Professional Development Exam 2024
When writing a letter of application you should be sure that you: correct answersa. Make it direct and to
the point.
b. Neatly type it.
c. Customize it.
The objectives of a letter of application should include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answersBe a
one to two page written document.
As a newly graduated LVN, you might use the following to obtain a job interview: correct answersa. an
interview.
b. a resume.
c. a letter of application.
A resume could be expected to consist of the following: correct answersa. information about you, your
education and your experience.
b. be well organized, neat, and accurate.
c. be a brief statement of your qualifications.
d. contains the most recent information regarding your qualifications.
A recent report indicates that the decision to hire a candidate is often made within the first __________
of the interview. correct answers30 seconds.
The most appropriate clothing for a male to wear during a job interview would be: correct answersa.
dress pants, shirt, and a tie.
Which of the following would be considered a breach of contract between a nurse and the hospital
where she's employed? correct answersa. leaving work prior to the arrival of the staff coming in to
replace them.
,b. performing tasks that are not within the scope of their license.
c. failure of the hospital o provide a safe working environment and safe equipment.
As a newly hired employee of the hospital, you might expect your written contract to include: correct
answersa. salary.
b. educational benefits.
c. a guarantee of schedule and hours to work.
An advancement in your position is usually based on:
a. performance and preparation.
b. seniority.
c. A&D.
d. qualifications. correct answersa. performance and preparation.
d. qualifications.
A letter of resignation should include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answersc. a list of issues that
need resolved with the position you're resigning from.
An organization founded in 1949 to promote the LVN that informs members of current issues, lobbies on
state and national levels for issues and concerns of it's members, and whose official publication is the
Licensed Practical Nurse is: correct answersNFLPN
Which of the following organizations provide professional testing services, and surveys, and accredits
education programs? correct answersNational League for Nursing.
Continuing Education (CEUS) required to renew professional nursing licenses can be obtained by which
of the following? correct answersa. workshops.
b. in-services.
c. orientation.
, The maximum time allowed to complete the Computerized Adaptive Exam (NCLEX) is: correct
answersfive hours
The following is true about the NCLEX exam: correct answersa. each test is assembled interactively.
b. each test is based on the same test plan.
c. each exam continues to question until a pass or fail decision is made.
When taking the NCLEX exam, the computer stops asking questions when the candidate reaches clearly
above or clearly below passing standards or: correct answersa. when the maximum 205 questions are
reached.
b. when out of time.
A recommendation to the Board of Nursing for the candidate to take the NCLEX exam must be made by:
correct answersa. the director of the nursing program.
A nursing license may be suspended or revoked by the State Board of Nursing as a result of all the
following except: correct answersa. a breach of contract between a nurse and an employer.
In caring for a hospitalized patient, an act of negligence might include: correct answersa. endangering a
patient's life.
b. failing to comply with the standards and requirements of the Nurse Practice Act.
Characteristics of the Laissez-Faire style of leadership include: correct answersa. chooses to avoid
responsibility by delegating all decision making.
b. often results in no sense of direction.
c. seldom works in health care.
d. relinquishes control completely.
Breach of Contract correct answersFailure on the part of the nurse or the employer to perform the
obligations of the contract.
Nurse Practice Act correct answersDefines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing.
When writing a letter of application you should be sure that you: correct answersa. Make it direct and to
the point.
b. Neatly type it.
c. Customize it.
The objectives of a letter of application should include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answersBe a
one to two page written document.
As a newly graduated LVN, you might use the following to obtain a job interview: correct answersa. an
interview.
b. a resume.
c. a letter of application.
A resume could be expected to consist of the following: correct answersa. information about you, your
education and your experience.
b. be well organized, neat, and accurate.
c. be a brief statement of your qualifications.
d. contains the most recent information regarding your qualifications.
A recent report indicates that the decision to hire a candidate is often made within the first __________
of the interview. correct answers30 seconds.
The most appropriate clothing for a male to wear during a job interview would be: correct answersa.
dress pants, shirt, and a tie.
Which of the following would be considered a breach of contract between a nurse and the hospital
where she's employed? correct answersa. leaving work prior to the arrival of the staff coming in to
replace them.
,b. performing tasks that are not within the scope of their license.
c. failure of the hospital o provide a safe working environment and safe equipment.
As a newly hired employee of the hospital, you might expect your written contract to include: correct
answersa. salary.
b. educational benefits.
c. a guarantee of schedule and hours to work.
An advancement in your position is usually based on:
a. performance and preparation.
b. seniority.
c. A&D.
d. qualifications. correct answersa. performance and preparation.
d. qualifications.
A letter of resignation should include all of the following EXCEPT: correct answersc. a list of issues that
need resolved with the position you're resigning from.
An organization founded in 1949 to promote the LVN that informs members of current issues, lobbies on
state and national levels for issues and concerns of it's members, and whose official publication is the
Licensed Practical Nurse is: correct answersNFLPN
Which of the following organizations provide professional testing services, and surveys, and accredits
education programs? correct answersNational League for Nursing.
Continuing Education (CEUS) required to renew professional nursing licenses can be obtained by which
of the following? correct answersa. workshops.
b. in-services.
c. orientation.
, The maximum time allowed to complete the Computerized Adaptive Exam (NCLEX) is: correct
answersfive hours
The following is true about the NCLEX exam: correct answersa. each test is assembled interactively.
b. each test is based on the same test plan.
c. each exam continues to question until a pass or fail decision is made.
When taking the NCLEX exam, the computer stops asking questions when the candidate reaches clearly
above or clearly below passing standards or: correct answersa. when the maximum 205 questions are
reached.
b. when out of time.
A recommendation to the Board of Nursing for the candidate to take the NCLEX exam must be made by:
correct answersa. the director of the nursing program.
A nursing license may be suspended or revoked by the State Board of Nursing as a result of all the
following except: correct answersa. a breach of contract between a nurse and an employer.
In caring for a hospitalized patient, an act of negligence might include: correct answersa. endangering a
patient's life.
b. failing to comply with the standards and requirements of the Nurse Practice Act.
Characteristics of the Laissez-Faire style of leadership include: correct answersa. chooses to avoid
responsibility by delegating all decision making.
b. often results in no sense of direction.
c. seldom works in health care.
d. relinquishes control completely.
Breach of Contract correct answersFailure on the part of the nurse or the employer to perform the
obligations of the contract.
Nurse Practice Act correct answersDefines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing.
