The graduate nurse understands the purpose of the NCLEX-RN exam when stating which of the following?
a. The exam provides feedback to the can-didate regarding areas of weakness in nursing practice..
b. The exam determines the candidate's ability or inability to meet minimum standards for safe practice..
c. The exam gives employers an opportunity to hire graduates who have scored highest among first-time licensure candidates..
d. The exam prepares new graduates as ef-ficient, effective staff nurses..
Which of the following actions should the graduate nurse take to ensure a great first impression? (Select all that apply.)
a. Arrive at the interview right on time.
b. Establish eye contact during the interview.
c. Minimize distracting nervous mannerisms.
d. Show enthusiasm and body language.
e. Smile when introduced.
A public health nurse is discussing disaster planning with family. What suggestions can be made to help them be prepared? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discuss probable disasters in the area.
b. Create a family disaster preparedness kit.
c. Establish family emergency communica-tion.
d. Only prepare if there is a guarantee of a disaster in the area.
e. Create an evacuation plan.
A nurse is caring for patients after a major disaster has occurred. What is the best action in caring for these patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid discussing the disaster that has oc-curred.
b. Encourage patients to talk about their ex-perience.
c. Empathize with patients and their emo-tions and experiences.
d. Ask patients not to discuss the disaster until they are under the care of a psychol-ogist.
e. Reinforce their emotions and reactions as normal.
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