Chapter 22 & 23 Exam Questions With All
Correct Answers
What advantage does a nurse have in locating a job he or she likes? Correct answer-B. Clinical
assignments include practical nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings.
Which of the following individuals is most likely to provide the most authoritative, positive reference
for a student nurse who is beginning to search for postgraduation employment? Correct answer-A.
Instructor A, who has provided positive feedback during clinical labs
Which would be most valuable to include on a list of references? Correct answer-D. Health care
workers who have supervised one's work and are willing to provide a reference
What is the first step that should be taken by a student nurse who wants to use a particular
instructor's name as a reference? Correct answer-C. Ask the instructor whether her or his name
may be used as a positive reference.
A student nurse is interested in working shortly after graduation. What action would have the
greatest potential for achieving the goal of securing employment? Correct answer-C. Research
agencies of interest and write brief letters expressing an interest in employment.
What action should the nurse take if the employer begins to ask interview questions about work
experience on the phone when the nurse calls to set up an interview? Correct answer-B. Express
willingness to discuss qualifications in detail during a scheduled interview.
What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified?
Correct answer-B. Emphasize knowing the basics and express willingness to learn via in-services and
continuing education.
Which statement indicates that a nurse is knowledgeable about good résumé preparation? Correct
answer-C. "I used a bulleted style to call attention to my list of job skills."
Assuming all are true, which information about a new graduate should be included in a résumé to
highlight abilities that would be valuable to an employer? Correct answer-C. Fluent in American
sign language
The nurse asks for advice about sending a cover letter and résumé electronically to a local health
care agency. The best advice would be? Correct answer-B. "Paste the résumé to the end of the
cover letter."
When an SP/VN or LPN/LVN is seeking a new position, which pre-interview preparatory action would
most likely contribute to a successful interview? Correct answer-A. Practice responding to sample
interview questions.
During an employment interview, the interviewee is asked, "What do you believe are your greatest
weaknesses?" The best reply would be Correct answer-D. I work hard to do my job and meet
expectations for my work.
Dressing for success at an interview means an applicant should Correct answer-B. wear well-fitting,
businesslike clothes and a neat hairstyle.
Correct Answers
What advantage does a nurse have in locating a job he or she likes? Correct answer-B. Clinical
assignments include practical nursing experience in a variety of clinical settings.
Which of the following individuals is most likely to provide the most authoritative, positive reference
for a student nurse who is beginning to search for postgraduation employment? Correct answer-A.
Instructor A, who has provided positive feedback during clinical labs
Which would be most valuable to include on a list of references? Correct answer-D. Health care
workers who have supervised one's work and are willing to provide a reference
What is the first step that should be taken by a student nurse who wants to use a particular
instructor's name as a reference? Correct answer-C. Ask the instructor whether her or his name
may be used as a positive reference.
A student nurse is interested in working shortly after graduation. What action would have the
greatest potential for achieving the goal of securing employment? Correct answer-C. Research
agencies of interest and write brief letters expressing an interest in employment.
What action should the nurse take if the employer begins to ask interview questions about work
experience on the phone when the nurse calls to set up an interview? Correct answer-B. Express
willingness to discuss qualifications in detail during a scheduled interview.
What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified?
Correct answer-B. Emphasize knowing the basics and express willingness to learn via in-services and
continuing education.
Which statement indicates that a nurse is knowledgeable about good résumé preparation? Correct
answer-C. "I used a bulleted style to call attention to my list of job skills."
Assuming all are true, which information about a new graduate should be included in a résumé to
highlight abilities that would be valuable to an employer? Correct answer-C. Fluent in American
sign language
The nurse asks for advice about sending a cover letter and résumé electronically to a local health
care agency. The best advice would be? Correct answer-B. "Paste the résumé to the end of the
cover letter."
When an SP/VN or LPN/LVN is seeking a new position, which pre-interview preparatory action would
most likely contribute to a successful interview? Correct answer-A. Practice responding to sample
interview questions.
During an employment interview, the interviewee is asked, "What do you believe are your greatest
weaknesses?" The best reply would be Correct answer-D. I work hard to do my job and meet
expectations for my work.
Dressing for success at an interview means an applicant should Correct answer-B. wear well-fitting,
businesslike clothes and a neat hairstyle.
