NURSING TODAY, 11TH EDITION. TRANSITION
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AND TRENDS. EDITORS : JOANN ZERWEKH & A
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Chapter 01: Role Transitions
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1. A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local h os p iat bai lr b. . T
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c ohme/ t ens et w nurse is in t
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he honeymoon 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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b. “This will be a great learning experience.” DF DF DF DF DF DF
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 F D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of nursing as quite rosy. O
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ften, the new graduate is fascinated with the thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality sho
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ck occurs when one moves into the workforce after several years of educational preparation.
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Recovery and resolution occur when the gr ad aubai rtbe. c no mu /rt se es t is able to laugh at encountered si
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tuations. During this time, tension decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to
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grow as a person. DF DF DF
PTS: D F 1 DIF:
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OBJ: Identify the characteristics of reality shock
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TOP: D F Reality shock DF 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
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to recover from reality shock?
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a. Networking
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d. Joining a support group DF DF DF
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The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is able to evaluate the wo
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rk situation objectively and predict effectively the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurt
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uring 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 pos
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itive step after the graduate has worked through role transition, has some clinical experience
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, and is ready to focus on a new career objective. Networking, obtaining a mentor, and join
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support group would give the graduate nurse an opportuniatyb i rtbo.cot mal/ ktestto others experiencing th
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e stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would benefit from “talking through” issue
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s and learning how to cope.
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PTS: D F D F 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Appalbyiribn.gcom/test
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n. TOP: Reality shock
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MSC: NCLEX®: Safe and effective care environment Not applicable
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3. A nurse is trying to avoid burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achie
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a. Refusing to constantly work extra shifts
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b. Withdrawing from peer support group
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