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Nursing Today Transition And Trends 9th
Edition Zerwekh
TEST BANK
Chapter 01:
Reality Shock
MULTIPLECHOIC
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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?
I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.”
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“This will be a great learning experience.”
“I can’t wait to have a steady pay check.”
“This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.”
ANS:D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of
nursing as quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the
thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality shock occurs when one
moves in to the workforce after several years of educational
preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate nurse
is able to laugh at encountered situations. During this time, tension
decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a
person.
PTS:1DIF :Cognitive Level :Application REF:p.7
OB J:Identify the characteristics of reality shoNckU. RTSOINP:GRTeBal. it
CyO shock
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MSC:NCLEX®:Safe and effective care environment—management of
care
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Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an
inappropriate methodology to recover from reality shock?
Networking c. Returning to school
Obtaining amentor d. Joining as upport group
ANS:C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is
able to evaluate the work situation objectively and predict effectively
the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see
humor ina situation may be a first step. Returning to school is a
positive step after the graduate has worked through role transition,
has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a new career
objective.
Networking, obtaining a mentor ,and joining a support group would
give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others
experiencing the stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would
benefit from ‘talking through’
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issues and learning how to cope. PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level :Application
REF:p.8
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality
shock MSC :NCLEX®:Safe and effective care environment—
management of care
Nursing Today Transition And Trends 9th
Edition Zerwekh
TEST BANK
Chapter 01:
Reality Shock
MULTIPLECHOIC
E
, v
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?
I am so nervous about being on my own as a nurse.”
“
“This will be a great learning experience.”
“I can’t wait to have a steady pay check.”
“This job is perfect. I can finally do things my own way.”
ANS:D
The honeymoon phase is when the student nurse sees the world of
nursing as quite rosy. Often, the new graduate is fascinated with the
thrill of arriving in the profession. Reality shock occurs when one
moves in to the workforce after several years of educational
preparation. Recovery and resolution occur when the graduate nurse
is able to laugh at encountered situations. During this time, tension
decreases, perception increases, and the nurse is able to grow as a
person.
PTS:1DIF :Cognitive Level :Application REF:p.7
OB J:Identify the characteristics of reality shoNckU. RTSOINP:GRTeBal. it
CyO shock
M
MSC:NCLEX®:Safe and effective care environment—management of
care
, v
Which of the following actions by the graduate nurse is an
inappropriate methodology to recover from reality shock?
Networking c. Returning to school
Obtaining amentor d. Joining as upport group
ANS:C
The transition period is successfully managed when the graduate is
able to evaluate the work situation objectively and predict effectively
the actions and reactions of other staff. Nurturing the ability to see
humor ina situation may be a first step. Returning to school is a
positive step after the graduate has worked through role transition,
has some clinical experience, and is ready to focus on a new career
objective.
Networking, obtaining a mentor ,and joining a support group would
give the graduate nurse an opportunity to talk to others
experiencing the stress associated with reality shock. The nurse would
benefit from ‘talking through’
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issues and learning how to cope. PTS:1DIF:Cognitive Level :Application
REF:p.8
OBJ: Describe four possible resolutions for reality shock. TOP: Reality
shock MSC :NCLEX®:Safe and effective care environment—
management of care
