Professional Development #1
An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract. What is the term for this failure?
Breach of contract
A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements. What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?
Endorsement
Which employment setting would likely involve a daytime schedule with weekends off, and would focus on prevention and patient teaching?
Health care providers office
Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?
Home health
What is a quality of an effective mentor?
Informative
Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN?
It is constantly changing
A team leader is making out the patient care assignment. A new patient needs several extensive dressing changes for open diabetic wounds, a nasogastric (NG) tube feeding, and irrigation of the Foley catheter as needed. Which member of the care team is best suited for this assignment?
LPN/LVN because these treatments are covered under the LPN/LVN state practice act.
In what setting can the LPN/LVNs management and leadership skills be developed best?
Long-Term care facility
The experienced nurse who assists a novice to learn the skills of the profession is called a____
Mentor
Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN?
NAPNES (National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service)
What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure?
Nurse Practice Act
From what source does an LPN/LVN receive authority to delegate care to unlicensed personnel?
Nurse Practice Act of the individual state
In what employment setting does the nurse give 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?
Private duty nursing
What is the correct term for a concise, one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience, activities and honors, and concrete skills and interests?
Resume
Which health care employment setting would provide the nurse a very good salary, the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment, and more flexibility in the personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability?
Temporary agency
Why is it beneficial to become certified in other areas after becoming an LPN/LVN?
The certifications are designed to increase knowledge and skills.
What is the main purpose of state requirements that nurses be licensed to practice nursing?
To provide legal guidelines to protect the public
Which task is most likely to be delegated to a certified nurses assistant (CNA)?
Weighing a patient
Which actions would best aid the new nurse is coping with working the night shift? (SATA)
-Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work. -Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping.
When a resume reflects too many job changes, the employer may question it. How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?
1 year
A nursing instructor is preparing her class for the NCLEX-PN examination. Which statements by the students indicate understanding of the testing process? (SATA)
-My state board of nursing must approve my application to test. -It will be computerized adaptive testing. -The maximum time allowed for testing is 5 hours.
The state board of Nursing is responsible for all of the following except:
-Administering the NCLEX exam
What can an interviewer ask in an interview for employment?(SATA)
-Criminal history. -Reason for leaving previous job. -Reason for applying for job.
What is another term for promotion?
Advancement
