NURS 254 FINAL EXAM QUIZZES
AND SOLUTIONS | GRADED A+ .
Which of the following is true regarding a career in nursing? - Correct Answer -The
responsibility of career advancement is solely on the individual nurse
What is the purpose of a new nurse graduate completing a SWOT analysis? - Correct Answer
-To identify ways in which requirements of a job have been met
A new nurse graduate is working on a SWOT analysis. The nurse is considering the
influences that could hinder career planning, such as changes in policies and regulations.
Which of the following is most likely the section of the SWOT analysis under consideration?
- Correct Answer -Threats
A nurse new to the intensive care unit wants to become certified in adult critical care. The
nurse considers the qualifications for certification and sets a goal to be ready to take the
examination once those qualifications are met. Setting the goal for completion after the
qualifications have been met falls under which category of goal setting? - Correct Answer -
Achievable
A graduate nurse is using the results of a test for personality patterns to help determine which
career path would be best. Which of the following is a test for personality patterns? - Correct
Answer -Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
When obtaining details about a position before applying, which of the following questions is
important to answer? - Correct Answer -Is there a match between my skills and interests and
the position?
Which of the following is a good recommendation for a nurse who is searching for a job
using the Internet? - Correct Answer -Use short paragraphs
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, Which of the following is a good reason to prepare a resume? - Correct Answer -It
demonstrates your potential
A new nurse graduate is about to go on her first interview. Which of the following is a good
recommendation for the new nurse graduate? - Correct Answer -Ask questions about the
position and facility
Which of the following is most important to research before applying for a job? - Correct
Answer -Check the current news for articles about the organization
Which of the following is the best recommendation for resume writing? - Correct Answer -
State what you will be able to do for the organization
An experienced nurse has moved to a new state and is applying for a position. The nurse has
moved several times in the past few years and held several different positions. Which of the
following resume types is most appropriate? - Correct Answer -Functional
Which of the following questions is most important to ask yourself in order to write a clear
objective statement? - Correct Answer -What level of responsibility do I want?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter? - Correct Answer -An
introduction to your resume and to you
A new nurse is preparing for a job interview. Knowing that the interviewer may ask about
weaknesses, the nurse is prepared to address the lack of experience and explain how prior
skills learned will assist in the position. Asking about weaknesses best falls under which of
the following interview categories? - Correct Answer -Professional questions
A new nurse is undergoing the transition from student to nurse. Which of the following is
true regarding the transition? - Correct Answer -A new nurse is expected to provide
leadership to ancillary staff
Which of the following is the best recommendation to assist a new nurse to become
accustomed to his or her new position? - Correct Answer -Participate in formal mentoring
programs
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AND SOLUTIONS | GRADED A+ .
Which of the following is true regarding a career in nursing? - Correct Answer -The
responsibility of career advancement is solely on the individual nurse
What is the purpose of a new nurse graduate completing a SWOT analysis? - Correct Answer
-To identify ways in which requirements of a job have been met
A new nurse graduate is working on a SWOT analysis. The nurse is considering the
influences that could hinder career planning, such as changes in policies and regulations.
Which of the following is most likely the section of the SWOT analysis under consideration?
- Correct Answer -Threats
A nurse new to the intensive care unit wants to become certified in adult critical care. The
nurse considers the qualifications for certification and sets a goal to be ready to take the
examination once those qualifications are met. Setting the goal for completion after the
qualifications have been met falls under which category of goal setting? - Correct Answer -
Achievable
A graduate nurse is using the results of a test for personality patterns to help determine which
career path would be best. Which of the following is a test for personality patterns? - Correct
Answer -Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
When obtaining details about a position before applying, which of the following questions is
important to answer? - Correct Answer -Is there a match between my skills and interests and
the position?
Which of the following is a good recommendation for a nurse who is searching for a job
using the Internet? - Correct Answer -Use short paragraphs
1
, Which of the following is a good reason to prepare a resume? - Correct Answer -It
demonstrates your potential
A new nurse graduate is about to go on her first interview. Which of the following is a good
recommendation for the new nurse graduate? - Correct Answer -Ask questions about the
position and facility
Which of the following is most important to research before applying for a job? - Correct
Answer -Check the current news for articles about the organization
Which of the following is the best recommendation for resume writing? - Correct Answer -
State what you will be able to do for the organization
An experienced nurse has moved to a new state and is applying for a position. The nurse has
moved several times in the past few years and held several different positions. Which of the
following resume types is most appropriate? - Correct Answer -Functional
Which of the following questions is most important to ask yourself in order to write a clear
objective statement? - Correct Answer -What level of responsibility do I want?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a cover letter? - Correct Answer -An
introduction to your resume and to you
A new nurse is preparing for a job interview. Knowing that the interviewer may ask about
weaknesses, the nurse is prepared to address the lack of experience and explain how prior
skills learned will assist in the position. Asking about weaknesses best falls under which of
the following interview categories? - Correct Answer -Professional questions
A new nurse is undergoing the transition from student to nurse. Which of the following is
true regarding the transition? - Correct Answer -A new nurse is expected to provide
leadership to ancillary staff
Which of the following is the best recommendation to assist a new nurse to become
accustomed to his or her new position? - Correct Answer -Participate in formal mentoring
programs
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