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The nurse is answering a question on the NCLEX examination regarding cultural awareness when providing nursing care. What category of client needs is being examined? A. Safe, effective care environment B. Psychosocial integrity C. Physiologic integrity D. Health promotion and maintenance
Psychosocial integrity Psychosocial integrity refers to the promotion/support of emotional, mental, and social well-being. Issues include abuse/neglect, behavioral/crisis intervention, coping, cultural awareness, end-of-life, grief/loss, mental health, religious/spiritual influences, sensory/perceptual alterations, stress management, substance-related disorders, suicide, therapeutic communication, and body image changes.
-modify client care plans -discuss performance reviews with staff members
the charge nurse in a long-term care facility is conducting client care evaluations. What will the nurse do when performing this role? select all that apply.
contact the reference in advance
the new nurse is preparing for an interview for a job in a healthcare facility what should the nurse do when preparing a list of references?
a higher hourly wage
the newly license LPN has been offered a position with an agency. The nurse realizes that an advantage of working with an agency is:
oral reprimand
the nurse manager has identified deficiencies in a staff nurses performance. What is the first step in the due process of working with this staff nurse?
laissez-faire
the nurse, who is the chairman of the client education committee, asked the committee members to brainstorm ways to improve education sessions with the clients in a long-term care facility. The nurse is utilizing which type of leadership style?
nursing education degree
which career choice would be the best for an LPN to pursue who enjoys client teaching and working with staff on the implementation of new procedures?
1) An LV/LPN applies for a position as an assistant to a school nurse. What should the anticipated job responsibilities encompass? Select all that apply. a. Substitute teacher when the teacher is out of the class. b. Assist with vision and hearing screenings. c. Perform routine first aid. d. Assist with record keeping. e. Prescribe medications for students.
Answer: b, c, d Explanation: LV/LPNs may be employed as assistants or school health aides in the Student Health Service. Schools usually are required to have a Public Health Nurse (PHN) in charge of the program. Duties are varied and interesting. Assistant nurses help with vision and hearing screening, immunization clinics, and athletic physical examinations. The nurse or assistant nurse also performs routine first aid (with additional training) and assists with record keeping. He or she may assist in teaching nursing assistants on work-release programs and may assist with student support groups regarding weight loss, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, smoking cessation, and related topics. This nurse may also oversee a student "medical interest" club or may accompany the band or a sports team on an out-of-town trip, as a first aid resource. The nurse may help students deal with such issues as violence in school or the death of a classmate, and may be called on to assist in teaching topics, such as sex education, safer sex, and pregnancy prevention. The nurse works with teen parents and their children and may make supervised home visits. Prescribing medications is outside of the scope of practice of the LV/LPN. The assistant nurse is not required to substitute teach as part of the nursing duties.
employee health service
an LPN is working in a long-term health care facility. which department should the nurse contact for a yearly tuberculin PPD test?
During the National Council Licensure Examination, the graduate nurse is answering a question about childhood immunizations. The nurse recalls this content is within which category of client need? Select one: A. Psychosocial integrity B. Basic care and comfort C. Safe, effective care environment D. Health promotion and maintenance
*Health promotion and maintenance* Health promotion and maintenance refers to growth and development—prevention and early detection of health problems. Safe, effective care environment is the collaboration with the healthcare team to facilitate effective client care. Psychosocial integrity is the promotion/support of emotional, mental, and social well-being. Basic care and comfort refers to assistance with ADLs.
Order: Infuse 100 mL of antibiotic IV over 45 minutes Calculate: ____ mL per hour using electronic infusion pump. (enter numerical digits only)
100/45 X 60 = 133.3 ~ 133 ml per hour, whole numbers only for IV infusion. The correct answer is: 133
Order: Medication 10 mg/kg PO every 12 hours. Client weight: 40 kg What is the total amount of medication that will be given for a 24 hour period. ____ mg (enter numerical digits only)
10mg/kg X 40 kg = 400 mg PO every 12 hours. 400mg x 2 doses in a 24 hr period = 800 mg total The correct answer is: 800
which is time frame for getting the verbal order signed by the primary care provider
24h
Order: Use 240 mL of 3/4 strength of hydrogen peroxide with normal saline for wound irrigation Use: Answer mL of hydrogen peroxide to make the ordered solution. (enter numerical digits only)
3/4 X 240 = 180 180 mL hydrogen peroxide + 60 mL normal saline to create 240 mL of 3/4 strength hydrogen peroxide mixed with normal saline. The correct answer is: 180
Order: Demerol 50 mg IM x 1 dose now Supply: Demerol 20mg/ mLGive: ____ mL of Demerol IM (enter numerical digits only)
50/20 X 1 = 5/2 = 2.5 The correct answer is: 2.5
A new nursing graduate is researching the job market for potential career opportunities. Which healthcare facility is not recommended for new graduates of nursing? A. Home care B. Hospitals C. Extended-care facilities D. Community health centers
: Home care A growing number of nurses, both RNs and LV/LPNs, are finding employment in home care. Home care is a career opportunity for experienced nurses and is not recommended for new graduates. New graduates are able to learn skills under experienced nurses in CHCs, extended-care facilities, and hospitals.
1) The charge nurse should intervene immediately when what observation is made? a. A nurse is documenting and the computer screen is visible to others. b. A nurse refuses to allow a coworker access to the nurse's password. c. The vital sign clipboard is face down and not visible to others. d. A nurse is obtaining data from a patient and has the curtain drawn and the door closed.
A A nurse is documenting and the computer screen is visible to others. Explanation: When documenting client information, keep the screen turned away, so passersby cannot see it; "exit" or clear the screen when moving away. Keep your password confidential; prevent unauthorized people from accessing information. Keep information boards (e.g., vital signs or rounds boards) face-down when not in use. Do not discuss clients anyplace where inappropriate people may overhear (e.g., the elevator or cafeteria).
1) A new graduate LV/LPN is searching for a job. What should the nurse understand will be the best opportunity available at this time? a. Long-term care nursing b. Emergency department nursing c. Intensive care nursing Case management
A Long-term care nursing Explanation: The best job opportunities for LV/LPN's will occur in long-term nursing facilities , in medical providers' offices , and home healthcare services , although some will also be employed in hospitals. Most Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Case Manager positions are filled by registered nurses.
