Transition to Nursing Review Questions
Course Introduction
Transition to Nursing is designed to facilitate the successful integration of students or healthcare professionals into the nursing profession. This course explores the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and communication skills essential for quality patient care. Students examine ethical and legal considerations, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cultural competence while adapting to the dynamic healthcare environment. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, the course supports learners in understanding the standards of nursing practice, professional accountability, and strategies for effective transition into various nursing roles.
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Keys to Nursing Success Revised Edition 3rd Edition by Janet
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Chapter 1: Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data
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Q1) People,organizations,or services that supply help and support for different aspects of college life are __________.
Answer: resources
Q2) __________ is a strong and deeply felt belief that as a person,you have value in the world.
Answer: Self-esteem
Q3) Students often interact with instructors and peers who have a variety of personal experiences and backgrounds.These differences are called A)knowledge.
B)socialization.
C)diversity.
D)acclimation.
Answer: C
Q4) Giving in to ___________ can prevent you from succeeding in college and in life.
Answer: fear
Q5) Standardized tests require ___________ intelligence,which is an example of textbook repetition rather than goal-directed thinking.
Answer: linguistic
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Chapter 2: Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options
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Q1) The type of nursing that is concerned with _________ is concerned with groups of people rather than just individuals.
Answer: population
Q2) New roles for nurses include
A)advanced practice.
B)writing prescriptions.
C)bioterrorism and disaster nursing.
D)flight nursing.
Answer: C
Q3) _________ nursing applies nursing to public and legal processes. Answer: Forensic
Q4) To be a good nurse,one of the most important skills to develop is A)communication.
B)liking people.
C)caring.
D)understanding.
Answer: C
Q5) The _________ population and a _________ shortage are affecting the nursing shortage.
Answer: aging,faculty
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Chapter 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself
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Q1) Academic integrity positively affects which of the following?
A)professional behavior patterns
B)overall knowledge level
C)respectful interaction with others
D)all of the above
Answer: D
Q2) Which is NOT a benefit of stress?
A)increased heart rate
B)readiness to succeed on tests
C)drive to finish assignments on time
D)motivation to perform well on class presentations
Answer: A
Q3) Setting __________ helps you define how you want to live and what you want to achieve.
Answer: goals
Q4) __________ are principles or qualities that you consider important,right,or good. Answer: Values
Q5) A date book with a daily,weekly,or monthly calendar is called a __________. Answer: planner
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Q1) Shannon's most developed intelligences are naturalistic and bodily-kinesthetic.What probably would be the worst career choice for her based on these abilities?
A)telemarketer
B)landscaper
C)yoga instructor
D)massage therapist
Q2) The __________ __________ __________ __________ is a test that pinpoints how one functions at school and work.
Q3) The way in which the mind receives and processes information is called a(n)_________ _________.
Q4) Which of the following is a good strategy for exploring majors and careers?
A)Recognize strengths in multiple intelligences.
B)Be guided by your core values.
C)Find a way to make money doing what you love.
D)Shadow a professional in the career for a day.
E)all of the above
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
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Q5) __________-__________ intelligence is the ability to perceive and create images.
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Chapter 5: Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
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Q1) ______________ is a comparison based on a resemblance of things otherwise unlike.
Q2) The word _______________ is derived from the Greek word krinein,which means to separate in order to choose or select.
Q3) Letting your mind free-associate to come up with different ideas or answers is referred to as __________________.
Q4) Gathering information requires a careful analysis of all the following except
A)how much information you need.
B)your own personal perspectives and assumptions.
C)how much time to spend locating information.
D)whether the information is relevant.
Q5) Statements of fact include all of the following EXCEPT
A)actual people,places,objects,or events.
B)a description of current events in exact terms.
C)non-emotional words.
D)abstract words that are complicated to define.
Q6) ______________ intelligence has a significant effect on your ability to communicate and maneuver in a social environment in a way that helps you achieve your goals.
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Chapter 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content
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Q1) The stock of words used by a particular person is called his or her __________.
Q2) SQ3R would NOT be most effective when
A)reading an article on the treatment of phobias.
B)reading a psychology textbook.
C)conducting a chemistry experiment.
D)taking a Spanish exam.
Q3) In the fourth step in SQ3R,you answer aloud or __________ the answers to questions raised previously.
Q4) What is the best time and place to read?
A)at the library where it's quiet,in the morning when you are fresh
B)at home,when you're alone with no distractions
C)at work,during break times
D)whenever and wherever you can best concentrate,depending on your learning style and personal preferences
Q5) To choose the right setting for reading,you should select the right location and time,and deal with internal ______________.
Q6) __________ is when you pronounce inwardly every word you read.
Q7) __________ ________ evaluate arguments in reading material to determine whether they are accurate and logical.
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Chapter 7: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In,
Recording, and Remembering Information
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Q1) An outline handed out by the instructor with space for you to add information is called
A)outlining.
B)think links.
C)the Cornell system.
D)guided notes.
Q2) ROY G.BIV is a(n)__________ for the colors of the spectrum.
Q3) In the __________ __________ stage of retaining information in long-term memory,you come up with new ideas by blending what you already know with what you are learning now.
