Question 1

Which reason qualifies as organizational justification for a career development program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employee attrition can be reduced
B)   Personnel can be used more effectively
C)   Employees can increase earning power
D)   Employment benefits are increased

Question 2

How is competency of an employee best determined?

Accepted Answer

A)   An examination of patient records by a review team
B)   Self-reporting on an administered skills checklist
C)   Evidence of attendance in continuing education classes
D)   Documentation of effectively meeting role demands

Question 3

Which activity represents a commitment to career planning? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Introduces evidence-based practice changes regarding wound dressings
B)   Discussing the health needs of the homeless with local politicians
C)   Earning a Bachelor's degree (BSN)  in nursing
D)   Working with a seasoned mentor

Question 4

What are restraining forces for specialty certification in professional nursing?
1)  Decreased collaboration with other health-care providers
2)  Cost
3)  Lack of recognition
4)  Increased retention

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2
B)   1, 4
C)   2, 3
D)   3, 4

Question 5

What is the focus of the entry job stage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skill development
B)   Job esteem
C)   Sense of purpose
D)   Indifference

Question 6

What is the purpose of a cover letter?
1)  Introduce the applicant
2)  Briefly highlight key points of career
3)  Make a positive first impression
4)  Always used when submitting a resume

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3
B)   1, 2, 4
C)   1, 3, 4
D)   2, 3, 4

Question 7

The promise phase of career development typically reflects how many years of initial nursing employment?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   5
D)   10

Question 8

What is the name of the stage of a career where nurses are experienced clinicians with expert knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials, and education base?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promise
B)   Momentum
C)   Harvest
D)   Legacy

Question 9

What is a management function associated with career development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is self-aware of personal values influencing career development
B)   Encourages employees to take responsibility for their own career planning
C)   Identifies, encourages, and develops future leaders
D)   Works cooperatively to arrange intra-organizational transfers

Question 10

An effective transition program for new nursing graduates will address which issue? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Supporting practice autonomy
B)   Strengthening new clinical skills
C)   Introducing time management skills
D)   Integrating into the nursing unit environment

Question 11

The manager should have a well-developed, planned system for career development for all employees. What should be included in this program?
1)  Policies communicated to administrators
2)  Appropriate use of transfers
3)  How promotions are handled
4)  Long-term coaching

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3
B)   1, 2, 4
C)   1, 3, 4
D)   2, 3, 4

Question 12

Which statement is true regarding career planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the employer's responsibility
B)   It results in the spontaneous assessment of goals
C)   It requires the development of a long-term plan
D)   Functions best when the planning is episodic in nature

Question 13

What is the focus of a nursing portfolio?

Accepted Answer

A)   Career goals
B)   Salary expectations
C)   Professional growth
D)   Educational background

Question 14

Research supports that which factor may lead nurses to become disengaged in their careers?

Accepted Answer

A)   They do not feel that nursing is valued as a career
B)   Boredom increases with time on the same job
C)   Many nurses interrupt their careers for childrearing
D)   Nursing is low paying compared with other careers

Question 15

Why would an experienced nurse voluntarily opt for a self-selected downward transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Doing so increases the chances of long-term career success
B)   It allows for keeping a similar salary while decreasing energy expenditure
C)   In times of downsizing, it allows a nurse to stay employed
D)   It occurs when a nurse is physically impaired and productivity is affected

Question 16

A nurse has been transferred to another unit in the hospital to perform the same type of duties. What type of transfer is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Accommodating
B)   Lateral
C)   Diagonal
D)   Downward B

Question 17

How can a nursing professional demonstrate advanced achievement of competencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral transfer
B)   Professional specialty certification
C)   Transfer to a new department
D)   Professional registered nursing licensure

Question 18

What is the advantage of recruiting from outside the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Promotes long-term retention of employees
B)   Tends to increase the number of candidates
C)   Provides well-motivated candidates
D)   Attracts well-qualified candidates

Question 19

Which principle is key in resumes' construction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emphasize strong and weak points equally
B)   Be at least four to five pages in length
C)   Reflect complex, scholarly language
D)   Be concise and easy to read D

Question 20

Which statement is true regarding long-term coaching for career development?

Accepted Answer

A)   It occurs annually at performance appraisal reviews
B)   It focuses on employee performance deficits
C)   It requires the same intensity as a mentoring relationship
D)   It occurs over the entire employment tenure of an employee D

Exam 11: Career Planning and Development in Nursing

Which reason qualifies as organizational justification for a career development program?

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How is competency of an employee best determined?

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Which activity represents a commitment to career planning? Select all that apply.

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What are restraining forces for specialty certification in professional nursing? 1) Decreased collaboration with other health-care providers 2) Cost 3) Lack of recognition 4) Increased retention

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What is the focus of the entry job stage?

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What is the purpose of a cover letter? 1) Introduce the applicant 2) Briefly highlight key points of career 3) Make a positive first impression 4) Always used when submitting a resume

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The promise phase of career development typically reflects how many years of initial nursing employment?

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What is the name of the stage of a career where nurses are experienced clinicians with expert knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials, and education base?

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What is a management function associated with career development?

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An effective transition program for new nursing graduates will address which issue? Select all that apply.

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The manager should have a well-developed, planned system for career development for all employees. What should be included in this program? 1) Policies communicated to administrators 2) Appropriate use of transfers 3) How promotions are handled 4) Long-term coaching

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Which statement is true regarding career planning?

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What is the focus of a nursing portfolio?

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Research supports that which factor may lead nurses to become disengaged in their careers?

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Why would an experienced nurse voluntarily opt for a self-selected downward transfer?

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A nurse has been transferred to another unit in the hospital to perform the same type of duties. What type of transfer is this called?

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How can a nursing professional demonstrate advanced achievement of competencies?

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