A newly graduated LPN nurse is seeking employment in an extended-care facility. In which specialized areas can this nurse be employed? Select all that apply. A. Client advocate B. Behavioral emergency response team C. Treatment nurse D. Phlebotomy nurse E. Nurse manager F. Medication nurse
A number of specialized opportunities are available to the LV/LPN in an extended-care facility. This nurse may be employed as a nurse manager, client advocate, medication nurse, or treatment nurse. Some of these positions do not require further education beyond the basic PN/VN program or may require only an in-service program. The LV/LPN may be employed in a specialized area of the hospital or in a specialized role. This usually requires additional education or training. Examples include the behavioral emergency response team, and phlebotomy nurse.
Which is the best example of effective management? Select one: A. A nurse develops strong personal values. B. A nurse motivates others to guide and work with clients. C. A nurse uses the skills of value clarification when making choices. D. A nurse inspires other nurses to go into management.
A nurse motivates others to guide and work with clients. A manager motivates nurses to guide and to work with people, not just to attain power. A manager also trusts in his or her own judgment, can handle different situations, and makes competent decisions. A leader uses the skills of value clarification and develops strong personal values to influence other people. In some cases, management and leadership skills overlap.
T Which of the following nurses would most likely need to take a refresher course as a requirement to licensure? A. A nurse who took a year off following graduation to travel B. A nurse who did not pass the NCLEX examination on the first try C. A nurse whose license is revoked D. A practicing nurse who wants to pursue nursing teaching
A nurse whose license is revoked Many reasons exist for taking "nurse refresher" courses. The nurse may have stopped working for some time to pursue further education, travel, or raise a family. Refresher courses are a good idea when nurses have not been actively employed in nursing for several years. In addition, the nurse whose license lapses or is revoked or who is on inactive licensure status for some time may be required to take a refresher course as a requirement to be relicensed. In addition, new graduates who do not pass the licensure examination in two or three attempts are often required to take refresher courses to qualify to take the examination again. Pursuing a teaching degree does not require a refresher course.
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who is interested in working as a parish nurse consults a registered nurse for information regarding the job. What should the registered nurse tell the LVN concerning a primary function of the job? A. A parish nurse provides hands-on nursing care. B. A parish nurse does not require specialized training. C. A parish nurse should be familiar with high-tech equipment. D. A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients.
A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients. A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients and their families. Only a registered nurse can work as parish nurse. An LVN can work as an assistant to the parish nurse. A parish nurse does not provide hands-on-nursing care; however, the nurse may assist in training family caregivers. A nurse working in operating rooms should be familiar with high-tech equipment; this is not a prerequisite for a parish nurse.
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who is interested in working as a parish nurse consults a registered nurse for information regarding the job. What should the registered nurse tell the LVN? A. A parish nurse provides hands-on nursing care. B. A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients. C. A parish nurse should be familiar with high-tech equipment. D. An LVN can work as a parish nurse.
A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients. A parish nurse provides support to terminally ill clients and their families. Only a registered nurse can work as parish nurse. An LVN can work as an assistant to the parish nurse. A parish nurse does not provide hands-on-nursing care; however, the nurse may assist in training family caregivers. A nurse working in operating rooms should be familiar with high-tech equipment; this is not a prerequisite for a parish nurse.
The mentor of a graduate nurse is advising the nurse to keep a personal nursing file. Which information or documents are recommended to include in this file? Select all that apply. A. License expiration date B. Copy of personal resume C. Copy of personal immunization records D. Record of continuing education courses
A. License expiration date B. Copy of personal resume C. Copy of personal immunization records D. Record of continuing education courses The nurse should keep track of the license's expiration date and make sure to renew it in a timely manner. The nurse should keep copies of immunization records and most recent tuberculin testing (or negative chest x-ray study) and rubella titer information, a copy of an updated personal resume, birth certificate, and social security card. A record of all continuing education courses should also be kept; in some cases, a copy of completion certificates must be submitted with the license renewal application. Driver's license is not necessary since it doesn't relate to the nurse's professional documents.
The graduate nurse is learning how to achieve self-fulfillment. Which factors contribute to personal satisfactions and fulfillment? Select all that apply. A. Living in the present, but planning for the future. B. Learning how to manage money. C. Demonstrating self-direction and self-improvement. D. Taking responsibility for one's own actions.
A. Living in the present, but planning for the future. B. Learning how to manage money. C. Demonstrating self-direction and self-improvement. D. Taking responsibility for one's own actions. Among others, the following factors contribute to self-fulfillment: Knowing one's self and one's values and goals; living in the present, but having a plan for the future and working toward future goals; being self-reliant; taking responsibility for one's own actions; having a goal of helping others; being part of the solution, not the problem; demonstrating self-direction and self-improvement; learning how to manage money; developing leisure time activities and friendships; and maintaining flexibility and a positive attitude.
The nurse in an acute-care facility is responsible for responding to medication/treatment orders via computer. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure? A. Always do "STAT" orders first and document immediately after they are carried out. B. Triple-check the name of the medication, dose, route, and frequency of administration. C. Check the computer every day to make sure no new orders were written. D. Make sure all medications are reordered every 48 hours or 7 days.
Always do "STAT" orders first and document immediately after they are carried out.
1) The nurse determines that working on a PRN basis in a community medical pool or personnel service pool is the best choice of employment at this time. What are some possible disadvantages that may come with this type of position? Select all that apply. a. Less salary than full time b. Working in only one unit c. Unpaid time off d. Lack of insurance benefits E Inconsistent work schedule
Answer: c, d, e Explanation: There are some disadvantages of working in an external float pool (as opposed to the facility's internal float pool). Time off is often unpaid so if the nurse is ill or has surgery, he/she will not receive a salary. There may be no insurance benefits, so the nurse will pay out of pocket or will need to be on a spouse's insurance plan. There is an inconsistent work schedule because the nurse will only be called on an "as needed" basis. The salary is usually higher than with full-time employment because benefits are not being paid for. The nurse will be able to work in different areas and go where the need is.
The nursing instructor is explaining the difference between the NCLEX-PN/VN examination and the NCLEX-RN. The nurse states that the two tests are similar, except the NCLEX-RN has a greater emphasis on which activities? Select one: A. Planning and implementation B. Assessment and planning C. Implementation and evaluation D. Data collection and evaluation
Assessment and planning The NCLEX-RN is similar to the PN/VN examination with more emphasis on assessment and planning. The LV/LPN does not perform nursing assessment per se and does not independently develop the nursing care plan.
