Question 1

What is the term for the commission of an act that a prudent nurse should not have done,or the omission of an act a prudent nurse should have done,that results in injury or harm to another person?

Accepted Answer

To qualify as negligence,it must be proved that a prudent member of the profession would have acted differently.

Question 2

A nurse may practice in another state if he or she has passed the NCLEX-PN examination in the nurse's own state and meets the other state's educational requirements.What is the process of transferring licensure from one state to another called?

Accepted Answer

This licensure transfer from one state to another is called endorsement.

Question 3

Which setting provides greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care and is less costly for insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of home health are greater nurse autonomy and continuity of care,as well as less cost to insurance.

Question 4

Which organization specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN?

Accepted Answer

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES)is the professional organization that is specifically for LVN/LPNs.The National League for Nursing (NLN)and the American Nurses Association (ANA)are not specific to the LPN.The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX)is the test that is taken for licensure.

Question 5

A new graduate who has achieved the goal of getting others to do something that is believed necessary has demonstrated what skill?

Accepted Answer

Leadership is the art of getting others to want to do something that is perceived as necessary.

Question 6

Which employment setting would likely involve a daytime schedule with weekends off,and would focus on prevention and patient teaching?

Accepted Answer

Health care provider offices typically involve a daytime schedule with most weekends off.The setting focuses on prevention and includes opportunities for patient teaching.

Question 7

An employee failed to perform the duties listed in the employment contract.What is the term for this failure?

Accepted Answer

Failure by the nurse or employer to perform contractual duties is known as a breach of contract.A breach of contract may result in a reprimand,termination,or lawsuit.

Question 8

Which health care employment setting would provide the nurse a very good salary,the opportunity to refuse to take an assignment,and more flexibility in the personal schedule but with an uncertainty of work availability?

Accepted Answer

In a temporary agency,the salary is good,and an LPN/LVN has the right to refuse assignments.However,one disadvantage is the uncertainty of work availability.

Question 9

What is another term for promotion?

Accepted Answer

Advancement may result from additional preparation or additional experience.It may be gained by learning the position more thoroughly and by assuming new and greater responsibilities.

Question 10

What is the best way to resolve most disagreements?

Accepted Answer

Most problems can best be resolved by communication at the most basic level.

Question 11

What is the correct term for a concise,one- or two-page summary of educational and work experience,activities and honors,and concrete skills and interests?

Accepted Answer

A résumé is a one- or two-page summary of the applicant's education and experience.

Question 12

What is the physical,emotional,and spiritual exhaustion that can occur among caregivers?

Accepted Answer

Physical,emotional,and spiritual exhaustion among caregivers is sometimes called burnout.

Question 13

Why is it important for new graduates to purchase their own malpractice insurance rather than depend on an institutional policy?

Accepted Answer

The new graduate should purchase private malpractice insurance in addition to that of the institution to ensure that there is personal liability coverage.The private policy will cover the new graduate at any nursing job in which they are employed.No malpractice insurance policy can guarantee that there will not be any lawsuit or loss of license.

Question 14

In what setting can the LPN/LVN's management and leadership skills be developed best?

Accepted Answer

Management and leadership skills of the LPN/LVN can best be developed in long-term care settings with RN supervision.

Question 15

What type of leadership involves a leader who displays little trust or confidence in employees and therefore makes all the decisions?

Accepted Answer

The autocratic leader displays little trust in employees,and therefore makes all decisions.

Question 16

In what employment setting does the nurse give total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home,hospital,or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions?

Accepted Answer

The private duty nurse gives total care to one patient and is paid directly by the patient or responsible party.The nurse is legally responsible for his or her own actions.

Question 17

Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses,and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten.What is true of the role of the LPN/LVN?

Accepted Answer

The role of the LPN/LVN is constantly changing.

Question 18

What is the name of the licensing law that defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and states the requirements for licensure?

Accepted Answer

The nurse practice act defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing.

Question 19

What type of leadership uses four different styles-directing,coaching,supporting,and delegating?

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership identifies four typical styles for leaders.

Question 20

When a résumé reflects too many job changes,the employer may question it.How long should an employee remain at the first place of employment?

Accepted Answer

Resigning from a position properly is another skill that the LPN/LVN will need to have.Employers will sometimes question a résumé that reflects frequent job changes; therefore,it is best to remain at the first place of employment at least 1 year.

Quiz 41: Professional Roles and Leadership