Chapter 5
Professional socialization of nurses includes the internalization of what has been referred to as the five C's. Which of the following options embodies the caring for self and others espoused by the profession of nursing? a) Compassion, competence, confidence, conscience, and commitment b) Caring, competence, confidence, character, and commitment c) Compassion, capability, confidence, conscience, and commitment d) Caring, capability, confidence, character, and commitment
a) Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, and Commitment
Which of the following terms refers to the good conduct of the nurse born out of an individualized relationship with the patient that involves engagement in a situation? a) ethical comportment b) salience c) socialization d) formation
a) ethical comportment
The new graduate nurse makes the statement, "I am so glad to be finished with learning all this nursing information." Which of the following options does the nurse's statement reflect? a) lack of adequate socialization to the values of professional nursing b) successful formation as a professional nurse c) commitment to lifelong learning d) lack of adequate socialization to the values of professional nursing and commitment to lifelong learning e) successful formation as professional nurse and commitment to lifelong learning
a) lack of adequate socialization to the values of professional nursing
The student nurse is caring for a patient who has a medical order for insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. The student nurse reviews the procedure guidelines prior to performing the catheterization. Choose the stage that is characterized by this behavior. a) novice b) advanced beginner c) competent d) proficient e) expert
a) novice
The student nurse has enrolled in an optional residency program during the summer after graduation. Choose the primary purpose of this type of program. a) guarantee of a job after graduation b) assistance with transition into practice c) insight to assist with passing the licensure exam d) none of these is correct e) guarantee of a job after graduation and insight to assist with passing the licensure exam
b) assistance with transition into practice
The new graduate nurse is finding it difficult to integrate the ideal and the actual performed role into the professional role. Select the phenomenon described. a) reality shock b) role conflict c) role transition shock d) reality shock and role conflict e) reality shock and role transition shock
b) role conflict
A patient that just returned to the surgical unit from the recovery room. The nurse assessing the patient is able to perceive aspects of the situation that are more or less important in determining the status of the patient. Which term best describes this phenomenon? a) socialization b) salience c) ethical comportment d) formation
b) salience
The nurse is caring for five patients on a busy surgical floor. The shift begins with assessment of patients with analysis of problems and prioritization of care. Choose the stage that is characterized by this ability. a) novice b) advanced beginner c) competent d) proficient e) expert
c) competent
The student nurse throughout the educational experience has observed the development of the ability to draw on knowledge and skilled know-how and a way of being and acting in nursing practice. Which term describes this phenomenon? a) socialization b) values clarification c) formation d) role transition
c) formation
As the graduate nurse reflects about the experience of her basic nursing education, she recognizes that she identifies with the role of the professional nurse. Which of the following options reflects that goals of professional socialization? a) safely uses equipment and the electronic health record in the care of patients b) considers the values of self and electronic health record in the care of patients c) views self as a nurse as well as sibling or parent d) all of these are correct e) none of these is correct
d) all of these are correct
