Ch 58: Professional Roles and Leadership

20. A new graduate attempting to get others to do something believed necessary and influencing them to follow is demonstrating: a. management. b. leadership. c. influence. d. control.

ANS: B

21. The type of leadership in which the leader displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all decisions is called: a. democratic. b. laissez-faire. c. autocratic. d. authoritative.

ANS: C

4. Failure by the nurse or the employer to perform duties listed in the contract results in a: a. lawsuit. b. termination. c. breach of contract. d. reprimand.

ANS: C

5. When a nurse encounters a problem, it is best to follow the chain of command. Problems can best be resolved by: a. agreement. b. argument. c. communication. d. withdrawing.

ANS: C

7. When a resumé reflects too many job changes, the employer may question it. It is best to remain at the first place of employment for at least: a. 6 months. b. 3 months. c. 1 year. d. 2 years.

ANS: C

9. The organization that specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN is the: a. NAPNES. b. NLN. c. ANA. d. NFLPN.

ANS: A

14. Employment of LPN/LVNs in the hospital setting is at a high level because their salaries are lower than RNs, which helps hospitals to provide cost-effective care. The specialty of the LPN/LVN is: a. excellent bedside care. b. individualized patient care. c. specialized patient care. d. customized patient care.

ANS: A

18. A setting in which a new graduate has a very good salary, the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment, and more flexibility in one's personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability is a(n): a. temporary agency. b. outpatient surgery. c. outpatient clinic. d. adult day care center.

ANS: A

26. A medication station that dispenses medicine after being accessed from a computer screen is called .

ANS: Pyxis

25. After transcribing each order in a list of orders, the nurse should the order.

ANS: check off

28. What are principles of time management? (Select all that apply.) a. Goal setting b. Time analysis c. Priority setting d. Interruption control e. Evaluation

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

29. What are duties of a team leader? (Select all that apply.) a. Receiving reports on assigned patients b. Making patient assignments for team members c. Assessing all assigned patients d. Assisting with medication administration e. Conferring with team members

ANS: A, B, C, D, E

13. The commission of an act that a prudent nurse would not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse would have done, that results in injury to a patient is termed: a. malpractice. b. negligence. c. neglect. d. disregard.

ANS: B

17. The setting in which a new graduate may learn skills not normally acquired in an LPN/LVN program, will likely have a daytime schedule with weekends off, and will focus on prevention is a(n): a. outpatient clinic. b. physician's office. c. home care setting. d. adult day care.

ANS: B

11. The graduate may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX- PN® examination in his or her own state and meets the other state's educational requirements. This licensure from one state to another is called: a. auxiliary. b. co-licensure. c. endorsement. d. qualified licensure.

ANS: C

10. Certification in long-term care (CLTC) encompasses pharmacology, aging, pediatrics, and other key topics. To be eligible for certification, a person must hold an LPN/LVN license in the United States and within the last 3 years have practiced long-term care for: a. 1000 hours. b. 1500 hours. c. 1750 hours. d. 2000 hours.

ANS: D

15. The setting in which an LPN/LVN can advance to charge nurse or staff developer and management and leadership skills can be developed, is a(n): a. acute care hospital. b. rehabilitation hospital. c. trauma center. d. long-term care facility.

ANS: D

27. The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a(n) .

ANS: mentor

1. When expressing interest in a job, the first letter submitted should be customized, brief, neatly typed, correctly spelled, simple, and direct. The purpose is to introduce oneself and state qualifications, interest, and availability. This is called a letter of: a. application. b. intent. c. concern. d. interest.

ANS: A

19. A setting in which the new graduate gives total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions is: a. home health nursing. b. private duty nursing. c. patient care nursing. d. agency care nursing.

ANS: B

22. The type of leadership that uses four different styles—directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating—is: a. autocratic. b. situational. c. democratic. d. authoritative.

ANS: B

23. Physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion can occur among caregivers and appears more often in people who have excessive expectations of themselves. This situation is called: a. excessiveness. b. burnout. c. fatigue. d. weariness.

ANS: B

24. New graduates should purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on institutional insurance because their own policy will: a. not cover them unless they are on the job. b. carry liability coverage. c. protect them against all lawsuits. d. protect them from losing their license.

ANS: B

3. A contract can be written or oral, includes a set of promises between two people, and states the obligations both must fulfill. This contract establishes a relationship between the two people that is: a. binding. b. legal. c. cohesive. d. secure.

ANS: B

6. A promotion is usually based on a person's qualifications, behavior, performance, and preparation. Another term for promotion is: a. reward. b. advancement. c. elevation. d. improvement.

ANS: B

8. Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. The role of the LPN/LVN is constantly: a. enlarging. b. changing. c. improving. d. growing.

ANS: B

12. The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the: a. state practice act. b. nurse regulation act. c. nurse practice act. d. legislative act.

ANS: C

16. The setting that provides a relaxed atmosphere, decreased patient load, a primarily daytime schedule, is becoming more common, and is less costly for insurance companies is: a. hospice. b. adult day care. c. home health. d. long-term care.

ANS: C

2. A concise, one-page, comprehensive, well-organized, neat, accurate summary of educational and work experience that provides prospective employers with their first impression, is called a(n): a. introduction. b. review. c. resumé. d. composite.

ANS: C