Q4) When you divide your note paper into three sections-one for outline,one for cues,and one for summary-which note-taking system are you using?
A)think link
B)outline form
C)Cornell or T-note
D)guided notes
Q5) Section two of the Cornell note-taking system,where you fill in information during a review,is called the __________ column.
Q6) The __________ stage of listening is also known as hearing.
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Chapter 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know
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Q1) What is a good strategy when starting an exam?
A)Divide the number of questions into the allotted test time and determine exactly how much time you can spend on each question.
B)Start at the beginning and work until the end,taking your time and not rushing.
C)Go over the test,read the directions carefully,and determine the point value of each section;answer the easiest part first.
D)Start with the last section first;the easiest section is always last.
Q2) To achieve a positive attitude before a test,you should
A)see the test as an opportunity to learn and experience success.
B)tell yourself that the grade you get doesn't matter.
C)get yourself keyed up for the test by cramming and drinking a lot of coffee.
D)realize that once you take a test the results are final and you can't do anything about them.
Q3) Multiple choice,true/false,and sentence completion are __________ test questions.
Q4) ___________ _____________ is using what you already know to figure out what you don't.
Q5) Last-minute studying is also called ___________ .
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Chapter 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas
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Q1) Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________
Q2) Identifying your purpose for writing helps you
A)choose a topic.
B)understand your audience.
C)write without grammatical mistakes.
D)focus on what you want your document to accomplish.
Q3) The periodical area in the library holds
A)the latest books listed in the library's card catalog.
B)sequels to films in the library's video collection.
C)reference works,including encyclopedias.
D)recent issues of popular and scholarly magazines,journals,and newspapers.
Q4) Avoiding plagiarism includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)setting off quotes with quotation marks.
B)citing sources of quotes or paraphrases.
C)avoiding using any ideas from research sources.
D)paraphrasing important ideas from research sources.
Q5) Restating a quotation in your own words and sentence structure is called
Q6) Words and phrases that connect thoughts are called __________. Page 11
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Chapter 10: Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Q1) A pre-conceived judgment or opinion is called __________ .
Q2) Information that is offered supportively and contains useful suggestions for improvement is best described as ____________ criticism.
Q3) What is a positive outcome of valuing diversity?
A)more people to pull the weight of a group project
B)heightened ability to analyze how people relate to one another
C)more developed ability to connect with others
D)both b and c
Q4) What most strongly influences a first impression?
A)nonverbal elements
B)the words with which you introduce yourself
C)choice of clothing
D)cultural differences
Q5) Prejudice is
A)denying others opportunities because of perceived differences.
B)not seeking out unique differences in individuals.
C)jealousy and fear of failure.
D)a preconceived opinion formed without sufficient knowledge.
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Q6) Any sexual activity during a date that is against one partner's will constitutes
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Chapter 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
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Q1) Long-term users of __________ risk permanent brain damage in the form of memory loss,chronic depression,and other disorders.
Q2) If you run or bike,what form of exercise are you primarily performing?
A)strength training
B)cardiovascular training
C)flexibility training
D)anaerobic training
Q3) ____________ training strengthens your heart and lung capacity.
Q4) Which sexually transmitted diseases are curable?
A)all except HIV/AIDS
B)all except genital herpes,hepatitis B,some strains of gonorrhea,and HIV/AIDS
C)all are curable
D)LSD
Q5) Which of the following statements about binge drinking is false?
A)43% of college students classified themselves as binge drinkers.
B)Binge drinking is having more than 5 drinks every day for a week.
C)Binge drinkers are more likely to miss class.
D)Binge drinkers are more likely to engage in unsafe sex.
Q6) Constant fatigue,low motivation,and low self-esteem are signs of __________.
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Q7) After smoking,__________ is the second leading cause of preventable death.
Chapter 12: Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources
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Q1) The current emphasis on __________ has made emotional intelligence very important in the workplace.
Q2) Exploring potential careers may include
A)asking questions about salary,hours,and educational requirements.
B)declaring a major right away.
C)visiting your school's career center.
D)a and c
Q3) Of the four Personality Spectrum dimensions,which one would be best suited to manage a restaurant?
A)Thinker
B)Organizer
C)Giver
D)Adventurer
Q4) The record of your credit use,including positive and negative actions,is your
Q5) A job-hunting strategy that utilizes a group sharing information and/or services is called __________.
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Q6) When searching for a job,your __________ should always be typed or printed on a computer.
Chapter 13: Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future
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Q1) Continually asking questions and exploring new ideas is a part of __________ learning.
Q2) Remaining __________ in the face of change is to acknowledge change,examine your needs,and address them any way you can.
Q3) Examples of ethical dilemmas in nursing include
A)end of life care.
B)taking vital signs.
C)health insurance covering cosmetic surgery.
D)a andc
Q4) What is NOT a successfully intelligent way to handle changes in your life?
A)Maintain flexibility.
B)Continue to follow set schedules.
C)Analyze change,consider options,make decisions,and take practical actions.
D)Be open to unpredictability.
Q5) Lifelong learning means
A)reading.
B)investigating new interests.
C)increasing cultural competence.
D)all of the above.
Q6) Nurturing a _________ life will help you find balance and meaning.
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