A graduate nurse has clocked in for his/her second shift on a busy orthopedic unit.
After accepting the assignment, the graduate nurse notices a fellow nurse
complaining loudly at the
nurse's station to other staff members. This fellow nurse is typically upset with floor
assignments
and thinks that the "new nurses get all the easy assignments." Which action would be
best for the
graduate nurse to take?
a. Join the conversation and tell the fellow nurse that he/she does not care for the
assignment either.
b. Begin a conversation with another staff member about the fellow nurse who is
complaining.
c. Steer clear of the nurse who is complaining and try to focus on the positive.
d. Begin complaining about his/her own assignment.
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Steer clear of the nurse who is complaining and try to focus on the positive.
, A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to
achieve this?
a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
b. Withdrawing from peer support group
c. "Going native"
d. Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
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Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
A nursing student is nearing the end of his/her clinical experience. The student would
like to care for patients who are typically challenging for students in the first year of
practice.
Which patient would be the best choice for this student?
a. A 62-year-old man with diabetes who needs outpatient care set up
b. A 30-year old woman with a kidney stone requiring IV pain medications
c. A 45-year old man with chest tubes recovering from a car accident
d. A 25-year old woman who received blood yesterday
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A 45-year old man with chest tubes recovering from a car accident
A new nurse wants to make personal lifestyle changes to become a healthier
individual.
Which actions would help with reaching this goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. Begin an exercise routine.
b. Eat snacks late at night.
c. Incorporate relaxation into his/her schedule.
d. Begin eating nutritious meals and snacks.
After accepting the assignment, the graduate nurse notices a fellow nurse
complaining loudly at the
nurse's station to other staff members. This fellow nurse is typically upset with floor
assignments
and thinks that the "new nurses get all the easy assignments." Which action would be
best for the
graduate nurse to take?
a. Join the conversation and tell the fellow nurse that he/she does not care for the
assignment either.
b. Begin a conversation with another staff member about the fellow nurse who is
complaining.
c. Steer clear of the nurse who is complaining and try to focus on the positive.
d. Begin complaining about his/her own assignment.
Give this one a try later!
Steer clear of the nurse who is complaining and try to focus on the positive.
, A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to
achieve this?
a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
b. Withdrawing from peer support group
c. "Going native"
d. Changing jobs every 6 to 12 months
Give this one a try later!
Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
A nursing student is nearing the end of his/her clinical experience. The student would
like to care for patients who are typically challenging for students in the first year of
practice.
Which patient would be the best choice for this student?
a. A 62-year-old man with diabetes who needs outpatient care set up
b. A 30-year old woman with a kidney stone requiring IV pain medications
c. A 45-year old man with chest tubes recovering from a car accident
d. A 25-year old woman who received blood yesterday
Give this one a try later!
A 45-year old man with chest tubes recovering from a car accident
A new nurse wants to make personal lifestyle changes to become a healthier
individual.
Which actions would help with reaching this goal? (Select all that apply.)
a. Begin an exercise routine.
b. Eat snacks late at night.
c. Incorporate relaxation into his/her schedule.
d. Begin eating nutritious meals and snacks.
