Professional Development in Nursing
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Course Introduction
Professional Development in Nursing explores the ongoing process of enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for excellence in nursing practice. This course examines the importance of lifelong learning, professional accountability, and ethical behavior in nursing, emphasizing reflective practice and evidence-based decision-making. Students engage with topics such as career planning, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, mentorship, and effective communication. The course also addresses the impact of healthcare policy and technological advancements on nursing roles, preparing students to adapt to the evolving demands of the healthcare environment and to pursue personal and professional growth throughout their careers.
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Keys to Nursing Success Revised Edition 3rd Edition by Janet R. Katz
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Chapter 1: Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data
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Q1) What are the three educational degrees you can have to become an RN?
A)an associate's degree in nursing,a bachelor's degree in nursing,a certificate of nursing
B)a bachelor's degree in nursing,a diploma in nurse assisting,an associate's degree in nursing
C)only a bachelor's degree and an associate's degree
D)a bachelor's degree in nursing,an associate's degree in nursing,a diploma in nursing
E)none of the above
Answer: D
Q2) 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
Q3) Teams gain strength from the __________ of their members.
Answer: diversity
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Chapter 2: Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options
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Q1) A major solution to the nursing shortage is to
A)pay nurses higher salaries.
B)improve work conditions and job satisfaction.
C)increase the number of men in nursing.
D)increase the amount of money students can receive for financial aid.
Answer: B
Q2) The worst nursing shortages are seen in the following areas of a hospital:
A)emergency departments and pediatrics.
B)surgical units and medical units.
C)critical care units and surgical units.
D)critical care units and medical-surgical units.
Answer: A
Q3) The problem with the nursing shortage is
A)not enough interest in nursing by students and not enough men in nursing.
B)supply and demand.
C)not enough minorities in nursing schools.
D)mainly a problem of a growing elder population.
Answer: B
Q4) Nurses most often work in this practice setting.The setting is _________.
Answer: hospital
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Chapter 3: Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself
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Q1) A date book with a daily,weekly,or monthly calendar is called a __________.
Answer: planner
Q2) Based on your priorities,what is the most successful way to schedule your day?
A)Always do your top priority items first.
B)Schedule your lower priority items around your top priority as they fit-making sure you give plenty of time for your top priority items.
C)Make a list of all the things you need to do that day and do the easiest first.
D)Get the lower priority items out of the way first so you can concentrate on the higher priority ones.
Answer: B
Q3) Procrastination can hinder you from accomplishing tasks.Which of the following does NOT contribute to procrastination?
A)studying in a distracting location
B)curbing your social time
C)not delegating to others
D)not thinking ahead
Answer: B
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Q1) What is the MOST significant benefit of understanding how you learn?
A)It helps you label yourself so you'll know why you're having problems in certain areas.
B)It helps you learn about your preferences and dominant areas and how you can maximize achievement.
C)It helps you to accept your limitations and what type of person you'll be in the future.
D)It helps you select a major.
Q2) What information can you learn about yourself and how you can maximize your functioning at school by completing the Personality Spectrum developed by Joyce Bishop?
A)You can learn what classes to avoid.
B)You can understand how your personality was developed.
C)You can develop suitable learning strategies for your learning style.
D)none of the above
Q3) Knowing your learning styles profile can help you
A)explore who you are.
B)take better notes.
C)interact more effectively with others.
D)all of the above
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Chapter 5: Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions
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Q1) _____________________ is a characteristic way of thinking about people,situations,events,and ideas.
A)Bias
B)Assumption
C)Critique
D)Perspective
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) To develop the best solutions and decisions,successful thinkers need ______________,_______________,and _______________ thinking skills.
Q5) Thinking is what happens when you ask _______________ and move toward the answers.
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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Q7) ______________ is a comparison based on a resemblance of things otherwise unlike.
Chapter 6: Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content
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Q1) Defining your reading purpose helps you choose _______ __________ and decide how much time and effort to expend.
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) What might reviewing a chapter include?
A)asking new questions,especially if your first questions were inadequate or unanswerable
B)summarizing your notes,answering the end-of-chapter review questions,and quizzing yourself
C)rereading the chapter for clarity and omission
D)rereading only the sections you highlighted during your first reading
Q4) Building knowledge through reading as much as you can gives you
A)a context for what you read.
B)permanent knowledge of facts.
C)increased understanding of ideas.
D)a and c
Q5) The stock of words used by a particular person is called his or her __________.
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Chapter 7: Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In,
Recording, and Remembering Information
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Q1) Noises and distractions are hindrances to effective listening in the A)interpretation stage of listening.
B)sensation stage of listening.
C)reaction stage of listening.
D)evaluation stage of listening.
Q2) A(n)__________ __________ is a 3 x 5 index card with a word,idea,or phrase you want to remember along with explanatory information.
Q3) According to James Zull,which is the correct order for how your brain remembers information?
A)Transfer information to a permanent storehouse,dump unimportant information,move selected information,and make an exact copy.
