TEST BANK - Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition by Zerwekh Garneau Chapters 1-26 All Chapters

TEST BANK - Nursing Today: Transition and Trends,
11th
Edition by Zerwekh Garneau
Chapters 1-26 All Chapters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse is inth
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e .ahoneymoon phase of role transition when making which of the following stateme
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, nts ? a. “I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.”
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c. “I can’t wait to have a steady paycheck.”
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d. “Thisajobaisaperfect.aIacanafinallyadoathingsamyaownaway.”

ANSWER:aD .
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy. Oft
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en, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession. Realityshock
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occurs when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational preparation.
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Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate nurse is able to laugh at .aencountered sit
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uations. During this time, tension decreases, perception increases, and thenurse
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ANSWER:aC
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the wor
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k situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff.
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Nurturing
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p .aafter the graduate has worked through role transition, has some clinical experience,and
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s ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and joining a s
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upport group would give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others experiencing t
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stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from “talking through” issuesa
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