Chapter 9: Employment Process

Chapter 9: Employment Process

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   You have graduated and passed your National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). You are now a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and are searching for a job. Your employer will have certain expectations of you as a potential employee. One of those important expectations is that you:

1.	are highly skilled in all aspects of patient care.
2.	show loyalty to the institution and its leaders.
3.	can perform highly skilled procedures, such as administration of IV and morphine.
4.	graduated with straight As.

 

 

____     2.   How might a prospective employee get an unbiased view of expectations of a future employer?

1.	Take an informal tour of the facility.
2.	Read the employer’s advertisement for jobs.
3.	Ask someone who is currently employed there.
4.	Read newspaper articles about the facility.

 

 

____     3.   A nurse should only make one application for employment at a time to prevent multiple job offers and unrealistic expectations of prospective employers.

1.	Absolutely, the nurse should focus on the application for the most desired job.
2.	Yes, working on multiple applications can be confusing.
3.	No, the nurse should send out several job applications to provide more opportunity for securing a position.
4.	Possibly, but only if the nurse has already been promised that job.

 

 

____     4.   After you have sent out your letter of application and a resume, it is recommended that you follow up with a(n):

1.	thank-you note.
2.	phone call.
3.	e-mail.
4.	1 and 2

 

 

____     5.   The letter of application should be written as a(n):

1.	e-mail.
2.	informal letter.
3.	business letter.
4.	form letter.

 

 

____     6.   Just as important as the content of the resume is the:

1.	appearance.
2.	color of the paper.
3.	color of the ink.
4.	number of pages.

 

 

____     7.   A letter of application should:

1.	contain only one paragraph of introduction.
2.	be written in bullet format.
3.	be no longer than one page.
4.	include a personal photograph.

 

 

____     8.   A resume should include:

1.	all jobs ever held.
2.	jobs that are relevant to the job for which you are applying.
3.	hobbies.
4.	religious affiliation.

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  2

An important expectation of employers is that potential employees will be loyal to the institution and its leaders. This concept should be put into effect at every place of employment.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 1

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Understanding

 

2. ANS:  1

An informal tour through a hospital or nursing home can give you additional information about the expectations of your potential employer, as well as additional information for you regarding the desirability of the job.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Understanding

 

3. ANS:  3

It is appropriate to make several job applications at the same time. This provides more opportunity to secure a position.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Knowing

 

4. ANS:  2

You should follow up with a phone call to make sure your application and your resume have been received. Also note this on your master list.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Understanding

 

5. ANS:  3

Write a letter of application as a business letter. Type the letter without errors on good white paper, and get help if necessary.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Knowing

 

6. ANS:  1

The appearance of the resume is just as important as the content because it is a vital first impression to your prospective employer.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Knowing

 

7. ANS:  3

A letter of application should be only three or four paragraphs in length. It should not be longer than one page; the concept of being concise is an important one in this communication.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 2

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Knowing

 

8. ANS:  2

A resume is a summary of who you are as a professional person and often determines if you receive further consideration for a position in which you have an interest.

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   Chapter: 9      OBJ:   Objective: 3

KEY:  Content Area: Employment | Integrated Processes: Caring | Client Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment | Cognitive Level: Knowing