Contemporary Nursing Issues-Trends 7th Edition
Contemporary Nursing Issues-Trends 7th Edition
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Chapter 27: Job Search: Finding Your Match
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| a. | Before the interview to thank him or her for granting you the interview |
| b. | Approximately 2 weeks after you did not get the job to inquire |
| c. | A few days after the interview |
| d. | When you are sure you got the position |
ANS: C
A follow-up letter thanking the recruiter is a courtesy and a reminder of the nurse’s interest in receiving a timely response.
DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 472
| a. | should signify an interest in the employer and let the employer know that you took time to research the organization. |
| b. | must be handwritten so the employer can determine whether charting will be legible. |
| c. | should be limited to one paragraph because time is of the essence. |
| d. | let the employer know your desired salary, shift, and area of practice. |
ANS: A
The purpose of the cover letter is to show the recruiter that the applicant has an interest in the facility and that he or she did homework to learn more about the facility.
DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 471
| a. | “I am interested in a position where community outreach is valued as noted in your organization’s mission statement.” |
| b. | “I am highly educated and have several degrees including an Associate Degree in accounting, a certification in word processing, a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.” |
| c. | “I am looking for a position that will allow me to develop my skills and still have a balanced home and work life.” |
| d. | “I am married, a Christian, a single parent, and due to the downturn in the economy will be willing to work any shift or nursing unit.” |
ANS: A
Letting the potential employer know you have researched the organization shows a sincere interest.
DIF: Application REF: pp. 471-472
| a. | pathophysiology. |
| b. | correctly writing nursing diagnoses. |
| c. | pharmacology. |
| d. | computer skills. |
ANS: C
Preemployment pharmacology testing is common. Institutions often give a quiz to assess basic knowledge of routinely administered medications, their purposes, and associated adverse effects.
DIF: Knowledge REF: p. 483
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