Nursing Elites

1. What is the main purpose of recruitment activities?

• A. Assess an applicant's motivation
• B. Generate a pool of qualified applicants
• C. Assess an applicant's skills
• D. Assess an applicant's ability

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main purpose of recruitment activities is to generate a pool of qualified applicants. Recruitment aims to attract a diverse range of candidates and create a talent pool from which the organization can select the most suitable individuals. Option A is incorrect as assessing motivation is typically part of the selection process rather than the recruitment phase. Option C focuses more on skill assessment, which is also generally done during the selection process. Option D is too broad and overlaps with assessing skills and qualifications rather than the primary purpose of recruitment.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings through an open system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A. Make sure the enteral formula is at room temperature.
• B. Wipe the top of the formula can with alcohol.
• C. Rinse the feeding bag with water between feedings.
• D. Tell the client to keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30�

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. What is the main purpose of health informatics?

• A. To manage patient care
• B. To store patient records
• C. To enhance clinical decision making
• D. To improve healthcare policies

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main purpose of health informatics is to enhance clinical decision making. While managing patient care (choice A) and storing patient records (choice B) are important functions within health informatics, the primary goal is to improve decision making processes by utilizing technology and data. Improving healthcare policies (choice D) is not the main purpose of health informatics, although it can be a byproduct of better-informed decision making.

4. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary prevention strategy?

• A. Administering childhood vaccinations
• B. Chemotherapy for cancer treatment
• C. Routine screening for hypertension
• D. Physical therapy for stroke rehabilitation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Physical therapy for stroke rehabilitation. Tertiary prevention aims to prevent complications and manage existing conditions to improve the quality of life. Administering childhood vaccinations (A) is an example of primary prevention to prevent the onset of diseases. Chemotherapy for cancer treatment (B) is a form of secondary prevention focusing on early detection and treatment to stop the progression of the disease. Routine screening for hypertension (C) is also a form of secondary prevention to detect and treat hypertension early, preventing further complications.

5. Which of the following is NOT considered a withdrawal behavior?

• A. Turnover
• B. Strategies
• C. Stress
• D. Punctuality

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Strategies.' Withdrawal behaviors are actions employees take to mentally escape the work environment. Turnover, stress, and punctuality are examples of withdrawal behaviors. Turnover refers to employees leaving the workplace, stress leads to disengagement, and lack of punctuality can indicate disinterest or withdrawal. 'Strategies' do not fit the definition of withdrawal behaviors, making it the correct answer.

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