NFDN 2008 Practice Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
one of your staff nurses ask for your advice because a pt. refuses to sign a consent
form for surgery. the pt. says that he will not sign because he does not understand
the nature of the surgery
you advise:
Correct Answer
the pt. has a right to choose not to consent
- consent but not be coerced
- witnessing the signing of a consent form is related only to the voluntary nature of
the signature
Question 2
a person in a wheelchair is applying for the position of receptionist in an outpatient
clinic. the nurse manager understands that the Canadian charter of rights and
freedoms (1982) requires that employers
Correct Answer
make reasonable accommodations for persons who are disabled a staff
Question 3
a new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself
effectively/ the best strategy is to
Correct Answer
create a resume
Question 4
the primary difference between a resume and CV us that a resume
Correct Answer
reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to specific positions
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,Question 5
The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the
position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to
work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time. The
phase of role transition being experienced is the role of:
Correct Answer
discrepancy
Question 6
A statement such as "We believe in the right of patients to make choices and to have
care that is sensitive to their preferences and needs" is a _____ statement.
Correct Answer
philosophy
Question 7
as a nurse manager, you have hired 2 new graduates for your unit. to assist the new
graduates in their role transition from student to practicing LPN you advocate for
Correct Answer
hiring a nurse educator to work with these and other new graduates
Question 8
nurses are often "floated" to other patient care areas in health care organizations. one
means of ensuring that such nurses are qualified to work in those areas is
Correct Answer
cross-educating stage members with regard to other areas of the institution
Question 9
which of the following is the most appropriate mission statement for a nursing
centre?
Correct Answer
" at coeur, we strive to achieve optimal pain management with patients who are
experiencing chronic pain"
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,Question 10
to develop a CV or resume, a nurse should begin with
Correct Answer
identifying their name and contact info.
Question 11
the chief nursing officer is given the task of reviewing and revising the organizations
mission, philosophy and technology. in reviewing them, she understands that they
should be reflected in
Correct Answer
the organizational structure
Question 12
in addition to providing coaching, a nurse mentor may provide counselling to the
mentee. for counselling to be successful the mentor must:
Correct Answer
ensure confidentiality
Question 13
who of the following might be the best mentor for Kira, a new nurse manager on the
cardiac unit who has 4 yrs of previous clinical experience?
Correct Answer
Courtney, who's been a nurse manager for 3 yrs. her staff and supervisor value her
skills, her leadership acumen, and her championship of innovation
Question 14
an experienced staff nurse applies for a district position of patient advocate at a new
clinic. of the various tools available to1 help her, which should she bring to her
interview.
Correct Answer
portfolio
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, Question 15
a cover letter and resume together should be no longer than
Correct Answer
3 pages
Question 16
knowing your professional strengths is important to
Correct Answer
find your fit in positions and a career path
Question 17
in which of the following situations would you expect low morale and frustration
Correct Answer
recruitment ads promise opportunities for advancement for everyone. promotions
are given only to individuals with long-standing service and entrenched
relationships
Question 18
at limeville hospital, the nursing department is developing a mission statement for
nursing. which of the following would be a suitable mission statement?
Correct Answer
"at limeville, the nursing department provides caring services that recognize the
diversity of patients and promote optimal health with patients through partnership
and education and in close partnership with other disciplines
Question 19
according to the duchscher (2011), the integration phase in the transition to a new
professional role for the new nursing graduate includes actions such as
Correct Answer
doubting and revealing
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Correct Answers
Question 1
one of your staff nurses ask for your advice because a pt. refuses to sign a consent
form for surgery. the pt. says that he will not sign because he does not understand
the nature of the surgery
you advise:
Correct Answer
the pt. has a right to choose not to consent
- consent but not be coerced
- witnessing the signing of a consent form is related only to the voluntary nature of
the signature
Question 2
a person in a wheelchair is applying for the position of receptionist in an outpatient
clinic. the nurse manager understands that the Canadian charter of rights and
freedoms (1982) requires that employers
Correct Answer
make reasonable accommodations for persons who are disabled a staff
Question 3
a new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself
effectively/ the best strategy is to
Correct Answer
create a resume
Question 4
the primary difference between a resume and CV us that a resume
Correct Answer
reflects your skills, knowledge, and background in relation to specific positions
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,Question 5
The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the
position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to
work with clients and how few changes have been implemented in that time. The
phase of role transition being experienced is the role of:
Correct Answer
discrepancy
Question 6
A statement such as "We believe in the right of patients to make choices and to have
care that is sensitive to their preferences and needs" is a _____ statement.
Correct Answer
philosophy
Question 7
as a nurse manager, you have hired 2 new graduates for your unit. to assist the new
graduates in their role transition from student to practicing LPN you advocate for
Correct Answer
hiring a nurse educator to work with these and other new graduates
Question 8
nurses are often "floated" to other patient care areas in health care organizations. one
means of ensuring that such nurses are qualified to work in those areas is
Correct Answer
cross-educating stage members with regard to other areas of the institution
Question 9
which of the following is the most appropriate mission statement for a nursing
centre?
Correct Answer
" at coeur, we strive to achieve optimal pain management with patients who are
experiencing chronic pain"
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,Question 10
to develop a CV or resume, a nurse should begin with
Correct Answer
identifying their name and contact info.
Question 11
the chief nursing officer is given the task of reviewing and revising the organizations
mission, philosophy and technology. in reviewing them, she understands that they
should be reflected in
Correct Answer
the organizational structure
Question 12
in addition to providing coaching, a nurse mentor may provide counselling to the
mentee. for counselling to be successful the mentor must:
Correct Answer
ensure confidentiality
Question 13
who of the following might be the best mentor for Kira, a new nurse manager on the
cardiac unit who has 4 yrs of previous clinical experience?
Correct Answer
Courtney, who's been a nurse manager for 3 yrs. her staff and supervisor value her
skills, her leadership acumen, and her championship of innovation
Question 14
an experienced staff nurse applies for a district position of patient advocate at a new
clinic. of the various tools available to1 help her, which should she bring to her
interview.
Correct Answer
portfolio
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, Question 15
a cover letter and resume together should be no longer than
Correct Answer
3 pages
Question 16
knowing your professional strengths is important to
Correct Answer
find your fit in positions and a career path
Question 17
in which of the following situations would you expect low morale and frustration
Correct Answer
recruitment ads promise opportunities for advancement for everyone. promotions
are given only to individuals with long-standing service and entrenched
relationships
Question 18
at limeville hospital, the nursing department is developing a mission statement for
nursing. which of the following would be a suitable mission statement?
Correct Answer
"at limeville, the nursing department provides caring services that recognize the
diversity of patients and promote optimal health with patients through partnership
and education and in close partnership with other disciplines
Question 19
according to the duchscher (2011), the integration phase in the transition to a new
professional role for the new nursing graduate includes actions such as
Correct Answer
doubting and revealing
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