Chapter 40: Professional Roles and Leadership

Chapter 40: Professional Roles and Leadership

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. 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?

ANS:  C

A résumé is a one- or two-page summary of the applicant’s education and experience.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Pages 1238-1239

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   New graduate                                  KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

2. An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract. What is the term for this failure?

ANS:  C

Failure by the nurse or employer to perform contractual duties is known as a breach of contract. A breach of contract may result in a reprimand, termination, or lawsuit.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 1242      OBJ:   2

TOP:   New graduate                                  KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

3. What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?

ANS:  C

Most problems can best be resolved by communication at the most basic level.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 1242      OBJ:   13

TOP:   New graduate                                  KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

4. What is another term for promotion?

ANS:  B

Advancement may result from additional preparation or additional experience. It may be gained by learning the position more thoroughly and by assuming new and greater responsibilities.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 1243      OBJ:   12

TOP:   New graduate                                  KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

5. When a résumé reflects too many job changes, the employer may question it. How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?

ANS:  C

Resigning from a position properly is another skill that the LPN/LVN will need to have. Employers will sometimes question a résumé that reflects frequent job changes; therefore, it is best to remain at the first place of employment at least 1 year.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 1243      OBJ:   1

TOP:   New graduate                                  KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A