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Chapter 26
Question 1
Type: MCSA
A student who is about to graduate is discussing the future with a nursing instructor. The instructor asks the
student, “What schedule are you interested in working? What organization is near your home?” The student says
that salary is the most important thing. Which response by the instructor would be appropriate?
1. “Since you have been in school for so long, the most important thing to you is to get a job that pays well.”
2. “I would focus on those organizations that pay premium wages for nurses.”
3. “A small difference in salary is less important than working in an organization where you can obtain your
future goals.”
4. “Money is not important; the job is important.”
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 26-1: Describe how you envision your future.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
The nursing faculty member requires that last-semester nursing students create a résumé. One student submits a
résumé that includes education, past employment, and accomplishments. Which additional information will the
faculty member recommend the student include in this résumé?
1. Family information
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2. Short-term personal goals
3. Transcript
4. Long-term career goals
Rationale 4: Prior to the interview it is important to learn as much about the organization as possible and to
anticipate questions to ask. This is assessment, the first step of the nursing process.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.
Question 4
Type: MCMA
A nurse has an interview with the nurse recruiter at a large metropolitan hospital. During the nurse’s education,
clinical practice was conducted in smaller facilities. Which topics would be good for the applicant to focus on
during the interview?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Information regarding the position and the organization
2. The nurse’s past experiences
3. Salary
4. Benefits
5. The nurse’s strengths and weaknesses
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.
Question 5
Type: MCSA
A nurse who has an interview with the human resources (HR) director enters the office, doesn’t make eye contact,
and is very timid. Toward the end of the interview the HR director asks the nurse if there are any questions. The
nurse states, “No, I think I’ve learned all I need to know.” What impression has this nurse given the HR director?
1. Lack of interest in the position
2. Shyness and the inability to manage people
3. Rudeness
4. Laziness
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.
Question 6
Type: MCSA
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During an interview for a night shift ICU position, the manager asks the job candidate, “Will working the night
shift interfere with your husband’s schedule?” How should the candidate interpret this question?
1. It is a legitimate question.
2. It is an illegal question to ask.
3. It is none of the manager’s business.
4. It is something the candidate should consider.
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.
Question 9
Type: MCMA
The nurse has just interviewed with a nurse manager. The manager offers the nurse an opportunity to tour the unit
and meet potential coworkers. Why is this a beneficial opportunity?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. It allows the candidate to learn more about the unit.
2. It allows the candidate to make a final determination about whether the unit is a good work environment.
3. It allows the candidate to make some assessment of coworkers.
4. It allows the candidate to determine nurse-to-client ratios.
5. It allows the candidate a first look at the types of clients served by the unit.
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
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Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome: 26-3: Discuss how to obtain your first job.
Question 10
Type: MCSA
A candidate is concerned that some answers she gave during her interview were vague and lengthy. She relates
some of the answers to a peer, saying “I don’t know what happened. I was just so nervous.” What is an
appropriate response by the peer?
1. “Why did you give those answers?”
2. “You should have given short and to-the-point answers.”
3. “You gave good answers.”
4. “I think your answers were specific.”
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: 26-5: Explain how to find and use mentors.
Question 11
Type: MCSA
A nurse who has worked in the dialysis unit for the past 5 years is considering a career change. The nurse is
unsure whether to follow a management or a clinical career path. Which would be a good beginning step for this
nurse?
1. Enroll in a graduate nursing program.
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2. Investigate careers by talking with nurses in those positions.
3. Investigate the salary options for various careers.
4. Seek advice from the manager of the unit.
5. Is either option available online?