WGU D455 TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% Correct 45
Incorrect 0
1 of 45
Term
Do not be late-Do not brag or gloat
sell yourself
do not criticize past employers or instructors
do not dwell on your shortcomings
be flexible/work in area of 2nd/3rd choice
Come up with questions for the interviewer (what kind of
opportunities for professional development?)
Send thank you letter
Give this one a go later!
, Average age of a practicing nurse? In
What is included in your resume? which way is it trending?
Key How often do you have to renew
points about interviewing
your nursing license?
Don't know?
2 of 45
Definition
What is negligence?
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Failure to act as an
ordinary prudent person Failure to obtain informed consent
when such failure results before a medical procedure.
in harm to
another.
A breach of contract between a nurse Intentional harm caused to a
and a patient. patient by a healthcare provider.
Don't know?
3 of 45
,Term
Honeymoon phase-First phase, see the world of nursing looking great
Often fascinated with the thrill of "arriving" in the profession
Short-lived as graduate begins to see the conflicts between what he or
she was taught and the reality of what is done
Shock and rejection phase-Bad days > good days
Period of disillusionment
feelings of failure, fatigue, anger, and moral
outrage Hypercritical attitude some nurses drop
out
Recovery phase-Graduate nurse begins to have an increase ability to
look at the situation objectively
prioritization, conflict management, time management, and support
groups can make a difference here
First sign of recovery-beginning to have a sense of humor about the
situation
there is a decrease in tension
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What are the 4 elements of What are the 4 major types of
nursing malpractice? transition? Ex?
(Scenario on test, ID which type)
What are the two accrediting bodies What are the phases of Reality
for nursing schools? shock in nursing?
What is occurring in each?
, Don't know?
4 of 45
Definition
What is registration?
licensure?
Give this one a go later!
laws that set time limits for when a case may be filed which differ from state to
state (ex-care for 5 year old, can file suit till 18)
Registration- the process ob bing formally recognized in each stat as an RN
Nursing licensure is a process by which a governmental agency grants "legal"
permission to an individual to practice nursing (makes sure person has
minimum competency first)
Indicates both academic achievement and the attainment of a minimum evel of
competency in nursing skills
Academic achievement credential -ADN
LEgal credential-RN nursing license after passing NCLEX
additional nursing credentials -CCRN (critical care registered nurse)
(the abreviations after your name)
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% Correct 45
Incorrect 0
1 of 45
Term
Do not be late-Do not brag or gloat
sell yourself
do not criticize past employers or instructors
do not dwell on your shortcomings
be flexible/work in area of 2nd/3rd choice
Come up with questions for the interviewer (what kind of
opportunities for professional development?)
Send thank you letter
Give this one a go later!
, Average age of a practicing nurse? In
What is included in your resume? which way is it trending?
Key How often do you have to renew
points about interviewing
your nursing license?
Don't know?
2 of 45
Definition
What is negligence?
Give this one a go later!
Failure to act as an
ordinary prudent person Failure to obtain informed consent
when such failure results before a medical procedure.
in harm to
another.
A breach of contract between a nurse Intentional harm caused to a
and a patient. patient by a healthcare provider.
Don't know?
3 of 45
,Term
Honeymoon phase-First phase, see the world of nursing looking great
Often fascinated with the thrill of "arriving" in the profession
Short-lived as graduate begins to see the conflicts between what he or
she was taught and the reality of what is done
Shock and rejection phase-Bad days > good days
Period of disillusionment
feelings of failure, fatigue, anger, and moral
outrage Hypercritical attitude some nurses drop
out
Recovery phase-Graduate nurse begins to have an increase ability to
look at the situation objectively
prioritization, conflict management, time management, and support
groups can make a difference here
First sign of recovery-beginning to have a sense of humor about the
situation
there is a decrease in tension
Give this one a go later!
What are the 4 elements of What are the 4 major types of
nursing malpractice? transition? Ex?
(Scenario on test, ID which type)
What are the two accrediting bodies What are the phases of Reality
for nursing schools? shock in nursing?
What is occurring in each?
, Don't know?
4 of 45
Definition
What is registration?
licensure?
Give this one a go later!
laws that set time limits for when a case may be filed which differ from state to
state (ex-care for 5 year old, can file suit till 18)
Registration- the process ob bing formally recognized in each stat as an RN
Nursing licensure is a process by which a governmental agency grants "legal"
permission to an individual to practice nursing (makes sure person has
minimum competency first)
Indicates both academic achievement and the attainment of a minimum evel of
competency in nursing skills
Academic achievement credential -ADN
LEgal credential-RN nursing license after passing NCLEX
additional nursing credentials -CCRN (critical care registered nurse)
(the abreviations after your name)