Many healthcare professionals work in teams when providing care for clients. Which of the following healthcare professionals is ultimately responsible for the total nursing care of clients while on duty? Select one: A. Hospital administrator B. Physician C. Charge nurse D. Licensed practical nurseA nurse is working as a charge nurse in a healthcare facility. What is the daily duty of the charge nurse? Select one: A. Teach staff nurses to determine client acuity. B. Assign clients to the appointed staff member. C. Educate staff nurses on counting narcotics. D. Assist a nurse in performing quality checks for equipment.
Assign clients to the appointed staff member. The daily duty of a charge nurse is to decide which staff member provides care to which client based on the client's requirements and the staff member's efficiency. Charge nurses must determine the client acuity by themselves and should not instruct the other members of the staff to do it. One of the duties of a charge nurse is counting narcotics; the charge nurse should not instruct or educate a staff nurse on the procedure. Quality checks for any of the equipment used when providing care for a client should be done by the charge nurse, not by any other staff member.
1) The new graduate taking the NCLEX-PN examination receives a question asking about a client's advance directives. What category of client needs is the question addressing? a. Safe and effective care environment b. Coordinated care c. Safety and infection control d. Health promotion and maintenance
B Explanation: Coordinated care includes: advance directives, client assignments and rights, management, confidentiality, continuity of care, priorities, ethics, informed consent, legalities, quality assurance, and referrals. Safe, effective care environment includes collaboration with healthcare team, to facilitate effective client care. Safety and infection control includes protection from health/environmental hazards (including accident/error prevention, hazardous materials, safety, disaster plans, asepsis, incident reporting, variances, precautions, and safety devices). Health promotion and maintenance includes growth and development; prevention/early detection of health problems. (Includes aging, ante/intra/postpartum/newborn care, developmental stages, disease prevention, body image changes, family interaction, family planning, risk behaviors, sexuality, immunizations, and self-care).
1) The new graduate is asked to be a team leader on a unit at the long-term care facility. What is the best response by the new graduate? a. "I am not ready for that so I will have to resign. b. "I would require at least 1 year of experience prior to serving as a leader." c. "I was a good student so should be able to fulfill the role as leader." d. "I will do it if I can work the day shift."
B "I would require at least 1 year of experience prior to serving as a leader." Explanation: NFLPN recommends that LV/LPNs meet the following requirements, in order to serve as leaders in specialty areas: Have at least 1-year experience as a staff nurse in that area, present personal qualifications that indicate leadership abilities, particularly in the specialty area and demonstrate evidence of completion of appropriate in-service education or a formal course approved by an appropriate agency (to provide knowledge and skills necessary to function safely in the specialized field). It should be unnecessary for the graduate to terminate employment unless the facility does not consider the request. Graduate nurses most often will be assigned to the shift that needs staffing. The graduate nurse is not qualified according to the NFLPN standards to work as a leader in the specialty area. Being a "good student," does not qualify the nurse to serve as a leader until experience is obtained by working in the unit for at least 1 year.
1) The nurse is working on a unit that will begin implementing team nursing. What type of leadership would this unit best benefit from? a. Autocratic b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d Bureaucratic
B Democratic
A new nursing graduate who wants to obtain a certificate as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is seeking guidance from a senior nurse on the examination to be taken. What examination should the nurse tell the graduate to take? Select one: A. National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services (NAPNES) B. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) C. Examination conducted by Educational Resources, Inc. (ERI) D. The National Federation of Licensed Professional Nurses (NFLPN)
B. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) The senior nurse should tell the graduate to take the NCLEX to be certified as an LPN. Taking the NFLPN program and passing the examination qualifies a nurse to continue his or her studies and move up as a leader. The NAPNES examination is taken to obtain a certificate as a provider of quality long-term care. Passing the NAPNES examination qualifies a nurse to use the initials CLTC (Certified Long-Term Consultant) after his or her name. Examinations conducted by ERI certify a nurse in providing specialized care for clients.
A new LPN is learning how to organize the workload to use time most effectively. Which guideline is recommended for organizing the workload? Select one: A. Do not rely on already learned nursing procedures; procedures need to be relearned. B. Plan break times so they do not conflict with specific scheduled procedures. C. When in doubt about a procedure, check protocols to avoid asking questions. D. Avoid making "to do" lists; instead, mentally check off tasks completed.
B. Plan break times so they do not conflict with specific scheduled procedures The nurse should plan break times so they do not conflict with specific procedures scheduled for clients and should report off to another nurse when going on break. The nurse should set up or print out a "to do" list in order of importance or need and check off tasks as completed, including times when medications and treatments are due. When in doubt about a technique or procedure, the nurse should ask questions, know where nursing protocols are located, and review protocols in advance. The nurse should also follow nursing procedures, as taught in the nursing program, while adapting them safely to the facility.
The nursing instructor is explaining to students about sitting for the NCLEX examination. Which step in the NCLEX examination process is the responsibility of the nursing student? Select one: A. Certifying the expected date of graduation B. Sending a transcript of academic records to the state Board of Nursing. C. Resubmitting necessary information when required to re-take the examination. D. Be reasonably expected to graduate from an approved nursing program.
Be reasonably expected to graduate from an approved nursing program. To be eligible to apply to take the licensure examination the first time, 1 the student must reasonably be expected to graduate from an approved nursing program. (In some states, the candidate must have actually graduated.) 2 A completed application, transcript of the student's records, and the required fee must be sent from the school to the state Board of Nursing, or the authority responsible for issuing licenses. The school must certify the applicant's expected graduation date. If the student does not graduate, he or she will not be allowed to take the examination. If a nursing graduate must repeat the examination, he or she is usually responsible for submitting the necessary information.
It is projected that a greater percentage of LV/LPNs will be hired in which care settings? Select all that apply. A. Group homes B. Ambulatory surgery centers C. Hospitals D. Community healthcare clinics E. Board-and-care homes
Board-and-care homes, Group homes Continued and rapid growth is expected in nursing homes, board-and-care homes, and group homes. Projections are that a greater percentage of jobs in these areas will continue to be filled by LV/LPNs, rather than by RNs. Other nonhospital settings will also provide expanded employment for LV/LPNs. These include areas such as home care, community health centers, and positions in physicians' offices and schools. Some hospitals are also increasing their employment of LV/LPNs, although hospitals reflect the slowest growth for employment of all nurses, including LV/LPNs.
