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1. Burnout is characterized by: A. Increased energy and engagement B. Physical illness only C. A single bad shift D. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced sense of accomplishment Correct Answer: D. Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced sense of accomplishment Rationale: Maslach's three dimensions define burnout. Strategies include self-care, peer support, reasonable workloads and organizational changes. A single bad shift is ordinary stress, and burnout is ...

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1. Time management for a new nurse is improved by: A. Completing all charting at the end of shift B. Doing tasks in room-number order C. Using a shift 'brain sheet,' clustering care and prioritizing by patient acuity D. Skipping assessments Correct Answer: C. Using a shift 'brain sheet,' clustering care and prioritizing by patient acuity Rationale: Organization tools and prioritization based on patient needs prevent missed care. Delaying charting increases errors and late ent...

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Galen NSG 4800 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: Exam 3 - Questions with Correct Answers 2 Exam (elaborations) Galen NSG 4800 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers 3 Exam (elaborations) Galen NSG 4800 Transition to

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Galen NSG 4800 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: Exam 3 - Questions with Correct Answers 2 Exam (elaborations) Galen NSG 4800 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers 3 Exam (elaborations) Galen NSG 4800 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) -

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1. A nurse suspects a colleague is diverting opioids. The nurse should: A. Confront the colleague publicly B. Ignore it to avoid conflict C. Report the concern through the chain of command per policy D. Post about it online Correct Answer: C. Report the concern through the chain of command per policy Rationale: Diversion endangers patients and the impaired nurse. Following policy ensures a proper investigation and access to help. Public confrontation can escalate and compromise an investi...

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1. Kramer's concept of 'reality shock' describes: A. A physiological response to night shift B. A type of compassion fatigue in experienced nurses C. The stress of taking the NCLEX D. The conflict new graduates feel when school-taught values clash with the realities of the workplace Correct Answer: D. The conflict new graduates feel when school-taught values clash with the realities of the workplace Rationale: Kramer described phases of honeymoon, shock, recovery and resolution ...

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1. A client after a craniotomy has urine output of 400 mL/hr with low urine specific gravity. The nurse suspects: A. SIADH B. Acute kidney injury C. Diabetes insipidus D. Normal recovery Correct Answer: C. Diabetes insipidus Rationale: Injury to the pituitary or hypothalamus can impair ADH release. SIADH causes low urine output, and AKI does not produce large volumes of very dilute urine after brain surgery. 2. A client with type 1 diabetes is ill and not eating. The nurse should teach ...

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1. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the float nurse from the obstetrics unit? A. A client on a ventilator B. A client with a new tracheostomy and unstable vitals C. A client requiring titration of vasoactive drips D. A stable postoperative client receiving routine care Correct Answer: D. A stable postoperative client receiving routine care Rationale: Float nurses should receive stable clients with predictable needs that match general nursing skills. Ventilated clients, unsta...

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1. Social media use by nurses should: A. Never include patient information or images, even without names B. Include patient photos if faces are hidden C. Include complaints about specific patients D. Include colleagues' private information Correct Answer: A. Never include patient information or images, even without names Rationale: NCSBN guidelines warn that even de-identified details can identify patients and violate HIPAA and professional standards. Hiding faces is not enough, becaus...

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