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AND TRENDS. EDITORS : JOANN ZERWEKH &
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ASHLEY GARNEAU TEST BANK ALL CHAPTERS
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,Chapter 01: Role Transitions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE c
1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local h o spiat bai lr b. . T
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c ohme/ t ens et w nurse is in the
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honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following 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.‖
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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: D c
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: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying
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REF: Table 1.1
c OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shock.
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TOP: Reality shock c 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 to
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recover from reality shock?
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a. Networking
b. Obtaining a mentor c c
c. Returning to school c c
d. Joining a support group c c c
ANS: C c
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the work
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situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing
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the ability to see humor in a situation may be a first step. Ra bei tr bu. rc no mi n/ t ge s tt o school is a positive step
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after the graduate has worked through role transition, has some clinical experience, and is
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ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and joining a
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support group would give the graduate nurse an opportuniatyb i rtbo.cot mal/ ktestto others experiencing the
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stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from ―talking through‖ issues
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and learning how to cope.
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3. A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve
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this?
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b. Withdrawing from peer support group c c c c
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