Which type of leaders would most likely base decisions on policy and protocols? Select one: A. Autocratic B. Bureaucratic C. Democratic D. Laissez-faire
Bureaucratic
1) The new graduate nurse is preparing to attend an interview with a facility. What should the nurse do to prepare? a. Determine what salary to ask for. b. Bring a neatly hand written resume. c. Find out as much about the facility and the position as possible. D Determine what hours the nurse will ask for
C Explanation: The applicant should find out as much about the facility and the job requirements as possible. This shows that the applicant is interested enough in the facility to learn about their mission and philosophy. Preparation is important to the interviewer and will save time during the interview. A cover letter and resumé should be typed and never hand written, even if neatly. Salary is not usually discussed on the initial interview and is often predetermined for new graduates. Most nursing positions have predetermined hours that will be required for the nurse to work.
1) The nurse is taking a telephone order from the physician but the order is unclear to the nurse. What is the priority action by the nurse? a. Carry out the order without question. b. Discuss the order with the charge nurse. c. Read back the order to clarify. d. Inform the physician that a written order is required.
C Explanation: Verbal/telephone orders are more subject to errors and disagreement than written or computerized orders. The nurse taking them and carrying them out must take responsibility for their accuracy. The nurse taking a verbal order must be sure the order is clearly understood and should question anything that is unclear. If an order is questioned, it cannot be carried out until it is clarified. It is important to "read back" all telephone or verbal orders. The order is then written or entered into the computer. TORB indicates "telephone order, read back" and VORB indicates "verbal order, read back." The nurse adds the ordering person's name and title and cosigns the order. The provider giving a verbal or telephone order must sign or acknowledge it (no later than 24 hours after given, in acute care). The provider must cosign orders, such as those for certain client safety devices/restraints, within 1 hour. It is important to note the LV/LPNs are not allowed to take verbal/telephone orders in some situations and/or facilities.
1) The nurse is assigning duties to members of the team. Prior to making the assignments, what is the most important consideration? a. How busy the unit is b. The request of the staff for their pick of clients c. Knowledge of the client population and the staff abilities D The break times of the nurses
C Knowledge of the client population and the staff abilities Explanation: The charge nurse is often expected to assign duties to other members of the team. He or she should know the clients and the staff members (and their strengths). Each person has special abilities that can be matched to specific client needs. This helps ensure that the best possible care is given to clients. How busy the unit is doesn't have relevance when assignments are made, as long as the workload is distributed fairly. It is important for the clients to have continuity of care if at all possible so the nurses should be assigned the same clients, however, this decision should be based on the nurses' strengths and not their personal preferences. The break time of the nurses is not relevant in determining the assignments.
The LPN is becoming certified in long-term care (gerontology). Which of the following accurately describes a qualification for this process? Select one: A. The nurse must complete 40 units of continuing education to renew it. B. The nurse must have practiced in the field for 2 years. C. The nurse must furnish letters of reference. D. The nurse must first achieve a RN degree.
C. The nurse must furnish letters of reference. This certification was developed specifically for LPN/LVNs. To qualify for this examination, the nurse must hold an active LPN/LVN license in the United States or its territories, must have practiced in long-term care for 2,000 hours (full-time equivalent of 1 year) within the past 3 years, and must furnish endorsement letters of reference. The certification period lasts for several years and can be renewed by meeting established requirements, including 20 or more units of specific continuing education.
Which information should be included on the resume of a newly graduated LPN? Select all that apply. A. Career objective B. Personal data e.g date of birth C. Perceived shortcomings D. Non-nursing and volunteer positions E. Emphasis on the past 5 years F. Memberships in organizations
Career objective, Emphasis on the past 5 years, Memberships in organizations, Non-nursing and volunteer positions The nurse should list career objectives, memberships in organizations, and offices held. The nurse should also include nursing and community organizations (a limited number) and "non-nursing" and related volunteer positions. The resume should be positive, and not list shortcomings. It also should emphasize the past 5 years and not include personal data.
An LPN passed the NCLEX and received a license to practice. Which of the following is a usual role of the LPN as a member of the healthcare team? A. Charge nurse in acute care setting B. Team leader in a hospital setting C. Charge nurse in nursing home setting D. Nurse manager for home care
Charge nurse in nursing home setting The RN has more formal education than the LPN/LVN. Therefore, he or she will almost always be the nurse manager, team leader, or charge nurse in an acute-care setting. In home care, the case manager is nearly always required to be an RN. In addition, many RNs give direct client care, as do LPN/LVNs. In complex nursing situations, the LPN/LVN is expected to assist the RN. In the nursing home setting, the LPN/LVN may function as a charge nurse, supervising unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs).
1) A new graduate was unsuccessful when taking the NCLEX-PN examination the first time. What can the graduate do to improve the chance of success when repeating the test? a. Audit all of the nursing courses. b. Wait 1 year to take the test again. c. Read all of the nursing books again. d. Take a review course.
D Explanation: If you do not pass the examination the first time, several options are available. Maintain a positive attitude and remember you can repeat the examination. Consider taking a review course before repeating the examination. It will help you address areas of concern and build your self-confidence. Auditing all of the nursing courses could be a very costly and a time-intensive method of reviewing considering the length of the PN course. The review course is an opportunity to condense the course information and review test taking. The student should not wait 1 year to take the test again. Taking the test in the next testing window is the preferable option. It is unnecessary to read all of the nursing texts again because your time should be spent focusing on your areas of weakness.
1) The nurse delegates the transcription of physicians' orders to the unit secretary. Who will maintain responsibility for accuracy and implementation? a. The physician b. The certified nursing assistant c. The unit secretary d. The nurse
D Explanation: The charge nurse or client's nurse must double-check and acknowledge all orders for accuracy. The physician is responsible for what is written and the nurse is responsible to carry out the orders and, if delegated, ensure that the orders are carried out accurately.
1) A nurse supervisor carefully follows the acute care facility's policy and procedure manual and expects the same from the new graduate nurse. What type of leadership style is this supervisor most likely using? a. Autocratic b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Bureaucratic
D Bureaucratic Explanation: Bureaucratic leadership is policy-minded. Bureaucratic leaders rely on established protocols for decision-making. The policy and procedure manual of the facility offers step-by-step instructions; a bureaucratic leader will consider them as iron-clad rules. This style may be helpful for new graduates who need detailed instructions. Autocratic leadership/management is self-directed; this style calls for little or no input from staff. In its extreme form, autocratic leadership may be compared with a dictatorship, in which the leader makes decisions and the group is expected to carry out orders. In certain situations, such as a "code blue" or other life-threatening emergency, this style is appropriate for the nurse leader. New graduates may feel more comfortable with an autocratic leader until they gain additional self-confidence. Laissez-faire leadership has loosely structured goals, with no firm guidelines. This type of leader encourages followers to choose their own goals and plans for implementation. This may be a difficult style for the new graduate who requires more structure in leadership. Democratic leadership allows for a free flow of ideas, plans, and information between leader and followers.