B)Make an exact copy,move selected information,dump unimportant information,and transfer information to a permanent storehouse.
C)Transfer information to a permanent storehouse,make an exact copy,move selected information,and dump unimportant information.
D)Dump unimportant information,make an exact copy,move selected information,transfer information to a permanent storehouse.
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Chapter 8: Test Taking: Showing What You Know
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Q1) When taking a test it is a bad idea to A)rush.
B)watch the clock. C)guess.
D)use critical thinking skills. Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q2) Spending a few minutes at the start of a test getting an overview is important because
A)you're certain to have plenty of time to complete the exam.
B)you can get a general sense of whether you will probably pass or fail.
C)you can get an idea of the type of questions you face and how to approach them.
D)you can decide which questions you have no hope of answering.
Q3) What will help you prepare effectively for an essay test?
A)Set an organized study schedule.
B)Take a pretest.
C)Use SQ3R to review your reading materials.
D)all of the above
Q4) The most basic defense against test anxiety is __________.
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Chapter 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas
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Q1) A first draft must
A)have no spelling or punctuation errors.
B)be ready to show to your instructor.
C)have exactly the right tone.
D)create the initial structure and content of your document.
Q2) You __________ a paper by correcting technical mistakes in spelling,grammar,punctuation,and style consistency.
Q3) A library search strategy will take you from
A)specific reference works to general reference works.
B)general reference works to specific reference works.
C)encyclopedias to almanacs.
D)encyclopedias to the Internet.
Q4) A keyword search relies on
A)librarians and assistants to help you.
B)extensive knowledge of computer software.
C)use of natural language.
D)an understanding of computer hardware.
Q5) Each paragraph you write should have a ________ _________ that states the paragraph's main idea.
Q6) _____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions. Page 11
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Chapter 10: Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World
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Q1) According to the text,a person who delivers structured messages,appreciates practical tasks,and uses concrete terms has what type of communication style?
A)Organizer-dominant
B)Thinker-dominant
C)Adventurer-dominant
D)Giver-dominant
Q2) Information that is offered supportively and contains useful suggestions for improvement is best described as ____________ criticism.
Q3) What is constructive criticism?
A)supportive suggestions for improvement
B)statements about what went wrong and how you failed
C)developing a critical argument
D)both b and c
Q4) What would be the best response if someone were criticizing you?
A)Evaluate the criticism for truthfulness.
B)Calmly walk away from the person.
C)Tell that person about his or her faults.
D)Tell others about that person's faults.
Q5) A pre-conceived judgment or opinion is called __________ .
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Chapter 11: Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
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Q1) Which of the following methods of birth control is not 100% or nearly 100% effective?
A)tubal ligation
B)rhythm method
C)Depo-Provera (the shot)
D)vasectomy
Q2) The two words that best sum up healthy diet guidelines are
A)binge and purge.
B)feast and fast.
C)target and aim.
D)balance and moderation.
Q3) People contract HIV by all of the following means EXCEPT
A)sexual relations with infected partners.
B)sharing hypodermic needles.
C)infected blood transfusions.
D)sharing a bathroom with infected roommates.
Q4) After smoking,__________ is the second leading cause of preventable death.
Q5) A good activity to begin a daily exercise routine is ___________.
Q6) Constant fatigue,low motivation,and low self-esteem are signs of __________.
Q7) A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance is a(n)_________.
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Chapter 12: Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources
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Q1) __________ is a process whereby you consider your resources and expenditures and adjust the money flow to meet expenditures and perhaps create savings.
Q2) The record of your credit use,including positive and negative actions,is your
Q3) What are the best steps to take if you are in financial debt?
A)Get another credit card to help you pay off your current creditors.
B)Immediately file for bankruptcy.
C)Address the problem immediately with your creditors,working with them to create a payment plan.
D)both a and c
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.
Q4) Which is the least likely effect of working while in school?
A)enhancing time management skills
B)earning money
C)reducing time for social/extracurricular activities
D)gaining career experience
Q5) A(n)__________ is a person who serves as a carrier or source of information.
Q6) A(n)__________ takes a special interest in helping you reach your goals.
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Chapter 13: Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future
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Q1) According to Robert Sternberg,_________-__________ are characteristics that successfully intelligent people have in common.
Q2) Nurturing a _________ life will help you find balance and meaning.
Q3) Lifelong learning means
A)reading.
B)investigating new interests.
C)increasing cultural competence.
D)all of the above.
Q4) Part of Sarah's grade in her communications class comes from visiting the elderly at a senior center,talking with them about the greatest changes they have seen in their lifetimes,and preparing a speech to share that information.Sarah's experience is an example of
A)service learning.
B)emotional learning.
C)practical learning.
D)analytical learning.
Q5) Your _________ is a broad picture of who you want to be,what you want do,and the principles by which you want to live.
Q6) ___________ is the key to helping you adapt to change.
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