a. Position power
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,b. Expert power
c. Personal power
d. Competency power - ....ANSWER...ANS: B
According to the types of power outlined in the text,
Amy is most likely evidencing expert power in that she is
being consulted regarding areas of knowledge
and competency on the unit and is at the same level,
potentially, in the hierarchy as her colleagues.
Susan, an RN in the ED, would like to pursue leadership
roles in her career. She is frustrated that others in her
working environment seem to pay little attention to her
creative ideas or place her in informal leadership
positions. As her colleague, you want to provide her with
helpful feedback. Which of the following statements will
provide feedback as to how she might communicate
power and demonstrate that she is capable of handling
other leadership responsibilities?
a. "I find your soft voice and manners very
reassuring and calming to patients."
b. "Try using a wider vocabulary and big words so
that people will think that you are knowledgeable."
c. "At times, you tend to slump and avoid eye contact
when you are talking with colleagues and families."
d. "Don't worry about what others think of you. If you
feel like saying something, say it, even if it hurts other
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, people's feelings." - ....ANSWER...ANS: C
A powerful image comes from thinking of oneself as
powerful and effective, and this is communicated through
posture, maintaining eye contact, treating others with
courtesy and respect, and using a firm,
confident voice with vocabulary that is appropriate
(which does not necessarily involve using big- sounding
words).
During orientation of new nurse managers, the chief
nursing officer stresses strategies that help nurse
managers to achieve a powerful image. Which groups of
behaviors best contribute to a powerful image for the
nurse manager?
a. Greeting patients, families, and colleagues with a
handshake and a smile; listening carefully when
problems arise
b. For men, no facial hair, always wearing a suit and tie;
for women, always wearing a suit and high- heeled shoes
c. Maintaining a soft voice during times of conflict;
making unbroken eye contact during interactions
d. Smiling all the time; always wearing a suit and carrying
a briefcase; women should wear no jewelry
- ....ANSWER...ANS: A
A powerful and positive approach is communicated
through confident behaviors such as greeting others,
smiling, and showing respect for the opinions of others
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ACTUAL EXAM 2 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% DETAILED
VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ACTUAL BRAND-NEW EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+
One day, at coffee, your co-worker suggests that you and
she sit with unit members of the hospital research
committee. She suggests that this would be an excellent
way to get to know people who share her interest in
research. Her actions are an example of:
a. Mentorship.
b. Politics.
c. Networking.
d. Empowerment. - ....ANSWER...ANS: C
Meeting individuals outside the normal workgroup to
share ideas and gain support and encouragement is an
example of networking.
1
,Which of the following interactions is MOST consistent
with the idea of networking?
a. Meet with the same colleagues daily to have coffee
and share concerns about the workplace and stories
about colleagues.
b. Join an online workplace forum to gain ideas
about how to handle workplace conflict.
c. Suggest that you and a new team member meet
after work for coffee to review unit guidelines.
d. Join a nurse executive informal lunch meeting to
meet other executives for support and for sharing ideas
of expertise. - ....ANSWER...ANS: D
Successful networking involves sharing similar ideas and
maintaining relationships within a system of individuals
who serve as sources of information, advice, and
support.
Amy has worked in the dialysis unit on staff for about
12 years. She is frequently consulted by other nursing
staff regarding protocols and policies on the unit. What
type of power is Amy using?
a. Position power
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,b. Expert power
c. Personal power
d. Competency power - ....ANSWER...ANS: B
According to the types of power outlined in the text,
Amy is most likely evidencing expert power in that she is
being consulted regarding areas of knowledge
and competency on the unit and is at the same level,
potentially, in the hierarchy as her colleagues.
Susan, an RN in the ED, would like to pursue leadership
roles in her career. She is frustrated that others in her
working environment seem to pay little attention to her
creative ideas or place her in informal leadership
positions. As her colleague, you want to provide her with
helpful feedback. Which of the following statements will
provide feedback as to how she might communicate
power and demonstrate that she is capable of handling
other leadership responsibilities?
a. "I find your soft voice and manners very
reassuring and calming to patients."
b. "Try using a wider vocabulary and big words so
that people will think that you are knowledgeable."
c. "At times, you tend to slump and avoid eye contact
when you are talking with colleagues and families."
d. "Don't worry about what others think of you. If you
feel like saying something, say it, even if it hurts other
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, people's feelings." - ....ANSWER...ANS: C
A powerful image comes from thinking of oneself as
powerful and effective, and this is communicated through
posture, maintaining eye contact, treating others with
courtesy and respect, and using a firm,
confident voice with vocabulary that is appropriate
(which does not necessarily involve using big- sounding
words).
During orientation of new nurse managers, the chief
nursing officer stresses strategies that help nurse
managers to achieve a powerful image. Which groups of
behaviors best contribute to a powerful image for the
nurse manager?
a. Greeting patients, families, and colleagues with a
handshake and a smile; listening carefully when
problems arise
b. For men, no facial hair, always wearing a suit and tie;
for women, always wearing a suit and high- heeled shoes
c. Maintaining a soft voice during times of conflict;
making unbroken eye contact during interactions
d. Smiling all the time; always wearing a suit and carrying
a briefcase; women should wear no jewelry
- ....ANSWER...ANS: A
A powerful and positive approach is communicated
through confident behaviors such as greeting others,
smiling, and showing respect for the opinions of others
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