1) The new graduate LV/LPN is beginning the search for a job. Prior to obtaining employment, what is important for the graduate to do? a. Purchase new uniforms. b. Inquire at a temporary agency. c. Pick the job where the nurse will work for the duration of a career. d. Examine personal and family needs.
D Examine personal and family needs. Explanation: Examine personal and family needs to choose the most suitable work situation. It is not advisable to obtain new uniforms since each facility or unit may have a specific uniform that is to be worn (or the nurses may wear street clothes). It is important to remember that this is the first job, and not the rest of your career. What is important is gaining experience and learning what it takes to function in the professional world.
Many healthcare professionals work in teams when providing care for clients. Which healthcare professional is ultimately responsible for the total nursing care of clients while on duty? Select one: A. Hospital administrator B. Physician C. Licensed practical nurse D. Charge nurse
D. Charge nurse The charge nurse is ultimately responsible for the total nursing care of clients while he or she is on duty. The team may be comprised of physicians and licensed practical nurses but the hospital administrator is not included in teams responsible for client care.
A newly licensed practical nurse (LPN) wants to know if any special education or training is required before working in a hospital setting. Which procedure will require additional education or training? A. Changing wound dressings B. Monitoring vital signs C. Providing first aid D. Drawing blood
Drawing blood A licensed practical nurse (LPN) requires special education for drawing blood, or phlebotomy. Special education is not required for providing first aid, changing wound dressings, or monitoring vital signs. An LPN requires practice for working in these areas.
A nurse, working on the night shift, is receiving instructions from the mentor about strategies for tolerating working at night. What instruction should the mentor provide the nurse regarding the preferred diet to consume when on night shifts? Select one: A. Eat a nonfat meal during the day. B. Drink warm milk during the shift. C. Avoid caffeine during the shift. D. Snack as much as possible.
Eat a nonfat meal during the day The nurse resident should be instructed to eat a nonfat meal during the day when on night shifts. The nurse resident should avoid drinking warm milk because it promotes sleep. The nurse resident need not avoid caffeine during the shift, but should limit caffeine intake after about 3 AM. Snacks should be consumed during the shift, but not too many, because they will lead to weight gain.
The nurse is filling out an application and taking an aptitude test as a part of a job interview. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for these tasks? A. If a wrong answer is given, cross it out and write the new answer above it. B. Know that employers do not judge the neatness of the application as a consideration. C. Have a list of references prepared on a separate piece of paper. D. When taking a timed test, be sure to answer each question in the order it is listed.
Have a list of references prepared on a separate piece of paper. The nurse should be prepared to give references to potential employers and have the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals acting as references neatly printed on a separate sheet. The nurse should also fill out the application neatly in ink because some employers use this as a criterion for evaluation. When taking timed tests, the nurse should go through the entire test as quickly as possible, answering the questions known. Then, go back and work on the other questions. Generally, it is best not to change a test answer after it is written.
A newly graduated LPN nurse is looking for a job in the pharmaceutical sales industry. Which of the following gives nursing graduates the greatest advantage over other candidates for these positions? A. Having expert communication skills B. Having the ability to discuss disease states with the interviewer C. Having an understanding of medication actions D. Having an advanced degree in the medical industry
Having an understanding of medication actions Pharmaceutical companies sometimes employ RNs and LPN/LVNs in sales and marketing positions. Nurses working in these companies have an advantage over other salespeople because they understand the actions and side effects of medications and may be able to communicate information better to physicians. Many candidates will have expert communication skills, but knowledge of the product enhances these skills.
A newly graduated LPN nurse is looking for employment in the pharmaceutical sales industry. Which gives nursing graduates the greatest advantage over other candidates for these positions? A. Having expert communication skills B. Having an understanding of medication actions C. Having the ability to discuss disease states D. Having an advanced degree in the medical industry
Having an understanding of medication actions Pharmaceutical companies sometimes employ RNs and LV/LPNs in sales and marketing positions. Nurses working in these companies have an advantage over other salespeople because they understand the actions and side effects of medications and may be able to communicate information better to physicians. Many candidates will have expert communication skills, but knowledge of the product enhances these skills. Based on this information, none of the remaining options provide the greatest advantage.
The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client diagnosed with end-stage cancer. In which specialty is this nurse employed? A. Hospice care B. Extended-care C. Travel nursing D. Acute care nursing
Hospice care Hospice nursing involves caring for clients, giving end-of-life care. Hospice nursing takes place in hospitals, long-term care facilities, other facilities (e.g., hotels, shelters, or prisons), or the client's own home. Nurses perform many roles in acute-care nursing and extended-care nursing and hospice care may be performed in these facilities. The nurse working as a travel companion may be "on duty" all the time and does not usually provide hospice care.
A nurse wants to attend an informational interview at a multispecialty hospital. What sources should the nurse consult to find such an interview? A. Medical pool services B. Employee health services C. Nurse's registry D. Human resources department
Human resources department The nurse should consult the human resources department to conduct an informational interview. A medical pool service or nurse's registry is responsible for recruiting nurses to work in facilities that need extra help for special duty clients; vacation coverage; or during busy periods, maternity, or illness. Conducting routine immunizations and other routine screenings is one of the duties of the employee health service. Employee health services, medical pool services, and nurse's registry are not responsible for conducting informational interviews.
The LPN provides basic competent nursing care to clients in a nursing home, collaborates with team members, and instructs clients and families in self-care. Which of the following competency is this nurse demonstrating? Select one: A. Data collection B. Evaluation C. Implementation D. Planning
Implementation During implementation, the nurse provides nursing care, communicates effectively, collaborates with team members, and instructs clients and families. With data collection, the nurse collects data about clients' basic physical, emotional, spiritual, and sociocultural needs; uses knowledge of normal values to identify deviations; documents data collection; and communicates findings. During planning, the nurse contributes to the development of nursing care plans; prioritizes nursing care needs; and assists in review and revision of nursing care plans. In evaluation, the nurse seeks guidance, as needed, and modifies nursing approaches based on the evaluation of nursing care.
