Question 1

A mother asks the nurse if her 5-year-old can visit his twin brother in the PICU after cardiac surgery. The nurse knows that hospital policy states that children younger than 12 years of age are not allowed to visit the PICU. The nurse grants the request. This illustrates which of Benner's stages of nursing proficiency?

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A)   Advanced beginner
B)   Competent practitioner
C)   Proficient practitioner
D)   Expert practitionerE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of informal socialization into a profession?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nurses discussing a patient care issue in the presence of other nurses
B)   Taking an extra class for an elective
C)   Performing your first physical assessment in a client
D)   Teaching a patient about warfarin (Coumadin) E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A nurse observes a new graduate nurse being harassed by co-workers when asking questions or requesting help. What action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not intervene, because it will only invite more harassment.
B)   Ask the nursing manager to intervene on behalf of the new nurse.
C)   Respectfully confront the staff and explain that this behavior is not part of nursing.
D)   Teach the new nurse to stand up for himself or herself when harassed. This is bullying behavior by the staff, and often the new nurse cannot handle it alone. If the new nurse cannot manage this with mentoring of the seasoned nurse, the other nurse should help the new nurse report this behavior to the management staff.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of Orem's self-care theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assuring proper fresh air and ventilation
B)   Demonstrating good handwashing techniques
C)   Assisting a disoriented patient with a bath
D)   Performing a visual screening examE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 6: Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

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A nurse observes a new graduate nurse being harassed by co-workers when asking questions or requesting help. What action by the nurse is best?

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Which of the following is an example of Orem's self-care theory?

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Which of the following is an example of informal socialization into a profession?

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Exam 6: Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

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A nurse observes a new graduate nurse being harassed by co-workers when asking questions or requesting help. What action by the nurse is best?

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Which of the following is an example of Orem's self-care theory?

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Which of the following is an example of informal socialization into a profession?

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