NI EXAM FINAL 2025
1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local A
hospital. The new nurse is in the honeymoon phase
of role transition when making which of the following
statements?
A. "This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own
way."
B. I can't wait to have a steady paycheck."
C. This will be a great learning experience."
D. I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse."
2. A student in the last semester of nursing school has es- A
tablished a goal of making a successful role transition
to graduate nurse. Which statement by the student
indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this
goal?
A. "I should care for increased number of patients to
enhance work organization skills.
B. I will observe staff nurses as they perform nursing
procedures to refine technique.
C. I should seek increasingly close guidance from the
nursing instructor to reduce errors."
D. I will evaluate my progress every 7 weeks or more
to allow time for growth."
3. A new graduate has worked in a busy unit for 6 months A
since graduating from nursing school. The graduate
tells a friend, "I've never been so upset in all my life!
The care that some of the staff give our patients is
outrageously bad. There's practically no attention to
the principles of asepsis the way I learned them! The
staff tell me that we have to cut corners if we're going
to get all the work done. I can't stand it!" What phase
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of reality shock is this graduate experiencing?
A. Shock and rejection
B. recovery
C. Honeymoon
D. role transformation
4. A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired BCD
nurses to work on the unit. After educating them on
reality shock, a student asks what physical and psy-
chological symptoms the nurse may experience? The
nurse manager makes replies? (Select all that apply.)
A. All the symptoms are psychological in nature."
B. You may experience headaches."
C. "Gastrointestinal upset is possible."
D. you could experience insomnia."
E. Women may experience menorrhagia
5. A nurse has been out of school for about 6 months. A
Which of the following would indicate that the nurse is
having problems with burnout?
A. Has chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feel-
ings of helplessness
B. Feels angry about the type of care being delivered
and scheduling of staff
C. Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree
and works double shifts
D. Is disorganized in patient care and has to stay late
most days to finish shift work
6. To achieve success in the workplace, which actions by BD
the nurse would focus on improving skills? (Select all
that apply.)
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A. Taking a course on communication
B. Thinking of a way to improve time management
C. Understanding the layout of the hospital
D. Spending some time working on organizational
skills
E. Knowing where supplies are on the unit
7. Which of the following statements by the nursing stu- B
dent is an affirmation?
A. "I must maintain as in my school grades."
B. "I am human and capable of making mistakes."
C. "If I fail at something, the results will be catastroph-
ic."
D. "If I am not liked by everyone, I am a failure."
8. A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the C
day shift nurses to keep the unit orderly and running
smoothly. Which assignment would be the best for a
right brain-dominant nurse?
A. Clean up the break room by noon.
B. Assist with completing a unit project, based on spe-
cific rules and guidelines.
C. Create a poster board in honor of Nurse's Week.
D. Take part in a meeting regarding unit policies
9. A new graduate is looking for a mentor. Which staff D
nurse would be the best choice?
A. A skilled clinician who appears hurried, curt, and
occasionally sarcastic
B. A new graduate who worked 2 years as an LPN and
seems confident
C. A seasoned nurse who is highly intellectual but is
1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local A
hospital. The new nurse is in the honeymoon phase
of role transition when making which of the following
statements?
A. "This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own
way."
B. I can't wait to have a steady paycheck."
C. This will be a great learning experience."
D. I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse."
2. A student in the last semester of nursing school has es- A
tablished a goal of making a successful role transition
to graduate nurse. Which statement by the student
indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this
goal?
A. "I should care for increased number of patients to
enhance work organization skills.
B. I will observe staff nurses as they perform nursing
procedures to refine technique.
C. I should seek increasingly close guidance from the
nursing instructor to reduce errors."
D. I will evaluate my progress every 7 weeks or more
to allow time for growth."
3. A new graduate has worked in a busy unit for 6 months A
since graduating from nursing school. The graduate
tells a friend, "I've never been so upset in all my life!
The care that some of the staff give our patients is
outrageously bad. There's practically no attention to
the principles of asepsis the way I learned them! The
staff tell me that we have to cut corners if we're going
to get all the work done. I can't stand it!" What phase
, NI EXAM FINAL 2025
of reality shock is this graduate experiencing?
A. Shock and rejection
B. recovery
C. Honeymoon
D. role transformation
4. A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired BCD
nurses to work on the unit. After educating them on
reality shock, a student asks what physical and psy-
chological symptoms the nurse may experience? The
nurse manager makes replies? (Select all that apply.)
A. All the symptoms are psychological in nature."
B. You may experience headaches."
C. "Gastrointestinal upset is possible."
D. you could experience insomnia."
E. Women may experience menorrhagia
5. A nurse has been out of school for about 6 months. A
Which of the following would indicate that the nurse is
having problems with burnout?
A. Has chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feel-
ings of helplessness
B. Feels angry about the type of care being delivered
and scheduling of staff
C. Signs up for extra courses for an advanced degree
and works double shifts
D. Is disorganized in patient care and has to stay late
most days to finish shift work
6. To achieve success in the workplace, which actions by BD
the nurse would focus on improving skills? (Select all
that apply.)
, NI EXAM FINAL 2025
A. Taking a course on communication
B. Thinking of a way to improve time management
C. Understanding the layout of the hospital
D. Spending some time working on organizational
skills
E. Knowing where supplies are on the unit
7. Which of the following statements by the nursing stu- B
dent is an affirmation?
A. "I must maintain as in my school grades."
B. "I am human and capable of making mistakes."
C. "If I fail at something, the results will be catastroph-
ic."
D. "If I am not liked by everyone, I am a failure."
8. A nurse manager is assigning additional duties to the C
day shift nurses to keep the unit orderly and running
smoothly. Which assignment would be the best for a
right brain-dominant nurse?
A. Clean up the break room by noon.
B. Assist with completing a unit project, based on spe-
cific rules and guidelines.
C. Create a poster board in honor of Nurse's Week.
D. Take part in a meeting regarding unit policies
9. A new graduate is looking for a mentor. Which staff D
nurse would be the best choice?
A. A skilled clinician who appears hurried, curt, and
occasionally sarcastic
B. A new graduate who worked 2 years as an LPN and
seems confident
C. A seasoned nurse who is highly intellectual but is