In California, nurse licensure renewal occurs every three years. Select one: True False In CA, nurse licensure renewal is every two years.
In California, the number of continuing education units CEU needed for licensure renewal: The correct answer is: 30
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, increased demand for nurses is being driven by which of the following trends? A. Decrease in number of people becoming nurses B. Increase in congenital defects in infants C. Increase in length of hospital stays D. Increase in the older population
Increase in the older population
T A team leader in a healthcare facility is using an autocratic leadership style. What should the team leader do when dealing with a life-threatening emergency situation? Select one: A. Instruct the staff members on duties they need to do. B. Refer to a procedural manual on actions to be taken. C. Discuss with staff steps to follow to save the client. D. Encourage the staff members to set individual goals
Instruct the staff members on duties they need to do. When handling an emergency situation, a team leader should instruct or order the staff members on what they need to do to save the client. This helps in providing immediate attention to the client and handling the situation without confusion. A leader using a bureaucratic style of leadership refers to a procedural manual for making decisions. Discussion with staff members is a democratic style of leadership. Staff nurses are encouraged to set individual goals under a laissez-faire style of leadership.
A recently graduated nurse wants to register with a nurse's registry. What should the nurse keep in mind before registering with the agency? A. It conducts informational interviews for nurses. B. It does not provide insurance coverage to nurses. C. It allows nurses to choose their own schedules. D. It recruits nurses only for part-time jobs in healthcare facilities.
It allows nurses to choose their own schedules. With a nurse's registry, nurses can choose their own schedule. Some agencies recruit nurses for full-time jobs and not only for part-time jobs in healthcare facilities. Agencies may offer insurance, vacation pay, and free inservice education to nurses who accept the required number of shifts. Human resources departments of healthcare facilities, rather than nurse's registries, are responsible for conducting informational interviews for nurses.
A nurse manager allows the nurses on staff to choose their own clients and work out schedules together. Which styles of leadership is this nurse displaying? Select one: A. Democratic B. Autocratic C. Laissez-faire D. Bureaucratic
Laissez-faire The leadership style with the least structure is laissez-faire leadership. This leader has loosely structured goals, with no firm guidelines. Autocratic leadership is self-directed; this style calls for little or no input from staff. Bureaucratic leadership is policy-minded. Bureaucratic leaders rely on established protocols for decision making. Democratic leadership is people-oriented and tries to guide staff in the right direction.
Nurses must upgrade all skills when working in a healthcare setting. For which of the following nursing skills is it a priority to be upgraded to meet the increasing client acuity in extended care? Select one: A. Technical skills B. Legal/ethical skills C. Cognitive skills D. Leadership skills
Leadership skills
A nurse is working for a third-party payor in the Telehealth industry. Which of the following is true about this service? A. Nurses may not make referrals to primary care providers. B. Nurses may preapprove care for insurance purposes. C. Many day surgery centers use a form of telehealth. D. The primary goal of telehealth is rehospitalization of clients.
Many day surgery centers use a form of telehealth. Many day-surgery centers use a form of telehealth nursing. Nurses call clients the day before surgery to answer questions and conduct preoperative teaching and again the day after surgery to ensure that recovery is progressing without complications. With telehealth, clients call about symptoms and with questions; nurses answer questions and make appropriate referrals, following carefully prescribed computerized protocols. If the telehealth program is run by a third-party payor, these nurses may preapprove care for insurance purposes. Goals of telehealth programs include cost-effectiveness, increased medication compliance, decreased physician and emergency room visits, and fewer rehospitalizations.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is writing a cover letter to apply for employment as an occupational health nurse. What guidelines should the nurse follow when preparing the letter? A. Avoid sending a cover letter through the Internet. B. Avoid mentioning skills and job experience in the cover letter. C. Mention how he or she came to know about this position. D. Mention the method of contact at the beginning of the letter.
Mention how he or she came to know about this position. When writing a cover letter, the nurse should mention in the beginning how he or she came to know about this position. A cover letter can be sent through the Internet or by fax to a facility. The easiest method of contact should be mentioned in the conclusion, not at the beginning. Skills and job experience can be mentioned in a cover letter.
A nurse working in the United States is relocating to the United Kingdom and wishes to obtain a nursing license there. What document is required when seeking licensure in another country? A. Social security card from the United States B. NCLEX notification of licensure C. Insurance records from the United States D. Professional tax receipts
NCLEX notification of licensure The NCLEX notification of licensure is required when seeking licensure in another country. A copy of the original nursing license and of each renewed license is also required for seeking licensure in another country. Insurance records, social security card, and professional tax receipts from the United States are not required since they would not support current nursing licensure.
A nurse completes an RN program. What is the most important action for this nurse to perform before accepting employment? A. Completing a pre-employment checklist. B. Obtaining clinical experience. C. Obtaining a license. D. Scheduling several employment interviews.
Obtaining a license. When a nursing student completes an approved nursing program, he or she is eligible to apply to take the licensure examination. On passing this examination, the individual is licensed as an LV/LPN or RN in that state, territory, or province. The nursing license is one's passport to employment. It is vital for each nurse to obtain a license and to maintain it if he or she plans to work as a nurse. Clinical experience is obtained as a student and once a nurse is employed. While appropriate, none of the remaining options have the importance of securing licensure.
A nurse who requires continuing education units (CEUs) for license renewal is taking an online continuing education course on the Internet. What is required to be awarded CEUs? Select one: A. Payment of the course fee B. Passing of the course test C. Proof of nursing licensure D. Completion of the course
Passing of the course test The nurse should satisfactorily pass a test to be awarded CEUs if the course was taken by correspondence or on the Internet. None of the remaining options are correct since they would not assure that the information was learned by the nurse.
A nurse is working on a cruise ship. Which of the following is one of the most important skills in which this nurse must be proficient? A. Teaching preventive measures to clients B. Performing detoxification for clients C. Performing first-aid and life-support measures D. Performing complex technical skills
Performing first-aid and life-support measures Employment is available for a limited number of nurses, both RNs and LPN/LVNs, in such unique locations as cruise ships or large resorts, particularly those catering to older people. In these positions, the nurse is often functioning under "standing orders" from a healthcare provider, who may not be on site. In the case of emergency, the nurse must be able to contact the provider, but must be able to perform first aid or life-support measures to stabilize the person for transport or until emergency services can arrive.
