Chapter 23. Writing for Publication
1. Which of the following can be used by an APRN as a strategy to answer behavior-based
and hypothetical questions?
a. STATE Model®
b. SHARE Model®
c. CARE Model®
d. DARE Model®
ANS: B
The SHARE Model® provides a strategy for answering behavior-based and
hypothetical questions by
(1) describing a specific situation,
(2) identifying hindrances or challenges,
(3) explaining the action taken,
(4) discussing the results or outcomes, and
(5) evaluating or summarizing what was learned.
2. Which of the following is the most important factor an APRN should know prior to
requesting flexibility in a salary?
a. Interviewer’s perception of APRNs
b. Local area salary range
c. Number of practicing APRNs
d. APRN’s last salary
ANS: B
Although all of the items are important when negotiating salary ranges, local and
regional geographic areas have varying needs or demands for APRN roles. Knowing
, the local area salary range for the position is paramount prior to accepting or
negotiating salaries.
3. Which of the following is applicable if an APRN accepts an agreement to work as an
independent contractor at a health care organization?
a. APRN maintains behavioral control and organization maintains financial control
of services provided
b. Organization can require the APRN to work specific hours
c. Organization maintains behavioral and financial control of services provided
d. APRN maintains behavioral and financial control of services provided
ANS: D
The Internal Revenue Service places specific restrictions and regulations for
independent contractors. Independent contractors must maintain behavioral and
financial control of services provided for the classification.
4. An APRN is reviewing a contract with a potential employer and encounters a “covenant
not to compete.” Which of the following is the best explanation of the purpose of these
clauses?
a. Protect investments by organizations in a geographical area
b. Prevent competition from reasonable sources
c. Prevent APRNs to earn a reasonable income
d. Protect organizations from litigation in the future
ANS: A
Noncompete clauses are designed to protect an organization’s intellectual property,
know-how, reputation, or investments in a geographical area or region. They typically
require specific restrictions that require distance, length of time, and scope of
limitations to be enforceable. Broad restrictions that prevent an APRN from earning a
reasonable income are typically not upheld in a court of law.
1. Which of the following can be used by an APRN as a strategy to answer behavior-based
and hypothetical questions?
a. STATE Model®
b. SHARE Model®
c. CARE Model®
d. DARE Model®
ANS: B
The SHARE Model® provides a strategy for answering behavior-based and
hypothetical questions by
(1) describing a specific situation,
(2) identifying hindrances or challenges,
(3) explaining the action taken,
(4) discussing the results or outcomes, and
(5) evaluating or summarizing what was learned.
2. Which of the following is the most important factor an APRN should know prior to
requesting flexibility in a salary?
a. Interviewer’s perception of APRNs
b. Local area salary range
c. Number of practicing APRNs
d. APRN’s last salary
ANS: B
Although all of the items are important when negotiating salary ranges, local and
regional geographic areas have varying needs or demands for APRN roles. Knowing
, the local area salary range for the position is paramount prior to accepting or
negotiating salaries.
3. Which of the following is applicable if an APRN accepts an agreement to work as an
independent contractor at a health care organization?
a. APRN maintains behavioral control and organization maintains financial control
of services provided
b. Organization can require the APRN to work specific hours
c. Organization maintains behavioral and financial control of services provided
d. APRN maintains behavioral and financial control of services provided
ANS: D
The Internal Revenue Service places specific restrictions and regulations for
independent contractors. Independent contractors must maintain behavioral and
financial control of services provided for the classification.
4. An APRN is reviewing a contract with a potential employer and encounters a “covenant
not to compete.” Which of the following is the best explanation of the purpose of these
clauses?
a. Protect investments by organizations in a geographical area
b. Prevent competition from reasonable sources
c. Prevent APRNs to earn a reasonable income
d. Protect organizations from litigation in the future
ANS: A
Noncompete clauses are designed to protect an organization’s intellectual property,
know-how, reputation, or investments in a geographical area or region. They typically
require specific restrictions that require distance, length of time, and scope of
limitations to be enforceable. Broad restrictions that prevent an APRN from earning a
reasonable income are typically not upheld in a court of law.
