Test Bank for Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition (Zerwekh, 2023), Chapter 1-26 | All Chapters

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Chapter 01: Role Transitions
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1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hos piat bai lr b. . T
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c ohme/ t ens et w nurse is in
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the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following
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statements?
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a. ―I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.‖
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b. ―This will be a great learning experience.‖ yy yy yy yy yy yy



c. ―I can‘t wait to have a steady paycheck.‖
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d. ―This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.‖
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ANS: y y D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy.
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Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality
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shock occurs when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational
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preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the gr a d aubai rtbe. c no mu /rt se es t is able to laugh at
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encountered situations. During this time, tension decreases, perception increases, and the
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nurse is able to grow as a person.
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PTS: y y 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying yy yy



REF:
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TOP: y y Reality shock MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment
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2. Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate methodology
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to recover from reality shock?
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a. Networking
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c. Returning to school yy yy



d. Joining a support group yy yy yy




ANS: C yy



The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the
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work situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff.
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Nurturing the ability to see humor in a situation may be a first step. Ra bei tr bu. rc no min/ t ge s tt o school is
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a positive step after the graduate has worked through role transition, has some clinical
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experience, and is ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining a
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mentor, and joining a
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support group would give the graduate nurse an opportuniatyb i rtbo.cot mal/ ktestto others experiencing
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the stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ―talking through‖
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issues and learning how to cope.
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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Appalbyiribn.gcom/test
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REF: p. 9 OBJ: Describe methods to promote a successful
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transition. TOP: Reality shock
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MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment Not applicable
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3. A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to
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achieve this?
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a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts yy yy yy yy yy



b. Withdrawing from peer support group yy yy yy yy

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