According to the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses NFLPN the role of the LPN is expanding. Which activities is the LPN expected to perform? Select all that apply. Select one or more: A. Supervising RNs # RNs B. Performing initial assessments # RNs C. Taking vital signs D. Reporting changes in client condition E. Administering medications F. Providing input into planning care
Reporting changes in client condition Administering medications Taking vital signs Providing input into planning care according to the NFLPN, the LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in all settings where nursing takes place. Generally providing for emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients; observing, recording and reporting to appropriate persons changes in clients' symptoms and conditions; and performing more specialized nursing functions, such as administering medications and therapeutic treatments; and assisting with rehabilitation. Their duties may include taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates; dressing wounds; observing clients and reporting adverse reactions or altered conditions.
The nursing instructor is teaching students how to apply for a job. Which strategy should the instructor include? A. Spending at least 2 hours a day in the job search. B. Over practicing for a scheduled employment interview C. Setting a goal for the number of contacts per day. D. Using primarily networking skills to find openings.
Setting a goal for the number of contacts per day. When looking for a job, the nurse should set a goal for number of contacts per day and spend at least 5 hours a day in the search. The nurse should use networking skills to find unadvertised jobs and classified ads for advertised jobs. The nurse should also prepare for interviews with sufficient practice, appropriate dress and a plan for answering difficult questions.
The graduate nurse is researching the state's nursing practice act, which varies from state to state. Which accurately describes a state ruling? Select one: A. New nurses are always paid less until they have passed the licensure examination. B. In all states, new graduate nurses must work as assistants until they obtain a license. C. Most states allow an unlimited number of attempts to pass the examination. D. Some states issue new nursing graduates a permit to practice before licensure.
Some states issue new nursing graduates a permit to practice before licensure. In some states, new nursing graduates are issued a "permit" to practice and are called "graduate nurses" or "graduate practical nurses" until they receive a license. Other states do not issue permits; new graduates are required to practice as nursing assistants until licensed. Usually, these nurses are paid less until they prove they have passed the licensure examination. Most states allow only a limited number of attempts to pass the examination; then, the graduate who has not passed must take a refresher course and pay an additional fee to be allowed to take the examination again.
The graduate nurse is preparing for an interview with a hospital administrator. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for making a good impression? State that you would appreciate inservice education in procedures if uncomfortable. A. Do not explain why you might have held a number of jobs unless asked. B. State that you would appreciate inservice education in procedures if uncomfortable. C. Do not mention any gaps in job experience or education. D. If salary and benefits are unknown, ask these questions first.
State that you would appreciate inservice education in procedures if uncomfortable. Interview tactics include the following: Be prepared to answer questions about technical competency and if the employer asks about experience with specific nursing procedures or with particular types of clients, be honest about skills and state that you would appreciate inservice education in procedures if you are not comfortable. If the salary and benefits are not known, ask these questions last. The nurse should also explain any gaps in experience or education or an abundance of jobs in a positive way.
The Board of Nursing has suspended a nurse's license for "just cause" after a formal hearing. What is considered "just cause" for suspending a nurse's license? Select all that apply. A. Stealing medications B. Demonstrating mild depression C. Sexual harassing a coworker D. Working while under the influence of alcohol E. Damaging hospital equipment F. Being convicted of a felony
Stealing medications, Working while under the influence of alcohol, Sexual harassing a coworker, Being convicted of a felony Stealing medications, sexual harassment of a coworker, working while under the influence of alcohol and conviction of a felony are considered a just cause for suspending a license. Mild depression is not an uncontrolled mental illness and, therefore, is not a just cause for suspending a license. While intentionally damaging hospital equipment or continuing to practice on an expired nursing license is considered very serious, the circumstances must be considered before suspending a license.
A student is researching the one-plus-one program to an advanced nursing career. Which is a step in this program? Select one: A. Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination after the first year. B. After 18 months of the program the students are awarded a temporary LV/LPNs. C. The nurse must move on to the second year of the program without interruption. D. Nurses are licensed as LV/LPNs after the second year of education.
Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination after the first year.
An LPN wishes to take up the position of team leader and asks for suggestions from an experienced nurse. What role should the experienced nurse suggest the LPN to perform? Select one: A. Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). B. Assign clients to individual teams of a nursing home. C. Take charge as a nurse providing IV therapy. D. Work as a nurse providing specialty care to pediatrics.
Supervise unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). An experienced nurse, when giving suggestions to an LPN on the leadership roles, should suggest that the nurse take the role of supervising UAPs. An LPN is not given a leadership role unless he or she has good clinical expertise. LPNs cannot take charge as nurses providing IV therapy or providing care to pediatrics, unless they satisfy standards set to provide IV therapy. LPN/LVNs are provided training in these specialty areas under the supervision of senior nurses to give them clinical exposure. An LPN can coordinate and assign clients to individual nurses in a team, but not to individual teams in a nursing home.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is assigned to care for a new mother at home. What duty should the nurse be prepared to perform? A. Making regular assessment visits B. Supervising volunteer caregivers C. Updating client's nursing care plan D. Evaluating client's progress
Supervising volunteer caregivers An LPN nurse can supervise volunteer caregivers. Updating the nursing care plan of the client, evaluating the client's progress, and making regular assessment visits to the client's home are not the duties of an LPN nurse. These are the duties of a registered nurse.
T A nursing student has used up the limited number of attempts to pass the NCLEX. What should the nurse to do to best improve their chances of successfully passing the examination? A. Repeat the nursing program. B. Take a refresher nursing course. C. Practice as an assistant for a year. D. Schedule to take the test in another state.
Take a refresher nursing course. To take the examination again, the nurse should take a refresher nursing course. The nurse does not have to repeat the basic nursing program to take the examination again. The nurse should not schedule to test in another state since the test is similar regardless of the state in which it is taken. Practicing as an assistant for a year will not make the nurse eligible for attempting the examination again
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is writing a follow-up letter after a personal interview. What guideline should be followed when writing a follow-up letter? A. Write the letter within a week after the interview. B. Avoid restating qualifications in the follow-up letter. C. Thank the interviewer for taking valuable time. D. Conclude the letter by mentioning the easiest method for contact.
Thank the interviewer for taking valuable time. The letter should thank the interviewer for his or her valuable time. The follow-up letter should be submitted within 24 hours instead of a week after the interview. Qualifications and the nurse's interest in the position can be stated briefly in a follow-up letter. The easiest method of contact should be given in the conclusion of a cover letter with the resume
the nurse must furnish letters of reference
The LPN is becoming certified in long-term care (gerontology). Which of the following accurately describes a qualification for this process?
