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Chapter 16: Caring for Self, Caring Globally: The Challenge for Nurses in a Complex World

Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition By Beth Black

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Chapter 16: Caring for Self, Caring Globally: The Challenge for Nurses in a Complex World

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the “Sandwich Generation.” What does that phrase mean?
a. People who care for both children and aging parents
b. Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit
c. A person who is tired and stressed from a job
d. A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work

 

 

ANS:  A

 

  Feedback
A The “Sandwich Generation” refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children and providing care for their elderly parents.
B The “Sandwich Generation” refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.
C The “Sandwich Generation” refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.
D The “Sandwich Generation” refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 324

 

  1. According to Cooper, what is one important measure nurses can take to reduce burnout?
a. Being aware of stressors and acting on them
b. Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment
c. Reporting bullying when it is noticed in the workplace
d. Keeping a diary of unhealthy behaviors one indulges in

 

 

ANS:  A

 

  Feedback
A Being aware of the environment enables nurses to identify their stressors and then act on them. This is a healthy response to stress.
B Refusing to work in a nonproductive environment was not included by Cooper.
C Reporting bullying when noticed is an important action, but not as important as identifying and acting on stressors.
D Keeping a diary was not mentioned by Cooper.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 325

 

  1. A new graduate medical-surgical nurse is interested in joining a professional organization. Which organization should the nurse’s manager recommend?
a. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
b. American Nurses Association (ANA)
c. The unit-based journal club
d. A national political action committee

 

 

ANS:  B

 

  Feedback
A As a new graduate, the NSNA would not be a good fit.
B The ANA is the voice for professional nurses and represents nurses working in all areas. This would be the best choice for the new nurse.
C A unit-based journal club would be good to join; however, the nurse will not get access to statements and position papers on ethics, standards of care, and political positions that are available from the ANA.
D A political action committee would be a good fit if the nurse is interested in political activity; however, the nurse will not get access to statements and position papers on ethics, standards of care, and political positions that are available from the ANA.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 326

 

  1. A nurse sees an advertisement for work shoes that include a sexualizing image of a nurse wearing them. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Buying the shoes and complaining to the store manager
b. Refusing to buy the shoes and writing a letter of complaint to the company
c. Looking around to see if there are other shoes that fit and are appropriate for work
d. Asking co-workers what they think about this advertisement campaign

 

 

ANS:  B

 

  Feedback
A Nurses need to be aware of nursing images in the public and respond appropriately. The best response is to refuse to buy the shoes and write a letter of complaint to the company that manufactures them.
B Nurses need to be aware of nursing images in the public and respond appropriately. The best response is to refuse to buy the shoes and write a letter of complaint to the company that manufactures them.
C Nurses need to be aware of nursing images in the public and respond appropriately. The best response is to refuse to buy the shoes and write a letter of complaint to the company that manufactures them.
D Nurses need to be aware of nursing images in the public and respond appropriately. The best response is to refuse to buy the shoes and write a letter of complaint to the company that manufactures them.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 326

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