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NURSING ISSUES FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse
is in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the
following statements?
"This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way."
Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate
methodology to recover from reality shock?
Returning to school
A new nurse who has been off orientation for 4 months now is trying to avoid
burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this?
refusing to constantly work extra shifts
Which of the following statements by the graduate nurse shows an
understanding of reality shock as it applies to nursing?
Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce
A student in the last semester of nursing school has established a goal of
making a successful role transition to graduate nurse. Which statement by the
student indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this goal?
"I should care for increased numbers of patients to enhance work organization
skills."
Which action by the graduate nurse shows that a successful transition to
nursing has been made?
The nurse begins to objectively evaluate work experiences and enjoy the humor of
clinical situations.
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A student nurse is in the last semester of nursing school. Which action by the
nursing student indicates appropriate preparation for the transition
experience?
The nursing student requests additional experiences in performing skills and
procedures.
The nurse demonstrated an understanding of transitions when making which
statement about situational transitions?
"I experienced this type of transition when I became a pediatric nurse practician"
A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired nurses to work on the
unit. After educating them on reality shock, a student raises their hand and
asks what physical and psychological symptoms the nurse may experience?
The nurse manager replies: (Select all that apply.)
"You may experience headaches."
"Gastrointestinal upset is possible."
"You could experience insomnia."
A new nurse wants to make personal lifestyle changes to become a healthier
individual. Which actions would help with reaching this goal? (Select all that
apply.)
Begin an exercise routine.
Incorporate relaxation into his/her schedule.
Begin eating nutritious meals and snacks.
What actions should a graduate nurse take in the first work experience to
avoid problems with burnout?
Maintain good nutrition and good sleep habits
What action by the nurse exemplifies a sense of spiritual health?
Feeling purposeful and fulfilled
A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to
be promoted to a management position. What action should the nurse take to
best achieve this?
Set goals with specific related activities and time frames
Which statement indicated the nurse can effectively implement time
management?
"I consistently practice good time management to help me achieve a balance in both
my personal and professional lives"
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The nurse has concluded that he/she is a right-brain-dominant person. Based
on the nurse's time style, which unit governance task will the nurse
implement?
Devise a plan to restructure the nursing career ladder.
Nurse 1: "The manager told me that you and I have to change work schedules
to accommodate Jim. That means we will both have to work days and nights in
the same week. There's nothing we can do about it." Nurse 2: "Let's take a
minute and look at the possible alternatives." What is the best assessment of
this situation?
Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior, and Nurse 2 is being proactive.
A nurse has been out of school about 6 months. Which of the following would
indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?
Having chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feelings of helplessness
What actions can the nurse take to manage a habit of procrastinating? (Select
all that apply.)
Consider the consequences of not completing each activity.
Break projects into small, manageable pieces.
Set up a reward system for project completion.
Be realistic about what can be accomplished.
The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
"Stress can cause insomnia."
"Stress can cause headaches."
"Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances."
Which of the following statements by the nursing student is an affirmation?
"I am human and capable of making mistakes."
The nurse manager is presenting at a conference and shows an adequate
understanding of a mentoring relationship when giving the following as an
example:
An advisor and a partner
The nurse professor is lecturing to students in their final semester of nursing
school.Which statement by the nurse professor about mentoring is accurate?
"Mentoring focuses on the needs of someone else."
NURSING ISSUES FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
A graduate nurse has been hired as a nurse at a local hospital. The new nurse
is in the honeymoon phase of role transition when making which of the
following statements?
"This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way."
Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an inappropriate
methodology to recover from reality shock?
Returning to school
A new nurse who has been off orientation for 4 months now is trying to avoid
burnout. Which of the following actions is a valid way to achieve this?
refusing to constantly work extra shifts
Which of the following statements by the graduate nurse shows an
understanding of reality shock as it applies to nursing?
Reality shock is the period when a person moves from school into the workforce
A student in the last semester of nursing school has established a goal of
making a successful role transition to graduate nurse. Which statement by the
student indicates his/her understanding of how to achieve this goal?
"I should care for increased numbers of patients to enhance work organization
skills."
Which action by the graduate nurse shows that a successful transition to
nursing has been made?
The nurse begins to objectively evaluate work experiences and enjoy the humor of
clinical situations.
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A student nurse is in the last semester of nursing school. Which action by the
nursing student indicates appropriate preparation for the transition
experience?
The nursing student requests additional experiences in performing skills and
procedures.
The nurse demonstrated an understanding of transitions when making which
statement about situational transitions?
"I experienced this type of transition when I became a pediatric nurse practician"
A nurse manager is preparing a group of newly hired nurses to work on the
unit. After educating them on reality shock, a student raises their hand and
asks what physical and psychological symptoms the nurse may experience?
The nurse manager replies: (Select all that apply.)
"You may experience headaches."
"Gastrointestinal upset is possible."
"You could experience insomnia."
A new nurse wants to make personal lifestyle changes to become a healthier
individual. Which actions would help with reaching this goal? (Select all that
apply.)
Begin an exercise routine.
Incorporate relaxation into his/her schedule.
Begin eating nutritious meals and snacks.
What actions should a graduate nurse take in the first work experience to
avoid problems with burnout?
Maintain good nutrition and good sleep habits
What action by the nurse exemplifies a sense of spiritual health?
Feeling purposeful and fulfilled
A nurse is considering pursuing additional education in nursing and hopes to
be promoted to a management position. What action should the nurse take to
best achieve this?
Set goals with specific related activities and time frames
Which statement indicated the nurse can effectively implement time
management?
"I consistently practice good time management to help me achieve a balance in both
my personal and professional lives"
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The nurse has concluded that he/she is a right-brain-dominant person. Based
on the nurse's time style, which unit governance task will the nurse
implement?
Devise a plan to restructure the nursing career ladder.
Nurse 1: "The manager told me that you and I have to change work schedules
to accommodate Jim. That means we will both have to work days and nights in
the same week. There's nothing we can do about it." Nurse 2: "Let's take a
minute and look at the possible alternatives." What is the best assessment of
this situation?
Nurse 1 is exhibiting reactive behavior, and Nurse 2 is being proactive.
A nurse has been out of school about 6 months. Which of the following would
indicate that the nurse is having problems with burnout?
Having chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and feelings of helplessness
What actions can the nurse take to manage a habit of procrastinating? (Select
all that apply.)
Consider the consequences of not completing each activity.
Break projects into small, manageable pieces.
Set up a reward system for project completion.
Be realistic about what can be accomplished.
The nurse understands stress-related illness when stating which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
"Stress can cause insomnia."
"Stress can cause headaches."
"Stress can cause gastrointestinal disturbances."
Which of the following statements by the nursing student is an affirmation?
"I am human and capable of making mistakes."
The nurse manager is presenting at a conference and shows an adequate
understanding of a mentoring relationship when giving the following as an
example:
An advisor and a partner
The nurse professor is lecturing to students in their final semester of nursing
school.Which statement by the nurse professor about mentoring is accurate?
"Mentoring focuses on the needs of someone else."