The LPN is taking a telephone order for medication for a client whose condition is deteriorating. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this practice? A. The LPN may allow unlicensed assistive personnel to take the order and cosign it. B. The physician ordering the medication is responsible for the accuracy of the order. C. The primary provider must sign the telephone order within 4 hours. D. The LPN may take telephone orders only if the institution clearly defines the practice.
The LPN may take telephone orders only if the institution clearly defines the practice. The LPN/LVN may take telephone or verbal orders only if the practice is clearly defined by the institution's policies. The nurse taking them and carrying them out must take responsibility for their accuracy and the primary provider must sign or acknowledge any verbal order as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours after given. Certain orders, such as those for client safety devices/restraints, must be cosigned by the physician within 1 hour. The nursing student or other unlicensed person never takes verbal or telephone orders.
A nursing student is conducting a web search for information on the NCLEX. What should the nursing student know about the NCLEX? A. All candidates receive the same questions. B. The computer terminates the examination for all candidates. C. All candidates receive the same number of questions. D. Duration of the examination is the same for all candidates.
The computer terminates the examination for all candidates.
A nursing student is conducting a web search for information on the NCLEX. What should the nursing student know about the NCLEX? Select one: A. All candidates receive the same number of questions. B. The computer terminates the examination for all candidates. C. All candidates receive the same questions. D. Duration of the examination is the same for all candidates.
The computer terminates the examination for all candidates. The computer terminates the examination for all candidates. Each candidate receives different questions and a different number of questions. The duration of the examination is different for each candidate.
The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES) offers certification programs for LPNs. What criteria does NAPNES state as a component of the content of the examination to be certified as a CLTC (certified in long-term care)? Select one: A. Drug therapy and infection B. Medicare and Prospective Payment Plans C. Leadership and management D. General principles of pharmacology
The content of the CLTC examination includes physiologic integrity, psychosocial integrity, specialty practice issues, and leadership and management skills. General principles of pharmacology and drug therapy and infection are tested in the NCP (NAPNES Certified in Pharmacology). Medicare and prospective payment plans are not topics examined in these tests.
The nurse in an acute-care facility is responsible for responding to medication/treatment orders via computer. Which actions should be considered recommended guidelines for this procedure? Select all that apply. A. Documenting immediately after a treatment is carried out B. Checking the computer every hour to make sure no new orders were written. C. Always doing "STAT" prescriptions first. D. Making sure all medications are reordered every 24 hours or 3 days. E. Double-checking the name of the medication, dose, route, and frequency of administration.
The nurse responding to computer medication orders 1 should always do "stat" orders first, 2 and document these immediately after they are carried out. T 3 he nurse should check the computer at least every hour, to make sure no new orders have been written, 4 double-check the name of the medication, dose, route, and frequency of administration, 5 and note the date of a medication's discontinuation, because many medications must be reordered every 48 hours or every 7 days.
The nurse is working the night shift for the first time. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for clients? Select one: A. Clients who are incontinent in the daytime may be continent at night. B. Usually, the night nurse performs routine once-a-day record-keeping at midnight. C. Medications are given during the day shift. D. Clients are less likely to fall at night because they are in their beds.
Usually, the night nurse performs routine once-a-day record-keeping at midnight. In most facilities, the night nurse performs routine once-a-day record-keeping at midnight. Clients who are continent in the daytime may be incontinent at night; it is important to check them frequently. Some medications, such as sedating psychotropic medications, laxatives, and vaginal suppositories, are routinely given in the evening. Clients are more likely to fall when it is darker and/or they are more confused.
attend nursing refresher courses
a licensed practical nurse has not renewed the nursing license after it's expiration date. What should the nurse do to be relicensed as an LPN?
-emergency department nurse -intensive care nurse -IV team nurse
a licensed practical nurse is planning to acquire additional education and training for a career advancement. What nursing positions require additional education and training? select all that apply.
-private duty -travel nurse
a newly LPN desires a long-term position that could include travel. which types of organizations would be a good fit for the nurse to seek employment? select all that apply
it should be only one page long
a newly licensed LPN is preparing a cover letter to include with a resume to a prospective employer. What should the nurse do to ensure the cover letter has a positive effect?
conduct a search using the internet to find available positions in the desired location
a newly licensed LPN wants to obtain a job in another part of the country. What can the nurse do to find employment opportunities in the location that the nurse desires to live?
make competent decisions in emergencies
a nurse is working as a manager in a healthcare facility. which behavior should the nurse demonstrate when functioning in this role?
-check if the medication dispensing machine is functioning properly -check whether the temperature of the medication refrigerator is correct -send all client acuity reports to administration
a nurse is working as a team leader in a healthcare facility. What duties will this nurse most likely perform? select all that apply
follow procedure manual for providing care
a nurse promoted to the post of team leader decides to use a bureaucratic leadership style. What will the nurse implement when performing duties?
ambulatory clinics
a recently graduated nurse is looking for work opportunities. In which area should the nurse focus the search for employment?
1) The LV/LPN is interested in obtaining certification in long-term care. What set of qualifications is the nurse required to meet? Select all that apply. a. Have an active LV/LPN license b. Have 1-year full-time practice in long-term care within the past 3 years c. Have endorsement letters of reference d. Have 40 hours of continuing education credits related to long-term care e. Have 5 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
a, b, c Explanation: To qualify for the certification in long-term care examination, the nurse must hold an active LV/LPN license in the United States or its territories, must have practiced in long-term care for 2,000 hours (full-time equivalent of 1 year) within the past 3 years, and must furnish endorsement letters of reference. The nurse is not required to have 40 education credits related to long-term care or 5 years of nursing experience.
practice long-term caring for no less than 2,000 hours in the past 3 years
an LPN intends to take the National association for practical nurse education and services (NAPNES) certification program. What is the prerequisite for the nurse to qualify for this examination?
include non-nursing related positions
an LPN is applying for a job in a long-term health Care facility. What tip should be followed when preparing the resume?
deliver routine nursing care
an LPN is assigned to provide home health care for a post-operative client with drainage tubes. What should the nurse do when caring for the client?
modeling actions to influence behavior of others
during an annual performance review, the nurse is identified as being an effective leader. which behavior is the nurse demonstrating as a leader?